Volkswagen Amarok 2017

Pickup, available since 2009, has earned a positive reputation. Among other cars allocated brutal, but in German the calm exterior, hides under its hood a powerful turbo diesel engines, gives the car good dynamics and traction. Volkswagen Amarok 2017 surprise followers of the brand changed its characteristics.

He could see the car enthusiasts all over the world, after the manufacturer has laid out in a network of official photos of the updated model pickup. Premium Amarok 2017 model year has caused a stir among fans and impressed the experts. Updated pickup received many innovations: in the exterior, the cabin, the technology and "under the hood".

Exterior renewed pickup

Significantly changed the front part of the car. The radiator grille has not changed much, but it began to look more attractive. Now a whole new bumper model, it has become more expressive because of some form. All items before pickup look quite harmoniously together. Complementing the brand new grille shape of the headlights. A new and interesting section of the fog lights - advanced air intakes.

Behind the car appeared modified body kit and other lights. On the side immediately visible new rims with an attractive design, 18-inch. Together with external Transfiguration changed and dimensions: Length increased to 5.2 m, width mirrors reached 2.2 m.

There was a LED backlight thresholds and license plate. Daytime running lights also feature LED filling. The new Amarok 2017 will continue to be offered to customers in a variety of versions. With one row of seats is equipped with pick-halogen headlights, two - as supplements Bi-Xenon lights with LED tape. The expensive trim taillights - tinted.

Salon pickup

Increase font size led to the expansion of the internal space of the car, allowing increased comfort. In addition, in the cabin there have been many other changes:

improved ergonomics of the front seats;

advanced panel;

located just above the touchscreen for easier management;

ducts become more compact and framed by an elegant chrome trim;

transformed into the interior of the buttons and knobs - innovation gives the driver the feeling that he was in a passenger car;

expanded set of options;

driver aides replaced with more modern security systems and the like.

Insiders rumored to equip the pickup advanced media systems with the ability to sync with your phone, with support for Apple and Android technologies. It is also expected to choose a variety of trim options.

New pick-up in the base version will be equipped with brake assist - a useful lock function is activated on impact to minimize the consequences of a collision. In a modification of Aventura (as standard version) will present a rearview camera, and the necessary parking distance control function.

Specifications

Details of the technical equipment of the updated line of VW Amarok is carefully concealed by the manufacturer. Market experts have suggested: the car is equipped with the same turbodiesel paired with mechanics or eight gun ranges. The current generation of German pickup truck equipped with a 2-liter turbocharged unit with a capacity of 180 hp Available in versions with permanent all-wheel drive (4Motion) or with plug.

Insiders have ceased to express the guesswork when received information about updating powertrain line: developed a new engine, and diesel, but more volume - 3-liter V6. Not previously available in various models motor will produce 160, 200 and 220 hp It can be combined with the usual pickup 6-speed manual and the range of 8 MT.

The basic version of Amarok updated 2017 model year will be presented only with the drive to the rear wheels. An optional feature is available to connect to the front (surcharge). In such a modification is possible only manual transmission. For European motorists will also receive a complete system for the Servotronic control wheel, which changes the force depending on the current speed.

An important characteristic of the German pickup is a high load capacity. The updated car, instead of the 3.2 tons, will be able to tow a trailer to a weight of 3.5 tonnes. Separately, the company noted that the body can easily be accommodated pallet.

Prices and sales start

The price of the new Amarok 2017 is not yet known. Judging by the latest report of the management of Volkswagen is not defined and the date of the presentation, and especially the date of the start of sales. However, company representatives have assured that the new product will show the world very soon.

Thus, the German company has declassified the basic information about the new product before its official presentation. Many details have reached us from the rumors and speculation and confirmed experts. The main change - the completion of the new line, more powerful engine, with torque up to 550 Nm. Updated Amarok will be competition from the L200 Mitsubishi, Hilux from Toyota, Navara by Nissan. And judging by the photos, impress true fans of the brand changing exterior and interior.