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For those who want a more sinister-looking Amarok but don’t want to wait for Walkinshaw’s W600, Volkswagen has begun rolling out the Dark Label.

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The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label V6 has launched in Australia, offering buyers a blacked-out version of the dual-cab ute.
Based on the Style and priced from $76,990 drive-away, the Amarok Dark Label is limited to just 200 vehicles, and comes with dark exterior design elements including smoked halogen tail-lights and 20-inch alloy wheels in matte black.
As exclusively reported by CarExpert in December 2025, Volkswagen has dropped its four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines from the Amarok range – leaving the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and a 2.3-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine in a single variant.

The Amarok Dark Label is powered by the former, with the turbo-diesel V6 putting out 184kW and 600Nm, driving all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The limited-edition ute also features privacy tint, a front skid plate in black, black side steps and roof rails, a sports bar powder-coated in black, and Dark Label decals.
Inside, it gets unique branding on the steering wheel, a Dark Label seat package in Art Velour, a black headliner, and unique floor mats.

As it's based on the Style, standard equipment also includes:
The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label V6 is arriving in dealerships now, with prices starting from $76,990 drive-away.
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Ben Zachariah has 20-plus years in automotive media, writing for The Age, Drive, and Wheels, and is an expert in classic car investment.


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