Volkswagen Amarok Explained

Volkswagen Amarok
Manufacturer:Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Production:2010–present
Class:Mid-size pick-up truck
Body Style:2-door single cab
4-door double cab
Layout:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4motion)
Sp:uk
Predecessor:Volkswagen Taro
Volkswagen Caddy pickup

The Volkswagen Amarok is a pickup truck produced by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles since 2010. It is a body-on-frame truck with double-wishbone suspension at the front and leaf springs at the rear.[1] The Amarok range consists of single cab and double cab, combined with either rear-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel-drive, and is powered by turbocharged petrol or turbocharged direct injection (TDI) diesel engines.

Amarok competes in some global markets with comparable mid-size pickup trucks, such as the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Chevrolet/Holden Colorado/S-10. The second-generation Amarok is based on the Ford Ranger.[2]

Between 2010 and 2022, 830,000 units of the first-generation Amarok have been sold.[3]

The name Amarok, referencing a wolf deity in Inuit mythology, was chosen by brand marketing consultants Interbrand; Interbrand also claims the name is associated with the phrase "he loves stones" in Romanic languages in an attempt to allude to the all-terrain performance of the vehicle.[4]

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First generation (2H; 2010)

First generation
Model Code:Typ 2F
Production:2010–present (Argentina)
2010–2020 (Europe)[5]
Engine:2.0 L I4 TSI (petrol)
2.0 L I4 TDI CR 03L (diesel)
2.0 L I4 BiTDI CR (diesel)
3.0 L V6 TDI CR (diesel)
Transmission:6-speed manual
8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Wheelbase:3090-
Length:5181- (Single, Double Cab)[6]
59001NaN1 (Extended Bed)
53501NaN1 (Double Cab, second facelift)
Width:1944-
Height:1820- (Single, Double Cab)
Weight:1872-
Designer:Walter de Silva
2nd restyling : Juan Carlos Pavone[7]
Sp:uk

The Amarok, the first pickup from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, was presented to the general public in General Pacheco, Argentina, on 7 January 2010. The project dates back from 2005, when Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced their intent to build a robust pickup and off-road family of vehicles.[8] It was teased as the Robust Pick-Up concept in September 2008, wrapped in a search and rescue (SAR) vehicle colour scheme; the design was said to be 95 percent resembling the production version.[9]

Following the launch in Argentina, the Amarok was a key support vehicle in the 2010 Dakar Rally, with 45 having been used.[10]

The Amarok is currently being produced in the Volkswagen Group plant in General Pacheco, Argentina;[11] [12] for South American, Mexican,[13] Oceanian, South African, Russian, and European markets. It is expected to produce 90,000 Amaroks annually once production is at full capacity. As of 2022, 70% of the Argentine Amaroks are exported.[14]

The Hanover site was originally dropped from possible sites to produce the Amarok due to the global financial crisis and increasing economic costs in Europe in 2009. In September 2010, it was decided that 40,000 Amarok pickups will also be produced annually in Hanover, Germany for the European and small volume markets from mid-2012.[15]

The 100,000th Amarok was produced on 8 October 2011.[16]

Powertrain

The Amarok is powered by a range of turbocharged direct injection (TDI) common rail diesel engines, and fuel stratified injection (FSI) petrol engine.[17]

As of 2010, the engine range consists of two 2.0L turbocharged direct injection (TDI) common rail diesel engines which is taken from the Volkswagen Transporter (T5), it has been tuned for more torque but less power; the entry-level version produces 900NaN0 which develops a maximum torque of 340Nm from 2,000 rpm. The top-of-the-line bi-turbo version produces 1200NaN0 which develops a maximum torque of 400Nm from 1500 rpm −2500 rpm. Fuel consumption in a combined cycle format is as low as 7.6L/100 km on the rear-wheel-drive variant to 8.1L/100 km on the 4Motion version, which theoretically gives the Amarok a 1000km (1,000miles) range before filling up for fuel.

As of the 2012 Model Year, Volkswagen has introduced two more engine configurations, 2.0L TDI 90 kW motor upgraded to 103 kW of power[18] and a 2.0L Bi-TDI which has an optional 8-speed ZF engineered automatic transmission.[19]

On 22 September 2014, Volkswagen launched a limited edition Amarok Dark Label model. The Dark Label model is fitted with the 1780NaN0 2.0-litre BiTDI engine, generating up to 420Nm of torque and offering a maximum towing capacity of up to 3200kg (7,100lb).[20]

