With the launch of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class just around the corner, Volkswagen has seen fit to unleash the special-edition Amarok Dark Label in the UK, billing it as “one of the most luxurious variants” of the double-cab bakkie it has thus far produced.
We’re awaiting a response from Volkswagen South Africa on whether or not this new model is destined for local shores.
Interestingly, in the UK, this limited-edition variant is powered by the 150 kW/500 N.m version of Wolfsburg brand’s 3,0-litre V6 engine, rather than the range-topping 165 kW/550 N.m example. Drive is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Dark Label edition – which is finished in Carbon Steel grey metallic as standard, but can also be optionally specified in Deep Black pearl or matte Indium Grey – is set apart from other derivatives by its special 18-inch “Rawson” alloys, black side-mirror caps, black exterior door handles and a black rear bumper.
The side bars and rear styling bar are also finished in matte black, while “Dark Label” decals have been applied to the flanks.
Inside, this special Amarok features Alcantara-trimmed seat covers, black headlining and air-vent bezels trimmed in gloss silk chrome. The front perches are equipped with manual lumbar adjustment, while the footwells gain special “Dark Label” mats.
The brand’s Discover Media with 6,3-inch touchscreen is fitted as standard, as are rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, and power adjustable, heated and folding side-mirrors.
[UPDATE: Volkswagen SA says it will not be introducing the Dark Label model in South Africa]
