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Volkswagen at Buenos Aires Motor Show - Suran Cross & Amarok Maxi Concept

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  • Volkswagen at Buenos Aires Motor Show - Suran Cross & Amarok Maxi Concept

    Volkswagen Argentina builders of the Amarok and Suran (South American product) have revealed two international debuts. The Suran Cross and Amarok Maxi Concept.



    Suran Cross is an extension of the Suran family (Fox wagon) range sold in South America but now available with off road aesthetics, like other Cross products sold abroad Cross Fox, Cross Polo, Cross Golf and Cross Touran. Plastic wheel arches, bumper trim front and rear, 15 inch alloy wheels, 30mm lift, Cross badging on the front doors, pedals and shift knob create the off road look that the Suran Cross is targeting.

    Safety in the Suran Cross is covered - with drivers and passenger airbags, ABS, front pretensioner seatbelts with height adjustment, fog lights, and collapsible steering column and pedals. Other features include - parking sensor, dusk sensor, rain sensor, air conditioning, power steering, roof rails, multifunction steering, MP3 compatible radio, Blue-tooth connectivity and USB inputs for SD Card. Powering the Suran Cross through the 5 speed manual gearbox is a 74kW / 100hp 1.6L engine. Suran Cross will commence sales shortly in Argentina with Brazil to follow shortly after.



    Amarok Maxi Concept was the second highlight on the stand. Rumours prior from the Argentine press had said Maxi would be the 7 seat wagon. Now Amarok Maxi Concept has been revealed.

    Amarok Maxi Concept has ​​cargo loading space of 3.57 m2 and length of 2,119 mm which is 42% larger in area than the standard Amarok Double Cab. To achieve this the wheelbase of Amarok Double Cab was extended by 650 centimetres from 3095 to 3745 mm, the total length of the vehicle also increased from 5.25 metres to 5.90 metres.

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