Amarok test/review

**Transporter** · 10-06-2011, 06:56 PM

To my understanding the Ultimate has it all, but again, I even didn't seat in one, yet.

**phantomcamel** · 16-06-2011, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by tomdej

Yes, Ultimate is the only one which has the option of permanent 4WD but if you choose that you don't get low range. The 4x4 review quoted above also points out that AWD on wet and slippery surfaces is a great safety feature. VW have had other vehicles with this option available but have chosen not to make it available in the Amarok. Great vehicle but could have been better.

Let's be realistic here - who is going to take an ULTIMATE with leather seats & 19" rims off road anyway? To pull a boat trailer the perm 4Motion is more than capable!

**flyingfridge** · 17-06-2011, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by phantomcamel

Let's be realistic here - who is going to take an ULTIMATE with leather seats & 19" rims off road anyway? To pull a boat trailer the perm 4Motion is more than capable!

Let me rephrase that just a tad for you Christian;

To pull a boat trailer the perm 4Motion is more capable!

**phantomcamel** · 18-06-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

Let me rephrase that just a tad for you Christian;

To pull a boat trailer the perm 4Motion is more capable!

You win

**guthrie** · 13-07-2011, 02:57 PM

Car Advice have posted a new review:

Volkswagen Amarok off-road review | Car Advice | Reviews

Of course they liked it a lot.

**Transporter** · 13-07-2011, 03:47 PM

That's the best review I've read in a long time. Now, those who are worried about the Amarok's 4x4 capabilities can be more cofident when spending that hard earned cash.
Thanks for posting it.

**STIDUB** · 28-08-2011, 02:54 AM

just a brief note from a tiguan owner, for the past 13-14ish months ive had that, loved it, have had an amarok for 8hrs now and have LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT, handles awesome on road,traffic etc, not a tractor to drive, not at all sluggish, NM's RULE! and... yeah it handles other stuff nicely too, might throw a car trailer with race car or a huge caravan behind it tomorrow to see what thats like before i give it back monday, but.... SERIOUSLY considering selling my still loved tiguan for one of these suckers, im not one to like utes or diesels but this has BLOWN MY MIND.