VW takes 2017 Amarok to the extreme
New 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 165 kW
Volkswagen's updated Amarok bakkie will arrive in Southern Africa in the coming weeks.
Along with a refreshed design, the refreshed Amarok is available with a new 3.0-litre V6 165 kW TDI engine. New features include an all-new interior and Volkswagen's latest in-car infotainment systems as well as additional safety and technology elements.
The new model retains the previous Amarok's dimensions; it measures 5.25 m long, 2.23 m wide and 1.83 m high.
Prices and range
The new Amarok is available in four trim levels: Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus and Extreme.
The 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine is the only six-cylinder diesel engine in the segment. The top-of-the-range engine delivers 165 kW/550 Nm channeled through its standard eight-speed auto. The V6 engine pushes the Amarok to a top speed of 193 km/h and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds.
From the outside the new Amarok distinguishes itself from the previous model through a redesigned front bumper and radiator grille incorporating front fog lights, new alloy wheels and a third brake light with LED technology. Aligned with the latest Volkswagen design DNA, seen in the new Caddy, Transporter and forthcoming Crafter, horizontal lines dominate the front of the new bakkie.
In terms of safety, the updated bakkie is fitted with four airbags, ESP and automatic Post-Collision Braking System (which can reduce the chance or severity of a secondary accident in the event of a collision).
The Trendline equipment trim level has been replaced with the Comfortline trim level resulting in, VW says, additional standard features. Highline Plus has been added to the model line-up for customers looking for additional top-end convenience and comfort standard features. Extreme replaces Ultimate as the main derivative in the Amarok model line-up. Extreme will be available with an option of 4MOTION automatic 2.0 BiTDI with 132 kW or 3.0 TDI V6 with 165 kW engine.
Under the skin, the Amarok's running gear has not been fundamentally changed from the previous generation. The base derivative is the 2.0 TDI with 103 kW with 6-speed manual transmission and an option of permanent 4MOTION four-wheel and two-wheel drive systems. Also carried over from the previous model is the 2.0 BiTDi (132 kW) offered with 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic. The 4MOTION system can be ordered as option for manual transmission derivatives and permanent 4MOTION four-wheel drive system on auto derivatives.
Comfortline
Standard features offered for the entry-level Amarok include 'Kemisu' fabric seats, Posadas 17” alloys, six airbags, electric windows, central locking, height-adjustable seats, rear window heating, 'Composition Media' radio, body-coloured door handles and side-mirror housings, a single chromed bar on the radiator grille and fog lights, leather steering wheel and manual aircon.
Optional kit for Comfortline bakkies include multi-function steering wheel, electric and heatable side-mirrors and Park Distance Control (front and rear).
Highline
The Highline version adds 'Manaus' 18” alloys, partially chrome-plated side-mirror housings, chrome trim around the fog lights and the partially chrome-plated rear bumper. Smoked rear lights and LED number plate lighting continue this theme. The Highline also comes standard with four 12 V power sockets, one of which is located on the central console in the rear passenger compartment.
Inside, chromed trim forms the cowling of the gear lever in the central console, the edging of the air vents and parts of the multi-function steering wheel. Auto aircon is standard.
Highline derivatives can be customised with the following: 'Vienna' leather seats, Park Distance Control (Front and Rear) with rear view camera, Light and Sight package with auto light and rain sensor, Bi-Xenon Headlights with LED daytime running lights as well as 17” or 19” alloys.
Highline Plus
Highline Plus equipment trim level adds 'Vienna' leather seat cover, i-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, Light and Sight package with auto light and rain sensor, rear view camera and 'Discover Media' satnav. Highline Plus offers an option of 19” alloys.
Extreme
The top derivative in the range, Extreme, is offered standard with 'Talca' 20” alloys wheel and arch extensions, satnav, bi-xenons with LEDs and chrome sill bars with integrated LED lighting to illuminate the exit area.
The Extreme also comes standard with Parking Distance Control (Front and Rear) with rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera, 'ergoComfort' driver and passenger seats with 14-way adjustment as well as 'Nappa leather seat trim covers. Extreme is available in exclusive Ravenna Blue metallic paint finish. The Extreme can be customised with Sports Bar in body colour as well as 19” alloys wheels.
Cargo area
The Amarok's cargo bed is 1.55 m long and 1.62 m, allowing a Euro pallet to be loaded transversely, unique in its segment. With a maximum gross weight of up to 3 080 kg, the Amarok is not only able to transport particularly bulky loads, but very heavy loads as well.
The maximum payload is 936 kg (Comfortline 103 kW) and – depending on the overall configuration – it can also tow loads of up to 3.3 tonnes.
