William Stopford
Volkswagen Australia wants electric Amarok, Crafter
Volkswagen Australia understands headquarters are working on electric versions of the Amarok and Crafter, and it wants to bring them here.
4 Years Ago
Overview
Variant
Core
Body type
Utility
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
132kW / 400Nm
952km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 192
CO2 Level (Combined): 220
CO2 Level (Urban): 266
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Cnea
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 6.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 952
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 592
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 180
Maximum Power (kW): 132
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.4
Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Selection: Manual
Transmission
Code: 0C6
Description: Manual
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Tray/Tub
Type: Straight Side
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 28.0
Departure Angle: 23.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 89.0
Cargo Volume (L): 2520
Height (in): 20.0
Height (mm): 508
Length (in): 61.2
Length (mm): 1555
Loading Floor Height (in): 30.7
Loading Floor Height (mm): 780
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 48.1
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1222
Width (in): 63.8
Width (mm): 1620
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12950
Front Overhang (in): 35.4
Front Overhang (mm): 898
Front Track (in): 64.9
Front Track (mm): 1648
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 226
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42.5
Overall Height (in): 72.2
Overall Height (mm): 1834
Overall Length (in): 206.9
Overall Length (mm): 5254
Overall Width (in): 76.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 87.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2228
Overall Width (mm): 1954
Rear Overhang (in): 49.6
Rear Overhang (mm): 1259
Rear Track (in): 64.7
Rear Track (mm): 1644
Wheelbase (in): 121.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3095
Body Style
Body Type: Utility
Cab Type: Double Cab
Local Body Type: Utility
Platform Code: A1
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Step
Step Location: Rear
Rear Step Type: Platform
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Doors
Rear Height (in): 20.0
Rear Height (mm): 508
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Rear Width (in): 53.7
Rear Width (mm): 1364
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Wind-Up
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Wind-Up
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1375
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3031
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 6614
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5550
Gross Train Weight (lb): 12236
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3040
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6702
Payload Allowance (kg): 1033
Payload Allowance (lb): 2277
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2007
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4425
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1860
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4101
Tare Weight (kg): 1947
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 300
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20110225
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2011
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 Tdi Amarok 4wd Lhd
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Semi-Auto
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
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