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Dark Label Pricing

Johannesburg – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded the Amarok model line-up with the introduction of a new derivative, further strengthening its offering in the premium bakkie segment.

Based on the Amarok Style, the Dark Label derivative introduces a more distinctive and design focused interpretation of the range. It is offered with a choice of the 2.0 TDI (125kW) and the 3.0 TDI V6 (184kW) engines, appealing to customers seeking both performance and refined design.

The Amarok Dark Label is immediately recognisable by its lettering and its 20-inch alloy wheels in matt black. The front apron and radiator grille as well as the underbody protection are also in black, along with the lettering on the sides, privacy glazing with dark rear side windows, matt black B-pillars and roof rails as well as black exterior mirrors, steps and door handles. And from the rear, you can recognise the Amarok Dark Label by the black rear bumper, its darkened taillights, a matte black styling bar, the dark rear window and a black handle on the tailgate.

In the interior of the Dark Label, seats are in dark ‘ArtVelours’, door panels are in black and the centre console as well as a headliner in ‘Ebony Black’. A leather steering wheel with Dark Label emblem and velour floor mats, with Dark Label lettering at the front, add the finishing touch to the dark ambience of the Amarok special derivative.

2.0 TDI with 125kW 4MOTION. The 2.0 TDI with a 125kW four-cylinder engine develops a maximum torque of 405Nm. The top speed is 180km/h. It is offered with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

3.0 TDI V6 with 184kW 4MOTION. The six-cylinder engine with a
10-speed automatic transmission produces 184kW of power with maximum torque of 600Nm. The top speed is 180km/h.

 Retail Prices (VAT and emissions tax included)

Amarok Style 2.0 TDI 125kW 4MOTION 10-speed auto R896 600
Amarok Style 2.0 TDI 125kW Dark Label 4MOTION 6-speed auto R931 600
Amarok Style 3.0 TDI V6 184kW 4MOTION 10-speed auto R1 076 500
Amarok Style 3.0 TDI V6 184kW Dark Label 4MOTION 10-speed auto R1 111 500

The Volkswagen Amarok comes standard with a 5-year/ 150 000 km warranty and 5-year / 100 000 km Genuine Easy Drive maintenance plan.

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The Cradle of Humankind and Ancient Roots

While the modern city is only about 140 years old, the ground beneath it holds the secrets of humanity’s earliest ancestors. Located just 50 kilometers northwest of the city center is the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This area contains a complex system of limestone caves, including the famous Sterkfontein Caves, where nearly 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered.

Significant finds like “Mrs. Ples” (Australopithecus africanus) and the near-complete skeleton of “Little Foot” have provided scientists with crucial evidence about how early hominids walked upright and transitioned into the Homo genus. More recently, in 2013, the discovery of Homo naledi in the Rising Star cave system stunned the scientific community, suggesting that ancient human relatives may have practiced ritualized burial much earlier than previously thought. This proximity to the “birthplace of humanity” gives Johannesburg a unique cultural depth; while it is a city of skyscrapers and high finance, it is also a place where you can stand on the very ground where our species took its first steps.