Volkswagen tests new Amarok and Tukan pickup models in Brazil

Volkswagen is conducting final development tests for its upcoming pickup truck lineup in Brazil. The company recently hosted a customer evaluation program at its Taubaté industrial complex in São Paulo, allowing users to test prototypes of the new Amarok and the compact Tukan.

The new generation of the Amarok, developed through an industrial alliance between Volkswagen and SAIC, is slated for production at the General Pacheco plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its market launch is expected in early 2027.

Additionally, Volkswagen has revealed details regarding the Tukan, a compact pickup to be manufactured in Brazil. One variant, named Magnet, will serve as a more affordable double-cab option positioned below the Extreme trim. The Tukan lineup will also include the Robust entry-level and Extreme top-tier versions. The Magnet variant is expected to feature LED lights, fog lights, and side steps, while utilizing a 12-volt mild hybrid system paired with a 1.0 TSI turbo engine.