VW’s new Amarok single cab expected in July
During the month of June, Namibians will be able to purchase the new Amarok Single Cab from local Volkswagen dealers. The retail of the Volkswagen Amarok Double Cab range started in South Africa in March 2023 and sold over 700 units in just two months. During those two months the new Amarok kid on the block completely sold in the SA market.
“We are pleased to be extending the new Amarok range to include the Single Cab; the workhorse of the range. The Amarok Single Cab is a key model for increasing our volumes and market share in the rental and corporate segments as well as supporting our Sub- Saharan Africa growth plan by retailing in key African markets,” said Mark Handley, Head of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The Amarok Single Cab will be available in two turbo diesel engines.
2.0 TDI 110kW: The four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission produces 110kW of power with maximum torque of 350Nm. The top speed is 170km/h. Fuel consumption is 6.9 litres/100km.
2.0 TDI 125kW: The four-cylinder engine with a 6-speed manual transmission produces 125kW of power with maximum torque of 405Nm. The top speed is 180km/h. Fuel consumption on the 2.0 TDI 125kW is 6.9 litres/100km. Fuel consumption on the 2.0 TDI 125kW with 4MOTION is 7.1 litres/100km.
The Amarok Single Cab 110kW derivative comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, full size steel spare wheel, height-adjustable driver seat, LED headlights as well as driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags.
Bluetooth connectivity includes wireless App-Connect, 10-inch colour touch-screen infotainment screen, 8-inch partial active-info display for the instrument cluster, electronically foldable side mirrors, multi-function steering wheel and front centre armrest.
The Amarok Single Cab 2.0 TDI 125kW 4x2 and Amarok Single Cab 2.0 TDI 125kW 4MOTION derivatives offer additional specification which includes 17-inch Combra alloy wheels, rear differential lock, trailer hitch, raised suspension and improved payload capacity of over 1.2 tons.
The load compartment width between wheel arches measures 1 227 mm in length to accommodate a standard European pallet on all new Amarok Single Cab derivatives.
The only optional feature available in the new Amarok Single Cab range are the exterior paint colours. The new Amarok Single Cab is available in exterior colours including Clear White, Midnight Black, Bright Blue, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Deep Red, Bright Beige and Mid Blue.