VW Amarok gets BlueMotion 07 | 11 | 2012

VOLKSWAGEN'S GO-ANYWHERE pick-up truck, the Amarok, now has the added advantage of BlueMotion technology. The result is reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Despite being offered only as a permanent 4WD vehicle, the new technology means the Amarok now returned 37.2mpg and emits 199g/km of CO2.

While the fuel-saving pieces of kit includes stop-start, regenerative braking and low rolling-resistance tyres, all new Amaroks benefit from a revised 2.0-litre TDI engine. That means an increase in power from 161bhp to 178bhp, plus there's a new eight-speed automatic gearbox.

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Front and rear parking sensors, 19in alloy, heated washer jets, cornering fog lights and Bluetooth connectivity are all also now available.

VW has also increased the towing limits for the manual model, up from 2800kg to 3000kg. Automatic models can pull a maximum of 3200kg.

Prices for the new revised Amarok range now start at £18,795 at Scottish VW dealerships, with the range-topping BlueMotion automatic £25,105.

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Jim McGill