Comments on: Volkswagen Amarok pick-up truck finally revealed! http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:33:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jr http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-617230 Jr Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:58:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-617230 awesome..for me 1st is navara…2nd is hilux/ amarok…3rd is triton awesome..for me 1st is navara…2nd is hilux/ amarok…3rd is triton

]]> By: west meets east http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-420420 west meets east Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:12:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-420420 No assemble plant in Thai, just Indonesia, and bring it to Singapore, NOT Malaysia. No assemble plant in Thai, just Indonesia, and bring it to Singapore, NOT Malaysia.

]]> By: west meets east http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-420421 west meets east Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:12:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-420421 No assemble plant in Thai, just Indonesia, and bring it to Singapore, NOT Malaysia. No assemble plant in Thai, just Indonesia, and bring it to Singapore, NOT Malaysia.

]]> By: west meets east http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-420419 west meets east Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:10:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-420419 I want Amarok go to Singapore with W12 twinturbo, to kill Aussie's Holden SV Maloo. As a member of ASEAN, Singapore is only country which hates pickup trucks. I want Amarok go to Singapore with W12 twinturbo, to kill Aussie’s Holden SV Maloo. As a member of ASEAN, Singapore is only country which hates pickup trucks.

]]> By: Mr.Loke http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-372287 Mr.Loke Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:20:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-372287 when the vw amarok will be on malaysia? when the vw amarok will be on malaysia?

]]> By: 9166 http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-288229 9166 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:09:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-288229 When is it going to be offered in Malaysia? When is it going to be offered in Malaysia?

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-280223 tokmoh Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:05:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-280223 azrai said, December 3, 2009 @ 8:12 am This is what the M'sian Ambassador in Germany said; “Because we are the fuel exporters, we are punished. Our fuel here are three to four times more expensive than in Malaysia. This is the way Germany’s fuel tax is drawn up and we accept it,” he said. >>> Fix'd. azrai said,

December 3, 2009 @ 8:12 am

This is what the M'sian Ambassador in Germany said;

“Because we are the fuel exporters, we are punished. Our fuel here are three to four times more expensive than in Malaysia. This is the way Germany’s fuel tax is drawn up and we accept it,” he said.

>>> Fix'd.

]]> By: Mazda 3 MPS http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279953 Mazda 3 MPS Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:12:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279953 keep up the good work keep up the good work

]]> By: *x_x* http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279944 *x_x* Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:28:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279944 I wish Volkswagen not to produce these kinds of vehicles, their sedans and hatchbacks are good, but not with pickups... I wish Volkswagen not to produce these kinds of vehicles, their sedans and hatchbacks are good, but not with pickups…

]]> By: pelams http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279814 pelams Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:54:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279814 how abt the price ? Sure expensive 1… Nissan Navara more cheaper and powerful + 6 speed manual gearbox . ________________________________________________________________________ n fuel efficient too how abt the price ? Sure expensive 1… Nissan Navara more cheaper and powerful + 6 speed manual gearbox .

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n fuel efficient too

]]> By: nighttrain http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279806 nighttrain Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:33:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279806 skiborne, please translate volkswagen to english or BM.... how to 'bring down'? cannot compute. skiborne, please translate volkswagen to english or BM…. how to 'bring down'? cannot compute.

]]> By: Mazda 3 MPS http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279785 Mazda 3 MPS Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:12:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279785 Ferrari truck....lol Ferrari truck….lol

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279741 mitlanevo Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:28:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279741 ya, so Porsche and Ferrari are going to produce pickup trucks too? ya, so Porsche and Ferrari are going to produce pickup trucks too?

]]> By: CK http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279725 CK Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:18:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279725 a brand should have all types of vehicle... Mercedes oso got lorry. a brand should have all types of vehicle…

Mercedes oso got lorry.

]]> By: skiborne http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279716 skiborne Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:36:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279716 i think somehow, it "brings down" the VW brand by having this model, dont u guys think so? hmmm i think somehow, it "brings down" the VW brand by having this model, dont u guys think so? hmmm

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279687 mitlanevo Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:26:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279687 looks good and tough, unlike a certain M-batch sissy pondan pickup truck... bi-turbo torque output can compete with Navara :-) to Jumbsuck: fight with Hilux? LMAO, no one give a shit about that piece of junk... any Ranger, Frontier, or D-Max can smoke it kao kao... looks good and tough, unlike a certain M-batch sissy pondan pickup truck…

bi-turbo torque output can compete with Navara :-)

to Jumbsuck:

fight with Hilux? LMAO, no one give a shit about that piece of junk… any Ranger, Frontier, or D-Max can smoke it kao kao…

]]> By: Jimmy http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279685 Jimmy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:23:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279685 May buy if RM140k with Euro specs. May buy if RM140k with Euro specs.

