8.3
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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William Stopford
Volkswagen Amarok vs LDV T60 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Based on the LDV T60 MAX LUXE (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 792 km
73L - 75L
621 to 720 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year - 7 year
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MSRP
$50,990 - $79,990
$30,516 - $49,463
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good value on offer
- 4x4 = standard across the range
- Better second-row than big-name rivals
Misses
- Not the most refined thing to drive
- Lacking any active safety tech
- No capped-price service plan
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)
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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 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1996 - 2776 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | 2.0L, 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 110kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5900 | 3400 - 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 360Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3350 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 15.9 - 17 | |
