Volkswagen Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok is the only double-cab pick-up to be designed and engineered in Europe. Its interior serves up seating for five, and stands out in this market by offering quality materials and a solid finish. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine powers all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. Add a raft of off-road technology, and the car is imperious over rough terrain. On the tarmac, it feels big from behind the wheel, and large overhangs make parking tricky. But the Amarok is lots of fun, and the huge load bed will ensure it appeals to commercial vehicle buyers.
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- pros:
- Spacious interior
- Excellent build quality
- Big load bed
- cons:
- Car's size can be intimidating
- Difficult to park
- Uncomfortable suspension
Double-cab pick-ups don't come with more promise than the Volkswagen Amarok. It blends the rugged off-road ability of other cars in this market with the unbeatable image and quality of the VW brand. Available only as a five-seater for now – with a single-cab to follow – it features a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine. This powers all four wheels to give amazing ability in the rough stuff, while the spacious, high-quality interior and big load bed make the Amarok a viable alternative to an SUV.
