2011 VW Amarok for sale in the US of A, $40000.00

[JLJetta]

http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three.../dp/B002HJ377A

Rumor has it the shirt cures aids

If you buy the glow-in-the-dark version, it also provides world peace.

[sp_wh]

Volkswagen has unveiled the Amarok Canyon concept at the Geneva Motor Show.

Designed for freestyle kayakers, the pickup has a Baladi Orange exterior with flared wheel arches and a 40mm lift kit. There's also auxiliary lights, electrically-deployable side steps and tinted taillights. Out back, the bed holds two carbon fiber kayaks, a set of paddles and all the related accessories.

The cabin has two-tone leather seats, a three-spoke steering wheel and auxiliary gauges.

Power comes from a 2.0-liter TDI engine that develops 180 PS (132 kW / 178 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It is backed up by a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system and a locking rear differential.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11203064...iled-in-geneva

[Preppy]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11203064...iled-in-geneva

This gives me a woody.

[Turbio!]

I'd rock the hell out of that. Exactly as pictured, too - they need that orange on the Touareg, stat.

[xJOKERx]

I saw a silver one (from the original post) in Dallas crossing under 121/Hebron parkway one day.

I first saw it i was like WTF? no way! and then they crossed right in front of me... no time to take a pic though... Probably from Mexico i assume

Cool story right?

[Chapel]

Man, they really should sell that here...

[SSLByron]

I don't know why you guys do this to yourselves.

[Rascal04]

[Vettes, Volvos and VWs]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, bring it to the west and it will sell like crazy. I want one so so so so bad. Stupid chicken tax

[.LSinLV.]

I'd rock the hell out of that. Exactly as pictured, too - they need that orange on the Touareg, stat.

I would have bought this over our new 12' Touareg TDi

[geofftii2002]

"Designed for freestyle kayakers"??

Now there's something with broad market appeal.

[JimmyD]

"FINALLY! ....PRAYERS ANSWERED!"

[Turq]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, bring it to the west and it will sell like crazy. I want one so so so so bad. Stupid chicken tax

Mexico is part of the Western hemisphere, last I checked.

[Sutt]

And why don't we get this here in the states? Really, i would like to know. Does VW not think they will make a profit due to US truck sales?

[Vettes, Volvos and VWs]

Mexico is part of the Western hemisphere, last I checked.

You caught me, how about North West?

And why don't we get this here in the states? Really, i would like to know. Does VW not think they will make a profit due to US truck sales?

Chicken tax

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax

The Chicken Tax directly curtailed importation of German-built Volkswagen vans in configurations that qualified them as light trucks—that is, commercial vans and pickups

[G0to60]

It's really too bad this won't make it to the US. I would buy this but not because it's a VW but because it's a light DIESEL pickup. I don't care if it costs as much as a full size truck (which is one reason why it won't sell well here). I don't want something that big.

[Sutt]

Chicken tax

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax

Now that is a very interesting read. Answers some questions I had too, thanks for the info. More fuel to my fire as to why US cars suck, to me. That is for another thread though.
Why doesn't VW move the assembly to the US? I can't beleive Ford has not lobbied to get this tax abolished or add some loophole so they don't have to import their trucks.

[Broduski]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, bring it to the west and it will sell like crazy.

No, it probably wouldn't. You guys get yourselves way too worked up over these things VW doesn't bring here.

[Chapel]

Chicken tax

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax

So... build it in the US.

[deagle]

how could you say you want a piece of American market, but not consider making this available in the states ?!

the only thing i think they're hesitant is that the pick-up truck segment is dominated by ford/GM

they may just be content w/ tiguan and toureg

[.LSinLV.]

how could you say you want a piece of American market, but not consider making this available in the states ?!

the only thing i think they're hesitant is that the pick-up truck segment is dominated by ford/GM

except that both toyota and nissan have proven that a non-domestic brand can do well in the full-size PU market....toyota trucks aren't cheap, but many have swtiched over to the brand for quality and power, not to mention looks.

granted a VW PU would not be anywhere near as relaible as a toyota, but I think VW needs to seriously consider entering this market if it want's to sell the number of vehicles in NA it is attempting to do.

[VWObsession]

granted a VW PU would not be anywhere near as relaible as a toyota, but I think VW needs to seriously consider entering this market if it want's to sell the number of vehicles in NA it is attempting to do.

Exactly!

[Fisticuff]

except that both toyota and nissan have proven that a non-domestic brand can do well in the full-size PU market....toyota trucks aren't cheap, but many have swtiched over to the brand for quality and power, not to mention looks.

granted a VW PU would not be anywhere near as relaible as a toyota, but I think VW needs to seriously consider entering this market if it want's to sell the number of vehicles in NA it is attempting to do.

