Volkswagen has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately. The company reportedly could have major layoffs on the way while planning major changes to its US lineup. But there could be a bright spot on the horizon: A Volkswagen pickup truck might finally be happening.
According to a new report from Reuters, the automaker is planning a US-built pickup as part of a broader effort to strengthen its position in the North American market. While Volkswagen sells the Amarok pickup in other parts of the world (pictured here), the brand has never offered a modern mid-size or full-size truck in the United States.
The report suggests Volkswagen is targeting a launch before the end of the decade, with production potentially taking place at the company’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory. The plant currently builds the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs, and Volkswagen is shifting its US manufacturing strategy toward vehicles that better align with American buyers’ preferences.
Volkswagen Amarok
Mid-Size Or Full-Size?
