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2022 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 28, 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 $86,990 for the W580se.
There are 9 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2023.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (132kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo (132kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm) and 3.0L turbo (200kW/580Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2022 Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
65.77 - 93.76 kW/t
47.8 kW/t
172.44 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 - 9.7 L/100km
6.7 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
825 - 952 km
658 km
1,159 km
Price
$44,590 - $86,990
$23,740
$219,950
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
2,700 kg
5,352 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,550 - 6,000 kg
4,435 kg
12,837 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,000 - 3,500 kg
1,800 kg
6,171 kg
Approach Angle
28°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
23.6°
15°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
192 - 258 mm
174 mm
300 mm
Payload Capacity
836 - 1,033 kg
693 kg
1,759 kg
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2022 Volkswagen Amarok Price
Core
Sportline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,590 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $57,990 |
Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $64,090 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $65,590 |
Highline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $64,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,490 |
W580
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $71,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $73,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $74,990 |
Aventura
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $75,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $72,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $73,990 |
W580x
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,890 |
W580s
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $79,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $81,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $82,990 |
W580se
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $86,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy
| Volkswagen Amarok | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Good
JAC
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Good
GWM
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RAM
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Very Good
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Good
LDV
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Good
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Good
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Good
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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 W580se that starts from $86,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Sportline, Highline, Black Edition, W580, Aventura, W580x, W580s and W580se.
The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Black Edition which measures 1954mm wide, 5264mm in length and sits 2018mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Black Edition which has 200kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Black Edition which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Amarok uses Diesel.