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Volkswagen Amarok

New from

$55,490 excl. on-roads

8.3

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year

Fuel Efficiency

7.2-9.9 L / 100KM

About the Volkswagen Amarok

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2025 Volkswagen Amarok is classified as a Dual Cab Utility which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the NF MY24 generation, starting from $55,490 MLRP for the CORE TDI405 4MOTION and topping out at $82,990 for the AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION.

There are 7 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2025. The Amarok is built in South Africa and is available with Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.

Other powertrain options include:

Bi Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 10 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 10 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 10 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive

The Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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Volkswagen Amarok News

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From now until September 30, Volkswagen will give buyers of the petrol Amarok ute a $3000 factory bonus, applied to its drive-away price.

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The VW Amarok appears no closer to offering plug-in hybrid or battery electric power, with the brand's local arm tight-lipped on future plans.

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The man who oversaw the design of the new-generation Ranger-based Amarok has posted a teaser of what an Everest-based SUV could look like.

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VW Amarok drive-away deals extended, prices up for 2024

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2024 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs

The Volkswagen Amarok receives some minor specification changes for 2024, as well as price increases of between $2500 and $3000.

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Reviews

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
CORE TDI405 4MOTION	$50,400	$52,400
LIFE TDI500 4MOTION	$56,300	$56,300
STYLE TDI500 4MOTION	$66,200	$66,200
STYLE TDI600 4MOTION	$70,200	$70,200
PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION	$75,100	$75,100
AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION	$79,100	$79,100
AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION	$79,100	$79,100

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Amarok Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$55,490	$82,990
2024	$50,400	$82,000
2023	$49,200	$77,100
2022	$37,400	$74,300
2021	$33,300	$67,300
2020	$26,100	$62,100
2019	$23,000	$50,700
2018	$21,300	$46,700
2017	$19,500	$44,600
2016	$17,700	$32,500
2015	$13,500	$31,200
2014	$13,500	$29,600
2013	$13,600	$28,500
2012	$13,100	$24,600

*excl. on-roads

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

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CORE TDI405 4MOTION

12 Volt Power Outlet
17 Inch Alloy Wheels
295mm Rear Brakes
302mm Front Brakes
4Motion Transmission - Selectable
9 Airbags
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function
Airbag - Knee Driver
Airbag - Knee Passenger
App-connect Interface
Auto/Intelligent Speed Limiter
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Black Door Handles - Exterior
Black Exterior Mirrors
Blind Spot View Monitor
Body Coloured Front Bumper
Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
Central Airbag
Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
Child Seat Anchor Points
Cloth Upholstery - Black
Curtain Airbags - Front
Curtain Airbags - Rear
Cyclist Recognition
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio
Digital Cockpit
Display Screen 10.1 Inch
Driver Mode Selection
Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
Dynamic Road Sign Display
ECO Mode
Electric Brake Controller
Electric Power Steering
Emergency Call Feature Via Mobile Phone Connection
Engine Immobiliser
Front Assist with Warning & Braking
Halogen Tail Lights
Headlights - Auto On/Off Function
Headliner - Grey
Heavy Mode
Hill Descent Control
Instrument Cluster Display - 8.0 Inch
LED Cargo Area Lighting
LED Headlights
Lane Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Light Assist
Manual Tailgate Lock
Map/Reading Lights - Front
Mechanical Diff Lock
Mud Flaps - Front & Rear
Mud Mode
Multi Collision Brake
Multi-function Steering Wheel
Normal Mode
Overhead Lighting Console
Parking Distance Control Rear
Passenger Seat Manual Adjust 4 Way
Pedestrian Recognition
Power Mirrors With Folding
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear Traffic Assist
Reversing Camera
Sand Mode
Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
Side Airbags - Front Seats side
Side Steps
Single Zone Climate Control
Slippery Mode
Snow Mode
Sound System with 4 Speakers
Speed Sign Recognition System
Storage Compartment - In Dash
Sunglass Holder
Tow Mode
Towbar
Towing Hook - Front
Track Mode
Trailer Plug - 12 Pin
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
USB Input Socket
USB-C Input Socket/s
Underbody Protection
Ventilated Front Disc Brakes
Vinyl Floor Covering
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple Car Play
Wireless Device Charger

LIFE TDI500 4MOTION

Adds:

