With the VW Amarok now also has a great pick-up in the offer. We welcomed the flagship of the series in the test fleet.

VW of Amarok is the first large pick-up by VW and is intended mainly to boost the U.S. market, sales of the brand. But in Europe, the Amarok is an important model for VW, as the popularity of this category of vehicles is rising steadily. In the design of VW's gone with the new Amarok ways, the look is completely unique, and Amarok is very beefy, so he should score in the U.S. market.

For our test, we have the top model, the Amarok DoubleCab 4x4 Highline with the 2.0 liter TDI with 163 hp (120 kW) was chosen. As standard there is at the Highline equipment already ABS, ESP, six airbags, electric windows front and rear, front center armrest, air conditioning "Climatronic", a CD radio with six speakers, leather steering wheel, multifunction display, 17 "Aluflegen, Comfort front seats, daytime running lights and central locking with radio remote control.

The list price of 35 283 € was on our test car with metallic paint, an electric interface, the leather trim "Vienna", 18 "alloy wheels, radio-navigation system" RNS 315 ", heated driver and front passenger seat and a manual 100% differential lock still on 40 468 , extends 20 €.

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Thus equipped, it will be robust in the pick-up very comfortably. Inside, the Amarok is to recognize the same as VW, fittings, switches and buttons from other VW-known series. In the processing and material selection of the Amarok can not keep up with other VW models, here one realizes that the pick-up is doomed primarily as workhorses its existence, also acts when it is in the Highline version noble.

In the first line, the 525 cm long Amarok excellent and many generous storage space and thoughtful details. There are, for example on the top shelf on the dashboard of a 12-outlet, where you can connect a GPS without having to run the cable over a radio, air-conditioning control and shift lever for lighter need.

The passengers in the second row have to be content with a somewhat limited space, but the pick-up can have advantages in the load. Up to 862 kilograms payload can find on the 2.52 m wide cargo area space. For the trailer is VW at up to 2.8 tonnes towing capacity, which will please not only contractors but also horse lovers, motor boat owners and campers. With the 2.0 liter diesel engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and then you have a suitable power source for heavy loads found.

The strong BiTDI promoted the pick-up at best in 11 seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h and makes it 181 km / h fast. The maximum torque of 400 Nm is available 1500-2000 U / min, providing enough power right from the start.

Already on the first few meters you will notice that the Amarok entirely on the strength of the bottom and puts out the first course of the 6-speed manual transmission are also translated quite short, which is off-road as well as in the trailer mode. Through the light steering, the large pick-up can also rank very easy to move and, come to the right place car feel. Only one re-calls the suspension quickly remember what type of vehicle you travel.

The rear leaf springs in combination with a suspension all the way to U.S. tastes sometimes give the impression of a ship to be on the road - especially in the unloaded state. Therefore, this combination offers advantages when fully loaded, and well off the paved roads to get to the far right Amarok. The automatic four-wheel drive always makes for an ideal distribution of power, and the high ground clearance and the 100% locking differential can also handle tough off-road routes. Also, the clarity is very good and you can Amarok but the very large VW even get around the city still good. Only the exterior mirror on the driver's side, the developers have seriously goofed. The angle of the mirror is unfortunately so small that almost look taller drivers only your own car, which for safety while driving is not encouraged.

Between Innsbruck and the Brenner is Wipptal lead of the five scenic valleys in the glaciers of the Stubai Alps and Zillertal. Hiking and mountain lovers will especially get their money, with 500 km of marked hiking trails, 25 alpine huts and mountain hikes, and special topics.

When should you use the Amarok then the type of vehicle, call up to 2.82 tonnes gross weight and powerful engine in mind. Who moved the Amarok normal and the performance also benefits from time to time, which is at the 7.5-liter plant consumption probably not approaching. On average, the big VW Pick-Up has granted 9.7 liter diesel, which is a realistic and acceptable value.

With the Amarok VW has in any case, now also in the pick-up segment to an interesting alternative. It combines features typical VW, with a high utility value and an American touch. Therefore, the Amarok is the first pickup of its own brand, he is already very well done, the interpretation of the U.S. taste but will irritate some VW fan.

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