Dubbed as the “most luxurious version [of the Amarok] to date”, VW’s new Ultimate edition is now available for sale in the UK. Only 500 vehicles will be offered in Britain, all powered by a 178hp (180PS) 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine.

Prices start at £29,555 (excluding VAT) for the 6sp manual gearbox model that has selectable 4MOTION all-wheel drive and rise to £30,970 (excluding VAT) for the 8sp automatic version that gets VW’s auto-permanent 4MOTION system.

The new Amarok Ultimate can be had with a choice of two exterior colors named Reflex Silver and Deep Black, with exterior upgrades including ‘Ultimate’ decals on the side doors, xenon headlights, 19-inch polished alloys, double chrome strips on the radiator grille, and for the first time in the series, optionally available LED daytime running lights. It also gets smoked tail light lenses and a new LED number plate light.

On the inside, you’ll find standard-fit Alcantara-trimmed seats, a leather multifunction steering wheel, alloy pedal covers for the automatic model, heated driver and front passenger seats and satellite navigation.

Other standard features include a reversing parking camera, rear privacy glass, Bluetooth, and electrically foldable, heated and adjustable door mirrors with chrome trim.

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