ZOC 12023 8 THE STANDARD STYLE / MAN / WHEELS Volkswagen Amarok <strong>June</strong> 8 to 14 <strong>2014</strong> A stylish workhorse Fact Jeke VW has up its game by introducing a new light commercial vehicle which came onto the market in 2010. Many of you have probably seen the pick up truck on the streets of Harare. It’s stylish and fit for the rough work too which is why I would really want to meet its designer Walter de Silva just to ask him how he managed that. I’ve driven trucks which have made me loose my lunch….why…because the handling and suspension on a truck is always so messed up that I shake half the drive…but not with the Amarok. <strong>The</strong> name sounds sexy too and I can assure you it drives well. I tell you this is no ordinary truck. <strong>The</strong> Amarok range consists of single cab and double cab, combined with either rear-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel drive, and is powered by Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engines. VWCV considers the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton to be Amarok competitors. Following its Launch in Argentina, the Amarok was a key support vehicle in the 2010 Dakar Rally with 45 vehicles participating. German rocker, founder of the Scorpions, guitarist Rudolf Schenker, is a supporter of the Amarok and himself drove one during the 2010 Dakar Rally. So you see it’s a celebrity endosed vehicle. <strong>The</strong> Amarok is powered by a range of Turbocharged Direct Injec- tion (TDI) common rail diesel engines, and Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) petrol engine. <strong>The</strong> engine range consists of two 2.0L Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) common rail diesel engines which is taken from the Volkswagen_Transporter_(T5), it has been tuned for more torque but less power; the entry-level version produces 90 kW which develops a maximum torque of 340 Nm from 2000 rpm. <strong>The</strong> top of the line bi-turbo version produces 120 kW which develops a maximum torque of 400 Nm from 1500 rpm. Fuel consumption in a combined cycle format is as low as 7.6 L/100 km on the rear wheel drive variant to 8.1 L/100 km on the 4Motion theoretically giving the Amarok a 1,000 km range before filling up for fuel. <strong>The</strong> Amarok has three drive concepts: rear wheel drive, Shiftable 4Motion and Permanent 4Motion. <strong>The</strong> Shiftable all wheel drive system can shift drive between the axles whereas the Permanent full time all wheel drive system distributes power through a Torque Sensing (Torsen) differential with a 40:60 ratio between the front and rear axles. It’s available in base version, Trendline and Highline. <strong>The</strong> base version comes equipped with 16- inch steel wheels, height-adjustable front seats, variable folding rear bench seats, locking glove box, cargo platform lighting, antenna integrated within wing mirrors, manual window regulators, manual door locking and manual wing mirror adjustment. <strong>The</strong> front bumper, wing mirrors and door handles come in black. <strong>The</strong> Trendline grade has over the base version electrically operated door locking, electric windows and wing mirror adjustment as well as a radio with a CD player, climate control (Climatic), multi-functional display, cruise control, front fog lights, 17-inch aluminium wheels. Also painted in the body colour are the front bumper, door handles and wing mirrors. <strong>The</strong> Highline grade has over the Trendline part chrome mirror housings, chrome strips on radiator grille and around the fog lights, chrome rear bumper bar 18-inch aluminium wheels, automatic climate control (Climatronic), leatherette/ leather fabric on the interior. <strong>The</strong> pickup’s active and passive safety systems and convenience features all match up to passenger car levels. Yet the Amarok is extremely rugged. In both concept and style, the Volkswagen Amarok is clearly influenced by the new Volkswagen Design DNA. This is reflected in its typical emphasis of horizontal lines, in the well-defined interplay of body surfaces and high precision of its workmanship. Specifically, one of its most prominent identifying features is the visual unit formed by the horizontal headlights and radiator grille and decorative trim accents. Extending back from the vehicle’s front face is a surface that develops over the fender contour to the side windows and encloses them in an arch. <strong>The</strong> cleanly sculpted curvatures of the pickup’s side body panels and engine hood give the Amarok the typical rugged look of a pickup. At the rear, the prominent Volkswagen logo catches the eye on the tailgate whose smooth surface still embodies a high level of excitement. It is framed by the pickup’s taillights whose distinctive signature is their characteristic night design. <strong>The</strong> truck’s exceptional interior dimensions make it the most spacious in its class. <strong>The</strong> vehicle’s finely tuned ergonomics are typical of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and the Amarok. Easy entry, a generous seating layout and lots of headroom characterize the workspace behind the wheel. Ample legroom on the rear bench also makes the Amarok a full-fledged five-seater. When only two persons are aboard, the rear seat folds to increase interior cargo space. When pulling a trailer, the pickup can handle up to 2.8 metric tons of trailer load. What more can you ask for… starting from under $50 000.00, this could be yours. Till next week…be safe. God bless you. Contact me via email on missjeke@gmail.com or on facebook torquewith fact jeke Two good to be true Jeep Compass - 2.0L Petrol DUTY FREE $ 29 420 FROM 29 Jeep Grand Cherokee - 3.6L Petrol DUTY FREE $ 65 135 FROM 65 Reversing camera + touchscreen radio. 4 x 2 FWD with two equal half shafts. Heated front seats + wing mirrors. Four full independent suspension. Speed sensitive power lock. Tyre pressure monitor. 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