8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 review
With its unique turbo petrol engine in a market that's more open to diesels than ever, the Amarok Aventura sits nicely in its own zone.
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Volkswagen Amarok vs Ford Ranger Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 792 km
80L
584 to 880 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely V6 diesel
- Interior is still a benchmark
- Excellent unladen ride
Misses
- Expensive for a mid-range ute
- Features removed mid-year
- Touring Pack remains an option
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)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
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)
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 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 | 125kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5900 | 3250 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3350 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 15.8 - 16.3 | |
