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The Volkswagen Amarok 2025 Arrives in Brazil in August with Visual Changes Inspired by Other Models from the Brand. Maintaining the V6 Engine and Some Classic Elements, the New Pickup Promises to Remain a Robust Option in the Market. However, the Absence of the Second Generation with More Technology Could Be a Disadvantage.
Are you ready for the new Volkswagen Amarok? Set to launch in Brazil in August, the manufacturer has revealed the first images of the restyled mid-size pickup, which will be produced at the General Pacheco factory in Argentina.
The new Amarok 2025 features aesthetic changes inspired by other Volkswagen models but still maintains many elements from the previous generation. Let’s find out what has really changed and what has remained the same.
According to information from the website Autoesporte, the main news in the Amarok 2025 is the front design, which adopts a style similar to the Saveiro. The pickup also inherits the triangular fog lights from the Nivus and the LED headlights with a shape similar to the Golf.
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In the Extreme version, the grille features a light bar with the V6 emblem just below, indicating the powerful engine. According to the images, the rear will have subtle changes, such as new graphics on the taillights and the updated “Amarok” name on the cargo bed cover.
Details That Do Not Change
However, not everything is new. The side turn signal remains on the fender, rather than being integrated into the mirror, as in more modern vehicles. The first generation of the Amarok, launched in 2010, retains some of its original elements in the 2025 version.
Inside the cabin, the changes are more modest. The Volkswagen Amarok 2025 will not have a new steering wheel or an update on the instrument panel, which remains intact. The opening of the pickup will still be done with a conventional key fob, instead of the expected “keyless” entry.
On the other hand, the multimedia system will be updated and the seats will have new stitching, providing a touch of refreshment to the interior.
Under the hood, the powertrain remains the same: a 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel from the current version. Unless there is a new calibration, the power remains at 258 hp and the torque at 59.1 kgfm, with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
And What About the Second Generation of the Amarok?
While Brazil awaits the restyling of the Amarok, other countries are already receiving the second generation of the mid-size pickup, developed in partnership with Ford since 2019. According to Autoesporte, the decision not to bring the new generation to South America came from Volkswagen itself.
The new generation, which uses the technical basis of the Ford Ranger, features a modern and robust design, in addition to more technology features. In Europe, the tested Amarok comes with electronic parking brake and cameras spread across the body, but these features will not be available for Brazilians yet.
Future Prospects
Volkswagen is betting on an updated look and targeted improvements to keep the Amarok competitive in the Brazilian market. However, the arrival of the second generation is still uncertain. Will Brazilian consumers miss the technological innovations that the new generation promises?
The new Volkswagen Amarok 2025 arrives with a refreshed look and some updates, but retains classic elements that please fans of the brand. With a powerful engine and some technological improvements, the Amarok promises to remain a strong option in the mid-size pickup segment in Brazil.
Do you think the new Volkswagen Amarok 2025 will conquer the Brazilian market, or will the absence of the second generation with more technology be missed?
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