Volkswagen Australia will offer a range of more than 40 genuine accessories for the new Amarok.
The brand has detailed what its initial accessory line-up will look like, although it confirmed it plans to roll out more.
We’ll update this story when images of an accessorised Amarok become available. The hero image is a modified car from the South African launch.
Leading the charge will be the following:
- Roof transport
- Roof bars (to suit cars with or without roof rails)
- Roof platform
- Roof basket
- Two-person rooftop tent
- Canopy roof bars
- Interior
- All-weather floor mats
- Textile floor mats
- Tub accessories
- Electric roller shutter
- Manual roller cover
- Carry racks for roller cover
- Canopy options
- Drawers/cargo sliders
- Soft tonneau cover
- Self-lowering tailgate assist
- Exterior
- Side wind deflectors
- Bonnet protector
- Headlight protectors
- Styling
- Styling bars for tub
- Sports bar for tub
- Side steps
- Wheel arch flares
- Door mouldings
- Electrical
- Auxiliary batter kit under bonnet, or in tub
- Portable dual-battery system
- Solar panel blanket
- Dashcam
- Switch bank kit
- Off-road
- Snorkel for diesel models
- Lifted suspension
- Full underbody protection
- Recovery kit, boards
- Towing mirrors
- On-board air compressor
- Towing
- Electronic trailer brake controller
- Towbar kit
Accessories are a growing battleground in the dual-cab ute world. Along with the usual range of aftermarket installers, brands are now offering broader ranges of locally developed and installed upgrades of their own.
Ford has taken the unique approach of partnering with Australian firm ARB to sell aftermarket accessories through its dealers, complete with warranty backing.