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2018 Volkswagen Amarok
New from
$38,490 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 - 9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Amarok
The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $38,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $71,990 for the Ultimate.
There are 7 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (132kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (132kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm) and 3.0L turbo (190kW/580Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2018 Amarok is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
64.33 - 86.08 kW/t
53.79 kW/t
111.71 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 - 9 L/100km
6.3 L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
889 - 1,026 km
551 km
1,270 km
Price
$38,490 - $71,990
$17,990
$169,950
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 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
3,040 - 3,080 kg
2,700 kg
5,309 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,550 - 6,000 kg
4,435 kg
11,479 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,000 - 3,500 kg
1,700 kg
6,942 kg
Approach Angle
28 - 29.5°
15.2°
35°
Departure Angle
18 - 28°
18°
29°
Ground Clearance Unladen
192 - 230 mm
171 mm
283 mm
Payload Capacity
808 - 1,139 kg
748 kg
1,713 kg
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Volkswagen Amarok News
2018 Volkswagen Amarok Price
Dark Label
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $0 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $62,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | $39,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | $38,490 |
Core
Core Plus
Sportline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,990 |
Highline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $60,490 |
Ultimate
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $67,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $68,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $71,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Volkswagen Amarok Specs
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2018 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions
1834mm
1944mm
5181mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sportline with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
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.
2018 Volkswagen Amarok Warranty
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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Volkswagen Amarok FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Dark Label that starts from $0.
The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $71,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Dark Label, Core Plus, Sportline, Highline and Ultimate.
The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Dark Label which measures 1954mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1878mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Amarok uses Diesel.