Some more teasers and details of the new Volkswagen Amarok have been announced. Here’s what you can expect from the new bakkie.

The 2023 Volkswagen Amarok will be revealed in 2022 and the best news is it will be built right here in South Africa as well as Argentina. Previously, it was also assembled in Hanover, Germany.

If you were not aware, the all-new Volkswagen Amarok will be sharing a platform with the brand-new Ford Ranger that has just been revealed. We’re impressed by what the new Ranger offers based on what we’ve seen so far, so expectations are quite high for the Volkswagen version.

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In January 2022, Volkswagen released this cool-looking teaser sketch. While there’s not much to go on, closer inspection gives us some clues of what to expect. Look at those flared arches, for example. The cabin shows its digital dashboard as well as a new-look infotainment screen.

Accompanying this image came confirmation that a V6 engine will be available, as well as the claim that the new Amarok will be 10 cm longer (now 5.35 metres long) and 4 cm wider than the current outgoing model.

Volkswagen says its new Amarok will feature a completely new look, both inside and out as well as offer a wider range of standard equipment. The 3rd generation Volkswagen Amarok will also feature more advanced driver assistance systems and boast more connectivity. Volkswagen claims it will feature “innovations that have not been seen before in this segment.”

“The Amarok makes possible what in many places appears impossible at first sight: it makes things easier for its users by assisting them in their work and everyday lives”, says Dr. Lars Krause, Brand Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. “That’s because the Amarok provides solutions that enable our customers to achieve their goals –especially when things get difficult.”

These teaser images give off a good first impression and we’re eager to see the final product. We’re hoping the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok looks different to the Ford Ranger, but we’re confident this will be the case if you look at the brand-new Volkswagen Caddy and Ford Tourneo Connect – which are also twins.

The Volkswagen Amarok has had quite a sales success since its debut back in 2010. Over 800 000 units have been sold around the world and has found favour in our market, thanks to its mighty 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel engine.

Update: As of February 2022, Volkswagen SA has announced further teaser images and confirmed that the new model will come in at 5.35 metres, longer than the outgoing model.

When will the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok be revealed?

The brand-new Volkswagen Amarok will be revealed in 2022, with an exact date not yet announced. Volkswagen has confirmed that the newcomer will be available to order in Europe from late 2022.

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