Officially Official: Volkswagen Amarok Pickup Makes The Scene

**Mr.B** · 02-12-2009, 06:10 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/01/o...kes-the-scene/

The write up is in the blog.

**team_v** · 02-12-2009, 06:13 AM

I like it but the tray isn't long enough to be of much commercial use really.

It's like the new Navara in regards to tray length.
Still awesome to see a proper VW Ute again

Just need an R-Line variant and a longer tray and it will be truly awesome.

**Big Yellow** · 02-12-2009, 07:35 AM

Dom will get it and slam it on its guts!!

**maca** · 02-12-2009, 08:40 AM

Wooow I love it! Trying to convince my brother to get one over a HiLux or something.

Another success story by VW

**GoLfMan** · 02-12-2009, 09:15 AM

looks tough.... but, NEEDS TO BE LOWER

**Arctra** · 02-12-2009, 09:23 AM

Very interesting. It does look nice. These sorts of utes are VERY popular in Southern Africa where the Hilux is king. The Nissan Navara (called the Hardbody in Africa) and Isuzu will probably the the main competition for it. Will be interested to see what the uptake in Aus is like. When do they reach our shores?

Looking at the engines, the power ratings are different to those of the Tiguan's TDI, so I'm wondering if it's a totally different engine designed specifically for the Amarok?

**sir_camel** · 02-12-2009, 01:17 PM

What do you think they'll sell for here? Or are they even confirmed? I am thinking of a 4x4 Dual Cab Hilux (NEVER thought i'd drive a toyota) after the .:R but this would be WAY better!

**phaeton** · 02-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by sir_camel

What do you think they'll sell for here? Or are they even confirmed? I am thinking of a 4x4 Dual Cab Hilux (NEVER thought i'd drive a toyota) after the .:R but this would be WAY better!

We get it next year; 2nd continent after South America