Volkswagen prepares for the presentation of the new generation of Amaroka model that will be the brother of the futura Ford Ranger what will be produced in Argentina starting next year.
Although at least for now, the unprecedented German pick-up will be manufactured in South Africa (and in Argentina?)In our country the current generation will continue to be produced. Even so, the tests have already started and there are even several novelties.
During the last time, one of Ford’s main attractions was the new Ranger Raptor, the most radicalized model of the brand. Obviously, as we said before, the German brand’s truck will be her sister, but according to foreign media in recent days, Ford Performance would not let Volkswagen use sports engineering (Raptor), with the aim of creating an Amarok with similar characteristics.
This means that despite share several elements and even motorizations, the Wolfsburg company will have to rely on other resources if it wants a radicalized version. In the past it was said that a vehicle with these characteristics would be R-ratedbut now there are doubts about the future.
In any case, the good news is related to other Volkswagen partners, since there are special trainers who could help a similar development, as is the case with Walkinshaw.
Regardless of whether or not the company chooses a “sports engineering” partner, the motorization would not be gasoline like that of Ranger Raptor, but would resort to a diesel V6.
“We hadn’t thought of that!”indicated Ryan Davies, Director of Commercial Vehicles at Volkswagen Australia, according to Carsguide. “In that, there is an opportunity for us to do something that satisfies the market for this class of consumer,” the executive added of the possibility of a Raptor rival with a diesel engine.
To carry out this action, It is not known if Volkswagen will bet on its own V6 engine or if will use the mechanics from the new Ranger (conventional) Everestwith the possibility of improvements in the turbo to offer more power.
In relation to the new “stock Amarok” and its relationship with Ranger, the manager said: “There will be many of the same fundamentals, but much of the DNA will remain Volkswagen.. The styling, the design: it’s Volkswagen through and through. The interior will be appreciated for what is generally appreciated in cars of the brand, especially quality. It will be different (inside).”
To complete, Davies again referred to the chance that the new Amarok has a radicalized version developed by Walkinshawthough he cautioned that it’s too early to make any announcements.
