miker wrote:

I've always liked the look of the Amarok, and also always thought they needed to put a proper engine in to suits it's character, rather than a highly boosted 4cyl!

One day...

You mean like the 3l V6 they're talking about?

I don't know why more vehicles don't have permanent 4WD. Given this has the potential for front wheel drive with selectable rear, I guess that's using a Haldex like their cars use? It doesn't have low range which would suggest no traditional transfer case. I know they still have lower gearing (using a many speed gearbox with a comically low first) but for me using low range isn't just about the low gearing, it's also about a greater choice of gears to be able to use.

Smaller, wider and lower profile tyres than a Defender, more like a Discovery. So better on road, less good off road. And it's being sold as a "go almost anywhere" vehicle, where the Land Rover had the "go anywhere vehicle" slogan No wading depth listed on the current VW website, which puts it i the same class as the L200.

I wonder if they'll sort the issue of massively reduced payload when you're towing.

Cupboard wrote:

miker wrote:

I've always liked the look of the Amarok, and also always thought they needed to put a proper engine in to suits it's character, rather than a highly boosted 4cyl!

One day...

You mean like the 3l V6 they're talking about?

I don't know why more vehicles don't have permanent 4WD. Given this has the potential for front wheel drive with selectable rear, I guess that's using a Haldex like their cars use? It doesn't have low range which would suggest no traditional transfer case. I know they still have lower gearing (using a many speed gearbox with a comically low first) but for me using low range isn't just about the low gearing, it's also about a greater choice of gears to be able to use.

Smaller, wider and lower profile tyres than a Defender, more like a Discovery. So better on road, less good off road. And it's being sold as a "go almost anywhere" vehicle, where the Land Rover had the "go anywhere vehicle" slogan No wading depth listed on the current VW website, which puts it i the same class as the L200.

I wonder if they'll sort the issue of massively reduced payload when you're towing.

All valid points Cupboard, but why would you need all that fluff for driving around town in your pimped up Amarok?

Those who are serious about workhorse pick ups would never buy one of these as they are too expensive/precious, they'd buy Japanese. So, nice as they are, they'll be used by Alpha males who want a truck that's slightly better spec, smaller and more efficient (can we believe VW? ) than American variants, for driving around Solihull feeling macho and 'outdoorsy' whilst maintaining a level of comfort in line with their soft hands and well padded bottoms...No need for off roading or wading for their target market. Closest it will get to either is splashing through puddles in a gravel car park before they walk their staff bull terrrier....  Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

Cupboard wrote:

I'd have an Amarok any say over the old Navara, their reputation is pretty crappy from what I've heard. Towing rating was something like 2.5t which isn't great and when we bought the farm's 110 the Navaras were reported to be get through clutches if you towed with them.

Where I live at least, the Navara and L200 aren't generally used as working vehicles by people who actually need towing or off road ability. Those people use the Ranger, D-Max, Hilux or Defender. I don't think I've ever actually seen an Amarok in person.