The Amarok is dead. Long live the Amarok!
Strangely enough, while Volkswagen abandoned the construction of its amarok, the firm gives us some information menus on the new generation of its pick-up. Does Volkswagen have magicians in its factories?
Not really actually.
Volkswagen has just entrusted the construction of the new generation ofamarok at Ford.
So you will have understood, the new Volkswagen Amarok is none other than a Ford Ranger rbadged with the VW.
And it’s rather a good thing since the American manufacturer is the specialist in the genre. The engineers have unique experience and knowledge in this kind of automobile. Remember that the best-selling car in the world is the pick-up: Ford F-150. the Ranger is therefore only a kind of little brother of the Yankee truck.
And under the hood of the Amarok 2022?
The Volkswagen Amarok will therefore have the same platform and the same powertrains as the new Ranger. In fact, the new Volkswagen pick-up will offer, depending on the market, a V6 TDI and two 4-cylinder diesels. The latter even offers a twin-turbo version. The powers should oscillate between 180 and 220 horsepower for the 4 cylinders and 250 horsepower for the V6.
La Volkswagen touch ?
Yes the new pickup from Volkswagen will be entirely technically designed by the engineers of the American firm, the Teutons had the right to offer it a ” Volkswagen touch ».
First of all, the front face should be frankly revised to better integrate with the style VW and above all distanced itself from its kin to Ranger. What is certain is that this new Amarok has been lengthened by 10 cm, compared to the older generation, to reach 5.35 meters. The profile appears to be untouched. It will therefore be very difficult to differentiate a Ranger or one amarok. It should be noted that its chassis will also be wider than the current version. This will result, for example, in increased legroom in the second row of seats.
the new Amarok will also be launched with a host of new features, among which are many driver assistance systems introduced for the first time in this segment and which will make everyday driving much more comfortable.
Conclusion:
« We emphasize the differentiated and expressive front design of our pick-upwhich proudly bears the charismatic Amarok signature, reproduced in large letters on the rear loading hatch “, Explain Albert Johann Kirzinger, Design Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Needless to say, a Euro-pallet can be placed between the wheel arches and loads can be safely stowed. ” The elegant styling bar which visually extends the double cabin to the level of the load floor once again gives the exterior of the Amarok dynamic, aerodynamic and very powerful proportions ».