Volkswagen Amarok

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’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

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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

Volkswagen is yet to confirm whether it will bring a plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Amarok ute, even after Ford has today officially revealed its very-much With the debut of Ford’s Ranger PHEV ute, it’s uncertain what Volkswagen’s next move will be with its related Amarok ute

With the related Ford Ranger having spawned the very successful Ranger Raptor high-performance ute, could Volkswagen be working on its own red-hot Amarok It’s unlikely that that Volkswagen will build a performance Amarok on its own, and will instead look toward its ongoing Walkinshaw partnership

Ford did it with the Everest, but can Volkswagen summon a related body-on-frame SUV of its own? Manager of marketing and product at Volkswagen Although in no way confirmed, Volkswagen Australia would love to see an Everest-like Amarok wagon in the future

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

Volkswagen has announced the servicing costs for its new-generation Amarok, and while the new ute is no price beater in the showroom, it looks to be one At a time when the price of everything keeps going up, it will come as welcome news to buyers that the new Amarok is $400 cheaper to service than the old model over five years

Performance-boosted Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw looks to be on the cards for a return, but you’ll have to wait

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

Volkswagen’s new-generation Amarok will enter the Australian market with a five-star safety rating, according to Australia’s car testing body ANCAP. The new Amarok scored particularly well in the areas of adult and child occupant protection, scoring 86 percent and 93 percent respectively