Volkswagen Amarok R-Style Concept Heading to Worthersee
Volkswagen has teased yet another concept that will be making its debut at this year’s Worthersee event, an Amarok R-Style concept pickup truck.
Promising to bring a new perspective on the traditional pickup, the Amarok R-Style concept features unique styling and is packed with high-tech accessories. The concept will be powered by a 3.0-liter, V6 TDI engine with 272 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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According to the German automaker, it accelerates to 62 mph from a standstill in 7.9 seconds. To give it an aggressive stance, the Amarok R-Style concept features a widebody with carbon fiber front and rear bumpers. The widened stance allows the pickup to ride on 22-inch wheels wrapped with 295/35/22 tires.
As for the inside, Volkswagen teased plenty of carbon fiber on the interior components in addition to bucket seats and an angular-styled steering wheel.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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