Volkswagen Amarok News

The dawn of the $100k dual-cab!
By Andrew Chesterton · 04 Jun 2023
Here's a fun fact for you: Back in 2017, you could nab a V8-powered Holden SS Ute - complete with Holden's screaming LS3 V8, a 6.2-litre beastie that will generate 304kW at 6000rpm and 570Nm at 4400rpm - for $43,990 before on-road costs.Today, it will cos
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How different are the Ranger and Amarok?
By Daniel Gardner · 04 Jun 2023
The mammoth costs associated with the development of new cars has made the dual-cab ute a decidedly incestuous segment with numerous manufacturers collaborating on the creation of a new model for many years.
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Hardcore Amarok ‘Beast 2.0’ revealed
By Chris Thompson · 29 May 2023
After announcing an off-road adventure modification pack for the new VW Amarok late last year, German tuner Delta4x4 has revealed a new follow-up version of the ute. Meet the Beast 2.0.
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How to pick between a Ranger and Amarok
By Tung Nguyen · 15 May 2023
With the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, SsangYong Musso, GWM Cannon, LDV T60 and more on sale, Australia is no doubt in love with the ute.
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2023 VW Amarok - the story behind the design
By Byron Mathioudakis · 13 May 2023
Volkswagen has revealed that it started working on the new Amarok’s looks before the deal between with Ford to provide the latest Ranger as a base had been nutted out.
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VW Amarok less to service than Ranger, HiLux
By Byron Mathioudakis · 05 May 2023
VOLKSWAGEN has released basic scheduled service pricing for the new-model Amarok, with falls across the board compared to both the previous-generation version, as well as key rivals the Toyota HiLux and related Ford Ranger.
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New VW Amarok officially a safe bet!
By James Cleary · 28 Apr 2023
As it prepares to roll into Australian showrooms from the first week of next month, the new-generation Volkswagen Amarok ute has been awarded a maximum five-star rating by independent safety assessment body ANCAP (Australian New Car Assessment Program).
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2023 VW Amarok: petrol or diesel?
By Byron Mathioudakis · 19 Apr 2023
Which VW Amarok should you buy – petrol or diesel? We crunch some of the basic numbers, including power, economy and towing capacity, to help buyers make a more informed choice.
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VW, Cupra, Skoda looking strong for 2023
By Chris Thompson · 06 Mar 2023
The three key brands under the Volkswagen Group Australia umbrella, VW, Skoda, and Cupra, are looking to build on a strong start to 2023 with improving supply and new models on the horizon.While 2022 was a particularly rough year in Australia for the Germ
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Why Walkinshaw is better off without Holden
By Andrew Chesterton · 06 Mar 2023
Walkinshaw produced around three times as many vehicles in 2022 than HSV did in its biggest year with Holden, with the Victorian engineering outfit helping drive a manufacturing boom in Australia.
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