332mm Rear Brakes
341mm Front Brakes
Adjustable Front Seats - Manual 8 Way
Anti Theft Wheel Nuts
Blind Spot Monitoring
Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Carpet Floor Covering
Electric Parking Brake
Electronic Shifter
Floor Mats - Front & Rear
Fog Lights - LED
Illuminated Glove Box Compartment
Leather Gear Knob
Leather Steering Wheel
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding With Courtesy Light
Power Tailgate Lock (CLR)
Rear Air Vents
Rear Privacy Glass
Rear View Mirror - Auto Dimming
Reversing Camera & Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Upholstery - Grey & Black
Ventilated Rear Disc Brakes
eShifter

Removes:

295mm Rear Brakes
302mm Front Brakes
Black Door Handles - Exterior
Black Exterior Mirrors
Blind Spot View Monitor
Cloth Upholstery - Black
Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
Manual Tailgate Lock
Parking Distance Control Rear
Passenger Seat Manual Adjust 4 Way
Rear Traffic Assist
Reversing Camera
Sound System with 4 Speakers
Vinyl Floor Covering

STYLE TDI500 4MOTION

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adjustable Passenger Seat - 8 Way
Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance
Ambient Lighting
Area View
Art Velour Seat Upholstery
Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
Automatic Dynamic Headlight Range Control
Chrome Exterior Door Handles
Chrome Exterior Mirrors
Chrome Rear Bumper
Display Screen 12.0 inch
Dynamic Light Assist
Heated Front Seats
IQ Light
Instrument Cluster Display - 12.3 Inch
Keyless Entry & Start
LED Matrix Headlights
Navigation System
Park Assist
Plastic Ute Tub Liner
Power Front Seat Driver 10 Way
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Lights - LED
Sports Bar - Stainless Steel
Windscreen - Solar Attenuating

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adjustable Front Seats - Manual 8 Way
Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Body Coloured Front Bumper
Display Screen 10.1 Inch
Halogen Tail Lights
Instrument Cluster Display - 8.0 Inch
LED Headlights
Light Assist
Single Zone Climate Control

STYLE TDI600 4MOTION

Adds:

4Motion Transmission - Permanent

Removes:

4Motion Transmission - Selectable

PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION

Adds:

Black Door Handles - Exterior
Black Exterior Mirrors
Black Front Bumper
Black Headliner
Black Sports Bar
Body Coloured Front Bumper
Decal Pack
Door Inserts - Leather
Leather Dashboard
Leather Upholstery - Anthracite
Power Front Seat Passenger 10 way
Premium Sound System - Harmon Kardon
Roof Rails
Side Steps - Black
Sound System with 8 Speakers
Spray-In Bedliner
Subwoofer
Upholstery - Black/Brown
X-Design Front Bumper

Removes:

Adjustable Passenger Seat - 8 Way
Art Velour Seat Upholstery
Chrome Exterior Door Handles
Chrome Exterior Mirrors
Chrome Rear Bumper
Headliner - Grey
Heated Front Seats
Plastic Ute Tub Liner
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Sports Bar - Stainless Steel
Upholstery - Grey & Black

AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION

Adds:

21 Inch Alloy Wheels
Cargo Cover - Electric
Chrome Exterior Door Handles
Chrome Exterior Mirrors
Chrome Rear Bumper
Front Bumper - Chrome
Plastic Ute Tub Liner
Sail Plane
Savona Leather Seat Trim
Side Steps - Chrome

Removes:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Black Door Handles - Exterior
Black Exterior Mirrors
Black Front Bumper
Black Sports Bar
Body Coloured Front Bumper
Decal Pack
Side Steps - Black
Spray-In Bedliner
Upholstery - Black/Brown

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	3500Kg	3500Kg
2024	3500Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3000Kg	3500Kg
2021	3000Kg	3500Kg
2020	3000Kg	3500Kg
2019	3000Kg	3500Kg
2018	3000Kg	3500Kg
2017	3000Kg	3000Kg
2016	3000Kg	3000Kg
2015	3000Kg	3000Kg
2014	3000Kg	3000Kg
2013	3000Kg	3000Kg
2012	2800Kg	3000Kg

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Gallery

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

Volkswagen Amarok	Fuel Type	Combined
AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION	Diesel	8.4 L/100km
AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION	Unleaded Petrol	9.9 L/100km
CORE TDI405 4MOTION	Diesel	8.0 L/100km
LIFE TDI500 4MOTION	Diesel	7.2 L/100km
PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION	Diesel	8.4 L/100km
STYLE TDI500 4MOTION	Diesel	7.2 L/100km
STYLE TDI600 4MOTION	Diesel	8.4 L/100km

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2025 Volkswagen Amarok vs other Ute's to consider

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