Isuzu D-Max vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison

Isuzu D-Max

Volkswagen Amarok

2023 Isuzu
D-Max
vs
2023 Volkswagen
Amarok
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How they stack...

CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.3.
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8.1
8.2
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Based on the Isuzu D-Max X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyDriving the family
Long distance drivingLong distance driving
TowingTowing
Fuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year years/
warranty
5 year years/
warranty
MSRP
$32,200 - $67,500
$50,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take

Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Particularly great front seats
  • Punchy, efficient diesel; tows well
  • Reasonable value and servicing costs
Misses
  • Styling elements all form, no function
  • Can't match Ranger's V6, full-time 4x4
  • Pulling down the sunvisor knocks the rear-view mirror out of alignment
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Interesting interior finishes
  • Balance of ride and handling
  • Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
  • Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
  • Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
  • More expensive than key rivals

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

  • Mica Paint (+$650)
  • Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
  • Metallic Paint (+$990)

Colours Available

The 2023 D-Max range will be offered in eight colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.

  • Mineral White
  • Basalt Black mica
  • Neptune Blue mica (new)
  • Mercury Silver metallic
  • Obsidian Grey mica
  • Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
  • Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
  • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
  • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
  • Mineral White
  • Basalt Black mica
  • Cobalt Blue mica
  • Mercury Silver metallic
  • Obsidian Grey metallic
  • Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
  • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
  • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)

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)

Specs

Type
TURBO CDITURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI
Size (cc)
1898 - 29991996 - 2993
Size (L)
3.0L, 1.9L2.3L, 2.0L, 3.0L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 4TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
1612 - 24
Power
110kW - 140kW125kW - 222kW
Power RPM
36003250 - 5900
Torque
350Nm - 450Nm405Nm - 600Nm
Torque RPM
1600 - 18001750 - 3350
Bore Stroke
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Compression Ratio
15.9 - 16.310 - 16.5

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