The Amarok's gearbox and transfer case sit exactly where the truck grounds out crossing a ledge or climbing onto rock. Both housings are cast — they crack rather than deform, and replacing them runs into serious money. This single Rival panel covers both.

4.0 mm aluminium. Rival specifies pressed aluminium at 4.0 mm, silver finish. The pressing provides stiffness without added ribbing, and the low weight of aluminium matters on a panel hanging mid-wheelbase.

Installation. Factory mounting points are used and a fitting kit is supplied with the plate.

Fitment. Volkswagen Amarok, model years 2010-2016 and 2016-2020 per the catalogue name. Rival's technical description narrows this to the 2.0 l engine in 2010-2016 vehicles — if you run the 3.0 V6 or a facelift truck, confirm the fit before ordering and we will happily check it with you.

The obvious companion is the engine plate from the same range; together the two panels form a continuous surface from the front of the truck back to the centre tunnel.