Off-road test: VW Amarok 2.0 BiTDi 4 Motion
Wednesday, 01 December 2010 00:00 Published in Road Tests
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is stirring the double-cab pot, re-writing the sector’s value propositions while introducing technology never seen before in a bakkie. But has this much-anticipated double-cab made the most of its late arrival?
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is stirring the double-cab pot, re-writing the sector’s value propositions while introducing technology never seen before in a bakkie. But has this much-anticipated double-cab made the most of its late arrival?
Additional Info
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Engine
Cylinders / Capacity 4 / 1 968
Bore and stroke 81 x 91.5 mm
Compression ratio 16.5 to 1
Fuel supply Common rail injection
Fuel Diesel
Max torque 400 Nm @ 1 500 rpm
Max power 120 kW @ 4 000 rpm
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Transmission
Shift type 6-Speed Manual
First gear 4.810
Second gear 2.540
Third gear 1.590
Fourth gear 1.000
Fifth gear 0.760
Sixth gear 0.630
Final drive 4.100
Reverse 4.370
Low-range 2.720
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Controls
4WD selection type Electronic button
Wheels Alloys
Full-size spare Yes
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Measurements (mm)
Height 1 834
Length 5 254
Width 1 944
Wheelbase 3 095
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Fuel Consumption
120 km/h 8.6 l / km
Urban 9.8 / km
Calculated range 688 km
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Performance
0 – 100 km/h 10.8 seconds
100 – 120 km/h 4.86 seconds
rpm @ 120 km/h 2 100
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Recovery points
Front RHS
Rear None -
Underbody Protection
Sump & Front diff Heavy-duty bash plate
Transfer case None
Fuel tank Plastic guard
Rear diff None
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Load and Towing Capabilities (kg)
Tare 1 848
GVM 2 820
CVM 4 668
Towing capacity (unbraked) 750
Towing capacity (braked) 1 848
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Brakes
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Drums
ABS Yes
- Load Capacity (litres) Loadbox 2 520
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Warranties, Maintenance and Service
Warranty 3 year / 100 000 km
Corrosion 6-year
Service plan 3 year / 90 000 km
Service intervals 15 000 km
