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2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X priced
Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have confirmed the Amarok W580X will be on sale in the second quarter of 2022, priced at $77,390 before on-roads.
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2021 Volkswagen Amarok
New from
$44,590 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 - 9.7 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Amarok
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $44,590 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $94,485 for the Aventura.
There are 6 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (132kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo (132kW/400Nm) and 3.0L turbo (200kW/580Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
63.1 - 93.15 kW/t
47.8 kW/t
126.77 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 - 9.7 L/100km
6.5 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
825 - 952 km
658 km
1,231 km
Price
$44,590 - $94,485
$22,990
$143,950
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
3,040 - 3,080 kg
2,631 kg
3,450 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,550 - 6,000 kg
4,435 kg
7,713 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,000 - 3,500 kg
1,800 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
28°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
23.6°
15°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
192 - 258 mm
171 mm
283 mm
Payload Capacity
751 - 1,033 kg
527 kg
1,550 kg
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2021 Volkswagen Amarok Price
Core
Sportline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,590 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $75,585 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,585 |
Highline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $80,085 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $83,085 |
W580
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $71,990 |
Aventura
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $72,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $91,485 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $94,485 |
W580s
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $79,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Volkswagen Amarok Specs
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2021 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the Core with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the Core with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.7L 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 Amarok | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.1 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.9 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 20,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 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 $44,590.
The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura that starts from $94,485.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Sportline, Highline, W580, Aventura and W580s.
The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Highline which measures 1954mm wide, 5904mm in length and sits 1878mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura which has 200kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Amarok uses Diesel.