A entrance carry, customized bash plate, rock sliders and underbody safety function on the Amarok W580X – a Walkinshaw-developed off-road particular that’s set to hit the market in April subsequent 12 months.
Constructing on the success of the GT-spec W-Sequence, this subsequent tune from the legendary Australian tuning home will lean in to a different side of the Amarok’s versatile platform; creating yet one more particular ‘Rok, only for Australia.
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The place the Amarok W580 and 580S have been all about on-road efficiency and dynamics, the W580X is concentrated on go-anywhere off-road functionality.
Powered by the Amarok’s 190kW/580Nm V6 turbo diesel with an eight-speed ZF computerized transmission, the W580X as soon as once more reigns supreme as essentially the most highly effective ute in its class, whether or not on the street or off it.
The off-road Amarok boasts 18-inch solid alloy wheels, a brand new entrance higher grille design and an Artwork Velour seat trim with Walkinshaw branding; nonetheless the Off-Highway may be very a lot its personal beast.
Walkinshaw might be becoming the Off-Highway with a suspension carry and off-road tune with MTV twin tube dampers, in addition to customized bash plates and rock sliders. Seikel underbody safety, breathers and elective snorkel completes the arduous ‘Rok’s fit-out.
“The primary W-Sequence was an opportunity to supply one thing that no-one else available in the market might do – a robust, dynamic ute that was as comfy on highways because it was on alpine passes,” nationwide advertising and marketing and product supervisor, and Amarok W-Sequence lead Nick Reid mentioned.
“With the brand new W580X, our W-Sequence Off-Highway Amarok, we will lean in to a different side of the Amarok’s platform. We all know the Amarok is among the many finest off-roaders round in normal type, however with Walkinshaw giving it a novel tune, we’ll be capable of supply one thing unbeatable to Australian clients.”
The Amarok W580X off-roader is predicted to be supplied in restricted numbers (to be decided), and out there for buyer deliveries in April, 2022. Detailed specification and pricing might be out there nearer to launch.
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