Manual or Auto

**Quack** · 2015/09/22, 07:10 PM

If you consider the manual then get the Landcruiser

**Reccepops** · 2015/09/23, 08:39 AM

Just want to mention that the auto - gear selection can be done on the 2015 models , don't know about the older one,s

**MikeHenry** · 2015/09/23, 09:02 AM

Bit off topic, but...does the new 4x2 Auto have the same gearbox with the same ratios? If so, it could be the most capable 4x2 money can buy? Just wondering...

**Alxrow001** · 2015/09/23, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Reccepops

Just want to mention that the auto - gear selection can be done on the 2015 models , don't know about the older one,s

It is possible on all models, however the gearbox overrides if over revved or if wheels lose traction.

**richyv** · 2015/09/23, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by MariusFourie

White...?

Nee sies man. Dis nie n hilux nie!

Well you get your way, there are no whites available so charcoal grey it is

**MariusFourie** · 2015/09/23, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by richyv

Well you get your way, there are no whites available so charcoal grey it is

Must be all the e-hilux owners that picked up the white ones

**Frostbite** · 2015/09/26, 05:27 PM

Guys,
I am also looking at the new Amarok, but have noticed that some 2015's have a different design steering wheel to the others.
Anyone know what this is about?

**clubbie** · 2015/09/26, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Frostbite

Guys,
I am also looking at the new Amarok, but have noticed that some 2015's have a different design steering wheel to the others.
Anyone know what this is about?

It is just part of small continual changes.

The front grille also looks a bit different.

**Southerndreams** · 2015/09/28, 07:53 AM

We loved our previous Pajero - Auto. What a dream to drive.
We never had a problem with the gearbox,
either on or off road, and, its had low, high and diff lock.

**Trebla** · 2015/09/28, 09:00 PM

If you want to know the real difference between the Manual and Auto Amarok book your spot now

**ChrisBlatherwick** · 2015/09/29, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Trebla

If you want to know the real difference between the Manual and Auto Amarok book your spot now

So hier kom my normale vraag kom julle 'n draai in die Kaap maak

**Trebla** · 2015/09/29, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisBlatherwick

So hier kom my normale vraag kom julle 'n draai in die Kaap maak

Haha, my pa was nou vir n hele ruk in die Kaap met Dealer dae. Sal jou laat weet as daar weer n dag in die Kaap is.

**Trebla** · 2015/09/29, 04:13 PM

The Auto Amarok makes use of a Torsen centre diff:
http://en.volkswagen.com/en/innovati...ferenzial.html

This is how the Torsen diff works (I know this video is of a rear diff but the working stays the same)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiSTzK-A2A

This is the result if you get stuck:
http://www.ausamarok.com.au/forum/sh...n-the-brochure

And that is why the manual has an advantage over the Auto in "extreme" 4x4 situations and why I bought a manual

**Cobus80** · 2015/09/29, 04:28 PM

Does the lack of low range and a locking centre diff actually classify the Auto as a softroader?....

**clubbie** · 2015/09/29, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Cobus80

Does the lack of low range and a locking centre diff actually classify the Auto as a softroader?....

Yes, which makes it even more awesome when my soft roader keeps up with Discos and Jeeps.

**Cobus80** · 2015/09/29, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by clubbie

Yes, which makes it even more awesome when my soft roader keeps up with Discos and Jeeps.

Why? Aren't those also softroaders?

**clubbie** · 2015/09/29, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Cobus80

Why? Aren't those also softroaders?

...and that's how the fight started........

**ChrisBlatherwick** · 2015/09/29, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Trebla

Haha, my pa was nou vir n hele ruk in die Kaap met Dealer dae. Sal jou laat weet as daar weer n dag in die Kaap is.

Ek het myself in sy klas ingesmokkel toe hy in die Kaap was en leer elkekeer iets nuuts as hy aanbied!

**Engel** · 2015/09/29, 09:00 PM

The auto is a softroader, capable but classify under softroader. Still better by far than the manual as a every day drive and holiday vehicle. The manual will only outperform the auto in more challenging obstacles and fuel consumption. Thats it.

**Frostbite** · 2015/10/01, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by clubbie

It is just part of small continual changes.

The front grille also looks a bit different.

Thanks Clubbie.

I also see that the on the VW website it says the Amarok highline comes with the VW MIB 2 radio, which according to my research looks awesome. However, I cant see this type of radio anywhere on any interior pics of new Amaroks on the used car websites.
Which radio comes with the Auto?