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Volkswagen teases all-new Amarok with Chinese genes, and it’s not for South Africa
The new Volkswagen Tukan half-tonner was not the only bakkie to hit the limelight in South America this weekend.
Hot on the heels of the Tukan reveal, the German carmaker used a popular rodeo event to reveal a lightly disguised version of its all-new Amarok one-tonner.
There is a big caveat here, as this new Amarok appears to have been created for the South American market and is unlikely to be sold in too many markets outside the region.
That means it’s unlikely to replace the Ford Ranger-based Amarok bakkie that is built exclusively in South Africa for markets such as Europe and Australia.
Interestingly, while SA’s second-generation Amarok has Ford hardware, it appears that the new South American Amarok will have Chinese genes. According to Motor1 Brazil, the new bakkie will share its DNA with China’s Maxus Interstellar X bakkie through Volkswagen’s ties with its parent company, SAIC.
This will also result in it being the most powerful Amarok ever created, with a plug-in hybrid four-wheel-drive system inherited from Maxus and delivering outputs in excess of 340kW and 800Nm – hence its model designation, ‘800 TSI’.
The bodyshell of the prototype revealed by Volkswagen seems to corroborate the reports of it sharing a bodyshell with the Maxus Interstellar X, but Volkswagen has put its own stamp on the front end, and likely the interior too, if modifications made to the Ford-based Amarok are anything to go by.
The new Volkswagen Tukan half-tonner was not the only bakkie to hit the limelight in South America this weekend.
Hot on the heels of the Tukan reveal, the German carmaker used a popular rodeo event to reveal a lightly disguised version of its all-new Amarok one-tonner.
There is a big caveat here, as this new Amarok appears to have been created for the South American market and is unlikely to be sold in too many markets outside the region.
That means it’s unlikely to replace the Ford Ranger-based Amarok bakkie that is built exclusively in South Africa for markets such as Europe and Australia.
Interestingly, while SA’s second-generation Amarok has Ford hardware, it appears that the new South American Amarok will have Chinese genes. According to Motor1 Brazil, the new bakkie will share its DNA with China’s Maxus Interstellar X bakkie through Volkswagen’s ties with its parent company, SAIC.
This will also result in it being the most powerful Amarok ever created, with a plug-in hybrid four-wheel-drive system inherited from Maxus and delivering outputs in excess of 340kW and 800Nm – hence its model designation, ‘800 TSI’.
The bodyshell of the prototype revealed by Volkswagen seems to corroborate the reports of it sharing a bodyshell with the Maxus Interstellar X, but Volkswagen has put its own stamp on the front end, and likely the interior too, if modifications made to the Ford-based Amarok are anything to go by.
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Next-gen VW Amarok (for South America) to be based on a Chinese bakkie
Set to launch in South America in 2027, VW has teased the next-generation Amarok, which will reportedly be based on a platform from China’s SAIC Motor.
Following the reveal of the Tukan half-tonne bakkie in Brazil on 23 August 2026, Volkswagen has teased the next-generation Amarok for the South American market, with the ‘Nova’ model set to be underpinned by a platform from Chinese automaker SAIC Motor. This model will be built at VW’s Argentina-based production plant.
South America’s new Amarok will be based on SAIC Motor’s Starbridge Architecture, which underpins the LDV Terron 9 and MG U9. As such, the VW will likely employ the same 2.5-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which produces 163 kW and 520 N.m of torque. Power is delivered to the road via a 4×4 drivetrain, paired with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar to the LDV and MG, front and rear diff-locks may also be present.
www.carmag.co.za
Set to launch in South America in 2027, VW has teased the next-generation Amarok, which will reportedly be based on a platform from China’s SAIC Motor.
Following the reveal of the Tukan half-tonne bakkie in Brazil on 23 August 2026, Volkswagen has teased the next-generation Amarok for the South American market, with the ‘Nova’ model set to be underpinned by a platform from Chinese automaker SAIC Motor. This model will be built at VW’s Argentina-based production plant.
