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Volkswagen Amarok Concept V6 TDI – Worthersee

Volkswagen has revealed the Amarok Power-Pickup Concept at the 2013 Worthersee Motor Show.

The Power-Pickup is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 TDI with 272HP (200 kW) and 600Nm (444 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds thanks to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and permanent 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system.

The striking exterior design features widened wheelarches to accommodate 22” alloy wheels, 80 mm lowered suspension, bi-xenon headlights with chrome surround and a chrome grille plus an enlarged lower air intake. At the rear there is also a carbon fibre diffuser and dual exhausts, plus tinted taillights and red, white and black side decals.

Inside, the dashboard, door trims and exclusive Nubuck leather sports seats have a black, red and white colour theme. In-car entertainment is supplied via an infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen and 500 watt subwoofer

Source: Volkswagen

May 13, 2013
Volkswagen Amarok R-Style Concept

Volkswagen has announced the Amarok R-Style Concept, which will make its official public debut at the 2013 Worthersee Motor Show.

It is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 TDI with 272HP (200 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, which is pretty good for a pick-up truck. The engine also boasts super-low fuel consumption and superb flexibility.

The exterior boasts 60 mm wider fenders to make room for the enormous 22” alloy wheels fitted with 295/35 R22 performance tires. There are also sill extensions with built-in carbon plates, two chromed tailpipes, GTI-like interior, carbon dashboard, subwoofer, race bucket seats and an 8” touchscreen display.

Source: WCF

May 9, 2013

2012 Volkswagen Amarok UK 2.0 BiTDI – Price £19,795

Volkswagen has announced the new updated 2012 Amarok coming with a power upgrade for the 163 HP BiTDI engine to 180 HP, and the introduction of BlueMotion Technology models to offer improved efficiency and dynamics.

2012 Amarok UK can be ordered with a lot of nice extras like Bluetooth, front and rear parking sensors, heated washer jets, tachograph preparation, cornering fog lights and 19” alloy wheels.

To improve the fuel efficiency and lowering harmful emissions, the manufacturer fitted the pick-up truck with low rolling resistance tyres, Stop/Start and regenerative braking. All these features come with the BlueMotion Technology, so the more powerful 180HP 2.0 BiTDI engine is 3.9% more economical, with a combined fuel economy of 37.2 mpg compared to 35.8 mpg. Better still, emissions drop by 10 g/km to 199 g/km.

The torque of the engine is also improved with 20Nm to a total of 420Nm at just 1,750RPM. The 8-speed automatic gearbox transmits all that power to the road through 4MOTION AWD system.

The 180HP BiTDI engine can be coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox and selectable 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The pricing start at just £19,795 including VAT.

“The new 180 PS engine and automatic transmission make the Amarok even more refined, plus with BlueMotion Technology also now available, it can offer more efficiency, too.”, commented Alex Smith, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

“The Amaroks from Germany are now arriving in Van Centre showrooms, with demonstrators available for test drives,”, he finished.

Check out the price list and the specs below.

Amarok performance and technical specifications:

	Combined MPG	0-62 mph (seconds)	CO₂ (g/km)	Payload (kg)
Previous163 PS 4MOTION Selectable	35.8	11.1	209	1,064 to 1,108
Previous163 PS 4MOTION Permanent	35.8	11.1	209	750
New 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable	35.3	11.0	211	1,091 to 1,145
New 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology	37.2	11.0	199	772
New 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology automatic	35.3	11.3	211	1,077

Amarok retail and on the road (OTR) prices:

	Retail £ (ex VAT)	OTR £ (inc VAT)
Startline 2.0 TDI 122 PS 4MOTION Selectable 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable	£18,795 £19,795	£23,526 £24,726
Trendline 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable	£20,795	£25,926
Highline 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology auto	£23,375 £23,375 £25,105	£29,022 £29,022 £31,098

Note: Insurance groups – TBC

Source: Volkswagen

November 5, 2012

Volkswagen Amarok Canyon Concept

Volkswagen Amarok has proven itself as very reliable and well appreciated utility vehicle. However, the manufacturer introduced a new special version of the pick-up truck at the Geneva International Motor Show. The name of the project is Amarok Canyon Concept, which will show how versatile pick-up configurations can be created.

“We are using this extreme concept to illustrate one of the many diverse uses of the Amarok. By tuning its design to an extreme sport, we are bringing the original DNA of the Amarok into focus,” said Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, spokesperson for the Board of Management for the Volkswagen Brand and Head of Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

The concept vehicle is very different than the regular Amarok. It was raised by 40 mm with a body lift kit; and when the tyres are included, the concept is a full 85 mm taller than the production model.

The freestyle pick-up also has auxiliary headlights mounted on its roof, and additional visual accents are provided by the smoked rear lights and the colour-contrasting underbody protection. Two electrically deployed tread plates make it easy for all occupants to step into and out of the vehicle, despite the raised ride height.

