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William Stopford
2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition
Four-cylinder diesel versions of the Volkswagen Amarok have been discontinued for 2026 amid a shake-up of the ute range.
7 Days Ago
2026 Volkswagen Amarok
The new Volkswagen Amarok is a ute offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles available in Australia from $55,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $82,990 for the Aventura variant.
There are 6 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2023.
The new 2026 Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Amarok include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (125kW/405Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (154kW/500Nm), 2.3L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (222kW/452Nm) and 3.0L v6 turbo (184kW/600Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 10-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.
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Volkswagen Amarok
2026 Volkswagen Amarok
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2026 Volkswagen Amarok
News
William Stopford
2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition
Four-cylinder diesel versions of the Volkswagen Amarok have been discontinued for 2026 amid a shake-up of the ute range.
7 Days Ago
CarExpert
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition impresses on Beer O’Clock Hill
SPONSORED: The hardcore version of Volkswagen’s dual-cab 4x4 ute showed a clean pair of heels on one of Australia’s most extreme hill climbs.
25 Days Ago
Paul Maric
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: First look at Australia's new Walkinshaw-tuned ute
After the success of their first collaboration, Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have teamed up for another sporty Amarok ute.
2 Months Ago
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Core
2025
$55,490
Life
2025
$59,490
10-Deserts Edition
2025
$68,490
Style
2025
$69,740
Panamericana
2025
$78,990
Aventura
2025
$79,990
Year
2025
Engine Type
2.0L Combustion
3.0L Combustion
2.3L Combustion
Fuel
Diesel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Utility
Drop Side
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
125 kW
154 kW
184 kW
222 kW
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2026 Volkswagen Amarok
Dimensions
5,350 mm
1,910 mm
inc mirror: 2,208 mm
inc mirror: 2,208 mm
1,886 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| 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 |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Our Volkswagen Amarok Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
Volkswagen Amarok
Sales Data
20248,400Total Sales
20255,392Total Sales
2026759YTD Sales
Volkswagen Amarok Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2026 Volkswagen Amarok
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core variant that starts from $55,490.
See all Volkswagen Amarok PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura variant that starts from $82,990.
See all Volkswagen Amarok PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volkswagen Amarok towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core variant which measures 1910mm wide, 5350mm in length and sits 1886mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura variant which has 222kW of power and 452nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Amarok is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Style variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3350 kg.
The Volkswagen Amarok may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
* Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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