Calling all VW nuts! New 4x4 Amarok Pick up truck!

[Steve Bullman]

nowt wrong with this! it was a bit shinier back then though

 

[Mark Cattell]

Its name is a bit simular to anorak too..... its go a flask holder not a cup holder too. only plays tape cassetts or 8 track no CD's or Ipod port on this girl......

[Mark Cattell]

nowt wrong with this! it was a bit shinier back then though

 

 

And they say you can't polish a turd..... They are truly wrong....

[Beezy]

Yes, similar shape to the Toyota it has to be said, but its own style all the same, pretty chunky and rugged, i really liked the shape, not sure about the square wheel arches though?

 

So Amarok is American Indian for ....Wolf apparently...mmmm haunting!

 

Here comes da math!

 

6 speed 2L BiTDI (163PS) Shiftable 4MOTION or Permanent 4WD

torque: 400/1,750

payload: 862 - 1,047

Trailer weight: 2,800kg

 

Roof load limit: 100kg

max speed: 112mph

0-60: 10.8secs

 

Been checking out early reviews from Europe and its meant to be the mutts nutts off road and general day to day.

[AndyGG]

honestly made me think about selling my mkII. just for a second thow. is she a hungry big brute on the fuel?

[Beezy]

honestly made me think about selling my mkII. just for a second thow. is she a hungry big brute on the fuel?

 

Blurb says....MPG's

 

Urban: 29.1 - 28.7

Extra Urban: 44.6 - 44.0

Combined: 37.1 - 36.7

Average: 34.8

Cruising range with full tank: 640 miles

 

Err WTF is Extra Urban!

 

Good numbers though

[Paul Barton]

re badgedyeah.. VW taro wasn't it..... single cab hilux

 

I had one of those...great truck it was too.

 

I like the look of the new pickup too....I always buy VW.

[Treegeek]

VW nutter in the house:thumbup:

Edited January 31, 2011 by Treegeek
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[Steve Bullman]

the fuel economy seems very good....be interested to see what the power is like with the 2.0 engine. i rarely tow anymore, but would miss the power the navaras have if i changed

[Treegeek]

Will be phoning the vw dealer would like to at least look over one just brought a ford ranger so changing now wont go down well