Volkswagen is putting words into action as the Amarok concept vehicle shown at the IAA in Frankfurt last year becomes available to order as the new, top engine specification production model.

The Amarok has moved up yet another power step – compared to the previous line-up in which the 224PS was the top engine, the 2018 Amarok has a power output of 258PS, or briefly even 272PS (200 kW) when using the overboost.

More torque, 580Nm instead of the 550 to date, and appreciably more power – are sure to delight both commercial users and private customers. Permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic gearbox come as standard on the Amarok with the new top engine – both on the Highline and the Aventura.

The Amarok with the more powerful V6 engine under the bonnet also has a number of additional visual modifications. The roof liner, pillar trim and other roof elements in the Amarok Aventura are in titanium black. Together with the seats in titanium black Nappa leather, they produce a most appealing look.

The new top specification engine runs in the case of the Amarok Aventura on 20-inch “Talca” wheels in Dark Graphite with a high-gloss surface. In addition, metallic Peacock Green paintwork, provided for the first time for the Amarok, is available exclusively for the Hannover-built 258PS Aventura. Together with the sports bar in vehicle body colour, it underlines the model’s sporty overall impression. Still available alongside this are the optional matt paint finishes (Indium Grey, Ravenna Blue) and the previous Ravenna Blue metallic paintwork, which gives the Aventura a touch of exclusivity.

Functions such as bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights continue to be part of the standard specification of the new 258PS V6 Amarok Highline and Aventura. The Light & Sight pack (Leaving and Coming Home function and intermittent wiper function with rain sensor), front fog lights with cornering lights and electric fold-in exterior mirrors are also standard features on the Aventura and available as options on the Highline.

The optionally available RCS, short for Roll Cover System, a movable cover for the 2.52 square metre cargo box (a size that also sets a benchmark in this pick-up segment) is now in a shimmering silver aluminium look. The cover provides protection from, for instance, dust, moisture and prying eyes. The designer skid plate under the front end of the Amarok Aventura is also now coloured right through in silver.

The first Amarok models will be available from June with deliveries expected in September. Prices will be announced in due course.