{"id":10522,"date":"2018-01-17T20:17:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T20:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/?p=10522"},"modified":"2018-01-17T20:17:55","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T20:17:55","slug":"volkswagen-launches-new-amarok-dark-label-special-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/archives\/10522","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen launches new Amarok Dark Label special edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2018 Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label,. Production will be limited to “around 200 units”.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ever get a feeling of deja vu? Volkswagen is reprising the success of its 2014 Amarok Dark Label<\/a> special edition by launching an updated model for 2018. Like all new Amaroks<\/a>, this time the Dark Label comes with 3.0-litre V6 power, rather than the then-range topping 2.0-litre BiTurbo model.<\/p>\n

The difference is not huge, but it’s likely to be very satisfying for the lucky drivers. Whereas the 2.0-litre engine put out 180 PS and 420Nm, the new V6-powered Amarok pumps out 204 PS and a stump-pulling 500 Nm of torque from 1,250-2,750rpm.<\/p>\n

You won’t need to stir the ‘box to keep moving in this pickup. And seamless delivery of power is guaranteed as the new Dark Label comes with an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, coupled with permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n

What else is new?<\/h2>\n

As you’d expect, the Dark Label is fully specced up. On the outside, this pickup will be fitted with 18″ Rawson alloy wheels, matt black mirror housings, black door handles and a black rear bumper. Standard paint is Carbon Steel grey metallic, although buyers can also choose between Deep Black pearlescent or matt Indium Grey.<\/p>\n

Matt black side bars and rear styling bar complete the picture (of a truck you won’t want to get dirty).<\/p>\n

Inside, the black theme continues with Alcantara seat covers, black headlining and “unique Dark Label floor mats”. Infotainment is VW’s upmarket Discover Media system, which comes with a 6.3″ touchscreen, together with Voice Enhancer and Guide & Inform.<\/p>\n

Practical touches for drivers include rain-sensing windscreen wipers, automatic headlights with follow-me-home function and heated, adjustable and folding door mirrors.<\/p>\n

Order books are open<\/h2>\n

It’s an attractive package and only\u00a0“around 200 units”<\/em> will be available. Order books close in April with prices starting from \u00a333,650 + VAT&OTR charges. That’s a hefty \u00a37,425 more than the previous Dark Label<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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