{"id":6618,"date":"2014-09-08T14:03:19","date_gmt":"2014-09-08T14:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/?p=6618"},"modified":"2014-09-08T14:03:19","modified_gmt":"2014-09-08T14:03:19","slug":"volkswagen-amarok-dark-label-limited-edition-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/archives\/6618","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label limited edition launched"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Volkswagen

The Amarok Dark Label special edition goes on sale 22 September 2014. Only 300 will be available in the UK.<\/p><\/div>\n

Volkswagen has unveiled details of a new special edition Amarok pick-up model,\u00a0the Amarok Dark Label.<\/p>\n

Just 300\u00a0of the new model will be available to UK customers when the Amarok Dark Label goes on sale on\u00a022 September 2014, with a price tag of \u00a326,125 OTR +VAT.<\/p>\n

The new model is clearly aimed at the prestige\u00a0small business owner\/driver market —\u00a0perhaps the key market for pick-ups in the UK — and is fully specced-out, both under the bonnet and elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Powered by\u00a0Volkswagen\u2019s top of the range 2.0-litre BiTDI 180 PS engine, the Amarok Dark Label offering up to 420 Nm of torque and a no-nonsense maximum towing capacity of up to 3,200 kg.<\/p>\n

Customers can choose between the six-speed manual selectable 4MOTION\u00ae (50 vehicles available) or the eight-speed auto-permanent 4MOTION\u00ae (250 vehicles available). The automatic version boasts BlueMotion Technology, which includes low rolling-resistance tyres, Start\/stop and regenerative braking to provide greater economy and lower emissions.<\/p>\n

Both models come with\u00a0a host of unique styling features, including 18-inch Durban alloy wheels finished in black, extended wheel arches, and a distinctive underride guard below the front bumper. The exterior design package also includes dark tinted rear\/side windows, darkened tail lights, matt black side bars and footstep, along with a black rear bumper, black grained door handles and black foil on the B-pillars.<\/p>\n

\"VW

Inside the Amarok Dark Label<\/p><\/div>\n

Inside, the Amarok Dark Label is equally dramatic with premium anthracite Alcantara upholstery and velour floor mats featuring exclusive Dark Label branding.<\/p>\n

Equipment highlights include a multi-functional steering wheel, leather gear knob and gaiter,satellite navigation with a six-inch colour touchscreen,Bluetooth, a multi-function display and heated seats.<\/p>\n

Customers also benefit from heated wing mirrors, electric windows and additional door dust seals as standard.<\/p>\n

A special anthracite-coloured UV-resistant special coating applied to load area completes the striking look. Customers can choose from three colours: Deep Black, Reflex Silver and Natural Grey.<\/p>\n

Customers wanting an even more individual appearance can take advantage of a range of specially selected Amarok Dark Label accessories. These include practical items such as a hard tonneau cover, Dark Label branded seat covers and bonnet protection, and styling items including chrome door handles and roof-mounted styling bar lights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Volkswagen is launching a 300-vehicle special edition model, the Amarok Dark Label, in the UK, on 22 September 2014.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[1108],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6618"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6618"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6618\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6622,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6618\/revisions\/6622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}