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VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK Used Car Review

Volkswagen is no stranger to commercial vehicles, yet its Amarok was still a surprise entrant to the ute segment dominated by American and Japanese manufacturers. It made an impact on the safety front, too, when it became the first ute to gain a five-star independent crash rating. The Volkswagen Amarok was also differentiated by a drivetrain that was sophisticated for the segment - a twin-turbocharged diesel mated to an eight-speed auto. A powerful V6 joined the range in 2016.

Pros

Cons

  • Refined turbo diesel, powerful V6
  • Slick eight-speed automatic
  • Capable off-road
  • Excellent ride comfort laden or unladen
  • Lower carrying capacity of models with Comfort Suspension
  • V6 model not cheap
  • Lack of rear curtain airbags in dual-cab variant
  • Rear-seat space less than that of some key rivals
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2020 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI580 ULTIMATE

  • 60111 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

PRICED TO SELL This Ute is one of the last out of the German Factory. Low Km’s, immaculate condition aside from three defects: broken reverse camera, small surface scratch on one rim, and a small chip on the windscreen. Office workers car, selling due to company upgrade.

$54,990Negotiable
Oran Park, NSW

08/05/2024

Top2017 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 HIGHLINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTE

$29,900
Tolga, QLD

05/05/2024

Top2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 580 Highline

$45,000
Biloela, QLD

06/05/2024

Top2017 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE 8 SP AUTO DUAL CAB UTILITY

$31,430
Stanthorpe, QLD

Yesterday

2018 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI DARK LABEL 8 SP AUTOMATIC

  • 124000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Selling the Amarok V6 diesel. Powerful car. Absolutely great engine with fantastic dynamics and superb to drive Great condition, very well looked after with service history. Clean Just come for test drive

$40,900
Perth, WA

8 hours ago

2017 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE 8 SP AUTO DUAL CAB UTILITY

$31,430
Stanthorpe, QLD

Yesterday

2020 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI580 ULTIMATE

  • 60111 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

PRICED TO SELL This Ute is one of the last out of the German Factory. Low Km’s, immaculate condition aside from three defects: broken reverse camera, small surface scratch on one rim, and a small chip on the windscreen. Office workers car, selling due to company upgrade.

$54,990Negotiable
Oran Park, NSW

08/05/2024

2022 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI580 WALKINSHAW

  • 42000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

This Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 W580 has side steps, cargo tie down hooks/Rings and trailer sway control. FEATURES THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE: - Leather steering wheel - Bluetooth connectivity - Brake assist - Parking assist graphical display - Driver airbag - Dual zone climate control air conditioning - Hill descent control (HDC) - Remote central locking - Cruise control - Hill holder - Side airbags - Leather gear knob

$61,500
Griffith, NSW

06/05/2024

2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 580 Highline

$45,000
Biloela, QLD

06/05/2024

2021 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI580 HIGHLINE

  • 60000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Presents as new. No dints, Full service history, 3yr unlimited km factory warranty remaining. One owner. Next 2 services free. Upgrades: - Leather Interior Pack - Heated front seats - Fuel Vector 18x9 rims and 33inch Tyres - Adjustable 2-3inch Dobinsons lift in front - Colour-matched Rhino Bullbar - Platform Roof Rack - Rack mounted LED bar wired to console switch - 2.5m x 2.5m Awning - Slide out kitchen + fridge slide - EVC Throttle controller - Bedrock Rubber Floor Mats + Brandnew factory ca

$58,500
Warrnambool, VIC

06/05/2024

2016 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 (4x4) 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

  • 111000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2016 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 (4x4) 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTE EXCELLENT CONDITION, ONE OWNER, ALWAYS GARAGED, SERVICE BOOKS & 2 SETS OF KEYS. WITH A LOW 111000KLM's TWIN TURBO DIESEL ALUMINIUM TRAY, UNDER TRAY STORAGE BOXES EACH SIDE, POLOARIS SOUND SYSTEM WITH REVERSE CAMERA & NAVIGATION, SET UP FOR TOWING WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES, GREY & RED ANDERSON PLUGS & WIRING LOOM FOR REAR CARAVAN CAMERA. VINYL FLOORS. REGO TO 16th JUNE 2024 CALL STEPHEN FOR ALL ENQUIRIES.

$19,990
Delacombe, VIC

05/05/2024

2017 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 HIGHLINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTE

$29,900
Tolga, QLD

05/05/2024

2017 (MY18)Volkswagen Amarok 550 ultimate

  • 95000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2017 Vw Amarok 550 ultimate has been kept in a great condition inside out always serviced on time by Volkswagen and a Volkswagen professional after warranty finished. Second owner 2 keys Log books Always garaged Loads of extras over 10k Arb 2”lift kit old man emu Snorkel Kings rims Sumaxx AT tyres Rhino roof racks Viper front bar Arb long range fuel tank 130L Second battery set up 80L dual zone fridge freezer Original Weather shields Original floor mats Seat covers for front seats Leather ste

