Who builds the new Amarok?
The all-new Amarok pickup truck is the result of a strategic partnership between automotive giants Volkswagen and Ford. Announced in 2019, this collaboration has led to the development of a next-generation Amarok that combines the expertise and resources of both automakers.
The Volkswagen-Ford Partnership
The Amarok is the latest product of the Volkswagen-Ford alliance, which was formed to leverage the strengths of both companies and create synergies in the development of commercial vehicles and pickup trucks. Under the agreement, Ford is responsible for the engineering and production of the new Amarok, while Volkswagen provides its design and branding expertise.
This partnership allows Volkswagen to expand its presence in the lucrative global pickup truck market, while Ford gains access to Volkswagen's advanced technologies and platforms. The new Amarok is expected to share many components with the latest Ford Ranger, but with a distinct Volkswagen-inspired design and features.
Key Features of the New Amarok
The 2025 Amarok boasts a bold, muscular exterior that reflects Volkswagen's design language. It features a prominent grille, distinctive LED lighting, and a rugged, off-road-ready stance. Inside, the cabin offers a premium, technology-laden environment, with a focus on driver comfort and convenience.
- Powerful engine options, including turbocharged gasoline and diesel units, as well as a hybrid variant
- Advanced driver assistance systems and connectivity features
- Improved off-road capabilities with enhanced suspension and 4x4 systems
- Spacious and versatile cargo bed for hauling and towing
The new Amarok is designed to compete with other popular midsize pickup trucks in global markets, offering a compelling blend of Volkswagen's premium brand image and Ford's expertise in truck engineering.
Production and Availability
The 2025 Volkswagen Amarok will be manufactured at Ford's production facilities in Thailand and South Africa, with plans to expand production to other regions in the future. The vehicle is expected to go on sale in key markets, including Europe, Africa, and South America, in the second half of 2025.
The collaboration between Volkswagen and Ford on the Amarok project showcases the benefits of strategic partnerships in the automotive industry, allowing both companies to leverage their respective strengths and deliver a competitive, feature-rich pickup truck to global customers.
Why is the Amarok not sold in the US?
Why will we be denied it? Beyond the difficulty faced by automakers outside the big three selling trucks in the U.S., pricing seems to be the big issue: the previous Amarok started at the equivalent of over $40,000 in Europe.
Is the new Amarok a Ford engine?
A total of five engines will be offered for the Amarok globally, and the German car manufacturer has now confirmed they will all come from Ford, meaning the famed V6 from the outgoing Volkswagen ute will not be found in the new one.
Is the Amarok a Toyota?
You see, the latest Amarok is the result of a commercial vehicle partnership between Volkswagen and Ford, and is very closely related to the Ford Ranger (they're even built at the same factory).
Is the new Amarok V6 a Ford engine?
A total of five engines will be offered for the Amarok globally, and the German car manufacturer has now confirmed they will all come from Ford, meaning the famed V6 from the outgoing Volkswagen ute will not be found in the new one.
Can I buy a VW Amarok in the US?
Volkswagen indeed created the second-generation Amarok midsize pickup, which is based on the newest Ranger, built in South Africa, and sold in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but formulated no plans to export it to North America.
Does the Amarok have a Porsche engine?
In 2016, VW launched its most powerful Amarok yet, with a VW Group 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine (also used in the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, and VW Touareg) supplementing the stock 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel.
Are VW using Ford engines?
The powertrains in the all-new Tourneo Connect are shared with the VW Caddy, and have been developed by Volkswagen. The engines are named EcoBlue and EcoBoost to ensure consistent branding with other models in the Ford passenger car range which offer powertrains with similar technical features and performance.
Who builds the new VW Amarok engine?
Ford
There is currently a choice of two engines in the Amarok, both diesel Ford engines manufactured in the UK and shipped out: the 205 hp four-cylinder and the 236 hp V6. The previous Amarok was fitted with VW engines and the V6 was very popular.
Are Porsche engines made by VW?
1969 – Porsche and Volkswagen join together on the production of the VW-Porsche 914 with a VW engine and 914-6 with Porsche engine. 1976 – Porsche and Volkswagen rejoin forces once again to produce the Porsche 912E and the Porsche 924. 2011 – Porsche and Volkswagen merge with VW as the parent company.
Who makes the new VW Amarok?
Volkswagen itself engineered and built the first-generation Amarok. But the second-gen version, launched last year, is part of a wider collaboration between Ford and Volkswagen to jointly develop light vans and trucks.
