Volkswagen Amarok 2023: pre-orders now open for new-generation ute, first deliveries in May

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 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

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 has unveiled official pricing for the Australian market with the premium-targeted Amarok ute starting at $50,990 before on-road costs. The The Amarok is back and while it’s slatted to cost you quite a bit more to buy than its predecessor, Volkswagen says it still offers great bang for buck

The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok has been officially unveiled with a beefy 184kW turbo-diesel V6 sitting at the top of the range

Volkswagen's popular collaboration with Walkinshaw – the W580S – has sold out its first 30 units in just a few minutes.

Volkswagen has revealed an Australia-specific, Walkinshaw fettled M580 Amarok ahead of its on-sale date of the 1st of December.

Volkswagen has announced a new special edition of its popular Amarok V6 dual cab ute that features a slew of equipment and cosmetic features but will be

Volkswagen have finally released an Amarok V6 manual with a low-range transfer case and a mechanical rear differential lock. Read more here.

Until 30 June 2019, the Volkswagen Golf is discounted up to $5,000 while Amarok buyers can save closer to $10k in a range of sales.

Volkswagen have confirmed that the Amarok V6 will gain a six-speed manual gearbox in Q3 2019, most likely in Sportline guise

Volkswagen has previewed a new mid-size ute at the 2018 Sao Paulo Motor Show with the Volkswagen Tarok concept car, which is based on the MQB platform.

The Amarok V6 engine now makes up 70% of the sales of Volkswagen's ute led by the more affordable Sportline grade – and more V6 models are now incoming

Volkswagen Australia has given initial details of its 2019 Amarok range, with a power hike for Ultimate models and a new Core V6 model priced under $50,000.