Amarok at AIMS 2010

[phaeton]

Dear Customer,

Get a taste for it

The new Volkswagen Amarok will be coming to Australia in early 2011. But to give you a glimpse into its class-leading features, we've updated the Amarok Record Lab with a few extras.

Earlier this year, the new Amarok was the Official Car of the 2010 Dakar Rally Organisation (and we'll be back again in 2011). Roughing it through Argentina and Chile, the Dakar is the world's most grueling rally where only the toughest off-road vehicles prosper. Amongst these heavy hitters, Amarok stood proud, backing up the successful 1-2-3 win for the Volkswagen Motorsport team. To prove its performance, we've uploaded videos, photos, interviews and the Roadbook.

See it in the flesh

Witness the Amarok in all its glory. We'll be offering the Australian public a sneak peek of it before it launches at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, from the 15th to 24th October 2010. Book your tickets and whet your appetite.

From Your Volkswagen Team

[phaeton]

I'll be going on Saturday the 16th anyone else going ?

[ntboozer]

I plan on picking up a cheap return airfare and heading over on the 16th for the day.

[brodzta_GTI]

i saw three going down the hume freeway near wodonga the other day when i was on a roadtest. couldnt believe my eyes

[Peter Jones]

Volkswagen - The new Amarok


The new Amarok

Win 1 of 100 Motor Show passes

The new Amarok is almost here. And before it launches in early 2011, you could be one of the first to get up close and personal with this pick-up at the Australian International Motor Show

To celebrate its near arrival, we're thrilled to give you the chance to win 1 of 100 invitations to an exclusive evening showing of the Amarok at the Motor Show on October 19th. Meet The Volkswagen Amarok team who will answer any of your questions and enjoy some food and beverages on us. Feel free to have a wander around the rest of the motor show afterwards. To enter, please send an email to amarok@volkswagen.com.au with your full name and contact details, and tell us in 25 words or less:

What's the first thing that you'd like to do with your new Volkswagen Amarok?

The competition closes 7 October 2010, so get moving. You could be one of the lucky fans to see why the Amarok is a heavy duty ute beyond its class; and discover the toughest Amarok going around. Hint: it has travelled over 3000 miles across Argentina.

Visit the Amarok Record Lab >

[phaeton]

Pity this wasn't on the weekend ^

[phaeton]

Tickets are booked

Can't wait to go !

[phaeton]

Info gathered so far........
-March launch date announced.
-Petrol 2.0T will be available from launch.
-All drive configurations will be offered - Rear wheel drive, Selectable all wheel drive and Permanent all wheel drive.
-Automatic coming 2012

Reviews and Photos from today's Show Premiere
Volkswagen 2011 Amarok - Sydney show: Volkswagen Amarok arrives | GoAuto
AIMS: Petrol and diesel Amarok for launch
AIMS 2010 - 2010 Volkswagon Amarok 1 of 9 | Photos | Pics | Images | Australian specifications
Volkswagen Amarok at 2010 AIMS | Car Advice | Reviews

Ford vs VW

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/sydney-motor-show/ford-takes-shot-at-volkswagen-20101015-16maq.html

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/sydney-motor-show/vw-defends-amarok-20101015-16msr.html

[team_v]

The VW Australia website has now been updated with new info on the Amarok and Polo GTI

[phaeton]

Amarok Dakar Press Vehicle at AIMS 2010

[phaeton]

Amarok 4Motion Highline with Selectable AWD in Candy White

[phaeton]

Amarok 4Motion Highline with Permanent AWD in Mendoza Brown

[Treza360]

Mmm brown. A colour no vehicle should ever be...
That said the interior looks alright. What did the quality feel like Ben? Was it the nice soft touch stuff with a good quality feel?
Cheers,
Trent

[phaeton]

Mmm brown. A colour no vehicle should ever be...
That said the interior looks alright. What did the quality feel like Ben? Was it the nice soft touch stuff with a good quality feel?
Cheers,
Trent

Dislikes
-Tactile quality of the dash wasn't upto VW Passenger division but was way better than some cars available today didn't feel cheap just not upto VW Passenger division standards.
-Straps that hold up rear seat look and feel like an afterthought and my bet won't last long if used alot.
-Front seat height adjuster also was flimsy the shape and length feels like it could break.
-Fold down rear seat (I didn't do) as it a two person job one person each end must lift the strap to fold seat down.
-Tailgate shut I thought I could see through the gap to the tray on the white one & brown one no gap ?????? (Comp = Holden no gap, Toyota gap, Nissan gap, new Ford no gap & Isuzu gap)

Likes
-Overall quality was great Felt like a big Golf which is what I felt & heard lots of people saying.
-Clutch feels nice and easy like a Golf or T5.
-Rear seat was so comfortable with Leather

[Treza360]

Thanks Ben. Any indication on pricing yet or are they still just saying it'll be competitive with the competition?
Cheers,
Trent