For the 2017 model year, Volkswagen announced a facelifted Amarok range. The key feature of the facelift is a new engine that replaces the earlier models' 2.0L TDI engine. In place of the previous four-cylinder engine, the Amarok is now fitted with a version of VW's 3.0L TDI V6. It will be available in three states of tune (1210NaN0, 1500NaN0, and 1670NaN0), with the most powerful version boasting a torque output of 406lb·ft and a 0–620NaN0 time of 8 seconds. In the UK the lowest power output was dropped in favour of the 201 and 254 BHP models, the latter has an overboost to 268 and can hit 62 from a standstill in 7.4 seconds.[21]

The new V6 TDI offers up to 23% more power and 28% more torque while delivering lower emissions and decreased fuel consumption compared to the previous 2.0 BiTDI engine that was previously the most powerful option. Deliveries of the new Amarok V6 TDI were scheduled to commence in the 3rd quarter of 2016. In late 2018 a more powerful version of the 3.0 V6 TDI was produced (190/200 kW & 580 Nm) to compete with the new Mercedes Benz X Class V6 CDI.

ModelYearsEngineDispl.PowerTorque
2.0 TSI2011– I4 16V 1984abbr=onNaNabbr=on 1210NaN0 @ 3800–5500 rpm 3000NaN0 @ 1600–3750 rpm
2.0 TDI (CR) DPF2010–2011 I4 16V 1968abbr=onNaNabbr=on 900NaN0 @ 3750 rpm 3400NaN0 @ 1750–2250 rpm
2.0 TDI (CR) DPF2012– I4 16V 1968abbr=onNaNabbr=on 1030NaN0 @ 3750 rpm 3400NaN0 @ 1750–2250 rpm
2.0 BiTDI (CR) DPF2010– I4 16V 1968abbr=onNaNabbr=on 1210NaN0 @ 4000 rpm 4000NaN0 @ 1500–2000 rpm
2.0 BiTDI (CR) DPF2012– I4 16V 1968abbr=onNaNabbr=on 1320NaN0 4200NaN0 @ 1500–2000 rpm
3.0 TDI (CR) Bluemotion SCR, DPF2016– V6 24V 2967abbr=onNaNabbr=on NaN0NaN0 5500NaN0 @ 1400–3000 rpm
3.0 TDI (CR) Bluemotion SCR, DPF2019– V6 24V 2967abbr=onNaNabbr=on NaN0NaN0 5800NaN0 @ 1400–3000 rpm
3.0 TDI (CR) Bluemotion SCR, DPF (Manual)2020– V6 24V 2967abbr=onNaNabbr=on 1650NaN0 5000NaN0 @ 1400–3000 rpm

Facelift

2016 facelift

In 2016, the Amarok went through a facelift for the 2016 model year.[22] The facelift included a new revamped interior, which matches closely to the Volkswagen Transporter (T6), slight upgrade in equipment, new headlights and front grille, but the most notable difference is the introduction of the then-new 3.0 V6 TDi engine. In 2019, a more powerful 580 N-m variant of the V6 engine was introduced, with the original 550 N-m variant still being sold for the lower-spec models.

Second

During summer 2024, a second facelift, designed by Volkswagen design studio in Brazil, was launched for the Argentine market.[23] [24] An online photo leaked in December 2023 of the front end of the new Amarok in Volkswagen's Argentina factory on the production line.[25] The new second facelifted Amarok has a new front-end, incorporating design cues from the Mk2 Amarok. The interior is mostly the same, but it now has a new button-less touchscreen on the dashboard, along with a new operating system for it.

Volkswagen Argentina's product manager explains that the decision not to replace it with the second-generation Volkswagen Amarok was based on the first-generation's reputation in the region, as well as its superior performance to the second-generation in terms of handling, comfort and off-road abilities.

Driveline

The Amarok has three drive concepts: rear wheel drive, Shiftable 4Motion and Permanent 4Motion.The Shiftable all wheel drive system can shift drive between the axles whereas the permanent full-time all wheel drive system distributes power through a torque sensing (Torsen) differential with a 40:60 ratio between the front and rear axles.

Low-range gearbox

In an exclusive release, Volkswagen Australia launched the Amarok V6 Core in January 2020: the only V6-powered Amarok model to feature a true low-range transfer case (as opposed to the AWD 4Motion system typically employed). Compared to the 4Motion system, the low-range gearbox provides proper low-speed crawling ability and an overall much more rugged driveline for the type of off-roading that is common in Australia. The transfer case is paired only with the 6-speed manual gearbox and the 3.0 V6 TDI engine.[26]

Safety

In November 2010, the Amarok was awarded 4 stars from Euro NCAP under the 2010/2011 standard crash testing procedure.[27] Testing showed varying degrees of safety for occupants depending on the crash encountered. In February 2011, it received 5 stars from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).[28]

