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New from
$31,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.7 - 7.9 L / 100km
The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $31,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $58,490 for the Ultimate.
There are 5 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2010.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo (120kW/400Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2011 Amarok is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD | $33,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD | $31,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,490 |
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The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Volkswagen Amarok | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Amarok?
The Volkswagen Amarok offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Base that starts from $31,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $58,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 2800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Trendline, Limited Edition, Highline and Ultimate.
The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which measures 1944mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1834mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which has 120kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Volkswagen Amarok is built in Argentina and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which weighs 3040 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Amarok uses Diesel.