Who better than the Icelanders to prepare a car for the most difficult environments. This is precisely what the Icelandic company Artic Trucks has done with its Volkswagen Amarok AT35. A car that in your serial version already has some good qualities off-road but that after this preparation is able to tackle the most inhospitable terrain and weather.
This pick-up has been designed to work as a support vehicle in winter driving experiences of the Arctic Circle. has been endowed with multiple modifications over the standard vehicle, which would be rendered useless shortly after being exposed to the extreme temperatures of that area of planet Earth.
Everything you need for the Arctic
Among these improvements to the Amarok AT35 are the elevation of its front and rear suspension by 2,5 cm, the new larger fiberglass wheel arches and the considerably larger wheels with off road tires with the measurements 315/70 R17, in addition to larger mud flaps on both axles.
Inside, there's a fire extinguisher, a high-capacity portable generator, and, believe it or not, a cappuccino machine. Not bad when working in -50º C. It also includes a VHF radio with broadcast capability, a tool box, a first aid kit with defibrillator and an extra work light.
It's not about brute force
As for what the Amarok AT35 has under the hood, it's Volkswagen's well-known 6-litre V3.0 TDI diesel engine with 224 hp. It has not received any power increase, but it has been modified to be able to work at such low temperatures. Among them are extra insulators for certain parts of the engine, as well as special oils with lubrication capacity at very low temperatures. The Amarok also boasts a climb capability of up to 45 degrees, a 1.154kg payload, Hill Descent Assist and the widest cargo bed in its class, according to Volkswagen.
“The Volkswagen Amarok has been a massive success since its introduction and we are delighted to see it prove its worth in some of the world's toughest conditions,” said Volkswagen sales executive Nick Axtell.
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 170 - 241 hp
- Consumption 8,6 - 10,1l/100km
- Assessment 4,3