The Amarok, made by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has officially been launched in Argentina in December. The much-awaited vehicle is the first 1-ton pickup to ever be developed in Germany and marks the world class automaker’s entry to the midrange pickup segment.
The Volkswagen Amarok features three different driveline variants suited for all terrains: rear-wheel drive, switchable all-wheel drive and full-time all-wheel drive. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter common rail turbo diesel engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission that can make up to 163 horsepower and 295 ft-lbs of torque. You’ll get all that power and torque with amazing mileage estimates of just 7.6 L per 100 km or 30.95 mpg along with emissions of less than 200 g/km CO₂ even with the AWD. Plus, you can travel over 620 miles on one full tank of gas.
The Amarok is also a workhorse due to its tough ladder frame chassis, with a payload capacity of 2,300 lbs and a trailer load capacity of 5,600 lbs. Also, with its heavy duty leaf springs, you won’t have to compromise comfort to get the performance you need.
On the outside, you can’t mistake the Amarok’s striking exterior because of its stout frame, flared wheelhouses and chrome-plated rear bumpers and cross beams on the grille that continue to the headlights. Customers can also choose between 16” steel, 16″ aluminum and 17” aluminum wheels.
On the other hand, the Amarok’s interiors feature two-tone leatherette/leather trim, chrome elements and a state-of-the-art sound system, along with automatic climate control.
As far as safety is concerned, Volkswagen has the Amarok completely covered. It has side curtain air bags for the driver and front passenger, as well as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
The Volkswagen Amarok will be launched next in South America, South Africa, Australia and Europe. As of date, Volkswagen has no plans of bringing it to the United States.
For more details, visit the VWCV Amarok page here.