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Amarok - It's An Automatic Decision
Amarok - It's An Automatic Decision
The development emphasis was on efficiency, smooth gear shifting, weight reduction and reliability. The gearshift speed is at the level of the sportier DSG transmission. The 8-speed automatic transmission uses a torque converter. This allows for better response at low speeds and less resistance to slip than a DSG transmission. These are key factors during off road driving and towing.
The additional gears made it possible to achieve a wider gear ratio spread between the 1st and 8th gears compared to a conventional automatic transmission. As a result, the BiTDI engine works even more frequently in its optimal torque band. Furthermore, the Amarok with the automatic transmission is fuel-efficient. Thanks to the 8th gear that has been configured as a fuel saving overdrive gear that operates at reduced engine speed.
The first gear is configured as a low range gear that can be used for pulling away in off-road use or when towing. The Amarok with automatic transmission has a permanent 4-wheel drive, which makes it highly capable in all-terrain use.
The new automatic transmission is combined with a 132kW 2.0-litre Bi-turbo TDI engine. It has maximum torque of 420 Newton metres that is available at 1 750rpm.The top speed of 179 km/h is reached in 7th gear. It only takes 10.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. With the automatic gearbox, the Amarok's towing capacity has been increased to 3.0 metric tonnes (up to 12% gradient).
The Amarok Auto is offered with the top of the range equipment line, Highline. The standard safety and convenient features available with Amarok Double Cab Highline include ESP with brake assist and Hill Start/Hill Descent assist, ABS including off-road ABS, driver and front passenger airbag, daytime running lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, MP3 Radio/CD with 6 speakers, Climatronic 2-zone air conditioning system, storage drawers under front seats, cruise control and 12-volt socket in centre console, dashboard and load box.
The Amarok Double Cab Auto comes standard with 3 year/100 000 km manufacturer warranty, 5 year/90 000 km Automotion Service Plan and 6 year anti-corrosion warranty.
For a closer look at the Amarok Automatic, contact McCarthy Volkswagen Umhlanga on 031 566 9700 or visit them and test-drive the automatic Amarok with one of their friendly sales staff. You will find their showroom at 6 - 8 Sunset Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge. Call McCarthy Volkswagen today!