Volkswagen Amarok

The passenger compartment of the VW Amarok remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger dummies.  VW demonstrated that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions.  Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, revealed that the car would be an aggressive partner in a frontal collision and it was penalised accordingly. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the chest of the rear passenger was marginal, based on dummy readings of chest compression but that of the dummy was good for all critical body areas.  In both side barrier test, protection was good for all critical body regions and the Amarok scored maximum points in this test.  In the more severe side pole impact, chest protection was rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of rib compression.  Control of excursion (the extent to which a body is thrown to the other side of the vehicle when it is hit from the far side) was adequate. The Amarok has a counter-measure to mitigate against occupant to occupant injuries in such impacts.  The system worked well in Euro NCAP’s tests, with good protection of the occupants’ heads.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric analysis of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection.   The Amarok does not have an advanced eCall system but is equipped with a system to prevent secondary collisions.