VW Amarok wins ‘International Pick Up Award 2018’

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok has won International Pick-Up Award 2018.

The jury of transport journalists rated the Amarok as the epitome of work hard, play hard’, a core element of the entire pick-up segment and described the Amarok as a ‘top pedigree workhorse’, 

The clear design, ‘fantastic feel and the finish’, in short the workmanship, were specifically cited by the jury as being key factors in their decision. The size of the double cab with room for five people, the benchmark in the segment, also impressed with its modern design. 

The high-torque V6 engines, along with the roomy interior and comfortable seats helped win over the jury members. They also praised the on- and off-road capabilities of the V6 Amarok saying ‘the engine’s refinement and elasticity set a new standard in the segment.

The Amarok has a wide selection of 3-litre TDI engines which range from 163hp to 224hp (overboost of 245hp).

To end of October this year, Volkswagen Commercial vehicles has already supplied customers with 65,200 vehicles from the Amarok range, representing an increase of 13.2 per cent.

The award-winning model is available to Irish motorists at 0 per cent HP finance of 1.9 per cent PCP finance with Ireland’s only Commercial Vehicle Personal Contract Plan.”

The International Pick-up Award is awarded only every two or three years by a selection of the International Van of the Year jury members, a group of renowned trade journalists from 25 countries. Sixteen of them evaluate the nominated vehicles independently of each other. 

The Amarok is now the only pick-up to win this accolade twice.