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Double Cab Delight With Amarok

Double Cab Delight With Amarok

Date: 2014-09-26
Since its launch in September 2010, Volkswagen Amarok Double Cab has modernised the South African light commercial vehicles (LCV) segment. To date, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have sold nearly 7200 Amarok Double Cab units in South Africa.

Amarok Double Cab is one of the the most technically advanced bakkies in South Africa. Thanks to its highly advanced turbo charged direct injection TDI engines that set new standards when it comes to fuel economy and emissions. Amarok's active and passive safety systems as well as convenience features all match up to passenger car standards.

The Amarok Double Cab is available with a refined, stronger and yet fuel efficient 2.0 BiTDI 132kW engine. The technologically advanced BiTDI engine features common rail direct injection with two-stage control bi-turbo. The maximum torque of 400 Newton-meter is still delivered at a low 1500-2250rpm in spite of the extra 12kW power upgrade.

This performance contrasts with a remarkably low combined fuel consumption of just 7.9 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres (8.0 litres per 100 kilometres for 4MOTION). The 0-100 km/h acceleration is achieved in 10.3 seconds (10.6 seconds for 4x2) and it has top speed of 184 km/h (183 km/h for 4MOTION).

The Amarok Double cab model range features another four cylinder TDI with a maximum power of 103kW. Its technology includes a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry.

The 2.0 TSI with 118kW turbo charged engine has a maximum torque of 300 Newton-meter that is available between 1600-3750 rpm. It has combined fuel consumption of 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres. It only takes the 2.0 TSI 118kW Amarok 9.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to100 km/h. It has top speed of 180km/h.

The Amarok double cab comes with a six-speed manual or eight speed automatic transmission. Amarok Double Cab customers have an option of two different driveline versions, namely switchable four-wheel drive (4MOTION) and rear-wheel drive (4x2).

The safety package of the Amarok sets new standards in its class. Along with driver and front passenger airbags there are also head/thorax airbags, still rare in this segment. Numerous other features guarantee a high level of active safety. These include the Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) which is standard in the Highline models. On all versions with trailer preparation, ESP functionality includes a trailer stabilisation system.

Another feature contributing to safety is "Off-Road Mode" - activated by the press of a button - which is enabled up to a vehicle speed of 100 km/h. In this mode, the ESP system, Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) are all tuned for challenging off-road conditions.

Amarok comes standard with a 3 year/100 000 km manufacturer warranty and 5 year/90 000 km Automotion Service Plan. All models have a 6 year anti-corrosion warranty and 15 000 km service intervals.

For a chance to take an Amarok for a test drive contact McCarthy Volkwagen Umhlanga on 031 566 9700 or visit their showroom at 6 - 8 Sunset Crescent, Umhlanga ridge and you will be delighted.