Volkswagen Amarok Canyon Concept

The wheel housings were widened by 35 mm on each side to make room for the big AT tyres, size 275/65 R 18, mounted on ‘Durban’ type wheels painted in ‘High Gloss Adamantium Dark’.

The two carbon fibre kayaks are securely mounted to the cargo floor: at the rear, the floor is designed with two formed cut-outs with soft padding, while the kayak bows are mounted on a styling bar in ‘High Gloss Adamantium Dark’ with straps for firmly securing the boats. The paddles are firmly latched in place on the inside surface of the easy-to-operate tailgate, ready to grab. All other gear – white-water helmets, flotation devices and rafting shoes – are also stowed securely: the helmets in nets on the front wall of the cargo bed, and the rest of the gear in smaller boxes that can be locked with watertight lids.

The interior features a special colour scheme was used with many details and new accents. The leather seats have two-tone styling: the seating surfaces are in ‘sterling’ colour, while the head restraints and side supports are elegantly offset in ‘adamant’ colour. The decorative seams on the seats take on the orange-red colour of the body. This colour is also reflected in numerous other details such as in the seams of the three-spoke steering wheel and gear shift lever trim, the safety belts and the air outlets. Housed in a cowl in the cockpit are three auxiliary instruments. They show the climbing and tilt angles of the Amarok, which gives the driver key information for extra safety on extreme off-road drives.

Amarok Concept is powered by the new 2.0 TDI bi-turbo with 180 PS and 400Nm at 1500RPM. The switchable 4MOTION all-wheel drive system – together with a reduction gearbox and differential lock at the rear axle – ensures effective power transfer to the wheels even in the toughest off-road conditions.

Source: Volkswagen

March 6, 2012
Qatar Motor Show Sees Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen brought the Middle East some German engineering by presenting the VW Passat at the Qatar Motor Show. Although, widely popular in Europe and North America, the Passat made its debut on Middle Eastern soil.

“The Passat is an important component of our model strategy in the Middle East region where classic saloons define the street scene. That is because the Passat delivers top levels of safety and comfort and offers more space for rear passengers due to its long wheelbase,” explained Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Head of Development and member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand.

The version showed there was actually the North American make (slightly bigger than the European sister car). Power comes from the 125 kW/170 PS five-cylinder petrol engine that bares an essence of German sensibility and efficiency. Even the base model is bundled with neat luxuries that bring comfort to both driver and passengers – a 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen, CD-radio, Bluetooth telephone system, electric windows, air conditioning, heat insulating glass and cruise control. Safety standard equipment also make a handful with ABS/ESP, brake assist and six airbags.

VW Passat at Qatar Motor Show (2012)

VW Passat US Version (2012)

Other notable appearances include the Amarok with a faster, more economical 8-speed autobox and the 228 kW/310 PS Touareg Magic Morning – a road going version (despite the still present safety cage) of the original Race Touareg 3 that has been to the Dakar Racing.

VW Touareg Magic Morning (2012)

Source: Volkswagen

January 26, 2012
Cobra Technology & Lifestyle Goodies For Your VW Amarok

Ever felt that your VW Amarok is not practical enough nor it is as impressive as you want it to be. Or maybe you are simply gearing up for a safari. Either way you shouldn’t panic because Cobra Technology & Lifestyle are here to offer you a neat array of accessories which will give your pickup truck that extra something to complete the picture.

Let us start with the Aeroklas camper shell which is manufactured from high-grade ABS plastics. It is a perfect fit for the bed of the Amarok (it also comes with a certificate that makes individual technical inspections redundant) and basically what it does is to fend off the elements from the things you value the most. It is also very practical – easy to install, upward swing glass at the back for easy access, roof rails and a spoiler. The shell is leveled with the cabin to prevent any wind noises and provide maximum loading capacity. Usually these rigid tops come in silver or black but other colors are also available upon request.

Additionally, now you can install a Cobra Technology & Lifestyle stainless-steel front tube guard with a thickness diameter of 60 milometers. Because it has its own crumple zones all crash tests have resulted in a 100% positive green light (it too has a certificate of approval).

On the other hand you can go with the more subtle option of the Cobra CITYGUARD® which is a single stainless-steel tube that runs along the standard front bumper. This will give you just about enough character on the streets and you wont be afraid of minor collisions anymore.

Cobra Volkswagen Amarok

The Cobra Technology & Lifestyle stainless-steel bumper grille complements whichever guard you might choose.

There is some protection for the sides as well. The rocker panels can be suited with special, company tailored rocker panel guards 80 millimeters thick each. Quite thoughtfully these guards come with steps right beneath the place where the doors should be for easy access. Alternatively, you might prefer the aluminum or stainless steel running boards option.

