The Volkswagen Amarok PRESS INFORMATION
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The Volkswagen Amarok PRESS INFORMATION JANUARY 2020 1 Contents Contents. Overview 4 Engines, transmissions and drivetrain 6 Design and practicality 12 Safety 16 Standard equipment 18 Amarok history 20 Technical data 24 Press office contacts 28 2 3 Overview. NEED TO KNOW • Double cab pick-up combines car-like comfort and technology with full off-road capability • 3.0-litre V6 TDI available with two outputs; 204 PS and 258 PS • Four model range; Trendline, Highline, Black Edition and range-topping Aventura Black Edition • Advanced touchscreen infotainment system plus Car-Net and App-Connect enhance appeal The latest iteration of Volkswagen’s double cab pick-up was Inside, the Amarok combines comfort with convenience revealed in June 2016, marking a step change in the model’s thanks to flawless ergonomics and premium materials. The history. With a refreshed external look, it gained a new dashboard incorporates Volkswagen’s MIB infotainment 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine, an all-new interior and the latest in system with touchscreen, radio, navigation and advanced in-car infotainment systems, safety and technology. technology including the option of Guide & Inform, Car-Net Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK Van Centres started and App-Connect systems. Bluetooth and DAB digital radio deliveries early in 2017. are standard features across the Amarok range. The first Amarok made its European debut at the 2010 Geneva A comprehensive list of safety equipment comes as Motor Show. Designed to set new standards in the sector and standard on every new Amarok, including four airbags, have a global appeal, the 4x4 double cab pick-up is named after Electronic Stabilisation Programme and Volkswagen’s award- the Inuit word for ‘wolf’. winning Automatic Post-Collision Braking System which can reduce the chance or severity of a secondary accident in the Replacing the previous model’s 2.0-litre TDI engine, the new event of a collision. Amarok has at its heart a new EU6-compliant 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine. This highly flexible unit is available with two power The Amarok measures 5.25 m long, 2.23 m wide and outputs: 204 PS and 258 PS. Both are fitted with an eight- 1.83 m high, while its load area measures 2.52 m2. This speed automatic and 4MOTION all-wheel drive as standard. means it can accommodate a Euro pallet sideways. Its payload ranges from 1,030 to 1,147 kg, while all models Despite their high power outputs, all the Amarok’s V6 engines have a gross vehicle weight of 3,290 kg. are highly efficient. For example, the 258 PS variant can sprint to 0-62 mph in just 7.4 seconds and has a top speed of 128 The Amarok is built at two locations: Volkswagen mph, yet is capable of returning up to 28.2 mpg on the WLTP Commercial Vehicles’ Pacheco plant in Argentina as well as combined cycle. This remarkable efficiency is made possible by the Hanover plant in Germany. All UK-specification vehicles features that include Stop/Start and battery regeneration. are built in Hanover. From the outside, the Amarok is distinguished by a striking front The Amarok retains its position at the top of the pick-up bumper and radiator grille that features distinctive double-stripe class, remaining an advanced vehicle, which is as comfortable chrome strips and the familiar Volkswagen roundel in the centre. to drive as it is rugged and capable over rough terrain. With Accentuated wheel arch extensions add to the muscular feel and its new engine and yet more car-like features and cab, it also taper neatly into the lower edge of the front bumper. Aligned with has considerable appeal among buyers who may previously the latest Volkswagen DNA seen in the Caddy, Transporter and have shopped in the classic SUV segment. Crafter, horizontal lines dominate all elements of the Amarok’s exterior design, with sharp, angled folds and edges conveying a The Amarok has won a number of key industry awards, feeling of strength and precision. including Pickup of the Year in the 2019 What Car? Awards. 