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2024 Volkswagen Amarok Style TDI500 review
The Volkswagen Amarok remains an impressive ute even with the less powerful bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine.
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Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION vs Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION Comparison
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Amarok
2024 Volkswagen Amarok
AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
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2024 Volkswagen Amarok
STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
792 km
80L
576 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$79,990
$66,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb technology that all works
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Smooth, responsive powertrain
Misses
- Less user-friendly interior than Ranger
- No rear USB outlets or app connectivity
- A bit pricey
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb technology that all works
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Smooth, responsive powertrain
Misses
- Less user-friendly interior than Ranger
- No rear USB outlets or app connectivity
- A bit pricey
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
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
- Savona Leather Interior (+$3,000)
Colours Available
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2261 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.3L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 222kW | 154kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5900 | 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3350 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 16.5 | |
