2018 Volkswagen Amarok

    Used from

    $38,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 9 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Amarok

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 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 $38,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $71,990 for the Ultimate.

    There are 7 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2017.

    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 2018 Amarok was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Amarok models from other years

    2018 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Amarok

    Dark Label

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
      • 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: Painted
      • Colour: Toned
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Wind-up
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Tray
      • Type: Straight Side
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Base

    Adds to Dark Label:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
    Removes from Dark Label:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Colour: Toned
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • 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
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    CORE

    Adds to Base:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Step
      • Type: Platform

    CORE PLUS

    Adds to CORE:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from CORE:
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Sportline

    Adds to CORE PLUS:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from CORE PLUS:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Step
      • Type: Platform

    Highline

    Adds to Sportline:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    Removes from Sportline:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen

    Ultimate

    Adds to Highline:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Navigational systems
      • Traffic Info
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Tray
      • Liner: Spray-in
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Highline:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
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    2018 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    1878mm
    1954mm
    5254mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    2018 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Highline with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.8L 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.

    2018 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 Dark Label that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $71,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Dark Label, CORE PLUS, Sportline, Highline and Ultimate.

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

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

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

    The Volkswagen Amarok uses diesel.

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