2027 Volkswagen Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw Revealed
Walkinshaw retunes the Amarok for sealed roads with Koni shocks, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyres and 184kW from the turbo-diesel V6.
- Volkswagen unveiled the 2027 Volkswagen Amarok W600, calling it the "ultimate driver's ute" developed with Walkinshaw Automotive, launching in Australia this August.
- Customer data revealed drivers prefer urban road handling over off-road capability, prompting Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia product manager Michael Cenci to pivot the W600 toward on-road dynamics.
- Performance enhancements include 20x10-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyres, a Koni-sourced suspension upgrade, and heated 10-way Savona leather-trimmed seats with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
- Pricing remains unconfirmed, though the Aventura trim currently caps at $82,990; Volkswagen Group Australia Director of Commercial Vehicles Nathan Johnson said the company focuses on "straightforward" market opportunities.
- Future variants, including a potential off-road model to rival the Ford Ranger Raptor, remain under study as Johnson confirmed ongoing discussions with Walkinshaw regarding accessory upgrades and fleet opportunities.
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