2017-11-24 23:16:28

Volkswagen Amarok received a manual transmission and 201-strong diesel

In the all-wheel drive configuration, Volkswagen Amarok remains the rear-wheel drive by default, and the front axle is activated by pressing the button.

The new mechanical box has improved the characteristics of the German pick-up truck off-road, which, given the price reduction, can not but rejoice.

The addition of the manual box also made the initial Volkswagen Amarok slightly more dynamic in the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: just 8.4-seconds versus 9.1-seconds for the analog with an automatic box, while the top speed is 191 km / h .

The manual transmission made the Amarok more agile - from 0 to 100 km / h it accelerates in 8.4 seconds, instead of 9.1 seconds of a similar model with an "automatic". The maximum speed is limited to 190 km / h. In equipping the cheapest Volkswagen Amarok received a 3.0-liter TDI diesel for 201 hp. power from 3 000 to 4 500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 500 Nm between 1,250 and 2,700 rpm. In a combined mode, this pickup consumes 7.5 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km of run, throwing 229 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

Given the technical characteristics and changes in the interior, the car is designed to meet the needs of a wide audience. Created a new model assure that the novelty will be to the liking of both adherents of the brand, and all those who are only looking for the right model.

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