

Ben Zachariah
2026 Volkswagen Amarok review
Pros
- Ranger bones in a good-looking suit
- Proper off-road cred
- Classy interior
Cons
- Fuel economy is a let-down
- V6 could be more exciting
- Infotainment screen is overkill
2 Months Ago
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My dashboardThe new Volkswagen Amarok has gotten more expensive for 2024.
Previously starting at $52,990 before on-road costs, from February 1, 2024 the range now opens at $55,490 before on-roads for the base Amarok Core TDI405.
The same line-up is being offered for 2024, but prices are up by between $2500 and $3000 across the range. However, the company has extended drive-away offers on MY23 vehicles.
The price increases are partially offset by some new equipment. All models get a trailer brake controller as standard, while the base Core joins the rest of the line-up in offering blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Three engines continue to be offered: a 2.0-litre single turbo-diesel four-cylinder, 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel, a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
The 2.3-litre petrol engine is unique to the Amarok relative to the Ford Ranger with which it shares its platform, as while the Blue Oval brand offers this engine in the Ranger in other markets, it doesn’t in Australia.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 10-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 10-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
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The Volkswagen Amarok comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Core and the most expensive being Aventura.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,910 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,208 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,886 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 967 mm |
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Volkswagen Amarok
The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core that starts from $55,490.
See all Volkswagen Amarok PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura that starts from $82,990.
See all Volkswagen Amarok PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Life, Style, Panamericana and Aventura.
See all Volkswagen Amarok towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core which measures 1910mm wide, 5350mm in length and sits 1886mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura which has 222kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Style which weighs 3350 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Amarok may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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