"Volkswagen of Amarok": owner reviews about the new German truck

The Debut of the German pickup «Volkswagen Amarok” was held in 2009 at the international motor show in Hanover. At that time, the SUV was presented under the name of “Volkswagen Pickup Concept”. A few months after the presentation, in the autumn of the same year, German truck became mass-produced. It should be noted that this was the first class car "Pickup", which was developed by German engineers. Until that time «Volkswagen» just engaged in the manufacture of passenger cars, off-roads and vans. So, let's consider in more details what is a pickup «Volkswagen Amarok”.

Owner Reviews 2013 about the dimensions and capacity

It Must be said that this model was developed entirely from scratch. It does not present details with any other models «Volkswagen». As for size, the truck has a rather impressive dimensions, which differ significantly from other European cars. So, machine length 5.25 m, width of 1.94 m (1,54 without mirrors) and height – 1.83 m. this novelty proved to be excellent in terms of load capacity. By nameplate, the truck is able to lift the Board up to 1200 kg of additional cargo. In addition, there is a modification for Heavy Duty “Volkswagen Amarok”. Owner reviews say that this SUV is able to pull in addition to the basic load is also 3-ton trailer.

“Volkswagen Amarok” the owner of the design

As the basis for the German novelty offers lightweight frame ladder-type, which is a carrier in the back of the machine. Car suspension independent, spring type, equipped with double wishbones and coil springs in front and beam axle rear. Buyers will be offered two suspension choices – with 2 - or 5-spring leaves. As for the booths, it is the same for all versions of “Volkswagen Amarok”. The owner Reviews talking about excessive roominess of a pickup truck, which can take up to five passengers on two rows of seats. According to the developers of the model, in the near future, buyers will be presented with a jeep with a single cabin and a larger cargo compartment.

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“Volkswagen Amarok": reviews of the owners on the technical characteristics

As for the specifications, for the Russian market the novelty will be presented in three variations of the engine – two petrol and one turbodiesel. The units will develop power ranging from 122 to 180 horsepower and still have a working volume of 2 liters (the same for all engines). All motors are equipped with two choice of powertrains – eight-speed automatic gearbox and six-speed mechanics. The owners also noted a good performance of the economy – 100 km mileage, the novelty consumes only 7.5 liters (in combined cycle).

“Volkswagen Amarok": reviews of the owners about the cost

The Initial price for a new truck in Russia will start with a mark of 1 million 318 thousand rubles, and the most expensive equipment will cost 1 million 750 thousand rubles. Is the cost of this purchase - each owner makes his conclusion.