PETALING JAYA, Dec 13 — Volkswagen Group Malaysia gave an apology to the Malaysian motoring fraternity is a very novel way today — by putting on an interesting and engaging show with the theme “We are Always by Your Side”.

Underlining the great importance that VW views its clients was the personal appearance of Weiming Soh, President of Commercial Operations, Greater China / ASEAN, who said, “Volkswagen’s promise of ‘Always By Your Side’ also means a responsibility for tomorrow’s mobility. Our products are designed and built with an aim to meet tomorrow’s demands. They are more fuel-efficient, more powerful, provide greater driving pleasure, and are more comfortable to drive, that too with lesser emissions.  Be it our award winning TSI engines or our visionary electric vehicles, sustainable mobility is of prime importance to us.” The new Golf GTE, plug-in hybrid, also to be launched in 2015. — Pic by Y.S. Khong
The new Golf GTE, plug-in hybrid, also to be launched in 2015. — Pic by Y.S. Khong

At the hour long show Volkswagen acknowledged that there had been problems with some of its cars in the past, but made a promise that it would go to greater efforts to make improve in all aspects, for a better ownership experience.

At the same time, the company also showcased its latest products, including the e-UP, a fully electric compact car, mooted as the world’s most efficient car based on its electricity consumption, the all-new Passat B8, which is planned for introduction as a CKD model for Malaysia soon, and the sporty Golf GTE, a plug-in hybrid, also planned for 2015 introduction.