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Does the Volkswagen Amarok have a sunroof?

If you're one of those people who needs a bit of sun on your face and a breeze in your hair, a sunroof is a must! But does the new Volkswagen Amarok have one, or can you add one as an optional extra?

Automotive News5 min read

The new Amarok, produced in in collaboration with Ford, was launched towards the end of last year (you can read our 2023 Amarok First Drive Review here) and has been well received by local media members. It's a safe, stylish and technologically advanced leisure bakkie (here are its top 3 safety features) and there is a model for every taste! But, does it have a sunroof? Let's take a look at the different variants on offer and the features that are standard in each:

 

Grade Walk

Amarok

The entry-level model of the Amarok Double Cab is equipped with: 

  • LED Headlights, with LED Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable and foldable
  • 10“ diagonal TFT/LCD colour touch-screen infotainment screen with radio, 4 speakers and Bluetooth
  • Partial Active Info Display: 8" TFT/LCD multi-function display
  • Smartphone connectivity: App-Connect with USB interfaces (1 x type A/1 x type C)
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Climatic air-conditioning system (semi-automatic)
  • Front, side, curtain airbags and knee airbag for driver 
  • Manual seat height adjustment for driver

Find out what is covered under the VW Amarok's warranty.

 

 

Life

  • LED Headlights, with LED Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable and foldable
  • 10“ diagonal TFT/LCD colour touch-screen infotainment screen with radio, 6 speakers and Bluetooth
  • Partial Active Info Display: 8" TFT/LCD multi-function display
  • Smartphone connectivity: App-Connect with USB interfaces (1 x type A/1 x type C)
  • Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
  • Climatic air-conditioning system (semi-automatic)
  • Front, side, curtain airbags and knee airbag for driver
  • Manual height adjustment for front seats incl. lumbar support
  • 18" alloy wheels incl. all-terrain tyres (255/65 R18)
  • Rear locking axle (differential lock)
  • Trailer hitch
  • Park distance control - front and rear sensors
  • Cruise control system with speed limiter
  • With rear view camera system
  • Lockable tailgate via remote central locking system
  • Electronic parking brake

Learn everything you need to know about the 2023 Amarok here

 

Style

  • ED Headlights, with LED Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable and foldable with heating function
  • 12“ diagonal TFT/LCD colour touch-screen infotainment screen with radio, 6 speakers and Bluetooth
  • Active Info Display: 12" TFT/LCD multi-function display
  • Smartphone connectivity: App-Connect with USB interfaces (1 x type A/1 x type C)
  • Inductive charging system in the centre console
  • Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system
  • Front, side, curtain airbags and knee airbag for driver
  • Seat upholstery in "Savona" leather
  • 10-way electric seat adjustment for front seats incl. height and lumbar support
  • Front seats with heating function
  • 18" alloy wheels incl. all-terrain tyres (255/65 R18)
  • Rear locking axle (differential lock)
  • Trailer hitch
  • Park distance control - front and rear sensors
  • Cruise control system with speed limiter
  • Front Assist: Forward Collison Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • With rear view camera system
  • Keyless entry: Access, locking and starting system
  • Lockable tailgate via remote central locking system
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Tubular styling bar in chrome finish
  • Side steps with chrome inserts
 

PanAmericana 

  • IQ Light Matrix LED headlights for low/high beam, with LED daytime running lights
  • Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable and foldable with heating function
  • 12“ diagonal TFT/LCD colour touch-screen infotainment screen with radio, navigation system, Harmon Kardon sound system with 8 speakers and Bluetooth
  • Active Info Display: 12" TFT/LCD multi-function display
  • Smartphone connectivity: App-Connect with USB interfaces (1 x type A/1 x type C)
  • Inductive charging system in the centre console
  • Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system
  • Front, side, curtain airbags and knee airbag for driver
  • Seat upholstery in "Cricket" leather
  • 10-way electric seat adjustment for front seats incl. height and lumbar support
  • Front seats with heating function
  • Black painted 18" alloy wheels incl. all-terrain tyres (255/65 R18)
  • Rear locking axle (differential lock)
  • Trailer hitch
  • Park Assist: parking and steering assistant (includes Semi-Automatic Parallel Parking, Pull Out Assist, Perpendicular Park Assist
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go (Traffic Jam Assist)
  • Front Assist: Forward Collison Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Area View: incl. front and rear view camera system and two side cameras
  • Keyless entry: Access, locking and starting system
  • Lockable tailgate via remote central locking system
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Black painted tubular styling bar
  • Side steps
  • Load box bedliner incl. integrated 12V socket on the side
The PanAmericana model

 

Aventura 

 

  • IQ Light Matrix LED headlights for low/high beam, with LED daytime running lights
  • Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable and foldable with heating function
  • 12“ diagonal TFT/LCD colour touch-screen infotainment screen with radio, navigation system, Harmon Kardon sound system with 8 speakers and Bluetooth
  • Active Info Display: 12" TFT/LCD multi-function display
  • Smartphone connectivity: App-Connect with USB interfaces (1 x type A/1 x type C)
  • Inductive charging system in the centre console
  • Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system
  • Front, side, curtain airbags and knee airbag for driver
  • Seat upholstery in "Savona" leather
  • Front seats with heating function
  • Rear locking axle (differential lock)
  • Trailer hitch
  • Park Assist: parking and steering assistant (includes Semi-Automatic Parallel Parking, Pull Out Assist, Perpendicular Park Assist
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go (Traffic Jam Assist)
  • Front Assist: Forward Collison Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Area View: incl. front and rear view camera system and two side cameras
  • Keyless entry: Access, locking and starting system
  • Lockable tailgate via remote central locking system
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Sports bar in body color with "Aventura" logo on the sides
  • Side steps with chrome inserts
  • Lockable tailgate via remote central locking system
  • Cargo management system for load box
  • Power roller shutter for load box (open/close function from cabin as well with button in the load box)

 

 

View pricing for each model and configure your very own Volkswagen Amarok, here.

 

Verdict

The new Amarok models offer a range of features and specifications to cater to the diverse needs of local bakkie-buyers, but unfortunately a sunroof is not on the menu. Surprisingly, Volkswagen has no optional extras that you can add to your Amarok, apart from certain body colours. 

 

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Source: Volkswagen SA

 

 

 

Author - Ané Albertse

Written by Ané Albertse

Ané was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was creating content for various publications within Media24 when AutoTrader nabbed her for good, and is one of the longest-standing members of the AutoTrader team. She prefers dirt roads to tar and SUVs/bakkies to sports cars, but her greatest passion is helping people find the perfect car for their budget, lifestyle, and personality.Read more

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