The pickup options an array of aftermarket equipment, making it the right companion for many who take pleasure in tenting within the wilderness
August 25, 2023 at 07:59
Camper conversions have gotten more and more common today, and Volkswagen Business Automobiles appear to be driving the wave with the Amarok. The automaker introduced a pickup-based overland camper on the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, showcased alongside the VW California Idea.
The official gallery reveals two Amarok campers with related options. Each are primarily based on the flagship Amarok PanAmericana trim which has beneficiant gear proper from the manufacturing facility. On high of that, VW added a lot of extra elements from aftermarket corporations, exhibiting the best way for journey seekers who wish to improve their Amarok.
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VW’s Ford Ranger sibling pickup was modified by Schwarzach-based firm Genesis Import. The spotlight is the Alu-Cab hardtop cover which converts the mattress space right into a sensible storage compartment with a facet cupboard on the facet and drawers on the again. Above it, there’s a 270-degree awning creating shade across the automobile, and a rooftop tent that may sleep two adults.
The black Amarok Overlander rides on Delta 4×4 wheels shod in grippy BF Goodrich A/T rubber. However, the silver pickup comes fitted with the inventory 18-inch Amadora alloy wheels shod in Maxxis tires. Each function beefed-up suspension permitting for elevated floor clearance. As a completion, VW added roof-mounted LEDs and two additional headlights on the grille for nighttime driving within the countryside.
Each fashions are powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel producing 237 hp (177 kW / 241 PS) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. Energy is transmitted to all 4 wheels via a 10-speed computerized and a selectable 4WD system with a rear differential lock.
The high-spec PanAmericana trim of the VW Amarok begins from €69,009 ($74,472) in Germany, though the aftermarket add-ons imply that the pictured overlanders are pricier than that. For instance, the Alu Cab hardtop begins from €3,650 ($3,938), whereas the Alu Cab LT-50 Light-weight rooftop tent is listed for €2,790 ($3,010).