On test: V6-powered VW Amarok almost the complete package

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VW's decision to inject its Amarok pickup with a big dose of extra power has been welcomed with open arms by farmers across the country. Oliver Mark decides whether the juicy new V6 block and Aventura spec is enough to justify penning a ￡40,000 chequeAt last, farmers finally have the option of a V6-pow-ered pickup in the shape of the latest Volkswagen Amarok.The new, heavy-hitting six-bore burner is a big step up from the comparatively lame inline four 2.0-litre that went before and goes against the grain of an automotive market intent on slimming down its engines to keep emissions in check.So, while owners of the oldie make do with 178hp and 420Nm torque, the biggest dog in the new line-up carries heavy artillery to the tune of224hp and 550Nm.