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Volkswagen Commercials reveal two newcomers
publication date: Jan 13, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up will make its hotly
anticipated UK premiere this week at the 2011 Outdoors Show at the ExCel
exhibition centre in London's Docklands from 13-16 January.
Specialising in all
aspects of outdoor pursuits and experiences, the Outdoors Show is now in its
tenth year, and 2011 marks the event's first visit to the capital.
More
than 125,000 visitors are expected to pass through the doors over four
days.
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Alongside the
Amarok, and also making a UK debut ahead of launch later this year, will be the
Berghaus limited edition of the California.
Created in
collaboration with the outdoor clothing specialists, the California Berghaus
will be available with a 2.0-litre BiTDI 180 PS engine and standard equipment
includes a bike rack, awning, Berghaus-branded carpet mats and waterproof seat
covers, and exclusive 18-inch bi-colour ‘Dakar' alloy wheels.
Following the show,
the Amarok will then embark on a nationwide tour, giving customers a chance to
see and experience the vehicle in a series of static displays at Volkswagen Van
Centres across the UK, before the first right-hand drive vehicles arrive in the
spring.
Combining a robust
pick-up with innovative technology, high safety standards, excellent fuel
economy and Volkswagen standards of comfort, quality and durability, the new
four-door double-cab pick-up was recently honoured with the inaugural
International Pick-up Award.
The Amarok boasts
the largest load dimensions in its class with a load area of 2.52 m² (1,555 mm
long, 1,620 mm wide, with width between wheelarches of 1,222 mm).
All models feature
advanced technology and safety systems including EDL (Electronic Differential
Lock), ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation), ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme)
with Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent Control and off-road ABS designed to
shorten stopping distances significantly on loose surfaces.
UK prices and
specifications for the Amarok and limited edition California Berghaus will be
announced in the coming months. | | | | The new Caddy range is now more versatile than ever as order books
open for the passenger-carrying Caddy Life and Caddy Maxi kombi.
Both new models are fitted with an efficient
1.6-litre TDI engine which produces 102 PS, mated to a five-speed manual
gearbox, while a seven-speed DSG transmission is available as an option.
The refined four-cylinder common rail diesel engine achieves a combined
fuel economy figure of 49.6 mpg and 149 g/km of CO2 with both
transmissions. |  | Prices for the five-seat Caddy Life start at £19,415 RRP on the road
while the Caddy Maxi kombi is available from £14,450 plus VAT.
The Caddy forms the basis for the Caddy Life and
the new model boasts the same comprehensive list of standard equipment as its
bigger Maxi brother including ‘Climatic' air conditioning, RCD 310 radio / CD
player, body-coloured bumpers, door handles and exterior mirrors and black roof
rails. New 15-inch ‘Kemora' alloy wheels are also fitted as
standard.
The Caddy Maxi kombi adds additional versatility to
the already capable Caddy Maxi range with a removable three-seat bench.
The rear load area, fitted with durable rubber flooring, has a capacity of 1.6
m3 with the additional bench seat in place, increasing to 3.9 m3
with the rear seats folded, up to a maximum load capacity of 4.1 m3
with these removed.
These new additions to the Caddy line-up boast a
comprehensive list of safety equipment. The latest generation Electronic
Stabilisation Programme (ESP) incorporating Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Traction Control System (TCS) and Motor
Slip Regulation (MSR) that prevents wheels from slipping when there is
excessive engine braking on low-grip surfaces, are all fitted as standard. |
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