Next Volkswagen Amarok Could Ditch Ford Ranger Roots for Chinese Platform
Volkswagen says the new pickup will add electrified powertrains and could use a newer SAIC-derived platform, with output reaching 464 horsepower, Motor1 Brazil reported.
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South America's 2027 Volkswagen Amarok Pickup Truck Could Feature Chinese Underpinnings From SAIC
Volkswagen rolled out a heavily camouflaged prototype of its all-new Amarok for South America. Teased in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the newcomer is due to hit dealer lots and showrooms next year with fresh styling and more power than any other Amarok before it. While the camouflaged vehicle keeps the final sheet metal under wraps, Volkswagen established that electrification is on the menu. The most crucial technical story behind this model obviou... (co…
Volkswagen teases all-new Amarok with Chinese genes, and it’s not for South Africa
Volkswagen has teased a new Amarok for South America, featuring Chinese Maxus underpinnings and a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but it is unlikely to replace SA’s Ford-based bakkie.
In Europe, we are just beginning to cross the second generation Amarok, developed with Ford. In South America, Volkswagen is already preparing another story. The brand has taken advantage of the Festa do Peão de Barrettos, Brazil, to show it for the first time. Under a heavy camouflage, this pickup clearly targets customers in the region. It will always come out of the factory chains of General Pacheco, Argentina. But its technical data sheet te…
Volkswagen will most likely use the Chinese Maxus Interstellar X for the new generation of the Amarok pickup truck. However, we will not see it in Europe.
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