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Carlex Design introduces R220k style package for Amarok

Last month luxury tuner, Carlex Design, gave us its idea of a Mercedes X-Class and this month it’s introducing the tuned Volkswagen Amarok.

Carlex Design introduces R220k style package for Amarok
Carlex Design introduces R220k style package for Amarok — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Last month luxury tuner, Carlex Design, gave us its idea of a Mercedes X-Class and this month it’s introducing the tuned Volkswagen Amarok.

Only 500 will ever be built, with the conversion package costing R220 000 each. That’s a huge chunk of money, so what exactly do you get for that?

Well, they make no upgrades to the engine, so this is purely a cosmetic exercise.

On the inside it gets a reupholstered steering wheel, some quilting and Nappa leather.

The exterior is a bit more rugged and includes protective paint, wheel arch extensions and headlight and taillight frames. Carlex also includes a set of BF Goodrich All-Terrain tyres and a few stickers.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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