Volkswagen named the characteristics of the new Amarok

Next generation Volkswagen Amarok midsize pickup to share key components with new Ford Ranger

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Volkswagen has released photos of a camouflaged prototype of the next-generation Amarok pickup truck, as well as some new details about the model. The premiere of the car will take place in 2022.

After the generation change, the Volkswagen Amarok will increase in size. The double cab pickup will be 5350 mm long and have a wheelbase of 3220 mm, which is 211 mm and 127 mm longer than its predecessor, respectively. Plus, the car will feature shorter overhangs, which will improve its off-road performance. The load capacity of a pickup truck will increase to 1,200 kg, and the maximum weight of a towed trailer will increase to 3,500 kg.

The new Volkswagen Amarok will be available in five equipment levels: Base, Life, Style, Panamericana and Aventura. “Senior” pickup configurations include LED optics with matrix headlights, up to 30 different modern assistive systems, a virtual dashboard, as well as multimedia with displays up to 12 inches in diagonal.

Volkswagen previously confirmed that the next Amarok will retain V6 TDI diesel turbo units in the lineup. In addition, the range of engines should include a new 2.7-liter petrol “turbo” from the new Ford Ranger, with which Amarok will share the main components and components as part of a partnership between the German and American concern. The pickup truck will be available with both rear-wheel drive and two all-wheel drive systems: plug-in and permanent.

The next-generation Volkswagen Amarok will begin production in 2023 in the Argentine city of General Pacheco, as well as in Silverton, South Africa. The previous model was assembled at a plant in Hannover, Germany.