Volkswagen Amarok: A Pickup Truck with Great Load-Bearing Features
The Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck is a robust off-road vehicle that comes with two times more cab load space than most other pickup trucks in the UK marketplace. If you need a pickup, eBay has a variety of new and used Volkswagen Amarok truck listings for you to check out.
What powers the Volkswagen Amarok?
The VW Amarok gets its power from a TDI (turbocharged direct injection) diesel engine and an FSI (fuel stratified injection) petrol engine.
- The engine range, as of 2010, comprises a couple of 2.0-litre TDIs that have been tuned for increased torque, and comes in multiple versions.
- The 2010 model comes with two additional engine configurations: 2.0-litre TDI (power upgraded from 90 kW to 103 kW), and a 2.0-litre Bi-TDI that offers an optional eight-speed automatic transmission.
- In September 2014, a limited-edition Amarok was launched, which was fitted with a 2.0-litre BiTDI engine that offered more torque and towing capacity.
- In 2017, the VW Amarok had a facelift and came with a new engine replacing the earlier 2.0-litre TDI engines.
Primary versions of the Volkswagen Amarok
The following VW Amarok versions are available:
- Base version: This variant comes with 16-inch metal wheels, front seats with height adjustability, foldable rear bench seats, cargo platform lighting, a locking glove box, antenna-integrated wing mirrors, manual door locking, and manual window regulators.
- Trendline: In addition to the base variant’s features, this version offers electrically-operated door lock, wing mirror adjustment, windows, climate control, radio and CD player, multi-function display, front fog lights, cruise control, and 17-inch aluminium wheels.
- Highline: Over the Trendline, Highline offers chrome mirror housings, 18-inch aluminium wheels, a rear bumper bar in chrome, chrome radiator grille, leatherette interior fabric, and automatic climate control.
The hauling capacity of the Volkswagen Amarok
The VW Amarok is among the biggest pickup truck models sold in the United Kingdom. The load bed, compared to its competition, is wider. Though the difference in width is only in millimetres, it translates to a space that is large enough to encompass a regular-size pallet. Also, there is still be some space on the side to fit in a smaller EPAL pallet and the truck’s sidewall is quite high, which means you may stuff in more things without any safety concerns. Volkswagen offers an array of accessories from roll covers to hardtops. Moreover, the load bed can be safeguarded by a sturdy chemical coating or a removable liner.
What is the Volkswagen Amarok like on the road?
The VW Amarok is wonderful to drive, with accurate and light steering. It’s particularly solid at higher speeds. The engine is punchy and smooth. It’s well-refined for pickup truck standards with low emission levels. The truck is quite stable when towing.