2012 Volkswagen Amarok

    New from

    $24,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.3 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Amarok

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $24,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $61,490 for the Ultimate.

    There are 4 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo (120kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2012 Amarok is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    47.82 - 68.25 kW/t
    42 kW/t
    114.01 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.3 - 9.6 L/100km
    7.3 L/100km
    13.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    833 - 1,096 km
    580 km
    1,096 km
    Price
    $24,490 - $61,490
    $18,990
    $67,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,820 - 3,040 kg
    2,710 kg
    3,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    1,800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    192 - 230 mm
    135 mm
    314 mm
    Payload Capacity
    726 - 1,311 kg
    726 kg
    1,648 kg

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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Price

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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: A1
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.76
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Convenience
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 20.0
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1620
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 61.2
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1555
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 30.7
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 780
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 63.8
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1620
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 48.1
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1222
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 35.4
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 49.6
      • Front Overhang (mm): 898
      • Front Track (mm): 1648
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 230
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12950
      • Overall Height (mm): 1834
      • Overall Length (mm): 5181
      • Overall Width (mm): 1944
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1261
      • Rear Track (mm): 1644
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3095
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 508
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 20.0
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1411
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 55.6
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1039
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 163
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 120
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20110225
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Tdi Amarok 4wd Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3040
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1158
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1882
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1823
    • Wheels
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Location: Additional Front
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Location: Additional Rear
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Trendline

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.09
    • Convenience
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 192
      • Overall Length (mm): 5254
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1013
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.9
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 938
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2102
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2042
    • Wheels
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.76
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 230
      • Overall Length (mm): 5181
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1039
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1158
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1882
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1823
    • Wheels
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Highline

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Bumpers
      • Rear Colour: Chrome
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.29
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1082
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1958
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1899
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Bumpers
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.09
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 938
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2102
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2042
    • Wheels
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Location: Additional Front
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Additional Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Location: Additional Rear
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Additional Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Ultimate

    Adds to Highline:
    • Body exterior
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2820
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 862
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from Highline:
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3040
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1082
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    1834mm
    1944mm
    5181mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.6L 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.

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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Amarok?

    The Volkswagen Amarok offers a 3 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 Base that starts from $24,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $61,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Trendline, Highline and Ultimate.

    The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which measures 1944mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1834mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Volkswagen Amarok is built in Argentina and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which weighs 3040 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Amarok may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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