Volkswagen gives the Amarok new power upgrades

How do you make a great pickup truck even better? Well, Volkswagen has just announced that the Amarok is now even more powerful and economical, thanks to a power upgrade for the 163 PS BiTDI engine to 180 PS, and the introduction of BlueMotion Technology models to offer improved efficiency. Amarok models for the UK and the rest of Europe are now being produced in the same factory as the Transporter in Hanover, Germany to improve supply and availability.

The latest press release gives details on the upgrades which include towing limits increased from 2,800 kg to 3,000 kg for manual models and a new eight-speed automatic transmission has been introduced and has a higher towing limit of 3,200 kg. Not to mention the Amarok will now come with BlueMotion Technology that improves fuel economy and lowers emissions by using low rolling resistance tyres, Stop/Start and regenerative braking. This means that although the 180 PS BlueMotion Technology is over 10 per cent more powerful than the previous 163 PS model, it is 3.9 per cent more economical, with a combined fuel economy of 37.2 mpg compared to 35.8 mpg. Better still, emissions drop by 10 g/km to 199 g/km.

‘The new 180 PS engine and automatic transmission make the Amarok even more refined, plus with BlueMotion Technology also now available, it can offer more efficiency, too, said Alex Smith, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The Amaroks from Germany are now arriving in Van Centre showrooms, with demonstrators available for test drives,” he continued.

A few more improvements and features include: Bluetooth, front and rear parking sensors, heated washer jets, tachograph preparation, cornering fog lights and 19-inch alloy wheels.

For more details and information on the Amarok upgrades, please visit the Volkswagen website here.