Volkswagen Amarok vs Isuzu D-Max Comparison

    Volkswagen Amarok

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    Isuzu D-Max

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    2025 Volkswagen
    Amarok
    vs
    2025 Isuzu
    D-Max
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    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
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
    Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
    Best suitable for...
    WorkWork
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    80L
    576 to 792 km
    76L
    509 to 608 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $55,490 - $82,990
    $32,200 - $79,990
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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
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Strong, reliable diesel engine
    • Comfortable interior, good tech
    • Impressive ride quality
    Misses
    • No full-time 4WD
    • Prices keep climbing
    • A little rattly here and there

    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)

    A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.

    The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.

    • Mineral White
    • Basalt Black mica
    • Neptune Blue mica (new)
    • Mercury Silver metallic
    • Obsidian Grey mica
    • Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
    • Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
    • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
    • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
    • Mineral White
    • Basalt Black mica
    • Cobalt Blue mica
    • Mercury Silver metallic
    • Obsidian Grey metallic
    • Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
    • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
    • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL
    Size (cc)
    1968 - 29931898 - 2999
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 2.3L, 2.0L3.0L, 1.9L
    Cylinders
    6, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416
    Power
    125kW - 222kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    -3600
    Torque
    405Nm - 600Nm350Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1600 - 1800
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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