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Volkswagen was quick to realise in 2011 (when the Amarok first graced our roads) that a new breed of buyer was turning to the truck to transport motocross bikes, lug jet-skis and tow sailing equipment, rather than simply haul hay around a farmyard. As a result, its passenger car quality, relaxed ride and stylish interiors enabled it to stand out against more rugged rivals
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The Amarok is a lot more expensive than many of its commercial vehicles rivals, with prices for brand new entry-level models topping the £30,000 mark without any optional extras fitted
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In 2018 Volkswagen updated its flagship pick-up model with some fresh exterior styling, minor interior tweaks and a meaty new engine
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The Amarok is now only offered from new with the attention-grabbing 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine that comes in three states of tune as standard - 163hp, 204hp and 224hp, the latter only offered with permanent all-wheel-drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox
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Generally it's a stylish proposition inside and VW's now ubiquitous touchscreen infotainment system is present and correct, allowing drivers to use smartphone apps on the move thanks to multiple connectivity options
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The Amarok doesn't offer a single cab or king cab variants, so the rear seating pretty much looks like this no matter what spec you choose
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It's also one of the most practical pick-ups available to buy, boasting a loading width of 1,222 mm that enables Euro pallets to be loaded crosswise.
