2022 Volkswagen off-road-focused Amarok W580X revealed

Volkswagen has officially revealed its off-road-ready Amarok W580X, with the mud-slinging variant to be available in showrooms from April 2022.

Unlike the previous collaboration with top-level tuners Walkinshaw Performance – for the road-oriented W580 and W580S, released earlier in 2021 – VW's W580X has been sharpened specifically for off-road duties.

To this end, Walkinshaw will equip the W580X with a suspension lift and off-road tune utilising MTV twin-tube dampers; custom bash plates; and rock sliders. The W-Series off-roader will also feature Seikel underbody protection and breathers; rubber mats; an LED light bar; and wheel arch extensions.

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4x4 Aus has experience with the Walky Amarok, having tested the on-road focused W580S

VW Amarok W580X standard kit

• 18" forged alloy wheels
• AT tyres
• Wheel arch extensions
• Front suspension lift and off-road tune (MTV twin tube damper)
• Rear suspension off-road tune (MTV twin tube damper)
• Rubber mats
• New front upper grille design
• Front bumper inserts (fog lamp surrounds) with LED fog lamps
• Art velour seat trim with Walkinshaw branding
• Heated front seats
• Bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights
• Dual zone Climatronic air conditioning
• Multi-function steering wheel with paddle shifters
• Black exterior mirror housing and rear bumper
• Discover media navigation audio with App-connect
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Custom bash plate
• Custom rock sliders
• LED light bar with integrated switch
• Seikel underbody protection and breathers

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If the W580S is anything to go by, the W580X will shine off-road

Much like the W580 and W580S, the W580X is powered by the Amarok's proven 190kW/580Nm V6 turbo-diesel engine which runs through an eight-speed ZF auto transmission.

"The first W-Series was a chance to offer something no-one else in the market could do – a powerful, dynamic ute which was as comfortable on highways as it was on Alpine passes," said Nick Reid, national marketing and product manager, and Amarok W-Series lead.

"With the new W580X, our W-Series off-road Amarok, we can lean in to another aspect of the Amarok's platform. We know the Amarok is among the best off-roaders around in standard form, but with Walkinshaw giving it a unique tune, we'll be able to offer something unbeatable to Australian customers," he added.

The W580X is expected to be offered in limited numbers. Official pricing and detailed specification will be revealed closer to the vehicle's launch in April 2022.