South America’s new Amarok will be based on SAIC Motor’s Starbridge Architecture, which underpins the LDV Terron 9 and MG U9. As such, the VW will likely employ the same 2.5-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which produces 163 kW and 520 N.m of torque. Power is delivered to the road via a 4×4 drivetrain, paired with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar to the LDV and MG, front and rear diff-locks may also be present.
Next-gen VW Amarok (for South America) to be based on a Chinese bakkie
Set to launch in South America in 2027, VW has teased the next Amarok, which will reportedly be based on a platform from China’s SAIC Motor
www.carmag.co.za
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Greg Dennis Reviews review of the Amarok 4Motion Life
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New VW Amarok takes a surprising turn with Chinese underpinnings
New VW Amarok takes a surprising turn with Chinese underpinnings | Network News
The latest Amarok is shaping up to be a very different beast, with South America getting its own version of the popular bakkie from 2027.
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VW Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura (2026) Price & Specs
Volkswagen will soon introduce a new Amarok 2.3TSI variant, offering a turbopetrol engine in conjunction with the flagship Aventura grade. Here’s what it will cost…
- 2.3TSI motor to be offered in Aventura trim
- Turbopetrol powertrain generates 222 kW
- R73 300 pricier than 2.3TSI PanAmericana
Volkswagen will soon expand its locally built Amarok double-cab bakkie line-up in South Africa by introducing a new Amarok 2.3TSI derivative in the flagship Aventura specification.
Yes, the Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura 4×4 10AT is set to join the local range, offering peak outputs of 222 kW and 452 Nm from its turbocharged 2.3-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission as standard.
It will arrive as the 2nd petrol-powered derivative in the 2nd-generation Amarok line-up (which is, of course, built by Ford alongside the Ranger), with the Amarok 2.3TSI PanAmericana 4×4 10AT having launched locally back in October 2025. With a claimed 0-100 kph time of 7.6 seconds, this powertrain offers the fastest acceleration in the range.
Cars.co.za can confirm the new Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura 4×4 10AT will be priced from R1 178 900, making it some R73 300 more expensive than the PanAmericana derivative (starting at R1 105 600). Like that variant, the newcomer comes standard with 4×4, a configuration not currently available in the Ranger 2.3T (which ships only in rear-wheel-drive guise).
What does the VW Amarok Double Cab cost in SA?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×2 6MT R673 700
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×2 10AT R693 800
Amarok 2.0TDI Life 4×2 10AT R708 900
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×4 6MT R747 000
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×4 10AT R772 100
Amarok 2.0TDI Life 4×4 10AT R805 800
Amarok 2.0TDI Style 4×4 10AT R902 000
Amarok 2.0TDI Dark Label 4×4 10AT R937 200
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Style 4×4 10AT R1 083 000
Amarok 2.3TSI PanAmericana 4×4 10AT R1 105 600
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Dark Label 4×4 10AT R1 118 200
Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura 4×4 10AT R1 178 900
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 PanAmericana 4×4 10AT R1 198 000
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Aventura 4×4 10AT R1 259 700
The prices above include a 5-year/150 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
www.cars.co.za
Volkswagen will soon introduce a new Amarok 2.3TSI variant, offering a turbopetrol engine in conjunction with the flagship Aventura grade. Here’s what it will cost…
- 2.3TSI motor to be offered in Aventura trim
- Turbopetrol powertrain generates 222 kW
- R73 300 pricier than 2.3TSI PanAmericana
Volkswagen will soon expand its locally built Amarok double-cab bakkie line-up in South Africa by introducing a new Amarok 2.3TSI derivative in the flagship Aventura specification.
Yes, the Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura 4×4 10AT is set to join the local range, offering peak outputs of 222 kW and 452 Nm from its turbocharged 2.3-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission as standard.
