The restyled second-generation Volkswagen Amarok keeps its double-cab pickup format, pairing workday practicality with car-like manners. Here is what the engine range, transmissions and drivetrain layouts mean for daily driving, towing and weekend loads.
Each Volkswagen Amarok engine here works through an automatic transmission, so the powertrain suits towing and stop-start traffic alike. Diesel 2.0 versions emphasise low-rev pulling power, while the 2.3 gasoline option runs quieter and smoother. Drivetrain choice matters too: rear-wheel drive keeps things simple, all-wheel drive adds grip on loose or slippery ground.
Pickup double-cab — Volkswagen Amarok Engines and Transmissions
Pickup double-cab Volkswagen Amarok Engines and Transmissions