Jump to content
Create New...

Officially Official: Volkswagen Amarok pickup makes the scene


Satty

Recommended Posts

Linkitypoo

vw-amorak.jpg

Well looky here – it's the latest in a long line of oddly named trucks from Volkswagen. This time, the Amarok refers to a cryptozoological Inuit giant wolf-creature that eats those who dares to hunt alone. No really. Regardless, the Amarok is VW's first pickup truck since the Caddy, aka the Rabbitamino first released in 1980. Aside from being thirty-years more new, the Amarok looks to be a bit, well, more stout.

Spartan, too – especially the no frills interior. And here's the really good part for you truck dudes – it's a real-deal, honest-to-goodness body-on-frame worker bee. Meaning it can haul 2,300 pounds and tow nearly three tons (5,600 pounds) when equipped with VW's 2.0-liter common-rail turbo diesel four-cylinder that's good for 163 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

A smaller diesel motor with 122 hp and 250 torques will be an option, as well as a direct-injected gasoline engine. True, it's not a Ford F-450 Super Duty. But then again, what is? And really, if hauling a couple of jet skis or a track car are your thing (as opposed to say a yacht), the Amarok could be your truck. If you live in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa or Australia. Predictably we can't get the Argentinian-built Amarok here. But feel free to inflame your trucky jealousy by reading the full press release, after the jump. Hat tips to Carlos and Doug!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The box seems like it's actually useful as opposed to the Sport-Trac. I'd totally dig a stick with the bigger diesel!

We might not get it up in Canada, but they've got a lot of nerve for naming it after the snow monster that is responsible for eating hapless Canadians!

Edited by Captainbooyah
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd like to see Jeep do a small truck of some sort, like the Wrangler pickup concept from a couple years ago, or maybe a GC or Commander w/ a box. Something different, for people that don't want the obesity of the Ram or the blandness of the Dakota..

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd like to see Jeep do a small truck of some sort, like the Wrangler pickup concept from a couple years ago, or maybe a GC or Commander w/ a box. Something different, for people that don't want the obesity of the Ram or the blandness of the Dakota..

I wish Jeep has rolled out the Gladiator than that stupid CompASS.

1_jeep_gladiator_003.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The box seems like it's actually useful as opposed to the Sport-Trac. I'd totally dig a stick with the bigger diesel!

We might not get it up in Canada, but they've got a lot of nerve for naming it after the snow monster that is responsible for eating hapless Canadians!

Does Canada have a version of America's "chicken tax"? Maybe you guys will see it...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Very nice. Love the diesel engines. Love that it is functional first, stylish second, with a full frame. It is a real truck. It would probably be priced out of the midsize market if sold here, which is a pity.

The GMT355 has a lot of the same attributes... functional first, stylish second, a real truck, no poseur. Wish GM would stick a diesel in the GMT355.

EDIT: cool! There's going to be a regular cab as well. VW, if you want to dominate the world, best to sell this in a country that absolutely LOVES pickup trucks, the USA!

Edited by ocnblu
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



×
×
  • Create New...

Hey there, we noticed you're using an ad-blocker. We're a small site that is supported by ads or subscriptions. We rely on these to pay for server costs and vehicle reviews.  Please consider whitelisting us in your ad-blocker, or if you really like what you see, you can pick up one of our subscriptions for just $1.75 a month or $15 a year. It may not seem like a lot, but it goes a long way to help support real, honest content, that isn't generated by an AI bot.

See you out there.

Drew
Editor-in-Chief

Write what you are looking for and press enter or click the search icon to begin your search

Change privacy settings