It will arrive as the 2nd petrol-powered derivative in the 2nd-generation Amarok line-up (which is, of course, built by Ford alongside the Ranger), with the Amarok 2.3TSI PanAmericana 4×4 10AT having launched locally back in October 2025. With a claimed 0-100 kph time of 7.6 seconds, this powertrain offers the fastest acceleration in the range.
Cars.co.za can confirm the new Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura 4×4 10AT will be priced from R1 178 900, making it some R73 300 more expensive than the PanAmericana derivative (starting at R1 105 600). Like that variant, the newcomer comes standard with 4×4, a configuration not currently available in the Ranger 2.3T (which ships only in rear-wheel-drive guise).
What does the VW Amarok Double Cab cost in SA?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×2 6MT R673 700
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×2 10AT R693 800
Amarok 2.0TDI Life 4×2 10AT R708 900
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×4 6MT R747 000
Amarok 2.0TDI 4×4 10AT R772 100
Amarok 2.0TDI Life 4×4 10AT R805 800
Amarok 2.0TDI Style 4×4 10AT R902 000
Amarok 2.0TDI Dark Label 4×4 10AT R937 200
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Style 4×4 10AT R1 083 000
Amarok 2.3TSI PanAmericana 4×4 10AT R1 105 600
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Dark Label 4×4 10AT R1 118 200
Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura 4×4 10AT R1 178 900
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 PanAmericana 4×4 10AT R1 198 000
Amarok 3.0TDI V6 Aventura 4×4 10AT R1 259 700
The prices above include a 5-year/150 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
VW Amarok 2.3TSI Aventura (2026) Price & Specs
Volkswagen has introduced a new Amarok 2.3TSI variant, now offering a turbopetrol engine in conjunction with the flagship Aventura grade...
www.cars.co.za
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2026 Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 TSI Aventura price & specs in South Africa
The Aventura-spec Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 TSI has landed in South Africa. Here’s how much the flagship petrol-powered Amarok cost…
Introduced to South Africa in August 2025, the 2.3 TSI-powered Volkswagen Amarok was initially exclusively available in PanAmericana trim grade. Now, the German marque’s local arm has introduced a flagship 2.3 TSI derivative — Aventura — to the range. In terms of pricing the 2.3 TSI Aventura is positioned between the 3.0 TDI V6-powered Dark Label and PanAmericana models — the former and latter priced from R1 118 200 and R1 198 000, respectively.
As a reminder, the 2.3-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces 222 kW and 452 N.m of torque, the latter available from 1 750-2 000 r/min. Equipped with this powertrain, the VW (and the Ford Ranger it is based on) is one of the nine most powerful bakkies in SA. While Ranger models employing this unit are exclusively rear-wheel drive, the Amarok 2.3 TSI features 4Motion all-wheel drive. The Wolfsburg brand claims an average fuel consumption of 9.7 L/100 km, which translates to a driving range of 825 km on a full, 80-litre tank of unleaded.
Equipped with 222 kW engine, the latter paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Amarok dispatches the 0-100 km/h sprint in a claimed 7.6 seconds. The top speed is rated at 180 km/h.
Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 TSI Aventura 4Motion price in South Africa
Locally, the 2.3 TSI-powered Amarok Aventura is priced from R1 178 900, making it R73 300 more expensive than the PanAmericana derivative. Included in the price as standard are VW’s five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and warranty spanning the same duration or 150 000 km.
www.carmag.co.za
The Aventura-spec Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 TSI has landed in South Africa. Here’s how much the flagship petrol-powered Amarok cost…
Introduced to South Africa in August 2025, the 2.3 TSI-powered Volkswagen Amarok was initially exclusively available in PanAmericana trim grade. Now, the German marque’s local arm has introduced a flagship 2.3 TSI derivative — Aventura — to the range. In terms of pricing the 2.3 TSI Aventura is positioned between the 3.0 TDI V6-powered Dark Label and PanAmericana models — the former and latter priced from R1 118 200 and R1 198 000, respectively.
