Amarok R-Style concept is VW's attempt at building a Raptor

Pictured here is a sporty version of Volkswagen’s Amarok pickup truck sold overseas. It is strictly a concept, though it confirms the German automaker has recognized the all around awesomeness of performance pickups like Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor and is at least toying with the idea of building one of its own.

The new concept is called the Amarok R-Style and has been revealed today at the 2013 Wörthersee Tour tuning event taking place in Austria, the same event where a hardcore VW GTI concept and lightweight Audi TT were also shown.

It features 22-inch alloy wheels, lowered springs and a wide-body kit. There are also plenty of carbon fiber accents and a chunky sports bar running across the back of the cab.

The headlights have also been dressed up with LEDS and the interior given a sporty look with red detailing and a carbon fiber-look for the dash.

Power in this Amarok R-Style pickup comes from an uprated version of the stock model’s 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel. Peak output stands at 270 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. This, says VW, is enough for 0-62 mph acceleration of less than eight seconds.

If you’re thinking the Amarok can’t match the F-150 SVT Raptor in off-road prowess, note that VW has also shown off a toughened-up Amarok concept designed to tackle the great outdoors. It’s called the Amarok Canyon and was shown for the first time at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

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