VW’s Iceland-Spec Amarok Even Has A Cappuccino Machine
If you’re going to tackle an Icelandic winter, you’d better do it properly. Volkswagen has done just that with a (sadly) one-off Amarok.
Converted by the specialists at Arctic Trucks, who have also tweaked the Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara, the Amarok AT35 bears all the modifications it really needs to master the snow, ice and rock of the far-northern country at this time of year. That starts with a neat 25mm suspension lift at both ends. Beneath vast new fibreglass arches sit larger wheels smothered in 315/70/17 all-terrain tyres. Each has a new, larger mud flap behind it, to stop chunks of ice being thrown out behind.
On the inside there’s the stuff you might expect, like a fire extinguisher, VHF radio, toolbox, huge jack, first aid kit and defibrillator, among other useful goodies, but let’s be honest: we’re all most interested in the coffee machine. Sadly, we don’t have any pictures of the interior but a hot cappuccino sounds like just the tonic to fight the sub-zero temperatures outside the cabin.
The engine is unchanged from the standard pickup’s 221bhp diesel V6. The AT35 can still climb a 45-degree slope, carry 1154kg and use VW’s Hill Descent Assist. As useful as the finished article is in Iceland, where it’s now working as a support truck for winter driving expeditions, even Volkswagen itself says these sort of mods are overkill for the UK.
Nick Axtell, Specialist Sales Manager for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said:
“The Volkswagen Amarok has been a massive hit since its introduction and we’re delighted to see it proving its worth in some of the toughest conditions in the world. For British drivers, the standard Amarok will be able to cope with everything winter has to throw at it.”
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Made me think of this
Yep, the TG Hiluxes were modified by Arctic Trucks too.
Well, it was built by Arctic Trucks as well so I can see why
that’s in Forza!
I want one but we don’t get these in America
They actually failed the safety test
so theres finally a car with a built in coffee machine that isnt a fiat 500l with its optional espresso maker
I expected this cappuccino machine when I read the title 😅
Maybe Suzuki comissioned VW to include a mini factory in it?
Should’ve made it read
Are Amaroks really such a big hit in the UK? Because here in Slovenia the Ranger is the vehicle of choice (most of the time) for both utility companies and people that are into camper cabins.
You see a lot more rangers over here. But if they only planned to sell 1000 a year say but actually sold 1500 then they would say it’s a great success.
That looks sicccck
We need this in Forza!
But does it have toilet seat?
Nope
I saw it in brussel and it was sick
And it’s good cappuccino