Fuel saving updates make Volkswagen’s pick-up more efficient than ever
Volkswagen has bestowed its BlueMotion technology onto the Amarok pick-up truck, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The fuel saving features, which include stop-start, regenerative braking and low rolling-resistance tyres, mean the Bluemotion Amarok will now return a combined 37.2mpg and emit 199g/km of CO2, despite being offered in permanent four-wheel-drive configuration only.
Alongside the BlueMotion model, all new Amaroks benefit from a revised 2.0-litre TDI engine, increasing power from 161bhp to 178bhp, and a new eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Other improvements include the availability of Bluetooth connectivity, front and rear parking sensors, heated washer jets, cornering fog lights and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Towing limits for the manual model have also been increased from 2800kg to 3000kg. Automatic models can pull a maximum of 3200kg.
The revised Volkswagen Amarok is available to order now, starting from £18,795. A top of the range automatic model with BlueMotion technology costs £25,105.
Daljinder Nagra