For the new generation Volkswagen Amarok, which is finally ready to hit the roads of Turkey, albeit with a little delay, the highlights before the adventure are together.
It would not be wrong to say Amarok, perhaps one of the most curious products of the Ford-Volkswagen partnership in the new period. It is in question to represent the reflection of this union, which started on the commercial vehicle side in the first step and then reflected on electric cars in the future, on land and adventure. It’s time to hit the roads of Turkey for the new generation Volkswagen Amarok, which has been on sale in Europe for a while. In July 2022, Commercial Vehicles General Manager Tolga Senyücel said “If there is no problem, the new Amarok family will be presented in Turkey in March 2023.“Although the plans he shared with his statements are a bit of a setback, they finally start in May. Before this adventure of the product range, the prices of which will be announced in Turkey with the special event to be held next week, it is useful to remember the critical points again.
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Volkswagen Amarok technical specifications
96 millimeters longer than the previous generation, Amarok’s water entry support from 500 millimeters to 800 millimeters will definitely be noticeable for surprises on off-road driving. The 4Motion all-wheel drive system is among the main parts that separate the Ranger and the Amarok. Another important figure of Amarok in this section is in load support. It is possible to say that the model, which offers 3.5 tons of towing and up to 1,160 kilograms of loading support, meets the standards in its segment.
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When we look at the new generation in terms of design, it is possible to see traces of Volkswagen’s current language on the upper layer of the front section. On the lighting side, the LED support, which comes as standard even in the most basic version, will be a noticeable difference, especially in low visibility areas. The use of the “X” form in the bumper design on the front of the Amarok is a beautiful signature of the adventurous abilities of the vehicle. When we move to the back, the brand/model lettering, which we are used to seeing on American pickup models, is prominently added to the tailgate. On the cockpit side, a huge 12-inch multimedia screen and a completely new digital driver panel also meet today’s standards. Parts such as adaptive cruise control, active lane assist and road sign detection are added to the Amarok range for the first time.
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A wide range awaits us under the hood of Amarok. We see that the options that we expect to be valid for Turkey are the entry-level 2.0-liter diesel unit with 170 PS. The twin-turbo touch on this engine increases the figure to 209 PS. The peak package of the diesel is shaped by the 3.0-liter V6. Here, with a power value of 250 PS, the limits of loading and traction support are being pushed. With the side that we will feel the effects of the Ford partnership under the hood, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost with 300 horsepower comes out. Here, the 10-speed automatic transmission will also enter the lists.
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