2012 Volkswagen Amarok

    Used from

    $24,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.3 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Amarok

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Volkswagen Amarok is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x4 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $61,490 for the Ultimate.

    There are 5 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 Amarok was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Amarok models from other years

    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Price

    Limited Edition

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Amarok

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Plastic
    • Tray
      • Type: Straight Side
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Trendline

    Adds to Base:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    Removes from Base:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2

    Limited Edition

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Highline

    Adds to Limited Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
      • Colour: Painted
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Removes from Limited Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic

    Ultimate

    Adds to Highline:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Highline:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    1820mm
    1944mm
    4979mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Amarok variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Amarok?

    The Volkswagen Amarok offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volkswagen Amarok FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Base that starts from $24,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $61,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Trendline, Highline and Ultimate.

    The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which measures 1944mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1834mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

    The Volkswagen Amarok is built in Argentina and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which weighs 3040 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Amarok may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.

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