Volkswagen Malaysia extends 0% GST rebate till November 15

KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Malaysia tax holiday continues. Yes, the 0% GST bonanza that was scheduled to end today, i.e. August 31 has been extended until Nov 15. Thus, giving prospective car buyers one more chance to buy a Volkswagen at cut-down prices that are free from GST burden.

According to Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), vehicle prices will remain the same as under the previous offer. Also, any difference or addition that arises after the implementation of Sales and Service Tax will be born by the company. For those who are not aware SST would be applicable from September 1.

The said move by Volkswagen Malaysia is taken with customers best interest at heart. On the announcement of offer extension, the VPCM, Managing Director, Erik Winter said, "The response in the past three months since the announcement of 0% GST has been overwhelming, and we have been trying to keep up with the demand for the stock. The introduction of this price protection scheme is a way for VPCM to assure our customers that we have their best interest at heart, so we urge customers to place their bookings now and enjoy the extended tax holidays.”

Things you should know about the extended Volkswagen Malaysia 0% GST scheme  -

• The said GST rebate is applicable on all Volkswagen models sold in Malaysia
• Both imported and locally-assembled models are a part of the offer
• Limited units of all models are up for sale; therefore interested customers should book their dream car soon

A brief on VW cars Malaysia and how the said offer applies to them -

1) Volkswagen Passat 

This premium sedan run on a 1.8TSI mill that’s paired to a 7-speed DSG transmission. In its list of highlights are included 6.5" touchscreen display radio 'Composition Media', App-Connect, 'Climatronic' air-conditioning system with 3-zone temperature control, front leather seats with 12-way electric adjust, Easy open' rear boot, keyless entry, adaptive LED lighting system and a rearview camera with four views.

Total Saving - RM 15,000

2) Volkswagen Vento 

The Vento is powered by a 1.6-litre engine and comes with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Promising maximum driving pleasure, the car comes loaded with features like automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, 6.6-inch infotainment system with app connect, and Intelligent Crash Response System.

Total Saving - RM 10,000

3) Volkswagen Polo

The premium hatch from VW became all the more attractive with the 0% GST offer. The Polo engine configuration reads a 1.6-litre mill coupled with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Also, the car now is available with Vienna leather seats and a 6.5-inch infotainment system.

Total Saving - RM 4,000

4) Volkswagen Tiguan

Time to hear it from the sturdy and stylish VW SUV, the Tiguan. Powered by a 1.4TSI engine, the Tiguan brings along an array of features like - 8" touchscreen 'Discover Media' entertainment system with navigation, App-Connect (MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), 12.3-inch full colour active info display, adaptive LED lighting system, rear view camera with 4 views and automatic Post Collision Brake System to name a few.

Total Saving - RM 2,000

Hurry up, as the offer is applicable only until the units last.