]]> By: Mohd http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279684 Mohd Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:18:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279684 huix said, December 3, 2009 @ 11:55 am 'how abt the price ? Sure expensive 1… Nissan Navara more cheaper and powerful + 6 speed manual gearbox .' In Malaysia: Yes In South America, Europe and Australia: No. In i.e. Brasil their market share is currently 25.7%, Toyota Motor Corp. have less than 10% there... BTW: VW doesn't have any plans to sell the Amarok in the USA or ASEAN. And it's produced by VW's 'commercial vehicle' division. It is a 'working horse' for the plumber or market vendor, not a SUV for the rich... huix said,

December 3, 2009 @ 11:55 am

'how abt the price ? Sure expensive 1… Nissan Navara more cheaper and powerful + 6 speed manual gearbox .'

In Malaysia: Yes

In South America, Europe and Australia: No. In i.e. Brasil their market share is currently 25.7%, Toyota Motor Corp. have less than 10% there…

BTW: VW doesn't have any plans to sell the Amarok in the USA or ASEAN. And it's produced by VW's 'commercial vehicle' division. It is a 'working horse' for the plumber or market vendor, not a SUV for the rich…

]]> By: *x_x* http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279658 *x_x* Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:03:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279658 Looks ugly Looks ugly

]]> By: ambush http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279653 ambush Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:32:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279653 i think this has the best interior for pickups...very nice looking panels,dash and switch gears...typical VW quality.. i think this has the best interior for pickups…very nice looking panels,dash and switch gears…typical VW quality..

]]> By: Crazy G http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279600 Crazy G Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:30:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279600 if 3 times more expensive, that would be about 200K?? Thats crazy price to pay for a truck..fu(K the Big-G!!! CKD it pls!!! if 3 times more expensive, that would be about 200K??

Thats crazy price to pay for a truck..fu(K the Big-G!!!

CKD it pls!!!

]]> By: AC http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279589 AC Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:55:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279589 Will sure sell better if assembled in Thailand or Indonesia and come with 6-speed DSG gearbox. Of course, price must be around RM 90k to 110k. Will sure sell better if assembled in Thailand or Indonesia and come with 6-speed DSG gearbox. Of course, price must be around RM 90k to 110k.

]]> By: torque http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279580 torque Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:31:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279580 Bloody hell...that is one of the nicest interior among other pick up trucks...dang...this should be interesting to see. Scenario at one local market: Pakcik A jual sayur bawak Navara says,"Bagus trak aku...power pun power,400 tork dari 2.5...boleh angkut sayur bergantang-gantang lagi ni!" Pakcik B jual sayur bawak Amarok reply,"Lagi bagus trak aku ni...power lebih kurang,400 tork dari 2.0 jer...siap boleh angkut aweks bergantang-gantang tu! Ada kelas gitu..." Bloody hell…that is one of the nicest interior among other pick up trucks…dang…this should be interesting to see.

Scenario at one local market:

Pakcik A jual sayur bawak Navara says,"Bagus trak aku…power pun power,400 tork dari 2.5…boleh angkut sayur bergantang-gantang lagi ni!"

Pakcik B jual sayur bawak Amarok reply,"Lagi bagus trak aku ni…power lebih kurang,400 tork dari 2.0 jer…siap boleh angkut aweks bergantang-gantang tu! Ada kelas gitu…"

]]> By: chyan http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279522 chyan Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:53:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279522 The front looks awesome but after seeing the back, hmm things gotten a bit clunky. The front looks awesome but after seeing the back, hmm things gotten a bit clunky.

]]> By: Jumbsuck http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279519 Jumbsuck Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:43:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279519 If done deal with VW for re-badge, it's called Proton Kemaruk. Obssesed in fighting with Hilux. Still no ABS for B-crap-line, as usual. If done deal with VW for re-badge, it's called Proton Kemaruk. Obssesed in fighting with Hilux. Still no ABS for B-crap-line, as usual.

]]> By: Turkish Blog http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279500 Turkish Blog Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:04:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279500 Very nice design. I Lovev WW Very nice design. I Lovev WW

]]> By: Justin Goh http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279498 Justin Goh Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:59:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279498 better looking than 'taufu or 'softies' Japanese pick-up trucks. When Jap design their trucks, they imagine some geisha b*tch, when Yanks and German builds it, it's build on the image of a well build muscular man. better looking than 'taufu or 'softies' Japanese pick-up trucks.

When Jap design their trucks, they imagine some geisha b*tch, when Yanks and German builds it, it's build on the image of a well build muscular man.

]]> By: csv http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279497 csv Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:57:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279497 looks pretty fierce. but the price...... looks pretty fierce. but the price……

]]> By: person http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279696 person Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:55:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279696 amarok? AM I ROCK !!? yeahhhhh!! amarok?

AM I ROCK !!? yeahhhhh!!

]]> By: nighttrain http://paultan.org/2009/12/03/volkswagen-amarok-pick-up-truck-finally-revealed/#comment-279486 nighttrain Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:16:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18188#comment-279486 I mean, you know la our Govt. By the people, for the people. Our country, our way. I mean, you know la our Govt. By the people, for the people. Our country, our way.

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