Volkswagen has launched two new special-edition variants of its Amarok, adding black trim and a range of upgrades to the popular pick-up truck.
Based on the range-topping Highline model, but offering a range of extra goodies, the special versions are called Black Edition and Aventura Black Edition. As you might expect, the Aventura variants are the more expensive of the two, offering a more comfortable interior and a more powerful engine as standard.
The ‘basic’ Black Edition, though, still gets plenty of power. It’s equipped with a 3-litre V6 diesel engine as standard, and that pumps out 201 bhp, which is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. However, customers can also choose a more potent 255 bhp version of that same 3-litre diesel engine.
Externally, the Black Edition is set apart by its 20-inch black Talca alloys, a black styling bar across the back of the cab and black rear bumpers. The vehicle also gets black side bars, black fog light frames and a black trim strip on the grille.
And that darkened theme continues inside, where there’s black headlining on the roof and a glossy black decorative insert on the dashboard. The cabin also gets a Discover Media Navigation system with European map data and an off-road information display, while the driver benefits from automatic windscreen wipers.
All that comes with an asking price of £34,835 plus VAT, which is the standard pricing format for pick-up trucks designed for use by businesses. For private buyers, though, that equates to £42,885 on the road. The more powerful version, however, costs £38,465 plus VAT, or £47,241 for private customers.
Spending £40,995 plus VAT (£50,277), meanwhile, will buy you the Aventura Black Edition. That vehicle comes with a Nappa leather interior, Ergo Comfort front seats with electric adjustment and a leather multifunction steering wheel with gear shift paddles. Power folding wing mirrors, front fog lamps and a front underbody guard are also included, along with underbody cladding and load compartment protective coating.
As an option, customers can spend £2,420 on matt paint, which VW says is 24 percent cheaper than it ordinarily would be, while Mountain Top roll covers for the load bay are also available. Priced at £1,665, the covers come fitted to the vehicle.
The Black Edition and Aventura Black Edition Amaroks are already available to order from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Model prices
Model | Basic RRP | Total RRP | OTR RRP | OTR RRP |
Amarok Black Edition 204PS | £34,835 | £41,802 | £35,790 | £42,885 |
Amarok Black Edition 258PS | £38,465 | £46,158 | £39,420 | £47,241 |
Amarok Aventura Black Edition | £40,995 | £49,194 | £41,950 | £50,277 |