8sp (non)-DSG
Production is at capacity on this platform. They need another factory before they can possibly expand sales to NA. Here is an Australian article (Sidney Morning Herald) describing a new 8sp non-DSG version. Unlike DSG, it has a standard torque converter, so it will be much more robust. Tragically, if the Amarok does come here, it may have only the DSG, or the new slushbox, but no MT (just like the massive NA Ford, GM, Chevy, Dodge pickups-auto trans only). I like the DSG in my JSW, but 6MT makes so much more sense for a pickup. I'd still buy it, and frankly, rather not have the DSG in an Amarok anyway. The new 8 speed auto would be an improvement.
Drive:VW Amarok to get 8-spd auto
I continue to be hopeful.
By the way Coolbreeze- That Amarok on Fuelly (Nuppika) that indicates USA location is actually in Finland. Teemu loves it.