New Amarok reliability: Volkswagen says Ford must meet strict durability standards

Volkswagen Australia is certainly pumped about its big-wheeled, fat-tyred, handling-tuned Amarok dual-cab ute. Developed by Walkinshaw Automotive in Our first full reveal of both the styling and the driving dynamics of the handling-biased, new-gen Volkswagen Amarok W-series unmasks a muscular, planted, highly accomplished sporting ute.

Chasing Cars has awarded barely a handful of 9/10 scores in its 12-year history, and it’s not all that surprising, because while it’s harder to come by a The Volkswagen Amarok is refined, handsome and capable – so why is it so much less popular than its Ranger sibling? Time to find out, over a gruelling long-term test

Let’s face it: the ute market in Australia isn’t going to slow up any time soon. BYD will launch its first-ever ute, the plug-in hybrid Shark 6, before Volkswagen’s mid-range Amarok Style variant shows you don’t need spend more to get one of the most accomplished ute packages on the market.

The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok's honeymoon period is almost over. Launched this time last year, the Amarok built in a partnership with the The Amarok is already a very capable ute, but Volkswagen promises its genuine accessory range unlocks even more potential

The Volkswagen Amarok family is growing, and now there are two very commercial and fleet buyer-focused utes in the range. While the Core is as basic an The Life sits second on the ladder in the Amarok family tree – but is this the best value dual-cab ute for those who want a true workhorse?

Even as the first-generation model was being run out after 12 years of service, the original Volkswagen Amarok was still one of the best dual-cab utes to Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok dual-cab ute is pricey but absolutely worth it

Australia is the biggest market for the new Volkswagen Amarok – and a first drive of the vehicle reflects how closely it hews to local tastes.

Should you buy a Volkswagen Amarok W580 or W580S? Is the Walkinshaw Amarok a great ute? Read our expert 2021 Amarok review.

Read Tom Baker's expert review of the 2019 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate, including its 190kW/580Nm V6 diesel engine, handling, features, safety and more.

Building on its superb refinement, the Volkswagen Amarok V6 introduces a 165kW, 550Nm option for 2017. Does it make the Amarok even better? Watch the video!

Volkswagen has seen what the Australian ute market has been offered, with trendy black sticker pack options offered from seemingly most manufacturers. With new black-themed exterior styling cues and a limited run of just 300 units, is the new Edition version of the Multivan special enough to justify the $82,990 asking price?

Late last year, Volkswagen renewed many of its model names in Australia, with big improvements to usability and material quality coming to Golf Mk8.5 and Top-spec Tayron promises GTI performance with space for seven but is this flagship too rich?

A few years ago, it felt like Volkswagen was nailing its market niche, providing buyers with premium-feeling vehicles without an outrageous uplift in The sweet spot of the three-row Tayron lineup, the 150TSI Elegance grade restores Volkswagen’s ‘premium for the people’ value pitch to strong form

Volkswagen’s unique selling point is that it offers Australians elevated, sophisticated vehicles for not much more cash than mainstream rivals. The Tiguan The new Tiguan blends upgraded interior materials with enhanced driving dynamics. Is the athletic, polished 150TSI R-Line the sweet spot?

From the moment we saw the Volkswagen ID.Buzz in the flesh, endorphins flowed. It’s such a cool thing – the sort of vehicle that transcends class divides The sportiest ID.Buzz could’ve turned out unbearably firm and a step too far for this iconic-looking electric van. But the GTX is clearly the best people-carrying Buzz so far

“Damn shame,” I mutter to myself, blasting out of a tight, sodden corner at the chunky wheel of the new Mk 8.5 Volkswagen Golf R. My blues are due to this This will be the final petrol-powered interaction of the Golf R, but will this brutally effective hot hatch be remembered as a high point in the model’s history?

Volkswagen’s long-running ambition to build a rugged, seven-seat, off-road capable SUV is gaining fresh relevance as the brand decides which partner will For at least a decade, Volkswagen has wanted to build a rival to the Prado and Everest. Now, as the third-gen Amarok takes shape, it might get its chance

A third-generation Volkswagen Amarok has been confirmed, Chasing Cars can report, with plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains planned as the German Next Amarok locked in, but surprisingly big decisions still loom for what chassis will underpin the heavily electrified new ute in the Australian and European markets

Now that the new-generation Amarok W-series is ready to launch, Walkinshaw Automotive and Volkswagen Australia have hinted that there’s more to come – A braking package, additional variants, export expansion and global VW work on the cards for Walkinshaw

Just over two years since the previous-generation Amarok W-series disappeared from showrooms, Volkswagen’s halo dual-cab is set to return in Volkswagen’s close association with Walkinshaw Automotive Group continues with the new-generation Amarok W-series, starting with the handling-biased, visually toughened W600

Volkswagen Australia said supply of its new Amarok was “moderate” as it closely monitored demand of its first new-generation dual-cab in 12 years. With Three to six month wait on build-to-order vehicles as VW pulls the trigger on all-new Amarok

4x4 customisers rejoice; Volkswagen has developed more than 40 aftermarket Amarok accessories, including some designed in Australia

This week we covered the official pricing of the Tesla Model Y and key details for the new-gen Volkswagen Amarok and you can read it all here

Firing the starting gun on end of financial year sales, Volkswagen will top up service plans purchased on its commercial vehicles until June 30, 2022

Thanks for joining us this Thursday May 01st 2025. Notably in car news today: Volkswagen Amarok receives major price cuts, GM recalls Cadillac, Chevrolet

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday, April 8th 2025. Notably in car news today: Volkswagen Amarok W580 series to go back into production, Mahindra 3XO eyes

While the Hyundai i20 N was thought to be living on borrowed time due to emissions regulations, a potential lifeline has been thrown to small hot hatch

A social media post by a senior Volkswagen executive has revealed internal concept designs for a long speculated Volkswagen Amarok ute-based wagon. Posted Concept drawings showcase a rugged, off-road-focused wagon that could have life in it yet.

Volkswagen Australia has announced its pricing for its MY24 Amarok range, with the model now up to $3000 more expensive. For buyers, the cost of The MY24 Amarok ute will be more expensive than what it was in 2023 and will now start from $55,490 before on-road costs

Better communications between Volkswagen Australia and the German brand’s head office in Wolfsburg, combined with increased digitalisation, will mean that Better understanding by Germany of Australian requirements, and improved communications, should reduce historically long lead times

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday, May 21st 2025. Notably in car news today: Volkswagen Australia is “full throttle” chasing PHEV for new Tiguan, and

Thanks for joining us this Friday May 16th 2025. Notably in car news today: confirmation that Volkswagen Golf GTI and R will be going electric by decade’s Notably in car news today: confirmation that Volkswagen Golf GTI and R will be going electric by decade’s end, and Toyota unveils its most powerful (and electric) SUV yet.