The Amarok has steadily wrangled some market share from the established big bakkie builders and their latest update to the wildy successful Amarok, should see it continue to shine in this crowded and fiercely competitive segment.-Wheels24
Along with a refreshed design, the refreshed Amarok is available with a new 3.0-litre V6 165 kW TDI engine. New features include an all-new interior and Volkswagen's latest in-car infotainment systems as well as additional safety and technology elements.
The new model retains the previous Amarok's dimensions; it measures 5.25 m long, 2.23 m wide and 1.83 m high.
Prices and range
The new Amarok is available in four trim levels: Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus and Extreme.
The 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine is the only six-cylinder diesel engine in the segment. The top-of-the-range engine delivers 165 kW/550 Nm channeled through its standard eight-speed auto. The V6 engine pushes the Amarok to a top speed of 193 km/h and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds.
From the outside the new Amarok distinguishes itself from the previous model through a redesigned front bumper and radiator grille incorporating front fog lights, new alloy wheels and a third brake light with LED technology. Aligned with the latest Volkswagen design DNA, seen in the new Caddy, Transporter and forthcoming Crafter, horizontal lines dominate the front of the new bakkie.
In terms of safety, the updated bakkie is fitted with four airbags, ESP and automatic Post-Collision Braking System (which can reduce the chance or severity of a secondary accident in the event of a collision).
The Trendline equipment trim level has been replaced with the Comfortline trim level resulting in, VW says, additional standard features. Highline Plus has been added to the model line-up for customers looking for additional top-end convenience and comfort standard features. Extreme replaces Ultimate as the main derivative in the Amarok model line-up. Extreme will be available with an option of 4MOTION automatic 2.0 BiTDI with 132 kW or 3.0 TDI V6 with 165 kW engine.
Under the skin, the Amarok's running gear has not been fundamentally changed from the previous generation. The base derivative is the 2.0 TDI with 103 kW with 6-speed manual transmission and an option of permanent 4MOTION four-wheel and two-wheel drive systems. Also carried over from the previous model is the 2.0 BiTDi (132 kW) offered with 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic. The 4MOTION system can be ordered as option for manual transmission derivatives and permanent 4MOTION four-wheel drive system on auto derivatives.
Comfortline
Standard features offered for the entry-level Amarok include 'Kemisu' fabric seats, Posadas 17” alloys, six airbags, electric windows, central locking, height-adjustable seats, rear window heating, 'Composition Media' radio, body-coloured door handles and side-mirror housings, a single chromed bar on the radiator grille and fog lights, leather steering wheel and manual aircon.
Optional kit for Comfortline bakkies include multi-function steering wheel, electric and heatable side-mirrors and Park Distance Control (front and rear).
Highline
The Highline version adds 'Manaus' 18” alloys, partially chrome-plated side-mirror housings, chrome trim around the fog lights and the partially chrome-plated rear bumper. Smoked rear lights and LED number plate lighting continue this theme. The Highline also comes standard with four 12 V power sockets, one of which is located on the central console in the rear passenger compartment.
Inside, chromed trim forms the cowling of the gear lever in the central console, the edging of the air vents and parts of the multi-function steering wheel. Auto aircon is standard.
Highline derivatives can be customised with the following: 'Vienna' leather seats, Park Distance Control (Front and Rear) with rear view camera, Light and Sight package with auto light and rain sensor, Bi-Xenon Headlights with LED daytime running lights as well as 17” or 19” alloys.
Highline Plus
Highline Plus equipment trim level adds 'Vienna' leather seat cover, i-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, Light and Sight package with auto light and rain sensor, rear view camera and 'Discover Media' satnav. Highline Plus offers an option of 19” alloys.
Extreme
The top derivative in the range, Extreme, is offered standard with 'Talca' 20” alloys wheel and arch extensions, satnav, bi-xenons with LEDs and chrome sill bars with integrated LED lighting to illuminate the exit area.
The Extreme also comes standard with Parking Distance Control (Front and Rear) with rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera, 'ergoComfort' driver and passenger seats with 14-way adjustment as well as 'Nappa leather seat trim covers. Extreme is available in exclusive Ravenna Blue metallic paint finish. The Extreme can be customised with Sports Bar in body colour as well as 19” alloys wheels.
Cargo area
The Amarok's cargo bed is 1.55 m long and 1.62 m, allowing a Euro pallet to be loaded transversely, unique in its segment. With a maximum gross weight of up to 3 080 kg, the Amarok is not only able to transport particularly bulky loads, but very heavy loads as well.
The maximum payload is 936 kg (Comfortline 103 kW) and – depending on the overall configuration – it can also tow loads of up to 3.3 tonnes.
The Amarok has steadily wrangled some market share from the established big bakkie builders and their latest update to the wildy successful Amarok, should see it continue to shine in this crowded and fiercely competitive segment.-Wheels24
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