2013 Volkswagen Amarok gains an upgraded engine, optional BlueMotion technology.

The new Volkswagen Amarok is now even more powerful and economical, all thanks to the power upgradation for the 163 PS BiTDI engine to 180 PS, and the introduction of BlueMotion Technology models to offer improved efficiency. In addition, towing limits have increased from 2,800 kg to 3,000 kg for manual models, while a new eight-speed automatic transmission has been introduced and has a higher towing limit of 3,200 kg. At the same time, new features introduced include: Bluetooth, front and rear parking sensors, heated washer jets, tachograph preparation, cornering fog lights and 19-inch alloy wheels

The BlueMotion Technology improves fuel economy and lowers emissions by using low rolling resistance tyres, Stop/Start and regenerative braking, this means that even though the 180 PS BlueMotion Technology is over 10% more powerful than the previous 163 PS model, it is 3.9% more economical, with a combined fuel economy of 37.2 mpg compared to 35.8 mpg, and the emissions drop by 10 g/km to 199 g/km. The increase in the torque for the eight speed automatic transmission increases from 400 to 420 Nm, delivered at 1,750 rpm, and this will be available only as Highline model with BlueMotion Technology and permanent 4MOTION, and this achieves combined fuel economy of 35.3 mpg with emissions of 211 g/km. The new 180 PS BiTDI engine is available with a six-speed manual transmission in Startline, Trendline and Highline trim levels and selectable 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The 2.0-litre TDI 122 PS engine is still available in the Startline trim line.

“The new 180 PS engine and automatic transmission make the Amarok even more refined, plus with BlueMotion Technology also now available, it can offer more efficiency, too,” said Alex Smith, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. “The Amaroks from Germany are now arriving in Van Centre showrooms, with demonstrators available for test drives,” he continued.

To improve supply and availability, Amarok models for the UK and the rest of Europe are now being produced in the same factory as the Transporter in Hanover, Germany. Details about the price are as follows, check them out:

Starline- Price OTR(including VAT)
2.0 TDI 122PS 4MOTION Selectable £23,526
2.0 BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION Selectable £24,726

TrendLine-
2.0 BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION Selectable £25,926

Highline-

2.0 BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION Selectable £29,022
2.0 BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology £29,022
2.0 BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology Auto £31,098

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