Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is raising the bar with its premium pick-up, the Amarok, set to gain a bigger ‘heart’ and enhance its performance potential, thanks to the latest generation of Volkswagen V6 engines.

Owners can look forward to an additional litre of displacement offered by the 3.0-litre engine, while the pick-up will continue to boast impressive on- as well as off-road capability.

The new agile V6 diesel engine for the Amarok meets the customer requirement for high torque at low engine speeds. The powerful top-of-the-line six-cylinder engine produces its maximum torque at only 1,500rpm. At 550Nm, this maximum torque is also 130Nm higher than in the previous model. The Amarok is thus able to deliver sufficient propulsive power and torque performance in any situation.

The highest gear’s long gear ratio in the manual or 8-speed automatic gearbox reduces revs and fuel consumption during consistently fast driving, which helps ensure low noise levels and CO2 emissions. The combined fuel consumption of the new Amarok with 224PS and 8-speed automatic gearbox is expected to be around 37.0mpg. This corresponds to a new top level of 199 grams CO2/km.

The model’s engine is designed to be robust and long-lasting. The 3.0-litre TDI engine (2,967cc) in the new Amarok will be available in three output levels – 163PS, 204PS or a top-performing 224PS. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard. The most powerful engine variant will be offered first. The new model is expected to go on sale in the UK before the end of 2016.

The powerful impression the Amarok makes is underscored by a more athletic-looking front end and an all-new dashboard. Together with new ergonomic seats, these features lend the vehicle a more sophisticated and valuable appearance.