The VW Amarok grows stronger, as customers are now
able to order the German pickup truck with a new, more powerful version of the
3.0-liter V6 TDI engine producing up to 268 hp during overboost.
The new range-topper was previewed by the two Amarok
concepts shown last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show and is powered by a
3.0-liter V6 TDI producing 254 hp and 580 Nm of peak torque,
instead of the 220 hp and 550 Nm offered by the previous
range-topping Amarok.
The V6 diesel engine features a 14hp overboost
function for a total of 268hp as well, and sends its power to the 4Motion
all-wheel drive system via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Customers are able to order the top-spec
engine option in the Amarok Highline and Aventura models.
The most powerful VW Amarok will be distinguishable
from a number of visual mods. For example, the Amarok Aventura will feature
20-inch “Talca” wheels in Dark Graphite, a sports bar in vehicle body colour
and bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights as standard.
The cabin features a roof liner, pillar trim and
other roof elements finished in titanium black. The seats are also dressed in
titanium black Nappa leather. VW also offers a new Peacock Green paint finish
exclusively for the new 254hp Amarok, alongside the matt paint Indium Grey and
Ravenna Blue options.
The first Amarok models with the 254 hp V6 engine
will arrive at dealers from the middle of June. Prices start from 51,384 euros
(US$ 63,400 in current exchange rates) for the Amarok Highline and from 58,072
euros (US$ 71,500) for the Amarok Aventura in Germany. VW has already opened the
order books in Germany while first deliveries in the UK are expected in
September.
