NEW VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK GAINS SVI-DEVELOPED B6 DISCREET ARMOUR 2024-02-23 SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, has developed a new discreet armouring package specifically for the latest-generation Volkswagen Amarok, handing the locally built double-cab bakkie inconspicuous level B6 protection. Package purchase price includes suspension upgrade B4 discreet (handgun) protection also available for Amarok add_circle_outline
Retail of the new Volkswagen Amarok Single Cab to commence in South Africa at the end of May 2023-05-11 Johannesburg, 10 May 2023 – At the end of May, South Africans will be able to purchase the new Amarok Single Cab from Volkswagen dealers. The retail of the Volkswagen Amarok Double Cab range started in South Africa on 18 March 2023 and in just two months, 710 units have already been sold in the local market. add_circle_outline
The second-generation Amarok, which is proudly built in South Africa, will go on sale from Volkswagen dealers next month 2023-02-27 Long wheelbase enhances proportions and off-road qualities Trim lines: Amarok, Life, Style, PanAmericana and Aventura Premium interior with intuitive digital and analogue controls add_circle_outline
All-wheel drive pick-up with high-tech features: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Amarok launches 2022-12-08 A pick-up that acts as a multi-tool: the Amarok is coming onto the market with leading-edge assistance systems and controls add_circle_outline
New Volkswagen Amarok global premiere takes place this week 2022-07-07 The new Volkswagen Amarok will also be launched at a global media event in South Africa later this year The new Volkswagen Amarok will retail in South Africa from the first quarter of 2023 add_circle_outline
Next generation of the on- and off-road specialist: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Amarok 2022-04-29 Optional: two different all-wheel systems or rear-wheel drive High-tech: over 30 driver assist systems set new pick-up standards Countdown: market launch from end of 2022 add_circle_outline
2022 Spirit of Amarok competition to bid farewell to current Amarok range 2022-04-21 The annual competition, which is hosted by rally legend, Sarel van der Merwe, will bid farewell to the current generation of the Volkswagen Amarok. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen and Audi account for one in every four vehicles sold in South Africa in 2021 2022-02-03 Volkswagen Group South Africa sold 71 577 vehicles in the local market last year; this marks an increase of 11% compared to 2020. add_circle_outline
New Amarok: From South Africa to the World 2021-12-20 “I’ll be back”: from 2022, the new Amarok will be impressing again with numerous innovations The draft design shows, for example, the off-roader’s numerous possible uses add_circle_outline
Over 55 000 Volkswagens sold in the first 10 months of 2021 2021-11-15 Volkswagen leads the local passenger car market in the first 10 months of 2021 Polo Vivo is South Africa’s best-selling passenger car with over 18 000 units sold from January to October add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s 190kW Amarok Double Cab bakkie now on sale 2020-12-03 Johannesburg – Retail of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ most powerful bakkie has now commenced. The introduction of the Amarok Double Cab bakkie with 190kW of power is a celebration of 10 years of Amarok in South Africa. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s Amarok Double Cab bakkie gets a power boost 2020-09-10 Johannesburg – In the last quarter of 2020, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be introducing its most powerful bakkie yet, the Amarok Double Cab with 190kW of power. New 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 190kW power output added to the model line-up add_circle_outline
VW Amarok is Bakkie of the Year 2020-02-13 The German bakkie, up against nine other double cab bakkies for the crown, scored 90.5% ahead of Ford’s Ranger Raptor (86.3%) and Toyota’s Hilux 2.8GD-6 Legend 50 (85.4%). The new competition format revolves around Average Joe’s bakkie requirements, and not flippant matters such as 0–100km/h acceleration times. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen Group South Africa ends 2019 as the passenger car market leader 2020-01-15 Volkswagen Passenger brand achieved its highest market share since 1996 of 20.4% Audi ended the year with an improved market share of 18.2% Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ full-year market share increased to 5.2% add_circle_outline
Toyota versus Volkswagen: which has the better resale value? 2019-11-05 Toyota and Volkswagen are the two giants of the local motor industry; they dominate vehicle sales statistics and both brands are much loved by South African motorists. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen Group South Africa makes significant gains in market share 2019-10-09 Johannesburg – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) showed a solid performance in the South African passenger car market from January to September with a market share of 23.2%. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen at the Festival of Motoring 2019-08-22 At the Volkswagen Stand, a locally-inspired Vivo concept car, the soon-to-be-launched T-Cross, limited edition Golf GTI TCR add_circle_outline
Team South Africa wins coveted Wolf Trophy 2019-08-20 Team South Africa wins this year‘s International Spirit of Amarok competition, edging out eight other countries add_circle_outline
Lots of family fun with Volkswagen at Festival of Motoring 2019-08-14 Volkswagen will create a carnival inspired and bespoke experience for the whole family at the fourth annual Festival of Motoring add_circle_outline
Fifth edition of International Spirit of Amarok kicks off this week 2019-08-13 This years‘ competition will be contested in 3.0 V6 Amaroks for the first time ever and the inclusion of left-hand drive vehicles will make for an exciting challenge .https://www.clickcar.co.za/admin/blogs/261/edit add_circle_outline
The fight against rhino poaching continues 2019-05-27 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continues to support Wilderness Foundation Africa in the ongoing fight against rhino poaching add_circle_outline
Spirit of Africa looking for the best Southern African 4x4 amateur drivers 2019-04-29 Amarok V6 3.0 bakkies in a test to find the best teams from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, Top two teams of the Spirit of Africa finals to represent South Africa add_circle_outline
The Amarok Dark Label has a fuel tank capacity of 80 litres. 2019-01-18 Johannesburg – With over 30 000 Amaroks sold in South Africa since launch in 2010, Volkswagen has added a special edition Amarok, the Dark Label. add_circle_outline
The ultimate amateur 4x4 competition returns this weekend 2019-02-14 Countdown begins as the fourth annual International Spirit of Amarok competition starts this weekend. add_circle_outline