New Volkswagen Amarok with 190kW now in SA

Volkswagen is expanding its local Amarok range with the introduction of the 190kW Double Cab variant that is available in two flavours.

The new Volkswagen Amarok Double Cab joins the 2.0 TDI with 103kW, 2.0 BiTDI with 132kW and the 3.0 TDI V6 with 165kW of grunt.

It packs a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine with 190 kW of power and 580 Nm of torque – that’s 25kW more power as well as 30Nm more torque than the outgoing 165kW derivative.

All that amount of oomph is channelled to all four wheels via Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system as well as a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. In the performance stable, Volkswagen says it dashes from a standstill to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and has a top speed of 207 km/h while sipping only 9.5l/100km.

There is an over-boost function that increases the Amarok’s power to 200 kW for 10 seconds.

The Amarok 3.0-litre V6 190kW TDI 4Motion is available in Highline and the range-topping Extreme derivative and buyers can order them in the following exterior paint finishes; Candy White, Mojave Beige, Indium Grey metallic and Deep Black Pearl Effect.

The Highline derivative comes standard with Vienna leather seats, winter package (seat heating), increased GVM from 2.8t to 3.0t (including heavy-duty leaf springs), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear Park Distance Control with rear-view camera, climatronic air-conditioning as well as the 18-inch Manaus alloy wheels.

Optional features on the Highline are the Discover Pro Media system which includes satellite navigation, rubber floor covering and 19-inch Milford alloy wheels.

The range-topping Extreme model adds ‘Special Edition’ Nappa leather seats, Discover Pro Media system which includes satellite navigation and 20-inch Talca alloy wheels. The optional features on the Extreme are the Increased GVM from 2.8t to 3.0t (including heavy-duty leaf springs), rubber floor covering, 19-inch Milford alloy wheels and a sports bar painted in body colour.

Recommended Retail Price (VAT and emissions tax included)

• Amarok Double Cab 3.0 V6 190kW    Highline                      R908 300
• Amarok Double Cab 3.0 V6 190kW    Extreme                      R974 600

The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok comes standard with a 3-year/100 000km manufacturer warranty, 5-year/90 000 km Genuine Easy Drive Service Plan and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty.

The service interval is 15 000km.

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