The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok has arrived in Core, Life, Style, PanAmericana and Aventura specification, with a choice of two four-cylinder turbo diesels, turbocharged petrol power and diesel V6.
Recommended retail pricing (RRP) excluding on-road costs is from $52,990 for the Core, $56,990 (Life), $66,990 (Style two-litre), $70,990 (Style three-litre), $75,990 (PanAmericana), and $79,990 (Aventura).
Following more than 12,000 expressions of interest in the new Amarok, the full range of dual-cab utes are now in Volkswagen showrooms nationwide.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Design Studio Australia head Gu-Han Kim led the new Amarok’s transformative design from Melbourne.
For the new Amarok the front wheels have been moved further forward to reduce front overhang (by 33m) and the rear wheels further back to reduce rear overhang (by 44mm) – for 30-degree approach and 26-degree departure angles.
The wheelbase has increased by 175mm affording additional rear legroom in particular. At 5350mm the Amarok is 96mm longer, the ground clearance has increased to 235mm and wading depth by 300mm to 800mm.
New to the Amarok (depending on the grade) are IQ.LIGHT matrix LED headlights with adaptive high-beam, tyre pressure monitoring, an electric roll cover, electric foldable door mirrors with courtesy lamps, roof rails, six tie-down points in ute tub, sidesteps on every model, tyres up to 21-inches, two front towing hooks, a power tailgate lock, 3.5-tonne rate towbar with optional brake controller and cargo box LED lighting.
The interior includes a compact and tactile Volkswagen steering wheel, 12-inch digital cockpit, an additional 45mm of room in the second-row seating, and an additional 3.5% of tub volume.
Seats have up to 10-way power adjustment, even for the driver of the mid-range Style specification.
New to Amarok (depending on the grade) are keyless start, wireless charging, 12-inch infotainment system, stitched leather-look dashboard, rear centre armrest, dual-zone climate control with rear air vents, Wireless App-Connect, USB-A and USB-C ports and premium Harman/Kardon audio.
More than 30 new safety and driver assistance systems have been added to Amarok which has nine airbags and more to ensure a top five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating.
The new Amarok retains 3.5 tonne towing while increasing GCM by up to 400kg to up to 6400kg. Down-ball weight increases by 50kg to 350kg. The GVM increased up to 270kg to up to 3350kg and payload of up to 1065kg has increased by up to 32kg on four-cylinder models and up to 76kg on V6 models.
Roof load has increased by 125kg to up to 350kg and there’s a host of other features too.
Amarok owners can choose from five individual services in 12 month or 15,000km intervals – or a Five-Year Care Plan paid for upfront at $1800.
The first five services cost $329, $329, $414, $329 and $400 respectively, with prices subject to change.A Complete Range
The Amarok Core features a 125kW/405Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine called the TDI405 and six-speed automatic transmission.
The Amarok Life also has the TDI405 and a bit more, while the Amarok Style is available with a choice of 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel TDI500 or 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 TDI600.
The diesel V6 exclusive PanAmericana, and Aventura with a 222kW/452Nm 2.3-litre turbo petrol engine, or diesel V6; provide a new level of off-road and on-road sophistication respectively.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles director Ryan Davies says the second-generation Amarok line-up has been honed to complement existing Volkswagen ute strengths with new answers to customer demand.
“The Amarok is a pioneer for diesel V6 performance and driving dynamics, in combination with the load carrying and towing capacities the segment expects, and these remain key requirements for our new Volkswagen ute.
“Especially late in the lifecycle of the original Amarok we saw customer preferences move towards flagship models, and this trend will continue. Our customers demand performance and value, and that’s what we’re delivering for powertrain choice, engineering, safety and technology.”
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