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2024 Volkswagen Amarok Style TDI500 review
The Volkswagen Amarok remains an impressive ute even with the less powerful bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine.
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Ford F-150 vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Ford F-150
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Based on the Ford F-150
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
136L
1700 km
80L
568 to 792 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$106,950 - $140,945
$50,990 - $79,990
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William Stopford
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William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb technology that all works
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Smooth, responsive powertrain
Misses
- Less user-friendly interior than Ranger
- No rear USB outlets or app connectivity
- A bit pricey
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
The 2024 Ford F-150 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Oxford White
- Agate Black
- Iconic Silver
- Antimatter Blue
- Carbonised Grey
- Rapid Red
All paint colours besides Oxford White are considered prestige paint, which costs an additional $700.
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWINTURBO PORT & DFI | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3497 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 678Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 - 16.5 | |
