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New from
$31,490 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.5 - 8.3 L / 100km
The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $31,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $65,290 for the Ultimate.
There are 8 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/340Nm) and 2.0L turbo (132kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2015 Amarok is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD | $39,180 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $42,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $49,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $62,290 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $65,290 |
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The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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There are 5 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 7.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ultimate with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Amarok variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Amarok | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Amarok?
The Volkswagen Amarok has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
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 $31,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $65,290.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Tradie, Core, Trendline, Highline, Canyon, Dark Label and Ultimate.
The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which measures 1954mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1834mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which has 132kW 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.