Volkswagen said it was “reasonable” to partner with Ford as its leading development partner for the Amarok mun.
But there’s no point in creating your own version Ford Ranger-based Everest Moutain SUV, and so did not commit to one.
So don’t expect to see a body-on-frame Volkswagen SUV anytime soon, as well as one with better off-roading and traction than the premium version. Audi Q7-based Touareg.
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok
“It’s always been an idea to set up a powerful SUV based on a pickup, but we think the pickup setup is currently delivering the best value for our customers,” Lars said. Krause, member of the board of directors of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles said. week.
“That means we are also offering accessories like hardtops [canopy] – this will also be there from the start. So we are bringing added value to our customers and this is why we focus on pickups. “
As well as the Everest, other ‘womb-based’ rugged SUVs in Australia include Isuzu MU-X (based on D-Max), Toyota Fortuner (HiLux), and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (Triton).
These off-road vehicles very popular in Australia among families in the area who pull cars and go off-road. But from a global perspective, that’s not a big deal for Volkswagen, given where it focuses its efforts.
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