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By Motoring Reporter

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Amarok Double Cab gets a dream auto gearbox

The Amarok Double Cab introduced the 8-speed automatic transmission in January 2013 into the local bakkie segment.


Until now, this popular derivative was only available with a permanent four-wheel drive system.

Customers can now order the Amarok Double Cab Automatic with a rear-wheel drive system. The 4×2 derivative has a combined fuel consumption of 8.2 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 216g/km.

The additional gears make it possible to achieve a wider gear ratio spread between the first and eighth gears compared to a conventional automatic transmission.

As a result, the 132kW 2.0 litre BiTDI engine works more frequently in its optimal torque band. The eighth gear has been configured as a fuel saving overdrive gear that operates at reduced engine speed.

The 2.0 litre BiTDI has a maximum torque of 420Nm that is available at 1 750rpm.The top speed of 180km/h is reached in seventh gear. From 0 to 100km/h takes only 10.6 seconds.

The Amarok Double Cab Automatic is offered with the top-of-the-range equipment line, Highline. Its standard safety and convenient features include ESP with brake assist and Hill Start/Hill Descent assist, ABS including off-road ABS, driver and front passenger airbag, daytime running lights, park distance control (rear), 17-inch alloy wheels, Radio/CD (MP3 capable) with six speakers, Climatronic 2-zone air conditioning system, electrically foldable mirrors, storage drawers under front seats, cruise control and 12-volt socket in centre console, dashboard and load box.

Customers can order optional functional features such as park distance control (front), alloy wheels (18 and 19-inch) and Vienna leather seats to individualise their Amarok Double Cab Automatics.

The Amarok Double Cab with automatic transmission comes standard with a three-year/100 000 km manufacturer warranty, five-year/90 000 km Automotion Service Plan and six-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is at 15 000km.

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