2024 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 review
With its unique turbo petrol engine in a market that's more open to diesels than ever, the Amarok Aventura sits nicely in its own zone.
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BYD Shark 6 vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the BYD Shark 6
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Towing
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
60L
120 km
80L
576 to 792 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$57,900
$55,490 - $82,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 | 1968 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 3.0L, 2.3L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 650Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
