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Volkswagen Amarok: Australian supply improving
Volkswagen Amarok sales are picking up and the company expects to continue to see stronger monthly sales results as supply improves.
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok
New from
$49,500 excl. on-roads
8.3
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
7.1-9.9 L / 100KM
About the Volkswagen Amarok
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Volkswagen Amarok is classified as a Dual Cab Utility currently on sale in Australia as part of the NF MY23 generation, starting from $49,500 MLRP for the CORE TDI405 4MOTION and topping out at $77,700 for the AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION.
There are 8 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Amarok is built in South Africa and is available with 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Volkswagen Amarok Rating
Jeep Gladiator
Entry-level
Ford Ranger
Best in class
Overall rating
8.3
7
8.4
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| CORE TDI405 4MOTION | $49,500 | $51,500 |
| LIFE TDI500 4MOTION | $55,400 | $55,400 |
| STYLE TDI500 4MOTION | $65,100 | $65,100 |
| STYLE TDI600 4MOTION | $69,000 | $69,000 |
| PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION | $73,800 | $73,800 |
| AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION | $77,700 | $77,700 |
| AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION | $77,700 | $77,700 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Specs
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions
1886mm
1910mm
5350mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok Safety Rating
The all-new Volkswagen Amarok hasn’t been crash tested yet, but given it shares a platform with the Ford Ranger, it’s likely to share the same results.
The Ford Ranger received a five star ANCAP crash rating, with the Amarok coming with the following safety items.
Standard safety features across the range include:
- 9 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert (pickup only)
- Road edge detection
- Trailer Coverage
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
Other safety equipment such as front parking sensors, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, surround-view camera, and fully-autonomous parking assist are available on higher trim levels.
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the CORE TDI405 4MOTION with a 6 Speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection and uses 7.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION with a 10 Speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 9.9L of unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION | DIESEL | 8.4 |
| AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION | UNLEADED PETROL | 9.9 |
| CORE TDI405 4MOTION | DIESEL | 8.0 |
| LIFE TDI500 4MOTION | DIESEL | 7.2 |
| PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION | DIESEL | 8.4 |
| STYLE TDI500 4MOTION | DIESEL | 7.2 |
| STYLE TDI600 4MOTION | DIESEL | 8.4 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Amarok?
All Volkswagen Amarok’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok drive?
Our expert take on Volkswagen Amarok drivability.
Australia’s line up will initially kick off with three of the five variants, before the final two arrive mid-2023.
Arriving first will be the Amarok Style (formerly known as the Highline), the PanAmericana (formerly the Canyon) and finally, the Aventura.
All three variants will be available with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel shared with the Ford Ranger; optional on the Style, and standard on both the PanAmericana and Aventura.
The Style will come standard with a 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel, also shared with the Ford Ranger.
The Aventura will also offer a 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as an option. This engine is unique to the Amarok and isn’t available with the Ranger locally; and is based on the same motor used in the likes of the Ford Focus ST hot hatch and Mustang High Performance pony car.
All three launch engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, with the V6 diesel and four-cylinder petrol driven through a permanent all-wheel drive system.
2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel (Amarok)
- 125kW of power
- 405Nm of torque
- 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
2.0-litre 4cyl bi-turbo diesel (Life, Style)
- 154kW of power
- 500Nm of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel (Style, PanAmericana, Aventura)
- 184kW of power
- 600Nm of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
2.3-litre 4cyl turbo petrol (Aventura)
- 222kW of power
- 452Nm of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Options
Options list for the Volkswagen Amarok
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Volkswagen Amarok variants on the official website, and within the official Volkswagen Amarok specifications page.
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Colours
What colours are available for the Volkswagen Amarok
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Warranty
All new Volkswagen vehicles come with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
As a reference, the current Amarok has 12-month/20,000km service intervals, though final details for the Australian market are still to be confirmed.
Stay tuned for an update on service intervals and pricing for the new Amarok.
2023 Volkswagen Amarok vs other Ute's to consider
The Volkswagen Amarok's main competitors are listed below. All of these cars are in the Ute category. Click compare to to see a feature list comparison of the Volkswagen Amarok against your chosen competitor.
Should you buy the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
We initially thought it’d be much the same as the Ranger. But, it’s quite clear that both teams worked together to develop the core ingredients for the product, but then split to tackle the implementation separately.
Volkswagen has a much wider band of driveability and where Ford has leant on comfort and cushiness, Volkswagen has leant far further into sportiness and variability between different models.
For the driver that wants a sharper ute that can be punted through corners but still do load carrying and towing, it feels like the Amarok is now the head-and-shoulders leader in the segment.
Volkswagen Amarok FAQs
The new Volkswagen Amarok has an approach angle of 30 degrees
The new Volkswagen Amarok has a departure angle of 26 degrees
Wading depth of the new Amarok is 800mm, while front and rear tracks are 1620mm and 1650mm respectively.
The new Volkswagen Amarok has a turning circle of 12.93m
The entire Amarok range will tow up to 3500kg with a braked trailer. Data on payloads is a little thin on the ground ahead of the launch, but we understand there is a maximum payload of 1190kg (likely for the entry-level model) and a GCM of 6500kg.
The Amarok’s tray measures 1625mm long, 1227mm between the wheel arches and 529mm deep.
237mm maximum ground clearance
The new Volkswagen Amarok has a ramp angle of 21 degrees
The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the CORE TDI405 4MOTION that starts from $49,500.
The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION that starts from $77,700
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500Kg offered by the following variants
- CORE TDI405 4MOTION
- LIFE TDI500 4MOTION
- STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
- STYLE TDI600 4MOTION
- PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
- AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION
- AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the CORE TDI405 4MOTION which measures 1910mm wide, 5350mm in length and sits 1886mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION which has 222kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Amarok is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the STYLE TDI600 4MOTION which weighs 3350 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Volkswagen Amarok below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| STYLE TDI600 4MOTION | diesel |
| PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION | diesel |
| STYLE TDI500 4MOTION | diesel |
| CORE TDI405 4MOTION | diesel |
| CORE TDI405 4MOTION | diesel |
| LIFE TDI500 4MOTION | diesel |
| AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION | diesel |
| AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION | unleaded petrol |