The Old Telegraph Track aims to challenge drivers with a range of creek crossings and rough terrain, and is often tackled by modified vehicles with four-wheel drive tyres, higher-riding suspension and a low-range gearbox. The only modification to our test vehicle was a snorkel to extend its wading depth from 500mm to more than 1-metre.
The Amarok Core edition comes with chunkier 245mm wide, 16-inch Pirelli Scorpion ATR tyres and a vinyl floor to make washing out gunk easier.
With a generous 1620mm x 1555mm cargo area and a 1051kg payload capacity (1050kg for the six-speed manual), the Amarok Core is capable of carrying an Australian-sized pallet in its tray. There’s also a 3000kg braked towing capacity â€" down on the segment leaders that offer 3500kg.
At the rear, the Amarok range utilises a five-leaf leaf spring suspension setup that can be changed to a three-leaf system that improves ride comfort. But, an improvement in ride comfort comes at the cost of payload, dropping to 810kg.
Inside the cabin, the Amarok Core is all business. The cabin features cloth seats with a vinyl floor and reach/rake adjustable steering. The seats are comfortable and allow for ample seat and seatbelt adjustment to reach comfortable levels.
In terms of entertainment, it’s barebones in there. The small entertainment system features a monochrome display screen that accepts SD cards, USB and auxillary inputs. There is also Bluetooth phone functionality for taking calls hands-free.
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