New Volkswagen Pickup: Amarok

Volkswagen's upcoming midsize pickup has been given the robustly unusual name "Amarok." The name comes from the Inuit word for "wolf."

VW will build the truck at its manufacturing plant in Pacheco, Argentina, for sale in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. A year ago the company had considered killing the pickup for the European market, but it appears that thinking has changed.

VW Amarok will be launched as a double-cab pickup with four-wheel drive. A regular cab version will follow later. Engines are expected to include both diesel and gasoline direct-injection.