Vw Amarok seen rescuing surfers and swimmers in Portugal this summer
By Andrew, 25 Aug, 2011. 0 Comments
2011 Vw Amarok
This summer, fourteen new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up trucks have been saving swimmers and surfers in Portugal in one of its first utilization as an emergency services vehicle. The all-wheel drive full-bodied Amarok has been selected by the Portuguese National Institute for Search and Rescue to be used by its fast response team in carrying vital life-saving equipment. Each unit has been installed with an emergency lighting bar and racking for surf boards. It is also fitted with an exclusive exterior design inspired by the original Volkswagen SAR pick-up concept truck that previewed the Amarok at the 2008 IAA Hanover commercial car show.
National Sales Manager Al Hemmings of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles commented that this is a great example of the flexibility that the new truck provides to fleet customers as well as the emergency services sector. He added that it is a delight to have the Amarok off-roader added to the company’s current array of commercial cars this 2011, allowing the company to offer a versatile and extensive selection of all-wheel drive units from people carriers and vans to a robust pick-up truck.
The latest Amarok was made available in the UK market earlier this year and is available as a double cab pick-up unit with four doors and space for five adult passengers. It has the biggest loadspace in its class. In addition, it is the most efficient vehicle among other units in the pick-up sector with better fuel economy and lower emissions due to its 2.0-litre TDI engine which gives out as much torque and power as competing units that still use bigger engines. The Amarak’s retail prices start at £17,995 (plus VAT).
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