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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

21 hours ago

Top2018 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC UTILITY

$45,000
Cooranbong, NSW

27/04/2024

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

$35,000Negotiable
Everton Park, QLD

28/04/2024

Top2017 VOLKSWAGEN V6 AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE AUTO CAB UTILITY

$29,000
Castlemaine, VIC

25/04/2024

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

$31,430
Stanthorpe, QLD

25/04/2024

Top2021 Volkswagen Amarok Tdi580 Highline 4motion 8 Sp Automatic ...

$48,000
Broadford, VIC

25/04/2024

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

$42,500
Randwick, NSW

2 hours ago

2018 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 HIGHLINE

$33,000Negotiable
Melbourne CBD, VIC

6 hours ago

Urgent

2017 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE

  • 169700 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2017 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE Features Fit for a Tradie ** THE ULTIMATE TRADESMAN Take your family anywhere in this 2017 Volkswagen Amarok ** V6 Engine - Poweful for Off-Roading & Workloads ** Excellent condition ** Power mirrors, steering, and cruise control ** DOUBLE CAB ** BULLBAR ** 4X4 ** AUTOMATIC ** REVERSING CAMERA ** CRUISE CONTROL ** BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY ** TOUCH SCREEN ** USB & AUX PORTS Well maintained Interior Value: 15 Months Premium Imperial Warra

$28,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Underwood, QLD

Dealer used
12 hours ago

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

21 hours ago

2020 Volkswagen Amarok Tdi580 Ultimate 4motion 8 Sp Automatic ...

  • 80000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Top of the range Amarok Ultimate 580, V6 Diesel. In great condition. All leather seats. Rego until July 2023. Used as family car. Full service history with VW dealership. Two sets of keys and the balance of five years warranty. Comes with GPS, reverse camera, power windows, heated front seats and all the standard safety features. Factory added tow bar, rubber mats, hard Mountain Top cover and bonnet shield. Also added; Rhino tradies platform with cross bars and side awning.

$50,000Negotiable
Belfield, NSW

24 hours ago

2018 V6 TDI 580 ULTIMATE 8 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

  • 125000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Being forced to downsize so my much loved Amarok is for sale. With a good list of aftermarket extras to save you time and money. Major 120000km service has been done. Always serviced at VW.. ARB ascent canopy. ARB’s premium canopy. ARB tradie rack with a Kings awning. Airbagman suspension helper kit fitted. Clear view mirrors. Redarc tow pro elite brake controller. Almost $8000 worth. Also will have brand new Cooper AT3’s fitted. Our last set lasted 112000km’s. Another $2000 worth. A great vehi

$43,000Negotiable
Palmview, QLD

Yesterday

2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 580 Highline

$45,000
Biloela, QLD

29/04/2024

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

$35,000Negotiable
Everton Park, QLD

28/04/2024

2018 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC UTILITY

$45,000
Cooranbong, NSW

27/04/2024

Volkswagen amarok SPORTLINeDUAL CAB UTILITY

  • 35000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

November 2022 amarok sport-line. Perfect condition no longer needed. Has all towing equipment included

$49,900
Kingscliff, NSW

27/04/2024

2019 Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI 550 Sportline

$32,000
Forestdale, QLD

26/04/2024

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

$59,000
Blue Haven, NSW

26/04/2024

2021 Volkswagen Amarok Tdi580 Highline 4motion 8 Sp Automatic ...

$48,000
Broadford, VIC

25/04/2024

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

$31,430
Stanthorpe, QLD

25/04/2024

2017 VOLKSWAGEN V6 AMAROK V6 TDI 550 SPORTLINE AUTO CAB UTILITY

$29,000
Castlemaine, VIC

25/04/2024

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.