THE towing capacity of Volkswagen’s MY18 Amarok V6 range has been upgraded from 3.0 to 3.5 tonnes.

Despite the V6 turbo diesel generating the same 165kW and 550Nm, the re-design of the vehicle’s rear step assembly allowed the Australian Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles team to boost the V6’s towing capacity by 500kg.

A new 3.5-tonne rated genuine towbar will also be available.

2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 towing caravan

“We know that Amarok buyers use their vehicle for work and play. The ability to tow a caravan or a boat is at the very heart of the Amarok, and we’re glad that we’re able to offer this enhancement to our customers, and their weekends,” Mr Reid said.

The RRP of all V6 Amaroks remains unchanged: Sportline $55,490; Highline $59,990; Ultimate $67,990.

Customers can order an MY18 V6 ’Rok from VW’s national dealer network.