2025 VW Amarok: A Refreshed Version of the Original Model
Volkswagen Unveils Facelifted Amarok in Argentina
Volkswagen has given its aging first-generation Amarok pickup a lifeline with a South American-spec refresh. The update breathes new life into the original midsize truck, which debuted in 2009.
What’s New in the Refreshed Amarok?
- The “new” Amarok updates the 2009 model, retaining the original powertrains.
- The truck features a new front end with modern headlights, grille, and bumper.
- Inside, the updates primarily enhance the technology with a new 9-inch touchscreen and advanced driver-assistance systems.
- The powertrain lineup includes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel and a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6.
Visual Updates and Design
The refreshed Amarok showcases a redesigned front end with modern styling cues from recent VW models. The headlights are integrated into the new grille, which features a full-width LED bar. The bumper has a more sculpted design, reminiscent of the smaller VW Saveiro truck. The profile and tail of the vehicle remain unchanged, but it now sports new 20-inch alloy wheels and black accents for a more aesthetic appeal. The truck’s dimensions have also been extended by 96 mm (3.8 inches) to a total length of 5,350 mm (210.6 inches).
Technology and Interior Updates
The interior of the refreshed Amarok features a new 9-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, offering modern connectivity features. VW has also introduced a “Safer Tag” atop the dashboard, providing acoustic and visual alerts based on inputs from the upgraded Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). Additionally, the truck now has two USB charging outlets and redesigned perforated leather seats with 14-position “ergoComfort” adjustments.
Powertrain Options
The powertrain lineup includes the entry-level 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel and the flagship 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6. The V6 engine delivers 255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque. Power is distributed to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and VW’s 4Motion system. The ladder-frame underpinnings and suspension system remain unchanged, but the truck boasts the only model in its segment equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Production and Availability
The production of the 2025 VW Amarok is already underway at the Pacheco Industrial Center in Argentina. Volkswagen has manufactured over 740,000 Amarok units at this facility since its launch, with 65 percent of these vehicles being exported to markets beyond Argentina.
