Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 for model’s 50th anniversary

Anniversaries come just once and certain ones are special. This year, the Volkswagen Golf celebrates its 50^th anniversary and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has a special version of the iconic model as part of the celebrations.

Known as the Golf GTI Edition 50, this exclusive model is priced from RM267,990 (excluding insurance) and the price includes the Volkswagen Assurance Package which offers owners 5 years free scheduled maintenance, 5 years of vehicle warranty (no mileage limit), and 5 years of roadside assistance with just a call.

The Edition 50 stands out with a bodykit (black front spoiler, black roof spoiler and diffuser) from OETTINGER, a professional tuning company which has had an association with Volkswagen for decades.

The wheels 18-inch ‘Pretoria’ light alloys with a high-gloss black finish and ‘GTI’ Dynamic wheel caps, along with VW Design aluminium valve caps.

Besides sporty side decorative films inspired by the signature GTI honeycomb grille, there are also black door mirror caps. To identify this special edition, there are ‘50’ emblems on the B-pillars .

The Edition 50 is available only in two colour options – Oryx White and Moonstone Grey.

The interior of the Edition 50 also has features that differentiate it from the standard Golf GTI (which is assembled in Malaysia). These include  a ‘50’ emblem at the centre of the multi-function sports  steering wheel, ‘Edition 50’ aluminium side scuff plates as well as ‘Edition 50’ front carpet mats.

For entertainment on the move, there’s a 10-speaker, 480W Harman Kardon premium sound system. The Discover Media infotainment system with a 10-inch display and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay complements the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster to keep the driver fully informed. A Head-Up Display is also provided as standard.

Under the bonnet, the powertrain is similar to that of the standard Golf GTI, ie a 2-litre TSI turbocharged engine coupled with 7-speed wet clutch DSG with maximum output of 245 ps/370 Nm.

To ensure that the high performance is enjoyed in safety, the Edition 50, like other Golf models, comes with Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE technology and advanced driver assistance systems such as Travel Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist, Front Assist, and Lane Assist.

“This special edition GTI represents a milestone for us, as we celebrate the Golf’s 50th anniversary. The GTI is already such an exceptional model, and the Edition 50’s upgrades certainly add a unique touch that makes it a collectible item. We believe that the Edition 50 will appeal to those in the GTI’s already passionate fanbase looking for that something extra special,” said Denyu Bostandzhiev, Managing Director of VPCM.

The Edition 50 will be in the showrooms of Volkswagen dealerships from the August 17 and also be a highlight at the upcoming Golf Fan Fest on August 24 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (North Paddock).

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