Powerful Amarok outguns the opposition
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locking in order to ensure shorter stopping distances on dirt. It’s a great system; we’ve tried it and it really works.
Highline and Highline Plus trim executions are available right now, and in a month’s time there will also be a flagship Extreme version of the Amarok V6 with extras such as 20 inch rims, nappa leather seats, LED illuminated side tubes, and a lined load bay, among other features. Horsepower hounds will have to pay up for the privilege, with Amarok V6 prices ranging from R665 000 to R748 600.
Along with the debut of the V6 engine, the entire Amarok double cab range undergoes a visual revamp both inside and out, while the slow selling single cabs are to be dropped from the line up. The external makeover comprises a redesigned front bumper and grille, new alloy rims and a brake light with LED technology.
The interior changes are more prominent with a new, smarter looking dashboard and an improved touchscreen infotainment system which now includes USB and aux ports. A digital voice enhancement function uses a handsfree microphone to allow the driver to talk to rear seat passengers without turning around or raising their voice.
Rear passengers hear the person’s voice amplified by the rear speakers. A new standard feature in all Amaroks is the Post-Collision Braking System combined with Electronic Stability Control, which also comes as standard.
Nearly a quarter of all accidents involving injuries are collisions with more than one obstacle, and the VW system automatically applies brakes after a collision to help avoid follow-on collisions. AMAROK PRICES 2.0 TDI 103kW – R487 700 2.0 TDI 103kW 4Motion Comfortline – R544 900 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4x2 Highline – R521 900 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4Motion Highline – R573 000 2.0 BiTDI 132kW – R539 400 2.0 BiTDI 132kW Highline Plus AT Comfortline Highline AT – R591 900 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4Motion Highline AT – R590 600 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4Motion Highline Plus AT – R643 100 2.0 BiTDI 132kW 4Motion Extreme AT – R673 600 3.0 TDI V6 165kW 4Motion Highline AT – R665 700 3.0 TDI V6 165kW 4Motion Highline Plus AT – R716 600 3.0 TDI V6 165kW 4Motion Extreme AT – R748 600
Prices include a 3-year/100 000km warranty and 5-year/90 000km service plan.