When the camper shell is not in use, it would be nice to have some sort of a roll bar to protect the cabin should the truck ends up upside down. From Cobra, the engineers have thought about that as well – Tubes with 60 millimeters of diameter lends the German pickup not only more attractive looks but also offers additional options for securing cargo.

For an all round complete feel one must consider placing massive light-alloy wheels. Cobra offers two types of alloys coming in three sizes the biggest of which is the one-piece, eight double-spoked COBRA N+ Sahara 10Jx20 with size 275/45 R 20 tires (TÜV tested)

Cobra Technology & Lifestyle are ready to offer you 2 full years of guarantee with no limit on the distance traveled. Now that is dedication!

Source: Cobra Technology

December 14, 2011

2011 Volkswagen Amarok

2011 Volkswagen Amarok achieves ratings of 7E and 8E and it also is in some of the lowest insurance groups. The pick-up introduces a more efficient 2.0 litre diesel, which offers better efficiency, more power and low fuel consumption. VW Amarok has the lowest CO2 emission in its segment – 199 g/km.

The engine is 2.0 litre TDI with 122PS and 340Nm at just 1750RPM, while the more powerful bi-turbo model with 163PS and 400Nm at 1750RPM has emissions figure of 209 g/km of CO2. All models come with 6-speed manual transmission. The performance is pretty good – 0 to 62 mph in 13.7 seconds for the 122PS version and 11.1 seconds for the 163PS model. 2011 Amarok Highline offers a maximum towing weight of 2 800 kg with permanent 4MOTION, while the models with selectable 4MOTION can tow up to 2 690kg.

The 2.0 litre TDI achieves 37.2 mpg, while the bi-turbo models returns 35.8 mpg. The fuel tank has 80 litre of capacity, so the Amarok has a theoretical range of more than 650 miles.

A full range of accessories, from iPod adaptors and Bluetooth kits, to hard tops, tonneau covers and towbars, will be available for the new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up when it goes on sale in the UK on 1 May.

There are also some styling options like a front bumper trim, exterior decor sets, side steps, stainless steel side rails, styling bars for the loadspace and the option to upgrade to 19” alloys.

Check out the techical specification below!
2011 Volkswagen Amarok

2011 Volkswagen Amarok:

	Startline 122 PS 4MOTION (selectable)	Startline 163 PS 4MOTION (selectable)	Trendline 163 PS 4MOTION (selectable)	Highline 163 PS 4MOTION (selectable)	Highline 163 PS 4MOTION (permanent)
Engine type: (1968 cc, 4-cyclinder, water-cooled, common rail TDI)	in-line variable turbine geometry turbo with intercooler	in-line, Bi-turbo with intercooler
EU emission standard	Euro5
CO₂ emissions, g/km	199	209
Power, PS at rpm	122 at 3750	163 at 4000
Torque, Nm at rpm	340 at 1750 – 2250	400 at 1500 – 2000
0-62 mph, seconds	13.7	11.1
Top speed, mph	100	112
Transmission	6-speed manual
GVW, kg	3170				2820
ULW, kg	2051	2062	2065	2106	2070
Payload, kg	1119	1108	1105	1064	750
Gross Train Weight, kg	5500
Axle load limit, front/rear, kg	1375/1860	1385/1860			1385/1600
Towing limit, braked/unbraked, kg	2690/750	2690/750			2800/750
Fuel economy: – Urban – Extra Urban – Combined	30.1 42.2 37.2	29.1 40.4 35.8
Insurance group	7E	8E			7E

Source: Volkswagen

April 12, 2011

Oettinger refined Volkswagen Amarok

The tuning specialists from Oettinger refined VW’s pick up truck – Amarok.

The performance package consists of ECU re-map and boosts the 2.0 liter BiTDi engine from 163bhp (120kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) to 190bhp (140kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque.

Furthermore, there are an additional 50 Nm (37 lb/ft) in the critical band between 2800-4000 RPM.

The new 0-100 km/h time is just 10.5 seconds and the top speed raised to 187 km/h (116mph), which is perfect for pick up. (more…)

November 19, 2010
The Russian-built 2011 Volkswagen Polo Saloon debuts

At the forthcoming Moscow International Automobile Salon 2010, Volkswagen has announced a number of exclusive premieres, including the all-new Russian-built Polo sedan. (more…)

August 27, 2010
Volkswagen Amarok shows its official face

Volkswagen unveiled the first official photos of its exclusive pick-up, the Amarok. Scheduled to debut in its native South America in early 2010 and in Europe next summer, the VW Amarok will be available first as a four-door double cab and then a single cab model will be added to its line-up also. (more…)

December 2, 2009
Volkswagen Amarok pickup concept

The new Volkswagen pickup, showcased as a concept last year and due to be launched in Europe in 2010, is to be called the Amarok. (more…)

June 4, 2009