new volkswagen amarok 2011-2012 details and video
The Amarok pickup from Volkswagen
begins its international career as a Double Cab with a four-door body
that offers impressive space. The two-door Single Cab version that
permits a longer truck bed will follow in the first half of 2011.
Volkswagen Amarok customers can choose from three different driveline
versions: permanent all-wheel drive, selectable four-wheel drive (both 4
motion) and rear-wheel drive (4×2). The latter represents the
entry-level version and should appeal to customers who are mainly
interested in the pickup’s body styling and versatility of its use. The
two all-wheel versions are right at home in all terrains.
The VW Amarok 4 Motion with
selectable four-wheel drive and a red “4″ in the signature is the ideal
choice for journeys over hill and dale. It utilizes a rigid lock for its
four-wheel drive, a feature that is practice-proven in the pickup
segment. When it is engaged at the press of a button, it produces solid
power transfer to the axles. For the most difficult jobs, there is also
reduced off-road gearing that makes complicated off-road passages easy
to master. Even 100 percent inclines with a slope angle of 45 degrees at
full payload are no obstacle. At the same time, the progressively tuned
Heavy Duty spring package with three main and two auxiliary spring
packs assures a high overload safety factor and uniform comfort in all
load situations.
On the powertrain side,
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is introducing a sparkling technological
achievement right at the VW Amarok’s market launch: With 120 kW / 163 PS
in power and 2.0 litre displacement, the TDI features common rail
direct injection with two-stage control bi-turbo charging and generates a
maximum torque of 400 Newton-meter at a low 1,500 rpm. This superior
performance contrasts with a remarkably low combined fuel consumption of
just 7.6 litres diesel per 100 kilometres (Amarok 4×2).
The Volkswagen Amarok is being
launched on the market in three equipment lines. The base version relies
on purely mechanical and extremely tough components: window lifts, door
locking mechanisms and mirror adjustment are all manual. The front
bumper, door handles and mirrors are unpainted, and this makes them
ideal for heavy duty use. Other standard features: height-adjustable
front seats, variable folding rear bench seat, locking glove box and
truck bed lighting. A special feature: the radio and navigation system
antennas are integrated in the door mirrors.
One grade higher in convenience
features is the Volkswagen Amarok Trendline. On this version, the front
bumper, door handles and mirror housings are painted in body colour.
Window lifts, door locks and mirror adjusters are all electrically
powered. In addition, a radio with CD player, semi-automatic climate
control system (Climatic), multi-functional display, cruise control
system and front fog lights are all standard equipment. 16-inch alloy
wheels emphasize the truck’s strong image.