As a reminder, the 2.3-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces 222 kW and 452 N.m of torque, the latter available from 1 750-2 000 r/min. Equipped with this powertrain, the VW (and the Ford Ranger it is based on) is one of the nine most powerful bakkies in SA. While Ranger models employing this unit are exclusively rear-wheel drive, the Amarok 2.3 TSI features 4Motion all-wheel drive. The Wolfsburg brand claims an average fuel consumption of 9.7 L/100 km, which translates to a driving range of 825 km on a full, 80-litre tank of unleaded.
Equipped with 222 kW engine, the latter paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Amarok dispatches the 0-100 km/h sprint in a claimed 7.6 seconds. The top speed is rated at 180 km/h.
Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 TSI Aventura 4Motion price in South Africa
Locally, the 2.3 TSI-powered Amarok Aventura is priced from R1 178 900, making it R73 300 more expensive than the PanAmericana derivative. Included in the price as standard are VW’s five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and warranty spanning the same duration or 150 000 km.
2026 Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 TSI Aventura price & specs in South Africa
The Aventura-spec Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 TSI has landed in South Africa. Here’s how much the flagship petrol-powered Amarok cost…
www.carmag.co.za
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5 double-cab bakkies with the most torque (2026)
Which double-cab bakkies currently available in South Africa offer the most torque? We’ve sorted through the spec sheets to find out…
While power figures tend to grab the headlines, torque is ultimately what gets the job done, particularly when it comes to light-commercial vehicles. So, which double-cab bakkies currently on South Africa’s new-vehicle market boast the most torque?
Well, we’ve painstakingly sorted through the double-cab segment to pick out the torquiest contenders. Interestingly, the top 5 includes turbodiesel, turbopetrol, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and fully electric powertrains.
These are the 5 double-cab bakkies that currently offer the highest peak-torque figures, ranked by sheer pulling power (all pricing is correct in October 2026). Note that the JAC T9 PHEV will soon launch locally, set to slot into 2nd spot with 674 Nm.
In addition, keep in mind that the GWM P300 PHEV is in the pipeline for South Africa, potentially offering total system torque of 750 Nm – enough to grab 1st place. And the Chery Grootman (scheduled to arrive in the opening quarter of 2027) is slated to make a whopping 800 Nm from its diesel PHEV powertrain…
1. BYD Shark 6 Performance – 700 Nm
2. GWM P500 3.0TD – 620 Nm
3. Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6/VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 – 600 Nm
4. Geely Riddara RD6 Apex AWD – 595 Nm
5. Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0T V6 – 583 Nm
Which double-cab bakkies currently available in South Africa offer the most torque? We’ve sorted through the spec sheets to find out…
While power figures tend to grab the headlines, torque is ultimately what gets the job done, particularly when it comes to light-commercial vehicles. So, which double-cab bakkies currently on South Africa’s new-vehicle market boast the most torque?
Well, we’ve painstakingly sorted through the double-cab segment to pick out the torquiest contenders. Interestingly, the top 5 includes turbodiesel, turbopetrol, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and fully electric powertrains.
These are the 5 double-cab bakkies that currently offer the highest peak-torque figures, ranked by sheer pulling power (all pricing is correct in October 2026). Note that the JAC T9 PHEV will soon launch locally, set to slot into 2nd spot with 674 Nm.
In addition, keep in mind that the GWM P300 PHEV is in the pipeline for South Africa, potentially offering total system torque of 750 Nm – enough to grab 1st place. And the Chery Grootman (scheduled to arrive in the opening quarter of 2027) is slated to make a whopping 800 Nm from its diesel PHEV powertrain…
1. BYD Shark 6 Performance – 700 Nm
2. GWM P500 3.0TD – 620 Nm
3. Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6/VW Amarok 3.0TDI V6 – 600 Nm
4. Geely Riddara RD6 Apex AWD – 595 Nm
5. Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0T V6 – 583 Nm