$41,500Negotiable
Enfield, NSW

04/05/2024

2012 Volkswagen Amarok TDI420 HIGHLINE (4x4) 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB U

  • 214000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

*** PRICE REDUCED *** WAS $14,490 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Highline TDI420 4Motion - 2.0L Twin Turbo Diesel - 8-Speed Automatic - 214,000kms - 20/9/24 Registration - Books & Spare Key - Service History - 4-Motion 4x4 - Tow Bar & Redarc Brakes - Ladder Rack - Sports Bar - Soft Tonneau Cover - Aftermarket Reverse Cam - Bluetooth - Dual-Zone Climate Control - Cruise Control - Rear Parking Sensors - Front Fog Lights - Height Adjust Front Seats - Side Steps - Heated Side Mirrors - Hill Descent Contr

$13,990
Port Macquarie, NSW

04/05/2024

2017 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE

  • 75362 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

- Owned since new - Low km's - Excellent condition - Full service history

$34,000
Prospect, SA

28/04/2024

2015 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 CORE EDITION (4x4) 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL C

  • 181000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2015 VW AMAROK 4CYL DIESEL 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC. TOW BAR,BEDLINER, ROOF RACK, SIDE STEP, TONNEAU COVER, FLOOR MATS. NEAR NEW TYRES, NEW BATTERY, SERVICE HISTORY. 2 KEYS, REGO 8/2024, 181000KMs CAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION, DRIVES WELL WITH NO ISSUES. WILL UPDATE PHOTO IN CAR TEXT ONLY

$20,999Negotiable
West Busselton, WA

20/04/2024

2013 Volkswagen Amarok Tdi420 Highline (4x4) 8 Sp Automatic Du...

  • 199000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2013 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY14 TDI420 Highline Utility Dual Cab 4dr Auto 8sp 4MOTION Perm 960kg 2.0DTT Series: 2H Model year: MY14 Built from: Aug 2013 4 door pickup 8.3L/100km 4cyl, 2.0L Diesel Automatic Great ute. Fantastic condition. Comes with tonneau cover (not shown) All standard except these mods: Front LED Light bar Upgraded late model dark taillights Net4x4 twin Reverse light kit Falken Wildpeak ATW3 tyres Upgraded late model centre console arm rest Genuine tub liner Majority highwa

$21,999Negotiable
Mansfield, VIC

18/04/2024

Volkswagen Amarok 2020

  • 70000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2020 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY20 TDI420 Core Utility Dual Cab 4dr Auto 8sp 4MOTION Perm 1018kg 2.0DTT Up to date servicing / Rego Will wash / detail if purchasing Location: North Lakes 4509

$36,000
North Lakes, QLD

18/04/2024

2019 Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI 550 CORE 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

  • 60000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2019 AMAROK CORE DUAL CAB 4 X 4 01/2019 build Auto. Titanium/ gunmetal grey. One owner, highway driving, low klms. 60 xxxx klm. Looked after, always serviced, garaged. No beach, No weekend off road 4 x4. No accidents. ARB Accessories/ fitted extras: Hard canopy, roof basket/ladder racks. Side shade awning. Tint, Aircon, Towbar and front nudge bar. Heavy duty fitted seat covers. Tyres good. Rear fitted/carpeted slide out camp/ tool drawers x 2. Front spotlight bar. Mostly daily driver and occ

$44,000Negotiable
Milford, QLD

03/04/2024

2021 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI580SE 4MOTION AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

  • 45000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Grey VW Amarok 580SE (automatic). 45,000 kms. 1 private owner, regularly serviced. In great condition. Selling due to move/downsize. No accidents/damage. Extras include roll-tray cover and leather adjustable seats. Happy for serious buyers to take it for a test drive. Any other questions let me know. Thanks

$62,500
Balgowlah, NSW

01/04/2024

Overview of the Volkswagen Amarok

Overview of the Volkswagen Amarok

Volkswagen is no stranger to commercial vehicles, yet its Amarok was still a surprise entrant to the ute segment dominated by American and Japanese manufacturers.

It made an impact on the safety front, too, when it became the first ute to gain a five-star independent crash rating.

The Volkswagen Amarok was also differentiated by a drivetrain that was sophisticated for the segment - a twin-turbocharged diesel mated to an eight-speed auto. A powerful V6 joined the range in 2016.

VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK GENERATIONS

2011 on

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0L 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel: 7.5 to 8.7 litres per 100km

3.0L V6 turbo diesel: 7.8 to 9.0 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK (2011 ON)

Because the Amarok uses a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission (or a conventional manual) it has dodged the ongoing reliability problems suffered by some of VW's double-clutch transmissions.

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel works hard in a big vehicle like this, but generally the Amarok seems to cope pretty well. We'd approach an example with a huge tow-hitch as one to check carefully and make sure there's no damage underneath from having been used off-road (something the vehicle was actually very good at).

The Amarok was, however, caught up in VW's 'Dieselgate' scandal where the company attempted to 'cheat' in official fuel economy and emissions testing.

VW was forced to recall thousands of vehicles that included Australian-delivered Amaroks to install new software to keep the legislators happy.

Some owners are yet to comply so check with a VW dealer for the status of a particular Amarok.