VW Rough n' Tough Transporter Rockton 4MOTION

Meet the new Transportation Rockton, the newest member of the extended family of the Volkswagen Transporter full size. As the name suggests, Rockton and see a tougher version of the standard van with increased off-road capabilities. The combined variant is based on recently modernized and equipped with a Haldex-based all-wheel drive with a differential rear axle.

To improve off-road capability, engineers, Volkswagen has revised spring and damping, while increasing ground clearance 30 mm. And it was the standard version. But VW offers buyers two options expedition and protective packaging. Expedition option adds 16-inch all-terrain tires more on steel wheels and a second gear, which it claims "provides more power in off-road driving, with a personal sliding and removable seats finished with a special material. Those who are planning to take full advantage of Rockton Road, would cap, the base, which includes skid plates for engine and transmission, fuel, side skirts, rear exhaust and add.A multi-function container with a reception and a mesh partition to the cabin is also available.

VW Amarok wins International Award Pickup 2011

Although regarded as a newcomer, but the pickup Volkswagen (VW) Amarok successful performance excellence. Pickup made by Volkswagen AG that managed to win the International Pick Up Award 2011 which was held Milton Keynes, England, last week.

Amarok successfully put aside the Ford Ranger pickup, the Mazda BT-50 new generation, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, and Toyota Hilux. The jury is a celebration that was held every year not only gave the highest score (80-90 points) in pickup technology from Germany that carried it. They also provide more value to both interior and exterior design, as well as aspects of driving comfort.

"Volkswagen Amarok has distinguished himself with others. VW has implemented new standards for load capacity, interior space, comfort, ergonomics and fuel consumption," said the final conclusions of the jury. Amarok recorded a fuel consumption level of 7.8 liters for distance 100 kilometers (km). Even the variant with the smallest engine, 1,400 cc engine consumes 7.6 liters for the same distance.

This pickup is offered in two diesel engine variants. First 2,000 cc engine TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) that powered 120 kilo watt (kW) and torque of 400 Newton meters (Nm). While a small engine-powered variants of 90 Kw and 250 Nm of torque. Amarok recorded a fuel consumption level of 7.8 liters for 100 kilometers (km). variants even with the smallest engine consumes 7.6 liters for the same distance.

This pickup is offered in two diesel engine variants. First 2,000 cc engine TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) that powered 120 kilo watt (kW) and torque of 400 Newton meters (Nm). While a small engine-powered variants of 90 Kw and 250 Nm of torque. Both variants equipped with the latest advanced features. Diffrential Electronic Lock (EDL), Anti Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Hill Hold Assist (HHA) and Hill Descent Assist (HDA) became a standard feature of both. So even with devices Antilock Brake System (ABS).

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