Future models - Volkswagen - Amarok - CanyonVW Australia keen on Amarok Canyon specialChunky accessories harden up Volkswagen’s Amarok for Canyon special editionGalleryClick to see larger images 19 Sep 2012 VOLKSWAGEN Australia is interested in bringing the beefed-up Canyon special edition of its Amarok one-tonne ute to local showrooms, but nothing is confirmed at this stage. Compared with the Canyon concept shown at the Geneva motor show in March featuring a body lift, flared wheelarches and huge mud tyres, the production version has been toned down slightly. It still looks striking with its four roof-mounted spotlights, chunky all-terrain treads on unique 17-inch alloy wheels and Copper Orange paintwork that contrasts with the black Canyon decals, sports bar, side steps and rear bumper. Volkswagen Group Australia press and PR general manager Karl Gehling confirmed to GoAuto that the company is considering the Amarok Canyon for these shores. “We are certainly looking at it, it is an interesting vehicle for us,” he said. Although reminiscent of Ford’s Ranger Wildtrack flagship, the Amarok Canyon is based on the lower-mid Trendline variant. For the Canyon, Volkswagen has lifted the Amarok’s interior with two-tone part-leather upholstery and stitching for the leather portion of the seats, steering wheel and gear selector match the Copper Orange paintwork, as do trims on the air vents. The Canyon’s tray features a roller cover, while under the bonnet will be a choice of turbo-diesel engines driving all four wheels via Volkswagen’s selectable four-wheel-drive or permanent all-wheel-drive systems. In overseas markets a rear differential lock is optional (Australian Amaroks have them as standard) and customers can opt for 18-inch alloy wheels with road tyres. The black sports bar and roller cover can be replaced by a standard hard tonneau and Reflex Silver, Natural Grey and Sand Beige exterior colours can be specified instead of the Copper Orange finish. Volkswagen debuted the production Canyon alongside the lurid green, ruggedised Cross Caddy compact van on Volkswagen’s stand at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover and will go on sale overseas early next year. The Argentinian-built Amarok is quickly becoming a mainstream ute choice in Australia, with 4x4 variants beating the Isuzu D-Max and closing in on the Mazda BT-50 last month when it achieved a six per cent segment share. Sales of 4x4 utes are up 19.6 per cent in Australia year-to-date with 80,251 units shifted, outstripping total market growth of 9.4 per cent – but 4x2 ute sales are down 11.7 per cent YTD. Read moreAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Amarok pricing
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