4 5 Engine, transmissions and drivetrain. The Amarok’s 3.0-litre V6 engine gives the pick-up its The range-topping version of the 3.0-litre V6 generates 258 PS biggest boost, not only in performance and endowing it with from 3,250 to 4,000 rpm and 580 Nm of torque from 1,400 to a unique position in the sector, but also in terms of emissions 3,000 rpm. It completes the zero to 62 mph sprint in just 7.4 and fuel consumption. seconds and goes on to a top speed of 127 mph. Despite its sporty performance, this remarkable engine is still capable of The engine, with a cylinder angle of 90 degrees, was first used returning 25.9 - 28.2 mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and in the Audi A6 and A7 in 2014, and the latest ‘Generation II Evo’ has WLTP CO2 emissions of 232 - 231 g/km. as it is known, is especially robust. With 24 valves and overhead camshafts, the power unit meets the latest Euro 6D Temp The Amarok has a fuel tank capacity of 80 litres, and an AdBlue emissions standard, and has fuel-saving modifications. tank of 13 litres. These include a system that switches the engine off while the vehicle is stationary and in neutral, and an energy recuperation system. Under braking this uses the energy of the engine to run The new Amarok has a fuel tank capacity of 80 litres, and AdBlue tank of 13 litres. the alternator and recharge the battery. As with the Stop/Start system, this reduces fuel consumption and emissions. Development objectives such as superior performance and greater ride comfort have also been implemented. An eight- speed automatic transmission in combination with permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive is also available. Thanks to a newly developed VTG turbocharger with flow- optimised turbine and adjustable vanes with less play, the engine promises smooth responsiveness under all load conditions and across the whole engine speed range. As a result of a special cylinder bore honing process and a newly developed package of piston rings with less downforce (unique in the sector), the frictional losses inside the engine have been reduced by around ten per cent. An optimised cooling system with two separate circuits and thinner walls permits a shorter warm-up phase, which in turn saves fuel. At higher speeds, the long top gears of the automatic transmission reduce the engine revs and lower fuel consumption. The Amarol’s entry-level 204 PS unit has a torque output of 500 Nm at 1,250 to 2,750 rpm and is fitted with an eight- speed automatic gearbox as standard. It can reach 62mph in 9.1 seconds and is capable of returning 25.9 - 28.2 mpg on the WLTP combined cycle. WLTP CO2 emissions for this engine are 232 -231 g/km. 6 7 Drivetrain Gearbox All Amarok models are equipped with 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The Amarok’s standard-fit eight-speed automatic transmission With the right combination of engine, drive system and The drivetrain also incorporates an electronic differential lock has been optimised for the vehicle’s high torque values. transmission, the Amarok is at home on-road as it is off-road. (EDL) by automatic application of the brake, which prevents The large number of gears allows a greater transmission It has impressive climbing ability with the optionally engaged the wheels spinning on one side. Thanks to the EDL, the power ratio spread to be achieved than with a conventional all-wheel drive and differential lock: even scaling 100 per cent from the drive system is always delivered to the wheel with the automatic transmission. inclines (slope angles of 45°) with a full load. The same applies best traction. to bumpy terrain: with slope clearance angles of 29° at the This has some very positive effects: thanks to smaller front and 24° at the rear, the Amarok scales steep inclines just The Amarok’s 4x4 drive system features a self-locking Torsen transmission jumps, the TDI engine works even more efficiently as well as it copes with deep ditches, which – thanks to an off- central differential and remains unique in the pickup segment. in every rpm range, as well as being more fuel efficient and road ground clearance angle of 23° – it negotiates with ease. It It provides a balanced 40:60 distribution for all on-road agile. The eighth gear has been designed to have lower revs has a wading depth of up to half a metre. and off-road tasks. Customers can also specify an optional and thus be a low-noise and fuel-saving shift stage. First gear is mechanical differential lock which helps provide ideal traction configured for pulling away, for off-road use and when towing. on sandy and slippery terrain. Following activation, the torque With automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive, distribution across the rear axle is locked. This prevents the Amarok thus becomes perfectly suited for rough terrain – wheelspin on the wheel with the least amount of traction. without needing any additional reduction gearing. 8 9 10 11 Design and practicality. As customers have come to expect from Volkswagen striking and pronounced. The cabin layout has been influenced Commercial Vehicles, the Amarok is a safe, comfortable and by designs found in premium SUV models, and enjoys the same extremely car-like place to be. Having set new standards for intuitive yet attractive appearance as a result. As is typical for interior quality at launch, the current version further blurs the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, everything in the cockpit is in lines between commercial vehicle and premium passenger car.