What Tradies Want — August-September 2017

WHAT TRADIES WANT. 55

with 332mm discs up front and 300mm discs

in the rear. The BlueMotion technology helps

save fuel and gives average fuel consumption

of 9.0 litres/100km. That should mean around

888km from a tank. For a work vehicle that’s

outstanding.

THE VERDICT...

The Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate is the

perfect combination of work and play with a

touch of luxury, and it’s the only ute in its class

to fit a pallet between the wheel arches. You

can take it almost anywhere. The side-slope

angle provides stability when driving on up to

a 50-degree incline and the front-on handling

capabilities allowing inclines up to 45 degrees

with a maximum payload.

All these impressive specs make the

Amarok not only a go-anywhere weekend

adventure machine, but a serious workhorse

as well – one that’s extremely comfortable

and an absolute pleasure to drive.

Well done, Volkswagen. This really sets the

benchmark high for the competition.

I must admit it was hard to give it back at the

end of the week.

Visit http://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/

models/amarok-v6.html

NICE TOUCHES

• Lockable roll cover (optional)


• New ‘long’ styling bar


• New ergoComfort seats


• App-Connect


• 12 volt sockets (x4)


• New Discover Media navigation
  systems


• Climatronic air conditioning


• Premium colour multi-function
  display


• Side slope angle, High-climbing


• Off-road ABS


• 19-inch ‘Milford’ alloy wheels


• Stainless-steel side steps


• Rear-view reversing camera


• Leather-covered multi-function
  steering wheel


• Tyre-pressure monitoring system
  Plus a pile more....

dashboard sounded good (it’s important) as

I tapped away on the dash to my favourite

songs. There was plenty of room both in the

front and back, so when you decide to hit the

open road with either the kids or your mates

in the back they will enjoy their space as much

as you do in the front.

TEST #2: BRAINS AND

BRAWN

The Amarok V6 Ultimate’s main feature would

be the V6 TDI engine.

Having driven other Amaroks, the three-litre

TDI V6 engine was considerably more powerful

than the four-cylinder model, providing power

of 165kw and torque of up to 550Nm. You

really notice the extra power and it’s extremely

responsive with its turbo.

With the overboost feature you can get a

quick, 10-second burst of up to 180kw while

prolonging maximum torque delivery – perfect

for making those quick overtakes on the

highway. The enhanced grip of Permanent 4X4

(4motion) with eight-speed automatic gearbox

makes driving a pleasure, whether it’s on the

highway or off-road. Good acceleration and

power are only part of the equation. Stopping

power and fuel efficiencies are outstanding,

and off-road ABS with hill-descent assist is

an awesome feature. Braking is class-leading

The Amarok roof racks are the

perfect solution.

Largest tray in its class.

V6 TDI produces 165kw of power.

The leather seats

with seat warmers

are awesome.

Slick interior.

Amarok - the perfect
ute for work and play.