Who makes the VW Amarok engine?
Volkswagen Amarok 2023: new Ford-sourced engine line-up confirmed but Raptor’s twin-turbo V6 not on the cards – Chasing Cars. For the previous-generation Amarok, servicing costs totalled $2000 for four-cylinder diesel versions, while V6 diesel variants were $200 more expensive over five years at $2200, however, all 2023 Amaroks now have a capped price total of $1800 regardless of the variant or drivetrain.There is currently a choice of two engines in the Amarok, both diesel Ford engines manufactured in the UK and shipped out: the 205 hp four-cylinder and the 236 hp V6. The previous Amarok was fitted with VW engines and the V6 was very popular.
Do the Ranger and Amarok have the same engine?
Both share the same engines and chassis etc, with only mild design differences to the body skins. The front design of the two vehicles is the most obvious difference. Strangely, the Amarok does not have the rear side step in the body which is very handy when the trucks are not fitted with a rear canopy. This mid-size pickup is built in South Africa and sold in many parts of the world, although not in the U. S. While the Amarok is based on the Ford Ranger, every exterior body panel is different, and you don’t need to squint too hard to see what lurks underneath.