VW pickup concept

[Galaxy]

This concept shows us what VW's new commercial pickup looks like. It is of the 1 ton class. The concept is called Robust.

Except for the SAR kit and perhaps the fenders, I think it is almost production ready.

[2o6]

It's a Toyota Hilux underneath, but I applaud them for actually taking the time to bend some sheetmetal. Much better than that lame rebadge that is the Suzuki Equator.

[S204STi]

Same engine choices as the Hilux?  Or is VW supplying those?

[Galaxy]

It's a Toyota Hilux underneath, but I applaud them for actually taking the time to bend some sheetmetal. Much better than that lame rebadge that is the Suzuki Equator.

No it's not. They used a Hilux body as camouflage for the prototype.

[Cookie Monster]

That looks really, really nice.

It's cleanly styled. What engines are supposed to be in it?

[Eye of the Tiger]

V10 diesel I hope.

[ifcar]

No reason those fenders wouldn't make it to production.

I expect this will be popular in many developing markets, but I wouldn't think it would be a big seller in the US or Europe.

[S204STi]

No reason those fenders wouldn't make it to production.

I expect this will be popular in many developing markets, but I wouldn't think it would be a big seller in the US or Europe.

With the rise of trucklets like the Honda Ridgeline I wonder if it might actually do alright, particularly if it came with a good engine package.

[ifcar]

With the rise of trucklets like the Honda Ridgeline I wonder if it might actually do alright, particularly if it came with a good engine package.

If it's one-ton, it's not trucklet. But it's not as if Honda has had such fantastic success in its attempt to break into the pickup market anyway.

[MaxPower]

neat truck; maybe its the SAR kit, but those bed rails look prohibitively wide.  Its a problem when the only way to access the bed is through the tailgate.

[Catman]

Needs a proper rear bumper.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Needs a proper rear bumper.

Definately needs a step-n-tow bumper out back. Trucks are useless without them.

[Pancor]

Definately needs a step-n-tow bumper out back. Trucks are useless without them.

In the second photo from the top, it appears to have the facilities for stepping and towing. 

[the Teuton]

Preproduction concept 'Reg.



Better.

[the Teuton]

Better yet.



And really cool.

[Madman]

Volkswagen could always team up with Toyota again, like they did when they prodeced the Volkswagen Taro, a rebadged Toyota Hilux.




Cheers,
Madman of the People

[Pommes-T]

Looks great to me. Waaaay better than the Caddy. The old Caddy was cool but the last one with the lights from the Polo Classic was just boring. I guess a commercial vehicle doesn't have to look good... But beeing a worker is surely more fun in a Chevy El Camino or a Holden Ute (or even in a good looking V Dub) than in an ugly ass truck.

[Byteme]

With the rise of trucklets like the Honda Ridgeline I wonder if it might actually do alright, particularly if it came with a good engine package.

From the last sales numbers I saw I didn't think the Ridgeline was doing all that well.

[Raza]

Better than the Routan.