The Volkswagen Amarok W580X is probably the last Amarok to be revealed before the all-new model debuts.
The Volkswagen Amarok has been around since 2010 and it will be replaced by a vehicle that’s a result of Volkswagen and Ford collaborating together. The best part of this news is this vehicle will be assembled in Ford’s facility in South Africa.
But, before we say our farewells, Volkswagen Australia is not going to let the Amarok retire quietly. It has paired with Aussie engineering specialists Walkinshaw again to create a special edition. We’ve covered the Amarok W580S before, but that setup was focused more on-road performance.
What you see is the Volkswagen Amarok W580X which takes the competent package and gives it a bit more offroad capability. The suspension lift kit improves the ground clearance and there’s been work done to the suspension with MTB twin-tube dampers, and the vehicle comes with custom bash plates and rock sliders.
To further enhance its offroad capability is underbody protection, breathers and Walkinshaw will even supply a snorkel as an option if you’re feeling really adventurous. The Volkswagen Amarok W580X also features 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tyres, wheel arch extensions, new-look front grill and the cabin gains some new Walkinshaw-branded seat trim.
Under the bonnet is a 190 kW and 580 Nm 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 motor, paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Given these big numbers for a double-cab bakkie, we think Walkinshaw did the right thing by not touching the motor – it’s already fast enough.
Volkswagen Amarok W580X Availability
Australian customers will get the Volkswagen Amarok W580X in limited numbers in April 2022, which then begs the question, will South Africa get a farewell Amarok special edition too?
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