- The most powerful ute in its class gets more power: V6 turbo diesel gets 200kW on over-boost
- Leather, sports bars and 8-speed ZF auto as standard
- The new muscle car: performance, presence and practicality
- RRP of $71,990
Yarra Valley, Victoria: Long live the king. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia has kept its promise to customers and maintained its status as the most powerful ute in its class, and has introduced an upgrade of the Amarok's venerable V6 powerplant, which increases in power and torque – 190kW (200kW on over boost) and a whopping 580Nm respectively.
That power is put the road by the award-winning 8-speed ZF automatic transmission which, when coupled to the Ultimate's V6 is good for a 0 100km/sprint of 7.3 second – a time not long ago attained by smaller and lighter hot hatches.
This upgraded of the Amarok V6 will be available initially in the standalone Ultimate model grade.
As the highest specification available in the Amarok range, the Ultimate comes with a high level of standard equipment, befitting its genre-busting stance as the muscle car of the modern era.
Carlos Santos, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, couldn't wait to answer customers' calls for a more powerful version of Volkswagen's uber ute.
"The Amarok is an Aussie success story whichever way you look at it. It is our third biggest seller across the entire Volkswagen range, making Australia the biggest export market in the world for it," Mr. Santos said.
"The V6 Amarok makes up around 70 per cent of all Amaroks sold in Australia, and with our new 580Nm Ultimate launching, we expect that percentage to grow to more than 80 per cent," Mr. Santos continued.
More than just a 'sticker pack', the Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 is instantly recognisable on the road, with a raft of signature design features that visually lift the dual-cab ute to its position as the top of the range.
Amarok Ultimate external equipment includes:
- 20-inch 'Talca' alloy wheels
- New front bumper design
- Long chrome sports bar
- Illuminated side steps
- Exclusive Peacock Green paint option for Ultimate
- UV-resistant load area cover
- Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights
As with all Volkswagens, the interior space blends comfort, sophistication and connectivity, and once again offers an array of premium appointments as standard for the Amarok's cabin.
Amarok Ultimate internal appointments include:
- Nappa leather trim
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters
- Premium colour instrument cluster
- Black headlining and pillar trims
- Heated and ergo 14-way electric front seats
- Alloy sports pedals
The Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 Recommended Retail Pricing: RRP $71,990
As the name suggests, the Ultimate's high level of equipment ensures that there are no options boxes to tick, with the exception of metallic paint at a cost of RRP $610.
The Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 is available now from Volkswagen's national dealer network.