Limited to 500 units, VW Amarok V6 Unlimited marks the beginning of the end of the current generation

Volkswagen presented in Argentina the Amarok V6 Unlimited, a special series limited to 500 numbered units that symbolizes the final stretch of the current generation of the pickup. Unveiled at the brand’s booth at the Rural Exhibition in Buenos Aires, the edition works as a farewell to the model that has been on the market since 2010 and precedes the arrival of a new generation, of Chinese origin, scheduled for 2027. Production of the renowned V6 engine in General Pacheco should be completed by the end of 2026.

Based on the top V6 Extreme configuration, the Unlimited hits stores in September and focuses the appeal on aesthetic and finishing details, aimed at collectors and fans of today’s architecture. The unit displayed featured the new Volcán gray color in contrast with bumpers, mirrors, fender flares and glossy black seats. Under the hood, unsurprisingly, remains the well-known 3.0 V6 turbodiesel with 258 hp — which can temporarily reach 272 hp in the overboost function — and 59,1 kgfm of torque, associated with an eight-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive.

The visual package includes 20″ wheels with a blacked-out finish, black grille and emblems, and tubular running boards in place of aluminum platforms. Inside, the model gains leather upholstery with specific embroidery and a numbered plate behind the gear selector, which reinforces the exclusivity of each example. The technology package follows the standard of the line, with a 9″ multimedia center and driving assistance.

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The farewell closes a major chapter for Argentine industry. Produced in General Pacheco since 2010, the Amarok was the first medium pickup developed by a European automotive group and gained iconic status with the arrival of the V6 engine in 2017. Throughout the cycle, about 800 thousand units were manufactured, of which approximately 60% were exported to more than 100 destinations.

While the current one says goodbye, Volkswagen’s engineering is working on the successor, internally named the Patagonia Project. The new pickup will be born from the global partnership with the Chinese group SAIC and will be technically based on the Maxus Interstellar X (also known as Terron 9), larger than the current Amarok. The project is linked to an investment of US$ 580 million in the Pacheco plant, and the commercial launch is expected in the first quarter of 2027.