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    2017 Volkswagen Amarok

    New from

    $38,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 9 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Amarok

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $38,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $67,990 for the Ultimate.

    There are 6 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo (132kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (132kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo (180kW/550Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2017 Amarok is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    64.33 - 84.55 kW/t
    53.42 kW/t
    92.28 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.8 - 9 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    10.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    889 - 1,026 km
    688 km
    1,270 km
    Price
    $38,490 - $67,990
    $19,490
    $149,500
    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
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,040 - 3,080 kg
    2,550 kg
    4,490 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    5,550 - 6,000 kg
    4,138 kg
    11,479 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,000 kg
    1,588 kg
    6,942 kg
    Approach Angle
    28°
    20.7°
    35°
    Departure Angle
    23.6 - 28°
    20.3°
    29°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    192 - 230 mm
    188 mm
    279 mm
    Payload Capacity
    864 - 1,139 kg
    864 kg
    1,533 kg

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    All Volkswagen Amarok Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$55,490$82,990
    2024$55,490$82,990
    2023$50,990$79,990
    2022$44,590$86,990
    2021$44,590$94,485
    *excl. on-roads
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    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Amarok

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • 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
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 69.44
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.0
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 2520
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 89.0
      • 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
      • Departure Angle: 28.0
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 35.4
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 46.8
      • 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): 1188
      • 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: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1364
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 53.7
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 81.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 224
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
    • 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: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 952
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 420
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20110225
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • 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
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • 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
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • 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
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.700
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • 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 Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 5550
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3040
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1139
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1901
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1842
    • Wheels
      • 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 Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • 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 Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Core

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.28
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 23.6
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 226
      • Overall Length (mm): 5254
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 211
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.0
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1018
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2022
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1963
    • Wheels
      • 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
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 69.44
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 28.0
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 230
      • Overall Length (mm): 5181
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 224
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 952
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 420
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.700
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1139
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1901
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1842
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Core Plus

    Adds to Core:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.33
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Sd Card
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1878
      • Overall Width (mm): 1954
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.100
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 988
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2052
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1993
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Removes from Core:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.28
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1834
      • Overall Width (mm): 1944
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1018
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2022
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1963
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70

    Sportline

    Adds to Core Plus:
    • Audio
      • System Digital Radio
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Rear Colour: Chrome
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.55
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 49.6
      • Front Track (mm): 1654
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 192
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1261
      • Rear Track (mm): 1658
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 236
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2967
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 91.4
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 889
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 2500
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 6000
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3080
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 951
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2129
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2070
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • 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: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from Core Plus:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.33
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Sd Card
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.3
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 46.8
      • Front Track (mm): 1648
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 226
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1188
      • Rear Track (mm): 1644
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 81.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 211
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20110225
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Tdi Amarok 4wd Lhd
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.100
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Visibility
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
    • Weights
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 5550
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3040
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 988
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2052
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1993
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Highline

    Adds to Sportline:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.99
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 204
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1026
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.8
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 911
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2169
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1981
    Removes from Sportline:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.55
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 236
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 889
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.0
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Transmission
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 951
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2129
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2070

    Ultimate

    Adds to Highline:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.23
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Liner: Spray-in
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1834
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 864
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2216
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1992
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • 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 Diameter: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from Highline:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.99
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1878
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 911
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2169
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1981
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
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    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    1834mm
    1944mm
    5181mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20253500Kg3500Kg
    20243500Kg3500Kg
    20233500Kg3500Kg
    20223000Kg3500Kg
    20213000Kg3500Kg
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    2017 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Highline with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo and uses 7.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sportline with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9L of Diesel 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 AmarokFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWDDiesel8.4 L/100km
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    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.

    2017 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 $38,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $67,990.

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

    The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core Plus which measures 1954mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1878mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Sportline which has 180kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Amarok may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Sportline which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Amarok uses Diesel.