Here is what you will pay for the 190Kw VW Amarok Double Cab
Quick Facts
- Engine: 3.0 TDI V6 engine
- Power/Torque: 196Kw/580 nm with 200kW offered for 10 seconds on over-boost.
- 0 - 100: 7.6 seconds
- Transmission: 8 Speed Automatic
- Top Speed: 207km/h
Can you believe it has been over 10 years since the Volkswagen Amarok was unveiled? during the tenure, it has sold almost 35 000 units in the local market.
As of November 2020, the Amarok model range in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana will consist of the following engines; the 2.0 TDI 103kW, 2.0 BiTDI 132kW and the 3.0 TDI V6 190kW. It will also be available in the following models;
- Highline - A host of features will come standard in this trim, such as Vienna leather seats, winter package (seat heating), increased GVM from 2.8t to 3.0t (including heavy-duty leaf springs), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear Park Distance Control with rear-view camera, climatronic air-conditioning as well as the 18-inch Manaus alloy wheels. Optional features on the Highline are the Discover Pro Media system which includes satellite navigation, rubber floor covering and 19-inch Milford alloy wheels.
- Top-of-the-range Extreme - In addition to the standard features of the Highline, the Extreme will comprise of the following, ‘Special Edition’ Nappa leather seats, Discover Pro Media system which includes satellite navigation and 20-inch Talca alloy wheels which also come standard. The optional features on the Extreme are the Increased GVM from 2.8t to 3.0t (including heavy-duty leaf springs), rubber floor covering, 19-inch Milford alloy wheels and a sports bar painted in body colour.
The most powerful Amarok will distinguish itself from the rest of the range through the new 3.0-litre V6 190kW TDI engine, which has 25kW more power as well as 30Nm more torque than the outgoing 165kW derivative. The Amarok V6 will also feature an over-boost function that powers the Amarok to a maximum power output of 200kW for 10 seconds making it one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.
The Amarok 3.0-litre V6 TDI will produce 190kW and 580 nm of torque through its standard eight-speed automatic gearbox. The Amarok with the V6 engine completes the zero to 100 km/h sprint in just 7.6 seconds with a top speed of 207 km/h. Fuel consumption is claimed to be 9.5 litres per 100 kilometres.
Pricing
- Amarok Double Cab 3.0 V6 190kW Highline R908 300
- Amarok Double Cab 3.0 V6 190kW Extreme R974 600
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok comes standard with a 3-year/100 000km manufacturer warranty, 5-year/90 000 km Genuine Easy Drive Service Plan and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000km.
