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2022 Volkswagen Amarok

2022 Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen
7.5
Price$45,890 - $81,490
Fuel Efficiency8.4 - 9.7 / 100km
ANCAP Rating5-star
Warranty5 years
Price$45,890 - $81,490
Fuel Efficiency8.4 - 9.7 / 100km
ANCAP Rating5-star
Warranty5 years

About the Amarok

The Volkswagen Amarok is available in eleven variants, is classed as a Pick Up or Cab Chassis 4X4 and is built in Argentina. It uses Diesel fuel.

The Volkswagen Amarok is sold with engines that range in size from 2.0L to 3.0L and from twin-turbocharged four-cylinders to turbocharged six-cylinders.

The Amarok range is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

Amarok Price

What is the price of a Volkswagen Amarok?
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI400 CORE 4MOTION: $45,890
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI420 CORE 4MOTION: $48,890
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI500 V6 CORE 4MOTION: $50,890
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTION: $53,890
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTION: $57,990
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTION: $63,490
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION: $64,090
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 W580 4MOTION: $73,490
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTION: $73,990
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 W580X 4MOTION: $77,390
  • 2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 W580S 4MOTION: $81,490

All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) and before on-road costs which vary state by state.

Reviews

Our expert's reviews of the Volkswagen Amarok
2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X review

2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X review

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
7.7
Volkswagen's first-generation Amarok is on the verge of retirement. Does this Walkinshaw-tuned W580X edition make for a fitting swansong?
20 May 22
2021 Volkswagen Amarok W580 review

2021 Volkswagen Amarok W580 review

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
7.5
Sick of dual-cab utes aimed at going further off-road? Say g'day to the Amarok W580.
07 May 21
2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Sportline TDI550 review

2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Sportline TDI550 review

James Wong profile picture
James Wong
7.3
The Amarok V6 may be getting on a bit, but its strong points help maintain its appeal today – if you can look past its safety omissions.
06 Oct 20
2020 Isuzu D-Max v Volkswagen Amarok V6

2020 Isuzu D-Max v Volkswagen Amarok V6

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
7.3
The new Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain is a massive step up on its predecessor, and should convert some Ranger and HiLux buyers to the cause. But in a straight line, it can't match the Amarok V6. So is this old warhorse still worth a look?
27 Sep 20

News

All the latest Amarok news
2023 Volkswagen Amarok teased, matrix LED lights to feature - UPDATE

2023 Volkswagen Amarok teased, matrix LED lights to feature - UPDATE

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Volkswagen has continued the long, slow tease in the lead-up to the launch of its Amarok dual-cab ute.
26 May 22
2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X price and specs

2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X price and specs

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
There are now 600 units of the swansong Volkswagen Amarok W580X by Walkinshaw available – costing from $78,890 plus on-roads.
20 May 22
Volkswagen and Walkinshaw in talks over new Amarok flagship

Volkswagen and Walkinshaw in talks over new Amarok flagship

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
The second-gen Volkswagen Amarok V6 diesel will again get the more hardcore, Walkinshaw engineering treatment, but not until 2024.
18 May 22
2023 Volkswagen Amarok reveal July 7, pricing soon after – UPDATE

2023 Volkswagen Amarok reveal July 7, pricing soon after – UPDATE

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
Here’s the latest on the bigger, more sophisticated VW Amarok ahead of a mid-year reveal and Australian launch in early 2023.
17 May 22
Volkswagen Amarok EV planned, plug-in hybrid less likely - report

Volkswagen Amarok EV planned, plug-in hybrid less likely - report

William Stopford profile picture
William Stopford
Volkswagen has expressed enthusiasm for an electric version of the new Amarok, but is less enthusiastic about a plug-in hybrid.
26 Apr 22
Volkswagen V6 engine ruled out early on for 2023 Amarok

Volkswagen V6 engine ruled out early on for 2023 Amarok

Paul Maric profile picture
Paul Maric
Volkswagen's own V6 will be retired from the Amarok range when it transitions to the Ford Ranger platform later in 2022.
01 Apr 22
2022 Volkswagen Amarok Alpine and Alpine Plus detailed

2022 Volkswagen Amarok Alpine and Alpine Plus detailed

Jack Quick profile picture
Jack Quick
Volkswagen has revealed two off-road packages for the Amarok V6 developed in partnership with German off-road firm Seikel.
09 Mar 22
2023 Volkswagen Amarok V6 to be longer, wider and roomier

2023 Volkswagen Amarok V6 to be longer, wider and roomier

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has put out another teaser in its Amarok drip-feed campaign. Let's see the real thing next!
19 Feb 22
2022 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs: Black Edition added in final year

2022 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs: Black Edition added in final year

William Stopford profile picture
William Stopford
There's a new generation around the corner but Volkswagen's venerable Amarok receives two new variants for its swan-song year.
18 Jan 22
2023 Volkswagen Amarok teased again

