Volkswagen Amarok

NEW-AGE ’ROK

FOLLOWING AN EXTENSIVE TEASER CAMPAIGN, VW HAS FINALLY UNWRAPPED THE NEW-GEN AMAROK… Intuitive interior

A (model-dependent) 12-inch touchscreen dominates the perfectly connected cabin. An eight-inch instrument binnacle is present, too. However, not all functions are operated via touch. VW has equipped the new version with several tactile analogue controls.

Expressive exterior

Sporting signifi cantly modifi ed exterior styling, VW says the Amarok is more expressive and impressive. The front fascia takes on an X-shaped design. Narrower LED headlamps are incorporated into the upper front grille. An Amarok staple, the wheels are housed in angular arches. Round back, ‘Amarok’ is embossed on the loading bed’s gate.

Second-iteration dimensions

The latest iteration measures 5 350 mm bow to stern, 1 910 mm in width and, depending on the wheel size, 1 888 mm in height. The wheelbase measures 3 270 mm. The Amarok has approach and departure angles of 29 and 21 degrees, thanks to the shorter overhangs. Wading depth has increased by 300 mm to 800 mm.

Efficient engines

The Amarok was revealed with the option of four turbodiesel engines and one petrol powertrain. The former comprises 2.0-litre four-cylinder units, tuned to deliver power and torque from 110 to 154 kW and 350 to 500 Nm depending on the market, and a 3.0-litre V6, sending up to 184 kW and 600 Nm to VW’s 4Motion system via a 10-speed automatic. A 222 kW/452 Nm 2.3-litre four-pot powers the sole petrol variant in the line-up. Further gearbox options include 27 ISSUE 6APEX APEX fi ve- and six-speed manuals and a six-speed self-shifter.