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    Volkswagen Amarok

    The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $55,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $82,990 for the Aventura.

    There are 6 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo (125kW/405Nm), 3.0L turbo (184kW/600Nm) and 2.3L turbo (222kW/452Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 10-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2025 Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $55,490 - $82,990

    Transmission

    6 or 10-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Diesel or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Drop Side or Utility

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

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    Retail Price

    $55,490 - $82,990

    Transmission

    6 or 10-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Diesel or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Drop Side or Utility

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

    Expert Rating

    Good

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    Volkswagen Amarok

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Amarok comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Core and the most expensive being Aventura.

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    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
    Volkswagen’s pitch to the dual-cab segment offers some compelling arguments – particularly if you don’t want to follow the crowd.
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    Pros

    • Ranger bones in a good-looking suit
    • Proper off-road cred
    • Classy interior

    Cons

    • Fuel economy is a let-down
    • V6 could be more exciting
    • Infotainment screen is overkill
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    Power to Weight
    54.75 - 96.82 kW/t
    51.93 kW/t
    148.05 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.2 - 9.9 L/100km
    1.7 L/100km
    12.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    828 - 1,111 km
    672 km
    4,412 km
    Price
    $55,490 - $82,990
    $33,990
    $177,950
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,100 - 3,350 kg
    2,910 kg
    5,352 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    6,200 - 6,400 kg
    5,370 kg
    12,837 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    2,500 kg
    4,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    30°
    20.2°
    40.7°
    Departure Angle
    25.6°
    17.9°
    29.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    235 - 270 mm
    188 mm
    296 mm
    Payload Capacity
    784 - 967 kg
    685 kg
    1,652 kg
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    Dimensions

    5,350 mm
    1,910 mm
    in mirror: 2,208 mm
    1,886 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,350 mm
    Overall Width1,910 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,208 mm
    Overall Height1,886 mm
    Wheelbase3,270 mm
    Turning Circle12,800 mm
    Load Capacity967 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core that starts from $55,490.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura that starts from $82,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Life, 10-Deserts Edition, Style, Panamericana and Aventura.

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    The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core which measures 1910mm wide, 5350mm in length and sits 1886mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura which has 222kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo engine.

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    The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Style which weighs 3350 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Amarok may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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