2023 Volkswagen Amarok teased again

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
The new Volkswagen Amarok is taking shape ahead of a mid-year reveal, and the teaser campaign is heating up.
17 Jan 22
2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X priced

2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X priced

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have confirmed the Amarok W580X will be on sale in the second quarter of 2022, priced at $77,390 before on-roads.
14 Dec 21
2023 Volkswagen Amarok reveal set, Australian timing confirmed

2023 Volkswagen Amarok reveal set, Australian timing confirmed

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
The new Volkswagen Amarok is starting to take shape, with a proper reveal set for mid-2022. It'll be in showrooms during the first quarter of 2023.
08 Dec 21
2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X revealed

2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X revealed

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Having delivered a 'grand touring' ute with the W580 and W580S, Volkswagen and Walkinshaw are teaming up on an off-roader.
26 Jul 21
Road warriors: What modified 4x4 utes can you buy from a dealer?

Road warriors: What modified 4x4 utes can you buy from a dealer?

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
Ranger FX4 Max, BT-50 Thunder, Navara Pro-4X Warrior, HiLux Rugged X and Amarok W580: These five ute options come accessorised from the dealer, ready to go.
15 Jul 21
Podcast: April VFACTS, new Tucson, Mach 1 missing kit

Podcast: April VFACTS, new Tucson, Mach 1 missing kit

James Wong profile picture
James Wong
The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.
10 May 21
2021 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs

2021 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs

James Wong profile picture
James Wong
The Argentinian-built Amarok is soldiering on for another year, with three new high-spec models joining the line-up for MY21.
07 May 21
Volkswagen Commercial sales booming because of COVID

Volkswagen Commercial sales booming because of COVID

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Volkswagen Commercial is riding a wave of demand from buyers keen to hit the road instead of taking international holidays.
06 May 21
Volkswagen Amarok off-road special in the works for early 2022

Volkswagen Amarok off-road special in the works for early 2022

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Volkswagen is getting ready to give the road-focused Amarok W580 a meaner off-road cousin.
05 May 21
Dual-cab ute tub dimensions compared

Dual-cab ute tub dimensions compared

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Size matters when you're in the load-lugging business. How does your ute stack up when you run a fine-tooth comb over its tray?
17 Apr 21
2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased

2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased

Derek Fung profile picture
Derek Fung
Volkswagen's latest teaser for its next-generation Amarok ute gives us a good look at how the top-spec off-road focussed model will look.
26 Mar 21
2015-18 Volkswagen Amarok recalled

2015-18 Volkswagen Amarok recalled

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Volkswagen Australia has recalled almost 20,000 examples of its Amarok ute to fix a problem with the spare wheel mounting.
11 Mar 21
How Volkswagen and Walkinshaw's 'grand touring' ute is taking shape

How Volkswagen and Walkinshaw's 'grand touring' ute is taking shape

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
The Volkswagen Amarok W580 is not far from Australian showrooms. Before it arrives, Walkinshaw talked us through its development.
05 Mar 21
2023 Volkswagen Amarok made by Ford, but won't be Ranger clone

2023 Volkswagen Amarok made by Ford, but won't be Ranger clone

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
Volkswagen insists its next Amarok ute, which is being researched and developed by Ford principally in Australia, won't be simple 'badge-engineering'.
03 Dec 20
2021 Volkswagen Amarok W580 Walkinshaw revealed

2021 Volkswagen Amarok W580 Walkinshaw revealed

James Wong profile picture
James Wong
The Volkswagen Amarok W580 is the 'ultimate GT-spec ute', featuring a range of upgrades including styling and suspension upgrades from Walkinshaw.
15 Oct 20
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline 580 coming in September

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline 580 coming in September

James Wong profile picture
James Wong
Volkswagen Australia is giving the Amarok Highline a more powerful V6 turbo-diesel in September, with all models to be exclusively sourced from Argentina.
09 Jul 20
Volkswagen to develop in-house software for next-gen cars

Volkswagen to develop in-house software for next-gen cars

Henry Man profile picture
Henry Man
Volkswagen will build its own open-source operating system, in an attempt to take charge of 60 per cent of the software in its vehicles by 2025.
22 Jun 20
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 spied

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 spied

Derek Fung profile picture
Derek Fung
The first electric Volkswagen slated for arrival in Australia has been snapped wearing very little camouflage.
16 Jun 20
Volkswagen introduces Amarok XL and Amarok XXL conversions

Volkswagen introduces Amarok XL and Amarok XXL conversions

William Stopford profile picture
William Stopford
Do you want a dual-cab ute that’s bigger than a Ford Ranger but smaller than a Ram 1500? If so, Volkswagen has you covered with the Amarok XL and Amarok XXL.
10 Jun 20
Volkswagen reveals sharp 'Click Frenzy' online specials

