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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Max Davies
Volkswagen Amarok vs LDV T60 Comparison
Volkswagen Amarok
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How they stack...
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
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Based on the LDV T60 MAX PLUS (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 792 km
73L - 75L
621 to 720 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$55,490 - $82,990
$30,516 - $52,095
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big changes to tech and spec
- Massive interior glow-up
- New rear coils improve ride
Misses
- Still not as refined as some rivals
- Still missing key safety tech
- Still no capped-price servicing
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)
- Savona Leather Interior (+$3,100)
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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)
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1996 - 2776 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 110kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5900 | 3400 - 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 360Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3350 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 15.9 - 17 | |
