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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.
William Stopford
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 | ||
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.
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
The Volkswagen Amarok remains an impressive ute even with the less powerful bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine.
William Stopford
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Type | ||
TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 2993 | 1898 - 2999 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
12 - 24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
125kW - 222kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3250 - 5900 | 3600 | |
Torque | ||
405Nm - 600Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 - 3350 | 1600 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10 - 16.5 | 16.3 - 16.5 |