Amarok.

The new Volkswagen Amarok is set to join the the established Commercial range of vehicles in NZ in late 2010, where the latest generation of Volkswagen’s highly advanced, torque-strong yet fuel-saving common-rail turbo-diesels (TDI) engines will be used. The new model combines the robustness demanded of a Ute with innovative technology, high safety standards and top values in fuel efficiency, comfort and ergonomics. Conceptually and stylistically, the Amarok – up to 5.25 meter long – is a Ute that looks like it came right out of the pages of a stylish copybook. Its body, set upon a ladder frame, clearly reflects properties of the new Volkswagen design DNA.

For the powertrain, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has chosen a reliable, fuel-efficient and clean high-tech turbo-diesel for the Ute’s launch. The 120 kW strong 2.0 TDI with common rail injection has two-stage bi-turbo turbo charging, which generates a torque of 400 Newton-meters at an extremely low 1,500 rpm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. In addition to its agile responsiveness, the engine dazzles with its extremely low fuel consumption values. Take the Amarok 4MOTION with switchable high/low all-wheel drive as an example, where fuel consumption is very economical at 7.8 litres/100km (206 g/km CO2). Thanks to its 80-litre tank, the Ute is also capable of ranges of over 1,000 kilometres!

Different equipment lines are available on the Amarok; depending on your intended application, the Amarok will be available in New Zealand in standard ‘worker’ spec as well as a high spec version for use as the lifestyle vehicle. The exclusive high-end version Amarok will be equipped for enhanced comfort. Its features will include part-chrome mirror housings, various chrome accents outside and inside the vehicle and fender skirt extensions in body colour that create space for (minimum) 17” alloy wheels. In addition, this top equipment line will be characterised by a colour contrasting instrument panel (depending on vehicle configuration), automatic climate control (Climatronic), leather detailing, Multi-Connect load securing system, a terrific sound system and elegant fabric seat covering (optional leather).

To find out a little more about the Amarok, click here to visit the new Amarok web special. Here you will be able to view new video footage of the Amarok in action across a selection of testing applications. Information and ‘road trip’ coverage of the Amarok’s involvement in January’s Dakar Rally will also be accessible, while the web special will be the ideal tool for keeping close to any new model information as it comes to hand. Stay tuned for more details as the launch approaches.