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2025 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs: Cab-chassis joins the range
Volkswagen's updated Amarok range is soon to arrive in Australia, bringing cab-chassis models, a special edition, and drive-away pricing.
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Volkswagen Amarok
New from
$55,490 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 9.9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Amarok
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $55,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $82,990 for the Aventura.
There are 6 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (125kW/405Nm), 3.0L turbo (184kW/600Nm) and 2.3L turbo (222kW/452Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 10-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
54.75 - 96.82 kW/t
51.93 kW/t
148.05 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 9.9 L/100km
1.7 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
828 - 1,111 km
672 km
4,412 km
Price
$55,490 - $82,990
$33,990
$172,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,100 - 3,350 kg
2,910 kg
4,495 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
6,200 - 6,400 kg
5,370 kg
12,474 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,500 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
30°
20.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
25.6°
17.9°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
235 - 270 mm
210 mm
296 mm
Payload Capacity
784 - 967 kg
685 kg
1,494 kg
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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Price
Core
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,490 |
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,490 |
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,490 |
10-Deserts Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $68,490 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $73,740 |
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $69,740 |
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $73,740 |
| 3.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | $77,740 |
Panamericana
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,990 |
Aventura
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $82,990 |
| 2.3L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $79,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Specs
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2025 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Life with a 10-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Aventura with a 10-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo and uses 9.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Amarok variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Amarok | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Amarok?
The Volkswagen Amarok has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Volkswagen Amarok Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Amarok?
The Volkswagen Amarok offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Amarok FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core that starts from $55,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura that starts from $82,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Life, 10-Deserts Edition, Style, Panamericana and Aventura.
The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core which measures 1910mm wide, 5350mm in length and sits 1886mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura which has 222kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Style which weighs 3350 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Amarok may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.