2017 Volkswagen Amarok

    Used from

    $31,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 9 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Amarok

    The 2017 Volkswagen Amarok is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x2 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $31,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $67,990 for the Ultimate.

    There are 9 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/340Nm), 2.0L turbo (132kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo (180kW/550Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2017 Amarok was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Volkswagen Amarok review
    This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

    See Volkswagen Amarok models from other years

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    65.41 - 85.81 kW/t
    42.21 kW/t
    88.74 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.69 - 9.01 L/100km
    6.49 L/100km
    12.05 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    889 - 1,039 km
    667 km
    1,231 km
    Price
    $35,490 - $67,990
    $24,990
    $71,740
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    15 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,820 - 3,080 kg
    2,800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    5,550 - 6,000 kg
    5,150 kg
    6,900 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,001 kg
    2,000 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    28°
    28°
    35°
    Departure Angle
    23.6°
    21°
    29°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    193 - 226 mm
    193 mm
    315 mm
    Payload Capacity
    790 - 1,165 kg
    790 kg
    1,482 kg

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Volkswagen Amarok.

    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Price

    Trendline

    Sportline

    *excl. on-roads

    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Amarok

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Wind-up
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Tray
      • Type: Straight Side
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Core

    Adds to Base:
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Step
      • Type: Platform

    CORE PLUS

    Adds to Core:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Core:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Trendline

    Adds to CORE PLUS:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
    Removes from CORE PLUS:
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Highline

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Touch Screen
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 4.00
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Sportline

    Adds to Highline:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from Highline:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 4.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Step
      • Type: Platform

    Atacama

    Adds to Sportline:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 4.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Tray
      • Liner: Spray-in
    Removes from Sportline:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Canyon

    Adds to Atacama:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Atacama:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth

    Ultimate

    Adds to Canyon:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Canyon:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2017 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    1834mm
    1944mm
    5181mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Volkswagen Amarok.

    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    There are 10 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 7.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sportline with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9L of diesel 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.

    See all Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Amarok?

    The Volkswagen Amarok has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 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.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Volkswagen Amarok.

    Volkswagen Amarok FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Base that starts from $31,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $67,990.

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

    The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the CORE PLUS which measures 1954mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1878mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Sportline which has 180kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Amarok may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Sportline which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Amarok uses diesel.