Is the VW Amarok a Ford Ranger?
They’re being built by the same people who build australia’s second most popular ute – ford. The 2022 amarok will be based on the new ford ranger, using the same engineering and architecture, and even built in ford’s factory. The new vw amarok pickup truck was developed as a joint project between vw and ford. However, both the amarok and ford ranger share the same production line in the same factory in south africa. Both share the same engines and chassis etc, with only mild design differences to the body skins.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.Should I buy an Amarok? The arguments for the Amaroks, particularly the V6 versions, are pretty bloody strong. They don’t have the boat-ramp-champ cred of a HiLux or Ranger, but you can rest easy that neither of those vehicles will come close to having the power, real-world torque or comfort of your ‘Rok.The second-generation Amarok hit UK roads last year, but still features purely diesel engines under the bonnet, with no mention of any electrified versions. That’s despite Volkswagen’s alliance partner Ford being set to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger, which was developed alongside the Amarok, in 2025.