Arctic Amarok has cappuccino maker
you want multiple displays, the navigation map (also tweaked with different graphics and menus) is basically the background for everything.
There’s also now a Controls the screen, using the steering wheel and its remote buttons as controls.
When parked, of course. Even since our test drive there’s been a further minor software update that has added a driving game (Pole Position) and it even allows you to plug a proper console controller into the USB port. That’s how they roll at Tesla. Nerds.
Any other cars I should consider?
It’s a fully electric luxury SUV, so the Tesla Model X is unique. For now.
The interesting thing about 2019 is that the Model X is going to suddenly have a whole lot of competition: Audi E-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace and the Mercedes-Benz EQC. For 2020, there’s also the BMW iX3. Pretty sure you can’t play classic video games in any of those though. A one-off Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck designed exclusively for life in the Arctic Circle features raised ride height, huge all-terrain tyres – and a cappuccino maker.
The truck, modified by off-road specialists, Arctic Trucks, in partnership with United Kingdom Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealer Hekla, is currently being put to work in Iceland as a support vehicle for winter driving experiences, leading customers out onto the snow and ice.
The Amarok AT35 has a 25 millimetre front and rear suspension lift. New flared fibreglass wheel-arches have been trimmed to accommodate the larger wheels and the 315/70R17 all terrain tyres – plus larger mud flaps front and back have been added.
Inside, the Amarok has been given an expedition makeover with a fire extinguisher, portable generator – and even a cappuccino machine.
A VHF radio, toolbox, jack, first-aid kit with defibrillator and work light are also included in the Arctic Trucks conversion.
Under the bonnet is the standard Amarok’s 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine.