2011 Volkswagen Amarok

The Volkswagen Amarok will be available in crew cab four-door from launch with a simple cabin to be followed in 2011, combines the robustness of a pick-up with innovative technology, high safety, excellent fuel economy and levels of Volkswagen of comfort, quality and durability. Production of the Volkswagen Amarok will start at the Volkswagen plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina before its release around the world from his native South America in early 2010 and Europe in the summer of 2010, with the first models should be in the UK centers Volkswagen Van in September 2010.

The Volkswagen Amarok has a generous capacity of 1.15 tons and the maximum drag tons of 2.8. Its cargo area is 2.52 meters square largest in its class to 1555 mm long and 1620 mm wide, and a better class of width between wheel arches of 1222 mm, which means that during the first both mid-size pick-up, you can load pallets sideways to save space. The official photos show that the Volkswagen Amarok DNA reflects the latest design with Volkswagen's front-line style with the latest Transporter and Golf. That is 5.25 m long with a ladder frame chassis and will be offered with a choice of rear-wheel drive 4Motion all-wheel drive selectable or permanent.

For convenience, selectable four-wheel drive is engaged by the push of a button, and the small off-road gear. Version full-time four-wheel drive is a rarity in the area of ​​the pick-up, and uses a Torsen differential to distribute drive in a ratio of 40:60 for the front and rear axles for excellent driving dynamics and high strength and also ensures that the wheel with grip always get the maximum power. A locking rear differential is available.

Try to solve the toughest terrain, the VW Amarok is to provide an electronic differential lock (EDS) and the Off-Road ABS will significantly shorten the braking distance on the field or on dirt roads. Speeds below 20 mph also activates Hill Descent Assist and Hill manage invoices with selective braking interventions. In addition, ESP Plus includes Hill Hold Assist, which prevents the vehicle rolling backwards, keeping in place until the driver presses the accelerator pedal angle. Under the hood there is a choice of two 2.0 liters of fuel, Euro 5-compliant common rail TDI engines with 163 hp, with torque of 400 Nm at 1,500 rpm at low or 122 hp with a torque of 340 Nm at 2000 rpm.