To celebrate 10 years in SA, VW has introduced their most powerful bakkie yet, the 190 kW Amarok V6. Launched back in 2010, the Amarok has sold almost 35 000 units. The Amarok Double Cab was Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ best-selling derivative last year with 2 596 vehicles sold.
The Amarok 3.0-litre V6 TDI produces 190kW from 3 000 to 4 500 rpm and 580 Newton metres of torque from 1 400 to 2 750 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. It’ll complete the zero to 100 km/h sprint in just 7.6 seconds and has a top speed of 207 km/h. VW claims it has an average fuel consumption of 9.5 litres per 100 kilometres. VW says “As of November 2020, the Amarok model range in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana will consist of the following engines; the 2.0 TDI 103kW, 2.0 BiTDI 132kW and the 3.0 TDI V6 190kW.”
The Amarok 3.0-litre V6 190kW TDI 4MOTION® will be available in two model lines: Highline and the top-of-the-range Extreme. Colour options are Candy White, Mojave Beige, Indium Grey metallic and Deep Black Pearl Effect. Standard features on the Highline includes Vienna leather seats, winter package (seat heating), increased GVM from 2.8t to 3.0t (including heavy-duty leaf springs), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear Park Distance Control with rear-view camera, climatronic air-conditioning as well as the 18-inch Manaus alloy wheels. Optional features on the Highline are the Discover Pro Media system which includes satellite navigation, rubber floor covering and 19-inch Milford alloy wheels.
In addition to the standard features on the Highline, which are also available on the Extreme, the top-of-the-range model is further customised through the addition of ‘Special Edition’ Nappa leather seats, Discover Pro Media system which includes satellite navigation and 20-inch Talca alloy wheels which also come standard. The optional features on the Extreme are the Increased GVM from 2.8t to 3.0t (including heavy-duty leaf springs), rubber floor covering, 19-inch Milford alloy wheels and a sports bar painted in body colour.
Pricing
Amarok Double Cab 3.0 V6 190kW Highline R908 300
Amarok Double Cab 3.0 V6 190kW Extreme R974 600
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok comes standard with a 3-year/100 000km manufacturer warranty, 5-year/90 000 km Genuine Easy Drive Service Plan, and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000km.
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