Meet the first-ever Icelandic-spec VW Amarok AT35,
designed exclusively to work as a support vehicle for winter driving
experiences at the Arctic Circle. It was built by off-road specialist Arctic
Trucks, and features multiple upgrades over the standard vehicle.
Among those upgrades is the 25 mm front and rear suspension lift, new flares fiber-glass wheel arches,
considerably larger wheels with 315/70R17 all-terrain tires, plus larger mud
flaps front and rear.
Inside, there’s a fire extinguisher, a portable
generator and a cappuccino machine, believe it or not. Also included in the
conversion is the VHF radio, toolbox, jack, first aid kit with defibrillator
and the work light. As for what goes on underneath the hood – a 3.0-liter V6
TDI diesel engine with 224 PS does the heavy lifting. The Amarok AT35 also boasts a
45-degree climbing ability, a payload of 1,154 kg, Hill Descent
Assist and the widest load platform in its class, according to VW.
