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2017 Volkswagen Amarok
Used from
$31,490 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
7.5 - 9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Amarok
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2017 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 $31,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $67,990 for the Ultimate.
There are 11 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 (132kW/400Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2017 Amarok was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2017 Volkswagen Amarok Price
Base
Atacama
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,990 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,990 |
CORE PLUS
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,990 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,990 |
CORE
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,490 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $42,990 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,490 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,990 |
Ultimate
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,990 |
3.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $67,990 |
Trendline
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $49,990 |
Highline
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,990 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,990 |
3.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,990 |
Canyon
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,990 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,990 |
Sportline
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,490 |
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2017 Volkswagen Amarok Specs
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2017 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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.
Volkswagen Amarok | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Single Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
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.
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, Core Plus, CORE PLUS, Trendline, Atacama, Highline, 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.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Sportline which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Amarok uses diesel.