Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok R: High-performance ute ruled out
The sporty Amarok W600 is just around the corner, but Volkswagen says there won’t be an R version of the ute as that nameplate is ‘sacred’.
14 Days Ago
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Ben Zachariah
Walkinshaw performance packages hinted for Volkswagen Amarok W600
Power upgrade, big brake kits, and different wheel designs could all be made available to Volkswagen Amarok W600 owners in the future.
26 Days Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok W475: Opportunity for turbo-petrol Walkinshaw
Despite its turbo-diesel engine, the new Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw has been created for drivers – but could a turbo-petrol version happen?
26 Days Ago
Ben Zachariah
2027 Volkswagen Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw revealed
Volkswagen has again partnered with Walkinshaw Automotive to create a ute designed for drivers, born from customer feedback and data.
26 Days Ago
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.
4 Months 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.
4 Months 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.
5 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
2026 Volkswagen Amarok to go V6-only, except for maybe a cheaper new petrol variant
EXCLUSIVE: The German brand will soon follow Ford’s lead by axing the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine in its ute.
7 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok EV and PHEV utes ruled out… for now
Volkswagen has confirmed electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Amarok ute aren’t coming in the current model – but never say never.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Amarok recalled
More than 600 Amarok dual-cab utes have been recalled in Australia for the same issue that affected the Ford Ranger.
9 Months Ago
Max Davies
2025 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs: Cab-chassis joins the range
Volkswagen's updated Amarok range is soon to arrive in Australia, bringing cab-chassis models, a special edition, and drive-away pricing.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition arrives alongside price cuts across the MY25 ute lineup
National drive-away pricing, cheaper petrol variant and 10 Deserts Edition headline the MY25 updates for Volkswagen’s dual-cab 4x4 ute.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
2025 Volkswagen Amarok ute bringing cheaper petrol option
The upgraded MY25 Amarok range will bring tweaks across the lineup, plus a more affordable TSI452 petrol variant.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen Amarok deals bring savings of up to $9000
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering 'top and tail' drive-away deals on the Amarok dual-cab ute, bringing thousands in savings.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Volkswagen Amarok EV being considered, PHEV no closer
While its partner is launching a PHEV ute, Volkswagen still seems to be more interested in a fully electric Amarok.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Upcoming Volkswagen Amarok to be an LDV, MG, but there's a catch
The global Volkswagen Amarok moved to a Ford platform, and now the Argentinian Amarok will move to a platform shared with LDV and MG.
1 Year Ago
