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RECENTLY revealed globally, the second-generation Amarok is now based on the same T6 platform which underpins the upcoming Ford Ranger; although, Volkswagen has done its fair share of development to make its dual-cab a unique offering.
While production of the Amarok will be undertaken in South Africa, Australia's auto industry had a big role to play getting the new model off the ground. Not only did Ford's local team contribute heavily to the development of the T6 platform, but VW's Australian outpost added engineering and development input, making sure the Amarok can compete in a market which includes four utes in the top 10 bestselling models list.
Over three years of work by the VW Commercial Vehicles Design Studio in Melbourne went in to creating the new Amarok's looks, with project head Gu-Han Kim saying the local connection is essential to the model's global success.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der September 2022-Ausgabe von 4x4 Magazine Australia.
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Diese Geschichte stammt aus der September 2022-Ausgabe von 4x4 Magazine Australia.
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OUTBACK WATERING HOLES
SINCE OFF TRACK WINES WAS LAUNCHED, OWNERS ANNA AND BRETT FISHER HAVE DRIVEN MORE THAN 20,000KM UP, DOWN AND ACROSS AUSTRALIA SPRUIKING THEIR WINES-IN-A-CAN MADE FOR CAMPING. THEY DROPPED INTO PLENTY OF OUTBACK PUBS ALONG THE WAY AND THESE ARE THEIR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FAVOURITES
![BIG COUNTRY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/pjKy4M04W1714035107900/BIG-COUNTRY.jpg)
BIG COUNTRY
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![ISLAND PARADISE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/x3TtrAy3w1714034497795/ISLAND-PARADISE.jpg)
ISLAND PARADISE
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WEIGHTLIFTING
INCREASING THE GVM OF YOUR 4X4 SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, BUT BY THE SAME TOKEN SHOULD NOT BE AVOIDED IF YOU NEED IT. WE GO THROUGH THE PROCESS ON OUR FORD RANGER TO EXPLAIN HOW TO GET IT RIGHT
![NOW HEAR THIS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/7_T-KwimG1714030300661/NOW-HEAR-THIS.jpg)
NOW HEAR THIS
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![LOOKING BACK](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/_vpPl4usB1714030186771/LOOKING-BACK.jpg)
LOOKING BACK
A PAIR OF MSA 4X4 TOWING MIRRORS ENSURE WE ALWAYS KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON BEHIND US WHEN WE HAVE A TRAILER HITCHED TO OUR MITSUBISHI TRITON
![TRUCKIN' LIFE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/wvzTl2tjk1714029167205/TRUCKIN-LIFE.jpg)
TRUCKIN' LIFE
CAN FORD AUSTRALIA'S NEW F-150 BE AN ACCOMPLISHED OFF-ROAD TOURING 4X4?
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WHAT LURKS BENEATH
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EYE OF THE HURRICANE
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![GETTING TANKED](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/u-gcz7Pwj1714027617745/GETTING-TANKED.jpg)
GETTING TANKED
GWM EXPANDS IT TANK 4X4 RANGE WITH THE LUXURIOUS TANK 500 WAGON