Overview of the Volkswagen Amarok car: from design to filling
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The range of modern cars is very diverse. Any car enthusiast can choose a car in accordance with their wishes and capabilities. Recently, pickups are rapidly gaining popularity, the behavior of which in the city and in off-road conditions is equally good. Volkswagen Amarok also belongs to the category of such cars.
History and lineup of Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen cars are quite popular in our country. This German brand produces high-quality, safe and durable cars. Not so long ago, the concern began to produce mid-size pickups. The new model was named Amarok, which means "Wolf" in most dialects of the Inuit language. It has improved cross-country ability and increased capacity, and depending on the configuration, it can be equipped with the most incredible options and functions.
The history of the VW Amarok
In 2005, the Volkswagen concern announced that it had decided to start producing cars for lovers of outdoor activities and hunting. In 2007, the first photos of the new car appeared on the Internet, and the first VW Amarok was officially announced only a year later.
The presentation of the new model took place only in December 2009. The following year, VW Amarok became a member of the Dakar 2010 rally, where he showed his best side. After that, the model won many awards in the European market. The main advantage of the car is its safety.
Table: VW Amarok crash test results
| Overall safety rating, % | |||
| Adult passenger | Child | A pedestrian | Active safety |
| 86 | 64 | 47 | 57 |
According to the results of the crash test for the safety of adult passengers, the German pickup earned 31 points (86% of the maximum result), for the protection of child passengers - 32 points (64%), for the protection of pedestrians - 17 points (47%), and for equipping with systems security - 4 points (57%).
In 2016, the first restyling of the VW Amarok was carried out. Its appearance was changed, it became possible to equip the car with new more modern engines, the list of options expanded, and the two-door and four-door versions began to have the same length.
Model range VW Amarok
Since 2009, VW Amarok has been periodically upgraded. The main feature of all models is the large size and weight of the car. The dimensions of the VW Amarok, depending on the configuration, vary from 5181x1944x1820 to 5254x1954x1834 mm. Empty car weight is 1795–2078 kg. The VW Amarok has a roomy trunk, the volume of which, with the rear seats folded down, reaches 2520 liters. This is very convenient for car owners who lead an active lifestyle and love to travel.
The car is available with both rear and all-wheel drive. 4WD models are, of course, more expensive, but they also have a higher cross-country ability. This is also favored by the high ground clearance, which, depending on the year of manufacture, is from 203 to 250 mm. Moreover, ground clearance can be increased by installing special stands under the shock absorbers.
As standard, the VW Amarok has a manual transmission, while more expensive versions are equipped with an automatic transmission.
The volume of the fuel tank VW Amarok is 80 liters. The diesel engine is quite economical - in mixed mode, fuel consumption is 7.6–8.3 liters per 100 kilometers. For a mid-size pickup truck, this is an excellent indicator.
However, a lot of weight does not allow the car to pick up speed quickly. In this regard, today the leader is the VW Amarok 3.0 TDI MT DoubleCab Aventura, which accelerates to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. The slowest version, the VW Amarok 2.0 TDI MT DoubleCab Trendline, reaches this speed in 13.7 seconds. Engines with a volume of 2,0 and 3,0 liters with a capacity of 140 to 224 liters are installed on the car. With.
2017 Volkswagen Amarok Review
In 2017, after another restyling, the new Amarok was introduced. The appearance of the car was slightly modernized - the shape of the bumpers and the location of the lighting devices have changed. The interior has also become more modern. However, the most significant changes affected the technical equipment of the car.
VW Amarok received a new 4-liter 3.0Motion engine, which made it possible to improve all its technical characteristics. Together with the engine, the functions of steering, braking and electronic security systems have been updated. The new car can freely carry loads weighing more than 1 ton. In addition, the towing capabilities have increased - the car can easily pull trailers weighing up to 3.5 tons.
The key event of the latest update is the arrival of a new version of Aventura. The modification is designed for sports fans, as the whole design and equipment give the car additional dynamics.
In the Aventura modification, ErgoComfort front seats made of genuine leather in body color are installed, allowing the driver and passenger to choose one of fourteen possible seat positions.
