Friday, January 14, 2011

Universal Motors unveils first VW pick-up

Universal Motors Limited, the authorised distributor of Volkswagen vehicles in the country, has unveiled its new Amarok, the first Volkswagen pick-up.

The Amarok, which means “the wolf”, comes with strength, robustness, endurance, superiority and the highest maximum payload.

It unites work and leisure like other pick-ups, and a choice of three different drive concepts makes it the ideal companion for almost any assignment.

Gianni Gallinaro, Volkswagen’s Commercial and Sales Manager for Africa, making a presentation at the ceremony in Accra said: “The vehicle has “extremely low fuel consumption, largest load area and broadest loading width.”

He said: “With so many optimum values, the Amarok is also a leader in terms of efficiency with fuel consumption of just 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres.”

“The 2.8 trailer load capacity at a 12 percent incline and at a 100 percent incline is an indication of its robustness. The four lashing eyes on the largest load area in its category ensure that everything stays in place.

“The permanent all-wheel drive with differentials offers maximum comfort and driving dynamics as well as exceptional cross-country mobility to ensure optimal traction on even the toughest terrain; the power distributed to the wheels is variable.

“The shiftable all-wheel drive with gear reduction has been developed for difficult roads off the beaten track.”

The Amarok with its low load platform height of 780 mm makes loading and unloading even easier. At the extremely sturdy tailboard can be used as a practical extension.

“No matter which drive concept you decide on, your vehicle will always have outstanding payload and trailer load capacities as well as the broadest load area in its category - making loading easier than ever before,” Mr. Gallinaro remarked.

Eberhard Schanze, German Ambassador to Ghana, described the vehicle as stylish and robust in design and said that it is a major deviation from the traditional pick-ups.

“The Amarok can transport large quantities - and handle almost anything. Thanks to its extremely robust ladder frame, the Amarok is ideally equipped to handle tough assignments,” he said.

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