Volkswagen Amarok vs Isuzu D-Max Comparison

    Volkswagen Amarok

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    Isuzu D-Max

    2024 Volkswagen
    Amarok
    vs
    2024 Isuzu
    D-Max
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
    0.0
    8.3
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
    Based on the Isuzu D-Max X-TERRAIN (4x4)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    80L
    568 to 792 km
    76L
    509 to 608 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $50,990 - $79,990
    $32,200 - $67,500
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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
    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

    • Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
    • Metallic Paint (+$990)
    • Mica Paint (+$650)

    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)

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO CDI
    Size (cc)
    1996 - 29931898 - 2999
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L3.0L, 1.9L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 2416
    Power
    125kW - 222kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    3250 - 59003600
    Torque
    405Nm - 600Nm350Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    1750 - 33501600 - 1800
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 16.515.9 - 16.3

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