Volkswagen reveals sharp 'Click Frenzy' online specials

James Wong profile picture
James Wong
Volkswagen's local division is advertising a trio of very competitive drive-away offers on the Amarok, Crafter and Polo for a very limited time.
20 May 20
Volkswagen Amarok 580S limited edition priced

Volkswagen Amarok 580S limited edition priced

William Stopford profile picture
William Stopford
Volkswagen’s introducing a special edition ute based on the Amarok Ultimate that promises to be… more ultimate.
15 May 20
Q&A with Michael Bartsch, Volkswagen Australia MD

Q&A with Michael Bartsch, Volkswagen Australia MD

Scott Collie profile picture
Scott Collie
Volkswagen Australia MD talks fuel standards, electric vehicles, and the future of the current dealer model in a wide-ranging interview with CarExpert.
03 May 20
Volkswagen Australia selling cars online

Volkswagen Australia selling cars online

Mike Costello profile picture
Mike Costello
You can now place your order and make a deposit on any new VW, online.
08 Apr 20
Volkswagen losing $3.7b per week

Volkswagen losing $3.7b per week

Alborz Fallah profile picture
Alborz Fallah
The company is trying to avoid losing any of its nearly 700,000 staff.
01 Apr 20
Volkswagen Amarok: New dual-cab ute teased

Volkswagen Amarok: New dual-cab ute teased

Derek Fung profile picture
Derek Fung
23 Mar 20

Variants

What are the variants of the Volkswagen Amarok?
TDI400 CORE 4MOTION
FROM
$45,890
TDI420 CORE 4MOTION
FROM
$48,890
TDI500 V6 CORE 4MOTION
FROM
$50,890
TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTION
FROM
$53,890
TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTION
FROM
$57,990
TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTION
FROM
$63,490
TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION
FROM
$64,090
TDI580 W580 4MOTION
FROM
$73,490
TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTION
FROM
$73,990
TDI580 W580X 4MOTION
FROM
$77,390
TDI580 W580S 4MOTION
FROM
$81,490
Variant Name
TDI400 CORE 4MOTION
Price From
$45,890
Series
2H MY22
Style
DUAL CAB UTILITY
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Economy
8.4L / 100km
Seating Capacity
5
Engine Size
2.0L
Cylinders
twin-turbocharged four-cylinder
FULL SPECS

Safety Rating

ANCAP Safety Rating Australia

Amarok Warranty

What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the Volkswagen Amarok?

VOLKSWAGEN suggests that owners service their 2022 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

The 2022 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK has a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

Amarok Fuel Economy

How much fuel does the Volkswagen Amarok use and what are its emissions?

Depending on the variant, view the 2022 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK fuel usage below.

All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
TDI400 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--8.4-
TDI420 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--8.9-
TDI500 V6 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.7-
TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.1-
TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.1-
TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.5-
TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.5-
TDI580 W580 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.5-
TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.5-
TDI580 W580X 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.5-
TDI580 W580S 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITYDIESEL--9.5-

Amarok Dimensions

The dimensions of the Volkswagen Amarok

Depending on the variant, the 2022 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK measures as below.

VariantSeriesStyleLength (mm)Width (mm)Height (mm)Wheelbase (mm)
TDI400 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5254195418343095
TDI420 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5254195418343095
TDI500 V6 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5264195418343095
TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5264195418343095
TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5264195418343095
TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5264195418783095
TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5264195420183097
TDI580 W580 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5254201918823095
TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5264195418343095
TDI580 W580X 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5254201918823095
TDI580 W580S 4MOTION2H MY22DUAL CAB UTILITY5254201918823095

The 2022 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK has a braked towing capacity from 3000kg to 3500kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

Amarok Market Fit

Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

The Volkswagen Amarok is categorised as a Pick Up or Cab Chassis 4X4 and has a price range of $45,890 to $81,490.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Volkswagen Amarok range kicks off from $45,890 (plus on-road costs) for the "Amarok TDI400 CORE 4MOTION" variant and finishes at $81,490 (plus on-road costs) for the "Amarok TDI580 W580S 4MOTION" variant.

The Volkswagen Amarok is built in Argentina and is then shipped to Australia.

The Volkswagen Amarok has a braked towing capacity from 3000kg to 3500kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

Volkswagen suggested that owners service their Volkswagen Amarok every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

The Volkswagen Amarok has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

The Volkswagen Amarok uses Diesel.

The Volkswagen Amarok has 4 doors.

In our latest review the Volkswagen Amarok scored 7.7 out of 10. Read the full Volkswagen Amarok review here.

The Volkswagen Amarok had a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

Variants from previous years

2021 Volkswagen Amarok 2020 Volkswagen Amarok 2019 Volkswagen Amarok 2018 Volkswagen Amarok 2017 Volkswagen Amarok 2016 Volkswagen Amarok 2015 Volkswagen Amarok 2014 Volkswagen Amarok 2013 Volkswagen Amarok 2012 Volkswagen Amarok

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