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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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Top2019 Volkswagen Amarok 2H TDI550 Core Grey Automatic Utility

  • 118324 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2019 VW Amarok Tdi 550 Core 3.0L V6 Auto Turbo Diesrl $29995 118 325kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 5000km/3 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1090)

$29,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
30/04/2024

Top2018 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY18 TDI550 4MOTION Perm Core White 8 Speed Automatic Utility

  • 108348 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Melbourne's best selection of handpicked vehicles is available for immediate delivery. Northern Motor Group state of the art, award-winning dealership, multi-franchised, with 7 AMAZING brands under its roof. Customer satisfaction is our NUMBER ONE priority. ** TOP TRADE-IN PRICES PAID FOR MAKES AND MODELS * * HASSLE FREE IN-HOUSE FINANCE ** NATIONWIDE DELIVERY * * EXTENDED WARRANTY PACKAGES AVAILABLE ** JUST 20 MINUTES FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT HEAD NORTH TO THE END OF THE RING ROAD!!!! !!!

$36,900 Drive Away^
Bundoora, VIC

Dealer used
29/04/2024

Top2019 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY19 TDI550 4MOTION Perm Core Reflex Silver 8 Speed Automatic Utility

  • 55727 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY19 TDI550 4MOTION Perm Core Reflex Silver 8 Speed Automatic Utility

$41,990 Drive Away^
Greenslopes, QLD

Dealer used
21 hours ago

Top2019 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok V6 TDI 550 CORE

  • 118324 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2019 VW Amarok Tdi 550 Core 3.0L V6 Auto Turbo Diesrl $29995 118 325kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 5000km/3 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1090)

$29,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
29/04/2024

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY19 TDI550 4MOTION Perm Core Reflex Silver 8 Speed Automatic Utility

  • 55727 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY19 TDI550 4MOTION Perm Core Reflex Silver 8 Speed Automatic Utility

$41,990 Drive Away^
Greenslopes, QLD

Dealer used
21 hours ago

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 2H TDI550 Core Grey Automatic Utility

  • 118324 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2019 VW Amarok Tdi 550 Core 3.0L V6 Auto Turbo Diesrl $29995 118 325kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 5000km/3 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1090)

$29,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
30/04/2024

2019 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok V6 TDI 550 CORE

  • 118324 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2019 VW Amarok Tdi 550 Core 3.0L V6 Auto Turbo Diesrl $29995 118 325kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 5000km/3 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1090)

$29,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
29/04/2024

2018 Volkswagen Amarok 2H MY18 TDI550 4MOTION Perm Core White 8 Speed Automatic Utility

  • 108348 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Melbourne's best selection of handpicked vehicles is available for immediate delivery. Northern Motor Group state of the art, award-winning dealership, multi-franchised, with 7 AMAZING brands under its roof. Customer satisfaction is our NUMBER ONE priority. ** TOP TRADE-IN PRICES PAID FOR MAKES AND MODELS * * HASSLE FREE IN-HOUSE FINANCE ** NATIONWIDE DELIVERY * * EXTENDED WARRANTY PACKAGES AVAILABLE ** JUST 20 MINUTES FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT HEAD NORTH TO THE END OF THE RING ROAD!!!! !!!

$36,900 Drive Away^
Bundoora, VIC

Dealer used
29/04/2024

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.