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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok

    The new Volkswagen Amarok is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $24,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $61,490 for the Ultimate.

    There are 4 variants of the Amarok available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo (120kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2012 Amarok is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $25,990 - $61,490†

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    Cab Chassis or Utility

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $25,990 - $61,490†

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    Cab Chassis or Utility

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive

    Expert Rating

    Good

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    2012 Volkswagen Amarok

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Amarok comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Ultimate.

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    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
    Volkswagen’s pitch to the dual-cab segment offers some compelling arguments – particularly if you don’t want to follow the crowd.
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    Pros

    • Ranger bones in a good-looking suit
    • Proper off-road cred
    • Classy interior

    Cons

    • Fuel economy is a let-down
    • V6 could be more exciting
    • Infotainment screen is overkill
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    How does the 2012 Volkswagen Amarok compare?

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    Power to Weight
    47.82 - 68.25 kW/t
    42 kW/t
    114.01 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.3 - 9.6 L/100km
    7.3 L/100km
    13.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    833 - 1,096 km
    580 km
    1,096 km
    Price
    $24,490 - $61,490
    $18,990
    $67,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,820 - 3,040 kg
    2,710 kg
    3,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    1,800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    192 - 230 mm
    135 mm
    314 mm
    Payload Capacity
    726 - 1,311 kg
    726 kg
    1,648 kg
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    Dimensions

    4,979 mm
    1,944 mm
    1,820 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,979 mm
    Overall Width1,944 mm
    Overall Height1,820 mm
    Wheelbase3,095 mm
    Turning Circle12,950 mm
    Load Capacity1,311 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the Base that starts from $24,490.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the Ultimate that starts from $61,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Trendline, Highline and Ultimate.

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    The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which measures 1944mm wide, 5254mm in length and sits 1834mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Volkswagen Amarok is built in Argentina and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the Trendline which weighs 3040 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Amarok may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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