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Paul Maric
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: First look at Australia's new Walkinshaw-tuned ute
After the success of their first collaboration, Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have teamed up for another sporty Amarok ute.
8 Days Ago
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Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $55,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $82,990 for the Aventura.
There are 6 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (184kW/600Nm), 2.0L turbo (154kW/500Nm) and 2.3L turbo (222kW/452Nm). Available with 10-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest Volkswagen Amarok News and Reviews
Paul Maric
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: First look at Australia's new Walkinshaw-tuned ute
After the success of their first collaboration, Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have teamed up for another sporty Amarok ute.
8 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
2026 Volkswagen Amarok to go V6-only, except for maybe a cheaper new petrol variant
EXCLUSIVE: The German brand will soon follow Ford’s lead by axing the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine in its ute.
2 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok EV and PHEV utes ruled out… for now
Volkswagen has confirmed electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Amarok ute aren’t coming in the current model – but never say never.
3 Months Ago
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Ben Zachariah
2026 Volkswagen Amarok review
Volkswagen’s pitch to the dual-cab segment offers some compelling arguments – particularly if you don’t want to follow the crowd.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Amarok recalled
More than 600 Amarok dual-cab utes have been recalled in Australia for the same issue that affected the Ford Ranger.
4 Months Ago
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Max Davies
2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 review
The Amarok remains a solid choice in Australia's booming ute market, but it isn't best suited to the working life.
7 Months Ago
Max Davies
2025 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs: Cab-chassis joins the range
Volkswagen's updated Amarok range is soon to arrive in Australia, bringing cab-chassis models, a special edition, and drive-away pricing.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition arrives alongside price cuts across the MY25 ute lineup
National drive-away pricing, cheaper petrol variant and 10 Deserts Edition headline the MY25 updates for Volkswagen’s dual-cab 4x4 ute.
7 Months Ago