2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Since the end of June 2012, produced all the Volkswagen Amarok double cab for the European and Russian market in Hanover. Previously, the pickup ran off the line only in Argentina. With the start of production at the German plant gets the VW Amarok also several new features. The most important change is the stronger of the two diesel. The engine power of BiTurbo TDI has now also raised in the models with manual transmission from 163 to 180 hp and thus on the level of the automatic version. The driving performance and fuel economy remain unchanged despite the increase in performance.

BlueMotion technology now available for handset
As the BlueMotion Technology version of Amarok is offered in the future also with manual transmission in conjunction with rear-or all-wheel drive. Until now, the fuel-saving package - consisting of start-stop function, brake energy regeneration and low rolling resistance tires - only for the automatic versions. The Volkswagen Amarok BlueMotionTechnology there are two available engines - a 122-hp and a 180-hp TDI. The most fuel-efficient version (122 hp with rear wheel drive) consumed by the manufacturer of Amarok 6.8 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 179 grams per kilometer.

Various driver assistance systems available
Some other models are now well-known driver assistance systems for the first time to have Amarok. So relieved to request a Park Pilot, front and rear parking maneuvers. The optional package "Light & Sight" includes a light and a rain sensor, a function to illuminate the area around the vehicle when entering and exiting as well as an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Cornering is also one of the pick-up available now. For pleasant temperatures in the winter and for a pre-heated interior provides on demand water heating with a programmable remote control.

Lockable tailgate now
From now on the tailgate of the 2013 Volkswagen Amarok and is lockable from the Trendline support by a torsion spring to be much easier to close. The towing capacity is now all-wheel-drive transmission with three tons of Amarok, Volkswagen Amarok with the automatic transmission even pulls trailers weighing up to 3.2 tonnes.