The world’s largest automaker, Volkswagen (VW) is set to begin productionof its vehicles in Pakistan in 2022.

The VW Group has some of the most prolific auto-manufacturers as itssubsidiaries, including Bentley, Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, Bugatti, SEAT,and Skoda.

According to a Volkswagen Premier Motors representative, the company willstart off by introducing the Amarok, a pickup truck that comprises singleand double cabins akin to those featured in the Toyota Hilus Revo.

Media reports state that the Amarok will compete with the Toyota Hilux andthe Isuzu D-Max, whereas the Transporter Van will go up against the likesof Kia Grand Carnival and Hyundai Grand Starex.

The German automotive giant will assemble vehicles in Pakistan undergreen-field status, which it obtained in the wake of the government’s AutoDevelopment Policy (2016-21). Nearly a dozen new manufacturers have enteredPakistan’s automotive field after the ADP, including big names like Kia.

The ADP policy ends in June 2021, however, models introduced by newcompanies will be considered for duty relaxations.