8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 review
With a nice blend of on- and off-road ability, rugged looks, and V6 turbo-diesel power, the Amarok PanAmericana is an appealing ute.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volkswagen Amarok vs 2024 Isuzu D-Max Comparison
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Isuzu D-Max
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2024 Isuzu
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Based on the Isuzu D-Max X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 792 km
76L
509 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$32,200 - $67,500
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Particularly great front seats
- Punchy, efficient diesel; tows well
- Reasonable value and servicing costs
Misses
- Styling elements all form, no function
- Can't match Ranger's V6, full-time 4x4
- Pulling down the sunvisor knocks the rear-view mirror out of alignment
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The 2023 D-Max range will be offered in eight colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Neptune Blue mica (new)
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey mica
- Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
- Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Cobalt Blue mica
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey metallic
- Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 - 2993 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2500 - 5900 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 600Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 3350 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 17 | 15.9 - 16.3 | |
