SYDNEY - Volkswagen Amarok won the award as the Ute of the Year 2011, or a variant of this year's Best Pickup in Australia version Delivery Magazine Awards.
VW Amarok is rated as Best Pickup
Since its first launch in the Australian market in February, Amarok immediately became a new idol in the segment ute or car to pick up or double cabin. This is evident from the high sales figures Amarok.
"Amarok has revolutionized the ute segment, with fuel-saving capital, a high level of safety car in its class and economical price and good design,"said VW's commercial director Mr Phil Clark, as disitat autoevolution.
Amarok comes with a four-line equipment and machinery is supported by a highly-efficient TDI. TDI Bi-turbo 2.0-liter develops 163 PS and 400 Nm from 1750 rpm spin. Great power with a maximum weight up to 2800 kg (6173 pounds), which can be entered into with Amarok Highline 4MOTION permanent choice.
Volkswagen Amarok also became the first variant in ute class who won five stars from ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). This is thanks to two cabin levels of car safety. With the standard of driving and front passenger airbags on the head, chest and side. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist and Off-Road ABS / ASR and EDL. This feature makes Amarok a leader among its competitors.
Some accessories can be plugged into Amarok 2012 includes equipment designed to fit between the wheelarches. Also, it can also cover tub with a choice of type of Tonneau covers ranging from waterproof cover that is soft and can be rolled, or aluminum and hard plastic that can be locked.
