Volkswagen Returns As Official Car Sponsor for Le Tour De Langkawi 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced its return to the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTDL) this year as the official automotive partner.

The year’s event, which is the 25th edition of LTDL, will be the Volkswagen’s third time as the Official Car Sponsor since 2016.

As official automotive partner, VPCM will be providing a total of 120 units of the Tiguan Highline, which will be used throughout the race by riders, safety marshals and officials.

The Tiguan, which is Volkswagen’s most successful SUV, combines a 1.4L turbocharged direct injection TSI engine with a 6-speed wet clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG) to give an output of 150PS and 250Nm of torque.  

Erik Winter, the Managing Director of VPCM expressed the brand’s delight to once again be a part of one of the world’s most renowned road cycling competitions.

“We are honoured to be back as part of LTDL this year as the race celebrates its silver jubilee, and we are confident that the Tiguan will be a good fit and support to the operations team in terms of safety, endurance, agility and speed. On behalf of Volkswagen, we wish the participants all the very best for this year’s race.”

Le Tour de Langkawi is a multiple stage bicycle race that has gained multiple accolades and is now recognised as a highlight in the global competitive cycling calendar, attracting the world’s top road cyclists.