Walkinshaw’s Next‑Gen Amarok W‑Series: What It Means for Amarok Owners — and How MRT Has You Covered

At MRT, we live and breathe Australian utes. So when Walkinshaw revealed its forthcoming Volkswagen Amarok W‑Series, our workshop buzzed. The second‑generation, Walkinshaw‑tuned Amarok promises sharper handling and grand‑touring comfort — exactly the kind of platform that begs for a hard‑working, lightweight canopy.

Before we dive into the details, a quick reminder: we’ve already transformed countless first‑generation Amaroks with our Tradesman Package and Explorer Package canopies. Those rigs have clocked up thousands of outback kilometres, proving that MRT aluminium construction, clever storage, and rock‑solid sealing work just as well on the job site as they do on the Cape York track.

Key takeaways

• Walkinshaw’s new Amarok W‑Series heads into testing this year, promising GT‑style road manners rather than hardcore off‑road tweaks.
• Two punchy engines are expected — a 3.0‑litre V6 TDI600 and a 2.3‑litre TSI452 petrol four — each paired with a ten‑speed auto and full‑time 4WD.
• MRT is already Amarok‑ready: our Tradesman and Explorer canopy packages have proven themselves on previous‑generation Amaroks, so adapting to the new chassis will be straightforward.
• Future‑proof fitment: as soon as Walkinshaw finalises the W‑Series platform, our engineers will begin 3D scanning and test‑fitting MRT canopies. Join our newsletter for first‑fit updates.

Walkinshaw’s “chapter two” for the Amarok

Walkinshaw Group CEO Ryan Walkinshaw has confirmed that the new W‑Series will push beyond the original W580S GT ute. Expect signature Walkinshaw suspension tuning, unique wheels, and a sail‑plane sports bar in place of the Aventura’s roof rails. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles director Ryan Davies frames the project as a grand‑touring model, avoiding the hard‑edge, off‑road brief of the old W580X.

Although final specs are under wraps, today’s flagship Amaroks offer:

Either option will haul a well‑equipped canopy with ease — and our lightweight design keeps you comfortably below GVM limits.

Proven performance on previous Amarok models

From Perth tradies carting tools across building sites to tourers tackling the Gibb River Road, our first‑gen Amarok owners have put MRT canopies through every test imaginable:

• Tradesman Package canopies delivered side‑access drawers and ladder racks without sacrificing tub length or payload.
• Explorer Package setups provided 12‑volt power, dual‑spare carriers and rooftop‑tent‑ready rails for families chasing the big lap.

What’s next for new‑gen Amarok owners?

As soon as Walkinshaw’s W‑Series lands at dealers, our R&D team will 3D‑scan the tray profile, design bespoke mounts and run real‑world shake‑tests in Queensland’s hinterland. If you want first dibs on an MRT Tradesman or Explorer canopy for the next‑gen Amarok, join the wait‑list via our contact page.

Final word

The incoming Amarok W‑Series looks set to raise the bar for GT‑ready dual‑cabs. Pair it with a purpose‑built MRT canopy and you’ll have a workhorse that doubles as a weekend‑escape machine — proven on the outgoing Amarok, coming soon to Volkswagen’s latest. Watch this space.