2017 Volkswagen Amarok
Set to go on sale over the next few
months, the Amarok has received a new engine and subtle revisions for the
2017MY.
The 2017 Volkswagen Amarok is now
available with a 3.0-liter V6 diesel in three states of tune: 163 PS,
204 PS and 224 PS.
Lower versions will be equipped with
rear-wheel drive and customers will get to choose between a manual or an
8-speed automatic gearbox. At an extra cost, Volkswagen will throw in the
4Motion all-wheel drive system, lighter Servotronic steering and larger brake
discs.
The facelifted model features tweaked
headlights, updated front bumper and larger alloy wheels, while the interior has
a redesigned dashboard and new ergonomic seats.
A series of covers, hardtops, styling
bars and coating are available for the cargo compartment, which is capable of
carrying a Euro-pallet loaded sideways. Maximum payload capacity stands at more
than 1 ton, while its towing capability has increased from the
previous 3.2 tonnes to 3.5 tonnes.
Volkswagen will launch the updated
Amarok at the end of September, with pricing to be announced close to that
date. The range-topper version will be the first one offered, while less
powerful models will join the range later on.
