The announcement of the new Volkswagen Amarok for South America is accompanied by a sketch of the vehicle. The teaser image shows a pickup truck with embossed bodywork, which is particularly noticeable on the bonnet and wheel arches.
"American" Amarok will get slim daytime running lights on the upper level and a luminous strip across the full width of the front bodywork. The main headlights will be located under this stripe.
The new model will be produced at the Pacheco plant in Argentina from 2027 and sold in South America. The existing Amarok on the Ford Ranger platform will continue to be produced in South Africa.
Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, said the high localisation rate of the new Amarok means that the model "will be perfectly tailored to the specific needs of [VW] customers in this market".
For now, the restyled version of the first-generation VW Amarok continues to be produced in Argentina. The pickup is available with diesel 2.0-litre turbo 2.0-litre engines rated at 140bhp and 180bhp, as well as a 3.0-litre turbo V6 engine rated at 258bhp. All but the weakest unit are available with 4x4 all-wheel drive. A choice of 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic is offered.
Source: Volkswagen