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    Quote Originally Posted by Transporter View Post
    The Amarok is utility vehicle, most people who buy them are tradies. How many tradies take their kids to their job sites? Now, forget about the ute, how often you see more than 2 people in any car?
    I’m thinking about updating my 2013 Amarok and don’t need the rear airbags, more airbags could mean more expensive insurance as well.
    Luck of airbags, doesn’t worry me, though they should put the rear air went there, my dog would really appreciate it.
    Otherwise, it’s perfect vehicle. Stuff the media and incompetent journalists who can’t focus on anything else than luck of the rear airbags.
    I agree.
    We buy Amarok twincabs at work (we'd have about 30 in the fleet). Our main purpose of the back seat is storage of PPE and other equipment with very occasional (maybe 1%) passenger use. Personally, I think there are better solutions but I'm not the fleet manager.

    Other twincabs (any brand) that I see don't seem to get a lot of back seat use.
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    Here's the latest news I've seen to keep us interested while they tinker on the new utes.
    VW boss says he's already driven the new utes and is really impressed!

    “I just drove last week the pickups, the platform that we will share, and was really impressed with the capability of the product in the pipeline, so I am very positive on the Ford partnership,” he told the US-based publication.
    Source VW boss 'really impressed' with Ford Ranger platform - CAR magazine

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    Quote Originally Posted by wetaline2 View Post
    Here's the latest news I've seen to keep us interested while they tinker on the new utes.
    VW boss says he's already driven the new utes and is really impressed!

    “I just drove last week the pickups, the platform that we will share, and was really impressed with the capability of the product in the pipeline, so I am very positive on the Ford partnership,” he told the US-based publication.
    Source VW boss 'really impressed' with Ford Ranger platform - CAR magazine
    What else would he say?
    "I've just driven the new platform. OMG, why did we sign off on that garbage? We'll all be rooned!" (apologies John O'Brien)
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    Hmm, last VW Ford collaboration, when they produced the van together wasn’t that great. VW Sharan/Ford Galaxy.

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    Just another "limited" edition of the 580. This makes the 2nd special edition after the Black edition last year this time. Same engine but I like the style bar on the back.

    More interesting is the Core Enduro V6 in manual with proper low range. On special for $49K drive-away and at a 1.99% finance offer if you chose. https://aus.volkswagen.com.au/offer-and-pricing-detail?modelcode=S7BA74/20&postcode=4000&state=QLD&locality=BRISBANE ADELAIDE STREET&colour=Candy White&size=6&offset=6&filterby=Offers&filtervalue= Amarok&related=[S7BA74/20,S7BA7A/19,S7BC7AS/19]
    Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP (mods are underway ) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI Trendline manual White (with mods now 150TSI) 2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 10 Previous VWs and some others ...

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    Core, Manual, Black Edition, Canyon, 580 Highline, Highline 580S and it just goes on... ZZZZZzzzzz
    New model is still a long way off while ever the variants and limited editions keep coming.
    Bring out the new model already - drives great but this ones too long in the tooth with the outdated tech and safety!

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