AMAROK SINGLE CAB DEBUTS AT NAMPO

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles today (17 May) unveiled the Amarok Single Cab at the 2011 Nampo Harvest Day Show in Bothaville, North West. The launch of the Single Cab completes the Amarok model range following the launch of the Double Cab in September 2010. The Double Cab has been an instant success with over 2500 units sold in South Africa by the end of April 2011.
 

South Africa has the largest single cab bakkie market in the world. Hence Volkswagen Group has identified South Africa as the first market globally to launch the Amarok Single Cab. In 2010, 39 938 one-ton single cab bakkies were sold in South Africa.

At launch, the Amarok Single Cab will be available in two highly advanced common rail diesel engines: the 2.0-litre 90kW and 2.0 litre 120kW BiTurbo. The four cylinder 90kW engine generates 340Nm of torque between 1750-2000rpm whilst the two-stage control bi-turbo charging 120kW engine has maximum of torque of 400Nm available at a low 1500rpm. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

Similar to the Double Cab, the Single Cab is available with an option of selectable 4Motion all wheel drive as well as 4x2 rear wheel drive.

For extra stability and strength, the Amarok Single Cab’s robust ladder frame chassis is supported by extremely resilient heavy duty springs. They allow the Amarok Single Cab to carry a payload up to 1279kg.

The Amarok Single Cab’s loading width of 1222 mm between the wheelhouses is the benchmark in its class. The expansive loading width easily fits a Euro pallet and six lashing eyes ensure that the load is safely secured.

The safety features in the Amarok Single Cab are the best in its class. Standard active safety features include Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Off-Road ABS, Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Anti Slip Regulation (ASR).

The Amarok Single Cab will go on sale in the first week of July 2011.

STORY BY VOLKSWAGEN