2H MY21 TDI400 Core Utility Dual Cab 4dr Man 6sp 4MOT 1033kg 2.0DTT Volkswagen entered the workhorse LCV segment with the Amarok in 2011. The dual-cab ute/cab-chassis offers refinement as an adjunct to workhorse capabilities, with Volkswagen's selectable or permanent 4MOTION 4x4 drivelines, six-speed manual or eight-speed auto transmissions, an over-achieving 132kW/420Nm (400Nm in manual form) 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel or one of three brawny 3.0-litre V6 oilers producing 165kW/500Nm, 165kW/550Nm and 190kW/580Nm " over-boosting up to 180kW in 165kW engines, or 200kW in 190kW form. The car-like cab is anything but industrial, and connectivity technology includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Leather, power seats and sat-nav feature in top-spec models. The ute's payload hovers around one tonne, with a load area of 2.52 cubic metres.
ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate.This increases the vehicles ability to turn while braking.
Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.
Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash.
Side impact airbags for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.
Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.
Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal seating position during a collision.
Anti-whiplash head restraints actively react to rear collision forces and craddle the occupants head in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a whiplash injury.
The vehicle is equipped with a means of anticipating and/or detecting unwanted vehicle intrusion. The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.
| Seat Capacity | 5 |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Drive | 4X4 Dual Range |
| Gear No. | 6 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion |
| Rim Material | Alloy |
| Rim Front | 16x6.5 |
| Rim Rear | 16x6.5 |
| Tyres Front | 245/70 R16 |
| Tyres Rear | 245/70 R16 |
| Length (mm) | 5254 |
|---|---|
| Body Width (mm) | 1954 |
| Body height (mm) | 1834 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3095 |
| Door | 4 Doors Ute |
| Engine Configuration | 4 Cylinders, 2.0 Litre |
| Consumption | 8.4 L/100km |
| Engine Type | Piston |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Engine Size CC | 1968 |
| Engine Intro | Twin Turbo Intercooled |
| Engine Config | In-line |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 80 |
| Fuel Delivery | Common-rail Direct Injection |