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    2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Tdi 550 Core Pricing and Spec

    From

    $34,900

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI 550 CORE is a four-wheel drive Dual Cab Utility that was released to the Australian market on 11th January 2018 classified as a 2H MY19. The Volkswagen Amarok is regarded as a pick up or cab chassis 4x4 built in Argentina with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $34,900.

    The Volkswagen Amarok is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.0L Diesel Turbo V6 engine that has 165 kW of power (at 2500 rpm) and 550 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic. Volkswagen claims the Amarok V6 TDI 550 CORE uses 9.0L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 236g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 889km per full tank.

    The Volkswagen Amarok measures 1834mm (72.2 inches) in height, 5254mm (206.9 inches) in length, 1954mm (76.9 inches) in width with a 3090mm (121.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2091kg (4609.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Amarok V6 TDI 550 CORE comes standard with 255/60 R18 front tyres and 255/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    The 2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI 550 CORE has a 226mm ground clearance with a 3000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

    The VIN number can be found on the Front Driver Side Chassis and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WV1ZZZ2HZH*123456.

    Best For
    Work
    Family
    Long distance
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    80 L889 km
    Dual Cab Utility
    diesel
    3.0L
    4x4
    8 AT
    5
    4

    Dimensions

    1834mm
    1954mm
    5254mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTurbo Diesel Direct Injection
    Size (cc)2967
    Size (L)-
    InductionDiesel Turbo V6
    CamshaftDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder24
    Power165kW
    Power RPM2500
    Torque550Nm
    Torque RPM1500
    Bore Stroke83x91.4
    Compression Ratio16.00

    Transmission8 Speed Automatic
    Final Gear Ratio0.000
    Suspension Frontanti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, hydraulic double acting shock absorber
    Suspension Rearanti roll bar, leaf spring, hydraulic double acting shock absorber
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)9.0
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)10.6
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)9.1
    Tank Size (L)80
    Fuel Typediesel
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined236
    CO2 Urban226
    CO2 Extra Urban192

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front255/60 R18
    Tyre Rear255/60 R18
    Front Rim Size7x18
    Rear Rim Size7x18

    Vehicle Height (mm)1834
    Vehicle Length (mm)5254
    Vehicle Width (mm)1954
    Ground Clearance (mm)226
    Wheelbase (mm)3090
    Turning Circle (m)13.0
    Unladen Weight (kg)2091
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)6000
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)3080
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)3000
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Compliance Plate LocationLower Driver Side B-Pillar
    Country Of OriginArgentina
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationFront Driver Side Chassis
    VIN NumberWV1ZZZ2HZH*123456
    Warranty KMs999
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date31/07/2019

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEURO 6