Euro NCAP test results - 4/5 Stars!Tested criteria!Rating!Protection range
Adult occupant86%Acceptable - Poor
Child occupant64%Good - Poor
Pedestrian47%Good - Poor
Safety assistance57%Average

Adult occupants

In a frontal impact, the cabin remained stable, and protection for the head, legs, knees and femurs was rated as "good". However, the chest of the passenger was only rated as "adequate" and the driver was only rated as "marginal". Similarly, the side impact test showed good cabin stability in a side barrier impact (designed to replicate side-impact by another car), however the much more challenging side pole test demonstrated significant issues with passenger safety.[29]

The side pole test showed significant force transferred into the dummy's ribs resulting in weak protection. Testers also noted that force was transmitted into the dummy in a way which would not be handled by a human, resulting in a minimum marks awarded for chest protection in a side impact.

Whiplash protection was rated as "marginal".

Child occupants

The Volkswagen Amarok provided good protection for child occupants with testers noting that children were kept within their restraints well during side impacts, giving a "good" rating for containment. Vertical acceleration of the dummies' chests was higher than recommended in the frontal impact, resulting in a poor rating for frontal impact chest protection.

The Amarok features ISOFIX anchorages and the passenger airbag can be disabled for young children in carseats.

Pedestrians

Pedestrian impacts were rated as predominately good for areas adults would most likely impact, however protection was poor for children. Leg protection received full marks.

Safety assistance

The Amarok features electronic stability control (ESC), Anti-lock braking (ABS), Brake Force Assist and Trailer Sway Control.[30] It does however lack more advanced features found on newer vehicles such as autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assist. Many of these newer features are more commonly found on cars and SUVs and are only slowly becoming the norm on utility vehicles, as such they may be fitted to future models of the Amarok following a redesign / facelift of the model but are not considered commonplace.

Lack of rear airbags

The first-generation Amarok was one of the only pickups available on the market which features no airbags whatsoever for rear passengers. Volkswagen stated this was due to testing standards at the time of development not requiring testing for safety of rear passengers, so they omitted airbags and developed a more advanced side crash cell instead.[31] However, this feature omission is notably outdated and outperformed by most other modern vehicles on the market today where airbags are expected as standard for all standard passengers, regardless of seat or vehicle type.[32] A side pole test carried out on the rear passenger would likely result in significant injury to the head and chest of the rear passenger on the impacted side.

NCAP has since changed their testing standards and the Amarok was downgraded from its initial 5-star safety rating to 4-stars.

Brakes

The Latin American Amarok V6 has ventilated front disc brakes and solid ones in the rear.[33]

Availability

The first-generation Amarok was available in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, South Africa, and throughout Europe and South America. VW met with Canadian and American dealerships in 2012 to talk about introducing the pickup to those markets.[34] For the U.S., it would likely necessitate moving production or building a plant somewhere in North America, to avoid the chicken tax enacted to light commercial vehicles.

Variants

The Amarok was launched in a Double Cab variant with the Single Cab first launching in late 2011 in South Africa and Europe.[35] [36]

Core V6 Low-Range

Currently offered exclusive on the Australian market since early 2020, the Core V6 (also called TDI500 Core) is the only Amarok variant in the world to feature a true low-range transfer case. The Core V6 low-range was a result of strong lobbying by Volkswagen Australia to the parent organisation; citing strong demand from consumers, coupled with Australia being the number one importer of V6 Amaroks as rationale for the decision.[37]

The Amarok has been often criticised for its lack of a low-range 4WD transfer case which is less complex and much more widely preferred in the off-road community for the design's reliability and strength in more extreme off-road duties, than AWD systems such as 4Motion.

The engine of the TDI500 Core is de-rated to 500Nm of torque (hence the TDI500 designation) to suit the 6 speed manual transmission. This new model is considered a base model and as such features cloth seating and lacks carpet, instead opting for rubber flooring. However, it still retains several 'premium' features such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels and a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.

There is also an additional variant, named the Core V6 Enduro which features primarily aesthetic enhancements such as a sports bar and decals in addition to the low-range transfer case. Interestingly, this variant is offered for the same price as the standard Core V6 manual.

XL +31 CM
  • XXL
  • Offers an extended bed with 2.21m (07.25feet) of space and a slightly longer wheelbase.

    Chassis cabIn 2006 the Australian publication Transport Today reported that Phil Clark, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Director in Australia, was trying to persuade Volkswagen's head office to add a chassis cab programme to Project RPU.

