I Couldn't Help It - I've Got Mine :)

[csiorange]

If you want a good off-road test you lucky Amarok owners, try Rocky Track in Toolangi State Park but be warned, it is not for the faint of heart and you will most likely need some for of lifted suspension because the standard ‘rok front end just loves to bounce on anything not bitumen!

Sam is there a Sat-Nav Option? and steering wheel audio controls, can you get Frank to give Me a Call _ Robert M, Also do you have a time frame when options will be available - Rear hard covers, Liners, Towbars Etc

What models do you on the floor also and colours?

[flyingfridge]

Hi Robert -

RNS510 Sat-Nav is a dealer-fit option. No pricing for Amarok yet but I'd expect it to be around the 3-4k mark. No steering wheel audio controls available at all for Amarok. Accessories a pretty well available now, my tow bar is coming in today, the tub liners are backorder from Singapore at the moment so they're not that far away and the hard covers and canopies will start as soon as VW gives EGR the green flag to open up orders which should be this week.

Re: cars available - Just tell Frank what you want and he'll find it

EDIT: Spare parts guy just came back to me on the tow bar, says we're waiting on VW for the Green flag on that as well. We can see them in stock in Melbourne so as soon as we get the OK we'll have them in a few hours.

[mikinoz]

I can't believe no one has not mentioned that it needs to be lowered.

[Preen59]

I can't believe no one has not mentioned that it needs to be lowered.

Where's Josh when you need him? haha.

[ntboozer]

Afternoon Sam,
Concerning the multi function steering wheel - when I was over your way looking at the 'teaser' you had on the yard we discussed the fact that the Transporter had the MF wheel but not the Rok. Any ideas if the Amarok loom is the same as the Transporter. If it is then there should be an unused plug......would it be as easy as replacing the Rok wheel with one from a Transporter (bearing in mind the airbag etc)?

[flyingfridge]

Interesting thought, not sure though... I'll have a chat with the boys in the workshop and see what they think.

[Matt05x]

Good to see this being discussed. It was on my list of questions for my dealer this weekend. Those big blank plates on both sides of the wheel could surely be swapped for ones ones with controls. Even if there isn't a plug there waiting, why can't we install the few wires needed? It would defiantly make functions safer & easer. Plus, those plastic blanks on the wheel just cheapen the look of what is otherwise a very nice part of the interior.

[maca]

That is really the best looking pick-up I've seen since the V240 (HA!). Would definitely consider one for my next car seeing as I'll probably want something off-road capable and doesn't carry the raping price tag of the Touareg. Is there any way to fit a rear fog lamp? I reckon it's a handy feature to have when we cop our summer storms up here and I've used mine quite a bit this season.

[csiorange]

Test drove the Amarok today, very impressive does any one know which dealers have the Ultimates in stock as yet or the model below?

[ntboozer]

Took it off roading today. Went to the most seroius off road track I could find close to Perth. Surrounded by Motocross and Quad bikes.... needless to say I got a lot of stares. I found one section of rough but flat off road thatis about 2 KM's long and 30 metres wide... Floored it... Got up to around 110 KPH and it was awsome... very Dakar...

Will take it more extreem tomorrow...

So Dermot did you get to do your extreme offroading in the Rok? If so how'd it go? Any pics?