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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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$29,900
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$57,000
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Top2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 580 Highline

$45,000
Biloela, QLD

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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

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2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUA

$57,000
Blue Haven, NSW

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

$31,430
Stanthorpe, QLD

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2017 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC

  • 175000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

*** JUST LISTED *** 2017 Volkswagen Amarok Sportline TDI550 - 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel - 8-Speed Automatic - 175,000kms - 12/3/25 Registration - Books & Spare Key - Service History - 4-Motion Constant 4x4 - Ironman Bull Bar - Ironman Side Steps - Tow Bar & Redarc Brakes - Apple/Android Connectivity - Dual Zone Climate Control - Auto Headlights - Front Fog Lights - Rain Sensing Wipers - Reverse Camera - F & R Sensors - Heated Side Mirrors - Height Adjust Drivers Seat - Cruise Control - Hill Hold F

$24,990
Port Macquarie, NSW

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2020 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTION 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB

$42,500
Randwick, NSW

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2015 VW Amarok Core Plus 4wd

  • 255500 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Ex Company Vehicle most klms highway between MossVale and Bowral Company was a surveying company so only carried light loads Genuinely good condition for klms Drives great added canopy and tow bar Extremely well priced dual cab 4x4 Can put six months rego on Full service history Surplus to company as vehicle has been replaced

$17,800
Penrith, NSW

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2015 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 (4x2) 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

$10,500
Cromer, NSW

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2015 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 TRENDLINE (4x4) 8 SP AUTOMATIC

  • 215303 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Full Service History ! New Turbos 2 year warranty, Major service done inc. transmission service. EGR cooler replaced , Timing belt done last year Please call me if you are interested

$22,000
Jandakot, WA

08/05/2024

2018 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UT

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

*** PRICE REDUCED *** Was $41,990 2018 Volkswagen Amarok Sportline TDI550 - 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 - 8-Speed Automatic - 60,000kms - 17/3/25 Registration - Books & Spare Key - Service History - One-Owner - Warranty Until 03/24 - Constant 4Motion 4x4 - Bull Bar & Ironman Lights - Tow Bar & Trailer Brakes - Canopy & Titan Drawers - Four Roof Racks - All Terrain Tyres - Apple/ Android Connectivity - Reverse Camera - Front & Rear Sensors - Cruise Control - Dual Zone Climate Control - Auto Headlight

$36,990
Port Macquarie, NSW

07/05/2024

2013 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 (4x4) 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

  • 211000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Great car on and off road. Serviced every six months Comes with: 4x Bridgestone Dueler 33’ all-terrain tyres Tough Dog suspension lift kit DPF and EGR delete + tune Ultimate 9 EVC throttle controller unit Ozroo stainless steel Rock-sliders Rhino roof rack + Rhino ( sunseeker2 ) awning Kings light bar Safari Snorkel Tinta Car dark window tint front + back (legal) Supafit dark denim car seat covers front + back OTHER FEATURES: This car has cruise control, passenger airbag and brake assist. It h

$20,000
Kelmscott, WA

07/05/2024

2018 Amarok 1550 4 Motion HighLine Dual Cab SUV

  • 260000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Top of the range 3 Litre V6 8 Speed Auto AWD FULL LOG BOOK SERVICE HISTORY Just had major service All options Reverse Camera GPS Sat Nav Dual Zone Climate Control Alloy Wheels Bridgestone tyres F&R Parking sensors Trade Ins Welcome

$25,950
Peppermint Grove Beach, WA

06/05/2024

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

2018 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 4x4

  • 107000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2018 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 Turbo diesel Automatic transmission 107,000 kilometres 4x4 One local owner from new Service history Custom alloy hardlid Ideal for tradesman or secure storage Leather seats Reverse camera Cruise control Bluetooth phone connectivity Finance warranty and trade ins available Ph Tom 👨👩👧👧We are a family owned and operated dealership, located in Northern Tasmania, specialising in the commercial sector, utes, 4x4, vans, with a small stock of SU

$36,990
Launceston, TAS

05/05/2024

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

2013 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 4x4

  • 205000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

205,000km (highway kms). 4x4. Second owner. Automatic. Clear title. Logbook and full service history. Always serviced every 10,000km with European specialists. Almost new Toyo A/T III front tyres. ARB Canopy with Titan drawers and fridge slide (fridge not included). ECB Bullbar (recently polished). Aftermarket reverse light. Prorack HD roofracks. Clearview towing mirrors. Towbar (can include towball). Redarc electric brakes (need to be wired) Wiring ready for spoties or lightbar. Aftermarket re

$14,500
Sunnybank, QLD

05/05/2024

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

$29,900
Tolga, QLD

05/05/2024

2021 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI550 V6 CORE

  • 77000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

The car is still under warranty, has a remaining 2 years and is attached to the car (not seller). Heaps of added extras - Central Locking canopy - Fitted Floor mats - Roof racks for car & canopy - Dash mat - New all terrain tyres Always serviced. Full service history. Minor scuff marks on rims. Selling due to getting a work car and my wife doesn't drive this car far or long enough to justify ownership RELIABLE WORKHORSE Family life is made easy in this 2020 Volkswagen Amarok. SPECIAL FEATU

$46,599
Yallambie, VIC

05/05/2024

2020 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTION 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB

  • 69000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2020 TD1580 HIGHLINE VW AMAROK. Bought feb 2021 new. 10 months rego . 20 months full factory warranty and car car plan , free servicing . 69000KM. tinted windows. safari snorkel . roof and tradie ladder racks. 2 inch dobinson lift kit . iron man bull bar 1000 lum light bar . ROH 18inch mags with pirelli tyres . uniden 2 way . tub liner . tub cover . this car is ready for work or play . awsome condition .

$46,500
Townsville, QLD

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

2016 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TDI420 HIGHLINE (4x4) 8 SP AUTOMATIC

  • 178000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Selling due to getting a new work car! Car has been fully serviced and has history (paperwork) of all work done to it. Although it has 175000kms on the odometer, I just had the driving and timing belt both done in the last 4 months. (cost roughly 6grand) Mechanics in great nick. Only been on the beach once. Custom canopy which is central locking, also brand new titan lockable draws, which I still have the side parts too just not installed yet can have them aswell. Custom tinted windows The

$30,000
Currumbin Waters, QLD

23/04/2024

VW Amarok 2013 Trendline

  • 239000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

I bought this car new in 2013 and have fastidiously maintained it. It’s a rare genuine one owner & always been garaged too! Every Log book service has been done when due, I have every receipt for every service, full maintenance history. I did the Timing belt and water pump at 190,000 kms so you don’t have to worry about it for another 50,000 km. I have added: - Towbar with additional Anderson Plug & Brake controller (I towed a light single axle van a few times) - 4 roof racks - addition led r

$17,950
Newport, NSW

21/04/2024

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.