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Volkswagen's next Walkinshaw partnership: The Amarok W-Series goes off-road

26th July 2021

Amarok W580X: Walkinshaw-developed off-road special Amarok V6
Off-road suspension tune and front lift
Custom bash plate, rock sliders and underbody protection
Available April 2022

Sydney, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is pleased to confirm further details of its previously announced off-road Amarok project with Walkinshaw: the Amarok W580X off-roader. Building on the success of the GT-spec W-Series Amarok V6, this next tune from the legendary Australian tuning house will lean in to another aspect of the Amarok's versatile platform; creating yet another special 'Rok, just for Australia.

Where the Amarok W580 and 580S were all about on-road performance and dynamics, the W580X is focused on go-anywhere off-road capability. Powered by the Amarok's 190kW/580Nm V6 turbo diesel with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, the W580X once again reigns supreme as the most powerful ute in its class, whether on the road or off it.

Sharing similar elements as the GT car, the off-road Amarok boasts 18-inch forged alloy wheels, a new front upper grille design and an Art Velour seat trim with Walkinshaw branding; however the Off-Road is very much its own beast. Walkinshaw will be fitting the Off-Road with a suspension lift and off-road tune with MTV twin tube dampers, as well as custom bash plates and rock sliders. Seikel underbody protection, breathers and optional snorkel completes the hard 'Rok's fit-out.

Nick Reid, National Marketing and Product Manager and Amarok W-Series lead, explained the desire to create a different kind of Walkinshaw Amarok:

"The first W-Series was a chance to offer something that no-one else in the market could do – a powerful, dynamic ute that was as comfortable on highways as it was on alpine passes," Mr. Reid said.

"With the new W580X, our W-Series Off-Road Amarok, we can lean in to another aspect of the Amarok's platform. We know the Amarok is among the best off-roaders around in standard form, but with Walkinshaw giving it a unique tune, we'll be able to offer something unbeatable to Australian customers," he continued.

The Amarok W580X off-roader is expected to be offered in limited numbers (to be determined), and available for customer deliveries in April, 2022.

Detailed specification and pricing will be available closer to launch.

Amarok W-Series Off-Road Standard Features: