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.
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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.
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Marton Pettendy
2026 Volkswagen Amarok to go V6-only, except for maybe a cheaper new petrol variant
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Ben Zachariah
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