Do well but only have a sliver of market share? Some of you are so blinded by the badge on the front that you cant see straight. This would not sell well in the west, and if it came it probably would be 40k+ and no availiable diesel. Theres no point of it over the more capable workhorse domestic trucks, which will slide in less expensive than the Amarok. Is it cool looking? Hell effing yes it is. Is it awesome that it comes in a manual tranny with a diesel? Yep, pretty damn awesome. Is it something that would sell like crazy on NA shores? Nope, not even close. Alot goes into brining it here. Federalized crash tests, emissions, etc. If VWAG thought it could make a profit here, it would be here. They know alot more than we do.

[Air-over-water]

how could you say you want a piece of American market, but not consider making this available in the states ?!

They sell it in South America and Mexico, which is in North America. I would say that is a part of the American market.

[sp_wh]

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granted a VW PU would not be anywhere near as relaible as a toyota,

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I wouldn't be so sure about that, VW knew what they are up against, and from what i read in some forums in South America there are already a good sample of high mileage Amaroks being used by many businesses, ...but, let's wait...

[.LSinLV.]

Do well but only have a sliver of market share? Some of you are so blinded by the badge on the front that you cant see straight. This would not sell well in the west, and if it came it probably would be 40k+ and no availiable diesel. Theres no point of it over the more capable workhorse domestic trucks, which will slide in less expensive than the Amarok. Is it cool looking? Hell effing yes it is. Is it awesome that it comes in a manual tranny with a diesel? Yep, pretty damn awesome. Is it something that would sell like crazy on NA shores? Nope, not even close. Alot goes into brining it here. Federalized crash tests, emissions, etc. If VWAG thought it could make a profit here, it would be here. They know alot more than we do.

well, I made the mistake of buying a new american truck years ago, and I will never own one again (as I've posted the story here many times).

I'm a VW fan for sure, and for me +$40K for a truck is not an issue. I just spend $46K on a new touareg TDI. hell, I wanted a T4 back when I bought my passat, but I was a little too late to get one.

I'm not badge blind, I'm a pragmatist. If VW built this in the US, alongside other models, they could make it more cost effective, and be competative....cars like the new new beetle amaze me that people will spend nearly $30K on a loaded one...so I have no doubt that VW could sell enough PU's to expand the brand offerings and sell a reasonable amount of units to be profitable.

[utahvwman]

well, I made the mistake of buying a new american truck years ago, and I will never own one again (as I've posted the story here many times).

I'm a VW fan for sure, and for me +$40K for a truck is not an issue. I just spend $46K on a new touareg TDI. hell, I wanted a T4 back when I bought my passat, but I was a little too late to get one.

I'm not badge blind, I'm a pragmatist. If VW built this in the US, alongside other models, they could make it more cost effective, and be competative....cars like the new new beetle amaze me that people will spend nearly $30K on a loaded one...so I have no doubt that VW could sell enough PU's to expand the brand offerings and sell a reasonable amount of units to be profitable.

I would buy one. I could really use a truck but none of the domestic makers provide anything I want enough to push me over the edge. The Eco-boost comes closest but for the money not close enough. I'll take an Amarok TDI please.

[Turbio!]

how could you say you want a piece of American market, but not consider making this available in the states ?!

the only thing i think they're hesitant is that the pick-up truck segment is dominated by ford/GM

they may just be content w/ tiguan and toureg

How many times does it need to be gone over? All the reasons are right here in this very thread.

I'd buy one myself, but let's not pretend this is anything but a bunch of guys who want a diesel truck. We're not a market, we're a statistical blip.

[Turbio!]

And why don't we get this here in the states? Really, i would like to know. Does VW not think they will make a profit due to US truck sales?

No, they KNOW they will not make a profit on US truck sales.

So... build it in the US.

Easy to say that, but I wouldn't bet a cool couple billion on a small slice of a shrinking market.

I would buy one. I could really use a truck but none of the domestic makers provide anything I want enough to push me over the edge. The Eco-boost comes closest but for the money not close enough. I'll take an Amarok TDI please.

Do you already own a truck or serious SUV of any description?

[emmettlodge]

No, they KNOW they will not make a profit on US truck sales.

Tcl is always amusing. Theres nothing like some kid in his moms basement who thinks he has better business sense than hundreds of corporate financial advisors

[Vettes, Volvos and VWs]

I'm just hoping Canada gets it, but I honestly don't see it viable in the USA, granted it's a much larger market to tap than Canada, it just seems logistically more difficult. Wonder where those 2000 Amaroks went that were sitting in that US port awhile back, my bet is South America or Mexico

[utahvwman]

Do you already own a truck or serious SUV of any description?

Not currently, hence the need for something with more utiltiy.

[emmettlodge]

Not currently, hence the need for something with more utiltiy.

Thhere are many great options in the us right now.

[Broduski]

well, I made the mistake of buying a new american truck years ago, and I will never own one again (as I've posted the story here many times).

Ahh, the whole "One was bad so they're all bad" Mentality.

[MCTB]

Hahaha, designed FOR freestlye kayakers. Now THERES a market for ya.



I said I would buy it back in the early pages but the more I see it, the less I think I would buy it. I dont know, a little guy like that for $40k? Even $35k is too much. I like the concept of a light duty diesel pickup more than this particular one. I dont know. Just something about it now that I just dont care for.