Volkswagen Amarok V6 Unlimited 2026: price, launch date and specs

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Volkswagen is closing the 16-year run of the current Amarok with a limited V6 Unlimited series. Argentina will get 500 numbered trucks, with sales starting in September — though pricing hasn’t been announced yet. That detail matters: the new version isn’t any more powerful, so the size of the premium will decide whether it’s worth it to buyers or just an expensive trim package.

The Amarok V6 Unlimited keeps the 3.0-liter turbodiesel rated at 258 hp and 580 Nm of torque. In short overboost bursts, output climbs to 272 hp. The engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic and permanent 4Motion all-wheel drive, with 0–100 km/h taking 8 seconds.

Compared with regular trims, the newcomer stands out with black wheel arch extensions, a blacked-out grille, oval side steps and a matte-finish rear bumper. Volkswagen took a similar approach with last year’s Dark Label special edition — also V6-powered and also focused on visual distinction. Extras include hood and tailgate struts, a soft tonneau cover, welcome lighting, dedicated rubber floor mats and an interior badge with the unit’s individual number.

The current V6 lineup gives a sense of where pricing might land. In July, the Amarok Comfortline V6 cost 73.3 million pesos in Argentina, while the Black Style ran 93.4 million pesos. The Unlimited will likely sit at the top of that range, though Volkswagen hasn’t confirmed it.

The send-off series arrives against a backdrop of falling demand: Amarok registrations in Argentina totaled 8,088 units in the first half of the year, down 40.8% year over year. A limited run both keeps interest in the model alive and lets production wind down without a deeper overhaul.

Volkswagen has officially confirmed the successor’s launch in Argentina from 2027, backed by roughly $580 million in investment. Details about an SAIC-based platform, a hybrid powertrain rated above 470 hp and the Amarok 800 TSI name, though, come from local media reports rather than a full technical release from the automaker.

With no price yet for the Unlimited, its real value comes down to one question: how much will Volkswagen charge for the numbered badge on a truck that’s technically identical to the rest of the V6 range?