    Cab Chassis variants of both the Single Cab and Double Cab will launch with the 2012 Model Year range.[38]

    Amarok Sochi Special Edition

    The official vehicle of the 2014 Winter Olympics, the Amarok Sochi Special Edition was available only in Russia. It adds extra exterior chrome trim, a navigation system and an updated interior.[39]

    Amarok Polar Expedition

    The Polar Expedition variant was designed to promote the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in the remote areas of Russia.Three of these trucks were built to carry nine people 9942miles east by road from Moscow to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the Kamchatka peninsula. The team of 9 earned the Guinness World Record for the longest off-road journey through one country. The team took 66 days to reach Kamchatka from Moscow by driving over the glacier-covered Sredinny Range and were the first people to do so. The specially built Amaroks received a couple of upgrades to take on the cold and road less wilderness. The team replaced the front and rear suspension with long-travel, heavy-duty shocks and massive tires with deeper ridges for extra traction in deep snow and ice. The body was unmodified except for cutting out the fenders to fit the wheels and tires. The 2.0L turbo diesel engine remained mostly unmodified because the goal was reliability. For added safety, the interior was fitted with a roll cage and navigation equipment to make sure the team didn't get lost.[39]

    Spin-offsRumoured platform spin-offs include a five to seven seat SUV to compete with Nissan Xterra and Toyota Hilux SW4 to be built in Brazil for the South American and European markets.[40]

    The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to phase out other vehicles, including the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, in favour of the Amarok to move to a single type of truck for peacetime operations. The stated aims for this plan are to purchase 1,667 new vehicles for the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marechaussee.[41]

    Awards

    Search and Rescue Pickup concept

    Volkswagen revealed their one tonne pickup study at the 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in September; the SAR Pickup measures 5.18m (16.99feet) in length and 1.9m (06.2feet) in width, and the 1.55m (05.09feet) long cargo bed can carry a Euro sized broad pallet sideways.

    SAR Pickup concept also was equipped for Lifeguards with: four mobile CB radios, flashlights, first aid kit with a defibrillator, binoculars, two safety helmets, removable neoprene seats for hard wearing, and a blue light roof module with integrated searchlight.

    Possible production features that were on the concept: radio navigation system controlled by a multifunction touch screen, differential locks, cable winch and the rear logo opens the tailgate.[9]

    Second generation (NF; 2022)

    Second generation
    Model Code:Typ NF
    Production:2022–present
    Designer:Dennis Kosik (exterior)
    Dominik Krug (interior)
    under Gu-Han Kim[56]
    Platform:Ford T6
    Wheelbase:32701NaN1
    Length:53501NaN1
    Width:19101NaN1
    Height:18881NaN1
    Weight:NaN1NaN1
    Sp:uk

    The second-generation Amarok was released on 7 July 2022. Designed and conceived in Germany and Australia, it is built by Ford at its South African assembly plant in Silverton, and shares the new Ford Ranger's platform as part of the 2019 Ford-VW global alliance cooperation agreement.[57] [58]

    A four-door double cab and two-door single cab body styles are available in this generation. The vehicle is 96mm longer than its predecessor, with 173mm longer wheelbase which provides more room, on the double cab's second row seat. Fording depth was also increased from 5001NaN1 to 8001NaN1.

    During its introduction, the second-generation Amarok was introduced with five variants. The base version is the 'Amarok', followed by the 'Life' and 'Style'. Two flagship variants is offered as the PanAmericana (with an off-road-inspired styling) and Aventura (with an on-road-oriented styling).[59]

    Powertrain

    Four turbo-diesel (TDI) engines and one turbocharged petrol (TSI) engine is available for the second-generation Amarok. In several African markets, the base specification engine is offered, which is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TDI producing 1100NaN0. The same engine is also offered in a higher state of tune with 1250NaN0, and with a twin-turbo producing 1500NaN0 or 1540NaN0 depending on the market. A 3.0-litre Ford-Jaguar Land Rover-developed AJD-V6 engine is available as the most powerful option, which provides power output of 1770NaN0 or 1840NaN0 dependent on the market. A single petrol engine option, 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 2220NaN0 is also offered in traditional petrol engine markets.[60]

    The 1540NaN0 Amarok diesel is equipped with a standard 10-speed automatic gearbox paired with a e-shifter (shift-by-wire). There are 6-speed automatic transmission and 5- or 6-speed manual gearboxes for other engines.

    Safety

    Production and sales

    !Year!Global production
    2009193
    201044,525
    201176,965
    201278,633[61]
    201391,739
    201469,695[62]
    201581,019
    201663,367[63]
    201780,328
    201888,950[64]
    201972,513[65]
    202052,100[66]
    202142,755
    202242,806[67]
    202343,512[68]

    External links

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