VW’s New Amarok Pickup – Powerful And Robust

Volkswagen have unveiled a production version of the pickup concept which will now be called the “Amarok”. The Amarok will arrive on the European market in 2010.

“This name fits the characteristics of our pickup perfectly, which will set new standards in its class,” says Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. “We took great care selecting this name, which can be used globally and is meant to invoke positive associations in all relevant international markets. The Amarok is a powerful and robust vehicle with great stamina – just like the wolf.”

Volkswagen have said that their new model will be a double-cab pickup with four-wheel-drive, while a single cab will be introduced later on.

Power for the Amarok is expected to come from turbo diesel engines, and we’ll know more about this when VW releases details.