Great looking Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck

NullRock · 2nd December 2009, 01:19

This is the first Volkswagen pickup truck after Caddy. Caddy was built between 1980 to 1995 which was a small pickup truck based upon VW Group A1 platform.

Amarok in my opinion looks fantastic. Didnt like the interior too much but the exteriror is just amazing and look solid.

It can tow upto impressive 5,600 pounds and haul 2,300 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.

The full-time all-wheel drive version is a rarity in its class. The Torsen differential distributes drive forces at a 40:60 ratio to the front and rear axles, and this simultaneously assures both excellent vehicle dynamics and high traction. In addition, selective braking interventions in tough terrain ensure that the wheel with the best traction always gets the most engine power. This drive concept is paired with a chassis that was specially tuned for comfort.

The main market for Amarok is South America, Australia and South Africa

I wonder if they ever going to bring it to the Indian shore.

anekho · 2nd December 2009, 01:26

stunner. the truck is beast. i like.

Jayabusa · 2nd December 2009, 10:59

It looks good, very conventional. However, I can't digest the VW logo on that beast. :P

Fordmanchau · 2nd December 2009, 11:03

Very nice pictures. The pick up looks good from outside, infact outstanding. Interiors are decent too for a vehicles of it's category. The cool tools at the rear is just outstanding creativity. Nice!!

classiccars · 4th January 2010, 18:25

I heard its coming to UK in September 2010 in the double-cab bodystyle pictured; a single-cab variant will follow in 2011.The Amarok is built in VW's Argentinian factory, but UK-bound models will have a Euro-friendly 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine - available with 161bhp or 120bhp.

quattroa4 · 4th January 2010, 18:56

this is a real man! what a truck , just look at the squre lines and machoism! just perfect for a truck !! engine options are also sensible ! but anyway mind blowing !! nice scoop NULLROCK ! appriciated!

suhaas307 · 4th January 2010, 20:13

Nice scoop NullRock!

It looks very meaty and butch! The integrated tool-kit looks fantastic!

Is there a chance that VW has based this Truck on the Touareg's platform/underpinnings?

Sudan_NFS · 4th January 2010, 21:37

The truck looks stunning and the way the tools are place is an excellent creativity and utiliatization space.The interior looks good for this segement. The front seems to resemble Touareg.

mnhegde · 4th January 2010, 21:49

Stunner! Very good design. That truck looks fantastic! Nice pics. Interiors are decent. Love those tool kits.

//M · 4th January 2010, 22:07

Great design. Its looking smashing. Amazing truck. Love the looks.

Parm · 5th January 2010, 00:24

it will be launched in the UAE in the first quarter of 2010.

it will be launched in diesel 2.0 ltr engine, since diesel is expensive than petrol in the uae, i would have liked it in petrol engine!

anyway way, its a good truck im sure since it comes from VW. though it will have to fight its way to match Toyota Hilux!

Nitin · 5th January 2010, 01:00

Now this is a pickup truck I'd like to have!Looks apart, it has decent specs.Not meaning to be biased, but I would much rather liked it if it were a Jap car maker, than VW.

aparth · 3rd February 2010, 15:36

Great scoop!!

It looks very butch and has great presence. The interior seems solidly built too with great fit and finish.

But it looks more like a Dodge than a VW

indianchiefrsd · 3rd February 2010, 16:35

Looks nice, I really like the Axe holder at the back.

Also after watching the race VW Tuareg at the Dakar and the Rally De Soertoes, I would probably drool a little more consciously at the VW than my usual subconscious drooling at the Toyabota ( aka Toyota Hilux, I know its the other way around)

The only thing I find interesting is why does the fuel lid look like its been morphed on the wheel arches. Is this a concept or does it really work.

aparth · 3rd February 2010, 17:02

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

Nice scoop NullRock!

It looks very meaty and butch! The integrated tool-kit looks fantastic!

Is there a chance that VW has based this Truck on the Touareg's platform/underpinnings?

From what I've heard, it's built on an all new platform.

