2023 Volkswagen Amarok: Australian vary detailed

The model new, second-generation Volkswagen Amarok dual-cab ute will start manufacturing in October and arrive in Australian showrooms by March 2023.

The corporate this week detailed the mannequin ‘stroll’, with out disclosing last pricing, which can comprise 5 specification ranges with three diesel engines choices, and one petrol.

As has been written exhaustively, the brand new Amarok is completely primarily based on the newest Ford Ranger, which launched final month, however has been made to look totally different each outdoors and in.

Word: Now we have no native photographs, so are utilizing press photographs from the worldwide launch that includes high-spec variations.

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There are additionally a number of little characteristic variations alongside the way in which, together with Matrix LED headlights on extra grades, a 12-inch instrument cluster, and the bigger 12-inch portrait touchscreen on extra variants.

The Amarok may also provide a 222kW turbo-petrol engine in contrast to the Ranger, and a guide gearbox within the base diesel workhorse mannequin.

As a result of Ford’s world Ranger growth and testing program is predicated in Australia, VW additionally embedded a manufacturing facility group of about 20 folks in Melbourne through the growth.

In contrast to the Thai-made Ranger, Australian-market Amaroks can be sourced from South Africa – in contrast to the previous in-house VW model that got here from Argentina. Volkswagen Australia says this guarantees shorter transport instances, by as a lot as 4 weeks, although the 2 international locations are equally near us because the hen flies.

“Larger frequency from port ensures steadier provide,” the corporate claims.

“For the reason that Amarok was globally revealed 4 weeks in the past Volkswagen sellers have been beset by inquiries and prospects intent on putting deposits,” Volkswagen Industrial Autos director Ryan Davies claimed this week.

There can be 5 spec grades at launch: Amarok (base), Amarok Life, Amarok Type, Amarok Pan-Americana, and Amarok Aventura.

The Amarok launch vary intently mirrors that of Ranger, which includes XL, XLS, XLT, Sport and Wildtrak. Volkswagen gained’t provide a Raptor equal of the Amarok.

Nonetheless, a halo product tuned and modified in Australia by engineering companion Walkinshaw is confirmed to follow.

Drivetrains

The engines and transmissions are all equipped by Ford, together with the V6 diesel that’ll account for almost all of gross sales, and all grades can be 4×4 twin cabs.

The one distinction, as we reported following the worldwide reveal, is that VW Australia has opted to supply Ford’s 222kW and 452Nm 2.3-litre ‘EcoBoost’ four-cylinder turbo-petrol – in essence, the engine utilized in Mustang and Focus ST.

The base Amarok will include a 125kW and 405Nm 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel and part-time 4×4, utilizing six-speed guide (in contrast to Ranger) or computerized transmissions.

The Amarok Life upgrades to the acquainted Ranger 154kW and 500Nm bi-turbo diesel 4 with a 10-speed computerized (shift-by-wire) and part-time 4×4.

The mid-range Amarok Type will provide the bi-turbo at base degree, but additionally introduces the 184kW and 600Nm 3.0-litre V6 with 10-speed auto (shift-by-wire) and full-time 4×4 plus low-range – one thing sure Amarok prospects can be glad to see.

The Pan-Americana will come solely with the diesel V6, whereas the Aventura will gives patrons the selection of the V6 diesel or EcoBoost turbo-petrol.

Spec stroll

Amarok (replaces Core)

• 125kW single-turbo diesel
• Half-time 4×4
• 6MT or 6AT
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Electrical folding mirrors
• LED headlights
• Tow bar with brake controller
• Locking tailgate
• Mud flaps
• Cargo field lighting and tie-downs

• Cloth seats
• Vinyl flooring
• Single-zone AC
• 8.0-inch digital cluster
• 10-inch portrait touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• Digital radio
• Wi-fi charger
• Multifunction steering wheel

• Guide hand brake
• Tyre-pressure monitor
• Mechanical rear diff lock
• Entrance, aspect, two-row curtain airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise management
• Clever velocity limiter
• Lane-keeping help
• Emergency name operate
• Rear digital camera and sensors

Amarok Life (replaces Sportline)

• 154kW bi-turbo diesel
• Half-time 4×4
• 10-speed auto
• Physique color bumpers, mirrors, handles
• LED fog lights
• Facet mirror heating and puddle lamps
• Locking wheel nuts
• Locking tailgate through key fob

• Totally different seat material
• Six audio system
• Privateness glass glazing
• Leather-based shifter and wheel
• Carpet flooring, with mats
• Auto-dimming rear mirror

• Digital park brake
• Entrance tow hooks
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Nightfall-sensing lights
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Entrance parking sensors

Amarok Type (replaces Highline)

• 184kW V6 diesel with 10AT, full-time 4×4 OR
• 154kW 4-cyl diesel with 10AT, part-time 4×4
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Chrome rear bumper, step
• Matrix LED headlights
• Mattress liner
• Stainless-steel sports activities bar
• Insulating windscreen
• Proximity key entry

• ArtVelour seat cowl
• Leather-based seats as an choices pack
• Powered driver’s seat
• Heated seats
• 12-inch digital cluster
• 12-inch portrait touchscreen
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Ambient cabin lighting

• Thatcham alarm system
• 360-degree digital camera
• Park help

Amarok Pan-Americana (off-road model)

• 184kW V6 diesel
• 10AT
• Full-time 4×4
• 18-inch alloys
• All-terrain tyres
• Black bumpers, mirrors, handles
• LED tail lights
• Black sports activities bar and steps
• Mushy tonneau cowl
• Roof tails
• Spray-in bedliner
• Leather-based seats (Cricket)
• Leather-based-covered sprint and door inserts
• Eight audio system
• Black headliner
• Powered heated entrance seats x 2

Amarok Aventura (on-road flagship)

• 184kW V6 diesel with 10AT, full-time 4×4 OR
• 222kW 4-cyl petrol with 10AT, full-time 4×4
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Chrome rear bumper, step
• Matrix LED headlights
• Mattress liner
• Stainless-steel sports activities bar
• Insulating windscreen
• Proximity key entry
• 21-inch alloy wheels
• Chrome bumpers, mirrors, handles
• Chrome steps
• Rear sailplane
• Electrical curler cowl
• Mattress liner
• Leather-based seats (Savona)
• Leather-based-covered sprint

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Colors

• Frozen White
• Agate Black metallic
• Blue Lightning metallic
• Carbonized Gray metallic
• Lucid Crimson metallic
• Moondust Silver metallic
• Subtle Silver metallic
• Moroccan Blue metallic (distinctive to VW)

Just a few highlights

At 5350mm lengthy, the brand new Amarok is 96mm longer than the previous mannequin, in addition to 173mm longer between the wheels so as to add rear legroom. The mattress nonetheless has room for the standard pallet.

Its wading depth is up from 500mm to 800mm, and it additionally has higher strategy and departure angles attributable to shorter overhangs.

There are six driving modes – Regular, Eco, Slippery, Snow/Sand, Mud/Rut, Tow/Haul. Driver help and security tools is massively enhanced over the previous mannequin that provided… just about none.

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