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Volkswagen Amarok deals: Drive-away offer extended
MY23 Volkswagen Amarok models are available with drive-away discounts and free servicing until the end of June.
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok
New from
$50,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.1 - 9.9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Amarok
Last updated Sep 27, 2025As one of Volkswagen’s most popular models in Australia, the Amarok has long been a solid performer not only for VW, but in the dual-cab ute segment in general. More recently it has cemented its place as the performance ute of choice, being the only V6 diesel dual-cab available.
By now you’ll probably be aware that the new 2023 Volkswagen Amarok shares a platform with the latest Ford Ranger and in addition to that, Volkswagen has had sizeable involvement in the development program from the very outset.
Throughout the Amarok's development, Volkswagen had over 20 engineers in Australia alongside the local Ranger team to design and engineer the Amarok to suit Volkswagen’s tastes.
Please note the data under CURRENT DEALS refers to the outgoing model.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
55.14 - 92.85 kW/t
52.13 kW/t
172.44 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.1 - 9.9 L/100km
6.7 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
808 - 1,127 km
672 km
1,215 km
Price
$50,990 - $79,990
$25,375
$224,950
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
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,100 - 3,350 kg
2,700 kg
5,352 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
6,150 - 6,400 kg
4,050 kg
12,837 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,000 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
30°
20°
40.7°
Departure Angle
25.6°
18.6°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
235 mm
174 mm
330 mm
Payload Capacity
858 - 1,065 kg
671 kg
1,759 kg
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok Price
Core
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,990 |
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,990 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $70,990 |
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,990 |
Panamericana
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $75,990 |
Aventura
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $79,990 |
| 2.3L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $79,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok Specs
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok Exterior
The Volkswagen Amarok has a very distinctive exterior design that was worked on by teams both in Australia and Germany.
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Interior
Fit and finish, along with build quality appears to be pretty good. We did notice the rear air vent housing to be a little loose when pulled while moving the air vents in the second row. Outside of that, everything felt above board and what you’d expect from a premium dual-cab ute.
Storage space is good with two cup holders in the centre console, a slot for wireless phone charging, along with USB-C, 12V and USB-A connectivity. There’s also an additional USB-A port adjacent to the AEB equipment for the installation of a dash camera.
Two glove boxes come standard across the range, but the interior misses out on the cup holders beneath the air vents found on Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and some Ranger specifications.
Thankfully the steering wheel doesn’t use the haptic touch elements we’ve seen in some Volkswagen products. Instead it uses physical buttons with a slight flat bottom profile. It was strange to see a number of blank buttons on the wheel, even on the top-spec Aventura – perhaps they’re reserved for future features.
Moving to the second row, there’s now finally room for adults. The previous-generation Amarok had plenty of width to accommodate burly adults, but knee and leg room was very cramped.
Thanks to the Ranger’s increased wheelbase, you can now comfortably accommodate a tall adult in the second row behind the tall driver or front passenger.There’s also ample toe and head room.
While there are no USB outlets for charging devices, you will find a 230V power outlet (150W), along with a 12V outlet. There are also air vents, along with a centre armrest with two cup holders.
The second row’s seat base lifts to reveal a small storage area, along with a storage nook for the jack and other emergency safety equipment. The rear seats offer ISOFIX anchors on the outboard positions, along with two top-tether points. There’s no room to store items behind the seat back in the second row.
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Safety Rating
The all-new Volkswagen Amarok hasn’t been crash tested yet, but given it shares a platform with the Ford Ranger, it’s likely to share the same results.
The Ford Ranger received a five star ANCAP crash rating, with the Amarok coming with the following safety items.
Standard safety features across the range include:
- 9 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert (pickup only)
- Road edge detection
- Trailer Coverage
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
Other safety equipment such as front parking sensors, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, surround-view camera, and fully-autonomous parking assist are available on higher trim levels.
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy
| Volkswagen Amarok | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
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How does the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok drive?
Our expert take on Volkswagen Amarok drivability.
Australia’s line up will initially kick off with three of the five variants, before the final two arrive mid-2023.
Arriving first will be the Amarok Style (formerly known as the Highline), the PanAmericana (formerly the Canyon) and finally, the Aventura.
All three variants will be available with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel shared with the Ford Ranger; optional on the Style, and standard on both the PanAmericana and Aventura.
The Style will come standard with a 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel, also shared with the Ford Ranger.
The Aventura will also offer a 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as an option. This engine is unique to the Amarok and isn’t available with the Ranger locally; and is based on the same motor used in the likes of the Ford Focus ST hot hatch and Mustang High Performance pony car.
All three launch engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, with the V6 diesel and four-cylinder petrol driven through a permanent all-wheel drive system.
2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel (Amarok)
- 125kW of power
- 405Nm of torque
- 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
2.0-litre 4cyl bi-turbo diesel (Life, Style)
- 154kW of power
- 500Nm of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel (Style, PanAmericana, Aventura)
- 184kW of power
- 600Nm of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
2.3-litre 4cyl turbo petrol (Aventura)
- 222kW of power
- 452Nm of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Colours
What colours are available for the Volkswagen Amarok
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
2023 Volkswagen Amarok Warranty
All new Volkswagen vehicles come with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
As a reference, the current Amarok has 12-month/20,000km service intervals, though final details for the Australian market are still to be confirmed.
Stay tuned for an update on service intervals and pricing for the new Amarok.
2023 Volkswagen Amarok vs other Pickups to consider
Kia
Tasman
Very Good
BYD
Shark 6
Good
JAC
T9
Good
GWM
Cannon Alpha
Deals available
Very Good
RAM
1500
Very Good
GWM
Cannon
Good
LDV
T60
Good
Nissan
Navara
Good
Mazda
BT-50
Good
Isuzu
D-Max
Very Good
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Should you buy the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok
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We initially thought it’d be much the same as the Ranger. But, it’s quite clear that both teams worked together to develop the core ingredients for the product, but then split to tackle the implementation separately.
Volkswagen has a much wider band of driveability and where Ford has leant on comfort and cushiness, Volkswagen has leant far further into sportiness and variability between different models.
For the driver that wants a sharper ute that can be punted through corners but still do load carrying and towing, it feels like the Amarok is now the head-and-shoulders leader in the segment.
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Volkswagen Amarok FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Core that starts from $50,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Aventura that starts from $79,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Core, Life, 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.