Volkswagen Amarok II Review: Still top among pickups?

Volkswagen of the first -generation amraki has long been considered a legend in its class. Appearing on the roads in 2010, this car turned over the view of the mass consumer about pickups. In contrast to the classic image of utilitarian and slightly "oak" trucks, the Volkswagen brand offered drivers of a pickup that has a comfortable, practically passenger car with modern equipment, is pleasantly behaved on the road and is not afraid of off -road.

This approach liked buyers and raised the bar for all competitors. So to say that fans had high expectations from the new Amarock - to say nothing. Did they manage to justify them? Let's understand.

On the Amarok road shows distinguished pickups of pickups. The suspension effectively copes with small irregularities, and in turns the car shows good resistance with minimal body rolls. In terms of comfort, it is very close to ordinary modern SUVs.The only difference in sensations is only in a slightly rigid rear axle through the springs when it is unloaded. But Volkswagen is still softer than, say, Toyota Hilux or the same Ford Ranger on the springs.

You can also write good brakes. All versions of Amarock are equipped with disk brakes in a circle, which distinguishes it from the Ranger. He has a back in all versions except top.

exterior and dimensions Amarok II

VW pickup has received a very modern design, which is also inherent in other cars of this company. Compared to other pickups, it is least similar to a machine to work in the field. New optics deserves praise both in terms of design and efficiency. LED headlights are available in the buyer's database.

As in the first generation, the Amurak continues to adhere to the image of the "intellectual". However, technically, it is still a very utilitarian car with great opportunities.

The second -generation amarok has increased by 96 mm in length compared to its predecessor, which had a positive effect on the inner space. Two adult passengers can be comfortable with a comfortable one up to 180 cm in comfort. The single -row cabin is not offered.

The car has a great load capacity of 1.13 tons. This is one of the best performance in the classroom. And thanks to the increased width of the body, two Europe will easily fit into the cargo compartment. Fasten rings are provided for fixing the cargo, and the protection of the cargo can be additionally provided with a kung, roll or rigid cover.

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Today, there are already many useful accessories for the new Volkswagen Amarok, which expand its functionality. Among the most popular:

• kung ;
• Rolls ;
• additional LED lighting ;
• Protective power bumpers ;
• Inserts to protect the freight compartment ;
• winches.

These elements make it possible to adapt the pickup to a variety of tasks - from the conquest of heavy off -road to long journeys and rest.

	the roller of Tessera Roll+ e-kit

on offroud

The new generation of Amarok has become even more confident in the off -road due to the reduced hangers, the depth of overcoming ford up to 800 mm and the presence of a rear blocked differential. Also, the full drive system allows to distribute the torque of 50/50 along the axes. Of course, this is inferior to the efficiency of forcible blocking of the intercostal differential. But the Amarak will definitely not feel helpless outside the asphalt and its capabilities are more than enough for most off -road situations.

The appearance of a lowering row in machines with automatic gearbox. In the past generation, it was only available on "mechanics".

Amarok 2024

interior

Amarok salon has a common basis with Ford, but the German brand has tried to make its option the most premium. Volkswagen has added some of their own details, such as branded steering wheel, unique seats and decoration elements.

In the initial configuration, the car is equipped with a rear -view camera, front and rear parkronics, and a circular inspection is added in expensive versions. In more topics, artificial leather decorations on torpedo and doors appear, which creates a sense of premium.

did not do without controversial moments. For example, climate control control is carried out through a touch screen, which is less convenient than physical buttons. The multimedia system, available with 10.1 or 12 inches (depending on the configuration), supports Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and also has an intuitive interface.

Benefits disadvantages a nice salon that has a more premium appearance than other pickups; more expensive than competitors; rear disk brakes in all equipment; a lot of similarity with more affordable Ford Ranger; high load capacity and spacious body; inconvenient climate control management; good handling and high comfort for your class; a large selection of suppl. equipment and electronic assistants; High level of safety.

Volkswagen Amarok Second -generation successfully combines comfort, functionality and style, offering a premium product in a pickup class. However, his close affinity with Ford Ranger has caused an ambiguous reaction with brand supporters, especially given the higher price. However, Amarok remains a worthy choice for those looking for a universal car to work and recreation with a quality interior and a wide range of functions.