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Volkswagen Amarok
Created Date: 05/04/2011
Its name comes from the language of the Inuit - a group of indigenous peoples who inhabit most of the Canadian Arctic and sub-arctic - meaning "wolf". And like its namesake, the Amarok feels right at home in the wilderness, taking tough conditions in its stride and has been proven - twice-over - in the Dakar Rally as the official support vehicle over the past two years. Indeed, on both occasions, the Amarok accomplished the "toughest rally in the world" with flying colours; neither 50-degree heat, nor vast desert trips across 4,500 metre high mountain passes could stop it. The Amarok wears its "Tested by Dakar" badge with good reason.
Designed to tackle the toughest off-road terrain, the Amarok is offered with an electronic differential lock (EDL) and Off-Road ABS to significantly shorten braking distances in off-road conditions or gravel roads. At speeds of under 20 mph it also activates Hill Descent Assist to control hill descents by using selective braking interventions. Furthermore, the ESP Plus system includes Hill Hold Assist, which prevents the vehicle from rolling back by holding it in place on inclines until the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
Under the bonnet there will be a choice of two 2.0-litre fuel-efficient, Euro5 compliant, common rail TDI engines producing 163PS, with torque of 400Nm at a low 1,500 rpm, or 122PS with maximum torque of 340Nm from 2,000 rpm; both engines have a six-speed manual transmission and will have impressive fuel economy with low emissions to make the Amarok the first all-wheel drive pick-up in this class offering CO2 emissions of less than 200 g/km. Featuring a gearchange indicator, it also helps drivers achieve the best fuel economy, which with an 80-litre fuel tank should offer a range of over 600 miles.
The large and ergonomically designed interior is the largest in its class and in many ways resembles that of a Volkswagen passenger car. Easy entry, lots of headroom and ample legroom for passengers on the rear bench seat make the Amarok a fully-fledged five-seater. If only two people are travelling, interior storage space can be increased by folding the rear seat.
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