2nd December 2009, 01:19	#1
NullRock BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Regina Posts: 104 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Great looking Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck This is the first Volkswagen pickup truck after Caddy. Caddy was built between 1980 to 1995 which was a small pickup truck based upon VW Group A1 platform. Amarok in my opinion looks fantastic. Didnt like the interior too much but the exteriror is just amazing and look solid. It can tow upto impressive 5,600 pounds and haul 2,300 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. The full-time all-wheel drive version is a rarity in its class. The Torsen differential distributes drive forces at a 40:60 ratio to the front and rear axles, and this simultaneously assures both excellent vehicle dynamics and high traction. In addition, selective braking interventions in tough terrain ensure that the wheel with the best traction always gets the most engine power. This drive concept is paired with a chassis that was specially tuned for comfort. The main market for Amarok is South America, Australia and South Africa I wonder if they ever going to bring it to the Indian shore. Attached Thumbnails
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2nd December 2009, 01:26	#2
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	stunner. the truck is beast. i like.
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2nd December 2009, 10:59	#3
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,448 Thanked: 69 Times	It looks good, very conventional. However, I can't digest the VW logo on that beast. :P
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2nd December 2009, 11:03	#4
Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 340 Times	Very nice pictures. The pick up looks good from outside, infact outstanding. Interiors are decent too for a vehicles of it's category. The cool tools at the rear is just outstanding creativity. Nice!!
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4th January 2010, 18:25	#5
classiccars Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 14 Thanked: 3 Times	I heard its coming to UK in September 2010 in the double-cab bodystyle pictured; a single-cab variant will follow in 2011.The Amarok is built in VW's Argentinian factory, but UK-bound models will have a Euro-friendly 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine - available with 161bhp or 120bhp.
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4th January 2010, 18:56	#6
quattroa4 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurangabad Posts: 423 Thanked: 586 Times	this is a real man! what a truck , just look at the squre lines and machoism! just perfect for a truck !! engine options are also sensible ! but anyway mind blowing !! nice scoop NULLROCK ! appriciated!
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4th January 2010, 20:13	#7
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	Nice scoop NullRock! It looks very meaty and butch! The integrated tool-kit looks fantastic! Is there a chance that VW has based this Truck on the Touareg's platform/underpinnings? Last edited by suhaas307 : 4th January 2010 at 20:15.
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4th January 2010, 21:37	#8
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	The truck looks stunning and the way the tools are place is an excellent creativity and utiliatization space.The interior looks good for this segement. The front seems to resemble Touareg.
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4th January 2010, 21:49	#9
mnhegde BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B E N G A L U R U Posts: 473 Thanked: 0 Times	Stunner! Very good design. That truck looks fantastic! Nice pics. Interiors are decent. Love those tool kits. Last edited by mnhegde : 4th January 2010 at 21:54.
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//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,199 Thanked: 22,918 Times	Great design. Its looking smashing. Amazing truck. Love the looks.
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5th January 2010, 00:24	#11
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	it will be launched in the UAE in the first quarter of 2010. it will be launched in diesel 2.0 ltr engine, since diesel is expensive than petrol in the uae, i would have liked it in petrol engine! anyway way, its a good truck im sure since it comes from VW. though it will have to fight its way to match Toyota Hilux!
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5th January 2010, 01:00	#12
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Now this is a pickup truck I'd like to have!Looks apart, it has decent specs.Not meaning to be biased, but I would much rather liked it if it were a Jap car maker, than VW.
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3rd February 2010, 15:36	#13
aparth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,341 Thanked: 1,708 Times View My Garage	Great scoop!! It looks very butch and has great presence. The interior seems solidly built too with great fit and finish. But it looks more like a Dodge than a VW
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3rd February 2010, 16:35	#14
indianchiefrsd BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 74 Thanked: 0 Times	Looks nice, I really like the Axe holder at the back. Also after watching the race VW Tuareg at the Dakar and the Rally De Soertoes, I would probably drool a little more consciously at the VW than my usual subconscious drooling at the Toyabota ( aka Toyota Hilux, I know its the other way around) The only thing I find interesting is why does the fuel lid look like its been morphed on the wheel arches. Is this a concept or does it really work. Attached Thumbnails
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