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VW's first UK pick-up on sale next September

The VW Amarok pick-up will go on sale in the UK next September.

It will initially be available as a double-cab model, with a single-cab variant following in 2011.

See VW Amarok pictures

It has a 1.15-tonne payload, a 2.52 square metre cargo bed and a 2.8-tonne towing capacity. It can be bought with front, rear and switcheable drivetrains.

UK buyers will have a choice of 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine with either 161bhp or 120bhp.

No prices have been announced.

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calvin199 5 May 2010

Re: VW Amarok pick-up for UK

had been looking for an auto vehicle for a long time and at last went with an american manufacturer instead of the german.

Uncle Mellow 2 December 2009

Re: VW Amarok pick-up for UK

the instigator wrote:
Oh no, a German manufacturer offering a pick up - wake up you marketing boys in Munich !

Funny for them to miss a niche like this. Maybe they could do a fastback four-door pick-up.

the instigator 2 December 2009

Re: VW Amarok pick-up for UK

Oh no, a German manufacturer offering a pick up - wake up you marketing boys in Munich !