Want to see some pics of the new VW Amarok out testing?

Volkswagen is bringing back the Amarok with more than a little helping hand from Ford, and now that the Blue Oval has unveiled both the standard Ranger and the twin-turbo V6 Raptor, it’s almost time for VW to pull the wraps off its attempt.

Almost, but not quite yet. For now we’re limited to pictures of these camouflaged examples out testing across Europe. However, VW has confirmed that when it finally launches, the new Amarok will get five different engine and gearbox combinations including one petrol and four different diesels (one of which will be a V6).

The engines will be between 2.0- and 3.0-litres in size, and there’ll be a rear-wheel drive version as well as the more common all-wheel drive setup.

Compared to the previous generation Amarok, this Ranger-based pickup will be 100mm longer and will have a 175mm longer wheelbase. Payload will increase to 1.2 tonnes and the towing capacity will be 3.5 tonnes. There’ll also be a ‘significantly greater fording depth’ and smaller overhangs for better off-roading ability.