8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 review
With a nice blend of on- and off-road ability, rugged looks, and V6 turbo-diesel power, the Amarok PanAmericana is an appealing ute.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volkswagen Amarok vs 2024 Toyota HiLux Comparison
Volkswagen Amarok
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 792 km
80L
576 to 888 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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4 year - 5 year
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MSRP
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$26,475 - $75,310
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
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Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 - 2993 | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2500 - 5900 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 600Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 3350 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 17 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
