Volkswagen previews refreshed Amarok with first official sketches
Volkswagen has released digital sketches previewing a facelifted Amarok, promising updated styling and a revised interior for its long-serving pickup.
Volkswagen has revealed the first official sketches of a refreshed Amarok, previewing a facelift for its pickup that has been on sale in current form for over six years. The images, released by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, show subtle exterior changes and a more thoroughly updated interior.
The exterior sketches point to a familiar double-cab silhouette with modest alterations. Volkswagen appears to have reworked the front and rear bumpers and introduced new graphics for the headlights and taillights. The grille may adopt the latest Volkswagen family look, while fresh alloy wheel designs and new paint options, including a striking orange, are also expected. These changes follow the brand’s usual approach to facelifts, with evolutionary rather than radical styling updates.
Inside, the Amarok receives a more substantial overhaul. The dashboard has been redesigned to bring it closer in feel to Volkswagen’s passenger car range, with a repositioned touchscreen for improved usability. Air vents shift from circular to angular shapes and now feature chrome accents. Updated buttons and knobs aim to give the Amarok a more car-like impression, an area where the outgoing model had lagged behind newer rivals.
What’s expected under the skin
Volkswagen has not announced any changes to the Amarok’s engine line-up. The current range includes a 2.0-litre turbodiesel available with either 140 or 180 hp, paired with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic. Buyers can choose between selectable or permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive. No mention has been made of new engines or significant mechanical revisions at this stage.
The Amarok’s update comes as competition in the pickup segment intensifies, with rivals such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux offering increasingly sophisticated interiors and equipment. Volkswagen’s approach focuses on incremental improvements rather than a full model change, a strategy the company has followed with other recent facelifts such as the Passat and Transporter.
Further details, including launch timing and market availability, have yet to be confirmed. The refreshed Amarok is expected to remain a key player in Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle line-up. For more on the Amarok’s recent developments, seeMTM reveals Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition for Geneva.