The new VW Amarok has an ultra-modern Discovery infomedia system, which includes a navigator and other necessary devices. Much attention is paid to traffic safety. To do this, the vehicle control system includes:
- ESP - electronic system of dynamic stabilization of the car;
- HAS - hill start assist system;
- EBS - electronic braking system;
- ABS - anti-lock braking system;
- EDL - electronic differential lock system;
- ASR - traction control;
- a number of other important systems and options.
These systems make driving the VW Amarok as safe and comfortable as possible.
Features of versions with petrol and diesel engines
Russian car enthusiasts can purchase VW Amarok with both petrol and diesel engines. When operating a car in off-road conditions, a diesel engine with improved power characteristics is more preferable. However, on the VW Amarok, it is quite picky about fuel quality. This should be borne in mind when buying an Amarok with a diesel unit.
A gasoline engine is less whimsical to the quality of fuel and more economical, but its power is noticeably lower than that of a diesel engine. VW Amarok with a gasoline engine is recommended to be purchased when using a car in an urban environment.
Prices and owner reviews
The price of VW Amarok in the basic configuration at official dealers starts from 2 rubles. The most expensive version of the VW Amarok Aventura in the maximum configuration is estimated at 3 rubles.
The owners of the VW Amarok are generally positive about the model. At the same time, the agility and ease of use of a large pickup truck are noted, without highlighting any significant drawbacks.
In September, I suddenly bought a pickup truck for myself. Liked the outside. I took it for a test drive and did not disappoint. I traded a three-year-old Murano. Before that, I went to that one from ah (premium, bl t, ex.) There were no pickups, not economic, not a fisherman and not a hunter. I can't say anything bad about the previous machines. Assembly for Japan is a sign of reliability, comfort and durability. It's a pity they became inadequately expensive and when sold in the west, huge losses. The extreme "Japanese" from St. Petersburg differed from the real ones in everything. Build quality, materials and especially voracity. I travel a lot, 18 per hundred toad presses. And here is Amarok. New, diesel, automatic, complete with Trade. I put on the lid of the full box, installed a cool cup holder and go. The end of September, it's not summer in Podolsk anymore. Went through mud. Before that, I had not been involved in such scams. Rides surprisingly well. Went on a long distance to 77 km. Justifies the hopes. No fatigue, large cabin space, excellent visibility, comfortable seats, stability
By chance, eyes fell on Amarok, signed up for a test. Immediately liked the dynamics of the car. In the cabin, of course, not comme il faut, but not a shed either. In short, I scratched my turnips and decided to take it. Moreover, the salon for the Sochi Edition of 2013 gave a discount of 200 tr. And I myself managed to extort 60 tr from the dealer in addition) In short, I bought a car. Already managed to drive Fainting into the forest, rushing like a tank. At traffic lights, the car starts very cheerfully, easily overtaking dull buckets) If someone had told me a month ago that I would buy a pickup truck, I would have laughed. But for now, ofgevaya from my choice, I'm winding kilometers on Fainting. Like)
Video: 2017 VW Amarok test drive
Possibilities of tuning VW Amarok
Many VW Amarok owners try to emphasize the individuality of their car through tuning. Most often used for this:
- body kits;
- bumper pads;
- additional lighting fixtures;
- spoilers.
The VW Amarok is first and foremost an SUV, so when you increase the visual appeal of the car, its performance should not deteriorate.
Prices for tuning parts for VW Amarok are quite high:
- kung - from 100 to 130 thousand rubles;
- cover for the body - from 35 to 100 thousand rubles;
- deflector for headlights - from 10 to 27 thousand rubles;
- additional lighting devices - from 3 to 120 thousand rubles;
- protective arcs - from 9 to 12 thousand rubles;
- thresholds - from 10 to 25 thousand rubles.
That is, tuning a car can be quite expensive. However, with a changed appearance, all the technical characteristics of the VW Amarok will remain at the same level.
Thus, the new Volkswagen Amarok is an SUV that can be used both off-road and in the city. The 2017 model provides the driver and passengers with maximum comfort and enhanced safety.
