Revived for the first time since 2018, the darkened touches, for now, can only be had in Europe.
Last available on the original generation seven years ago, Volkswagen has brought the Dark Label appearance package back for the Ford Ranger-based Amarok, albeit only in Europe for now.
Sinister exterior touches
Based on the mid-range Style variant, the Dark Label touches comprise matte black 20-inch alloy wheels, the same finish on the roof rails and B-pillar, black door handles, side-steps and mirror caps, a black grille and tinted windows.
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Continuing with the dark theme is a black underbody guard, a matte black sports bar and tailgate handle, a black rear bumper, darkened taillight clusters and a grey Dark Label decal at the base of the doors.
Black inside
Inside, the unique fittings include an ebony black roofliner, black ArtVelours seat upholstery and black decorative inserts on the doors and centre console.
A black leather-wrapped steering wheel and Dark Label branded black floor mats rounds the interior off.
Detuned Lion V6
Otherwise unchanged from the Style on the specification front, underneath its bonnet, the European-market Dark Label will only be powered by the 3.0 litre Lion turbodiesel V6 engine, which has been detuned from 184kW to 177kW.
Still producing 600Nm though, drive is routed to all four wheels through the Ford and General Motors co-developed 10-speed automatic gearbox.
South Africa not confirmed
Available in a choice of three colours, Midnight Black Metallic, Dark Grey Metallic and Bright Blue Metallic, pricing for the Amarok Dark Label in Germany starts at €57 536, which equates to R1 149 669 when directly converted and without taxes.
Previously only offered on the bi-TDI that made 132kW/420Nm from the Volkswagen-made 2.0 litre engine, the latest Dark Label iteration has, for the moment, not been confirmed for South Africa.
However, should it be approved, expect a possible announcement to be made either before year-end or early next year.
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