Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Exclusive: a pick-up concept we will see at the Frankfurt Motor Show

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen will present the prototype of a new version of its pick-up Amarok. The Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Exclusive is the most powerful version in the range, featuring 258 CV, and could reach dealerships sooner than expected.

Although it is still a prototype, the Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Exclusive will be the sportiest version of the German pick-up to date, and it stands out especially for its Turmeric Yellow colour combined with chrome details and aluminium bumpers. As for its exterior, 19-inch alloy wheels and bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights also stand out.

Inside, the seats of the Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Exclusive are adjustable and upholstered in leather, with the stitching also in Turmeric yellow. The roof is black and it features an improved infotainment system with GPS navigation.

Under the bonnet, the Volkswagen Amarok concept is fitted with a 3.0-litre V6 TDI diesel engine with 258 CV, 34 CV more than the standard version of the model. In addition, the pick-up has a dual-clutch DSG gearbox with eight speeds and a 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. Volkswagen has not yet given further technical specifications, but assures that the torque will reach 550 Nm and that it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.

Alongside the concept of the future Amarok Aventura Exclusive, next week the German brand will also present a limited edition of the pick-up called Dark Label, which will be available from March. With these two new designs, Volkswagen wants to bet on the pick-up market and consolidate itself as the sales leader in the segment, ahead of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz X-Class, the best-selling Ford Ranger and the new Ford F-150, against which it will compete.