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    2022 Volkswagen Amarok

    New from

    $37,900 excl. on-roads

    7.7

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.1-9.9 L / 100KM

    About the Volkswagen Amarok

    Last updated Oct 23, 2024

    The 2022 Volkswagen Amarok is classified as a Dual Cab Utility currently on sale in Australia as part of the 2H MY22 generation, starting from $37,900 MLRP for the TDI400 CORE 4MOTION and topping out at $75,400 for the TDI580 W580SE 4MOTION.

    There are 20 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The Amarok is built in Argentina and is available with 2.0L Bi Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to 4x4. The Amarok is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Volkswagen Amarok models from other years

    Volkswagen Amarok Rating

    LDV T60

    Entry-level

    Ford Ranger

    Best in class

    Overall rating

    7.7

    7.2

    8.7

    Volkswagen Amarok News

    2022 Volkswagen Amarok Price

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    CORE TDI405 4MOTION
    $46,200$48,000
    LIFE TDI500 4MOTION
    $51,600$51,600
    STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
    $60,700$60,700
    STYLE TDI600 4MOTION
    $64,300$64,300
    PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION$68,800$68,800
    AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION$72,500$72,500
    AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION$72,500$72,500
    *excl. on-roads

    2022 Volkswagen Amarok Specs

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    2022 Volkswagen Amarok Dimensions

    1834mm
    1954mm
    5254mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2022 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Amarok

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Amarok is the CORE TDI405 4MOTION with a 6 Speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection and uses 7.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Amarok that uses the most amount of fuel is the AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION with a 10 Speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 9.9L of unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Amarok variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volkswagen AmarokFuel TypeCombined
    AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTIONDIESEL8.4
    AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTIONUNLEADED PETROL9.9
    CORE TDI405 4MOTION
    DIESEL7.1
    LIFE TDI500 4MOTION
    DIESEL7.2
    PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTIONDIESEL8.4
    See all Volkswagen Amarok Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What is the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Amarok?

    VariantEngine TypeMonthKilometre
    TDI400 CORE 4MOTION2.0L Bi Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months20,000km
    TDI420 CORE 4MOTION2.0L Bi Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months20,000km
    TDI500 V6 CORE 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    CORE TDI405 4MOTION2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    CORE TDI405 4MOTION2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    LIFE TDI500 4MOTION2.0L Bi Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    STYLE TDI500 4MOTION2.0L Bi Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    STYLE TDI600 4MOTION3.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TDI580 W580 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION3.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TDI580 W580X 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION3.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection12 Months15,000km
    AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION2.3L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    TDI580 W580S 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km
    TDI580 W580SE 4MOTION3.0L Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection12 Months20,000km

    You should service your Amarok at your authorised Volkswagen dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Amarok’s warranty.

    2022 Volkswagen Amarok Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Amarok?

    The Volkswagen Amarok offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volkswagen Amarok FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Amarok is the TDI400 CORE 4MOTION that starts from $37,900.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Amarok is the TDI580 W580SE 4MOTION that starts from $75,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Amarok is 3500Kg offered by the following variants

    • CORE TDI405 4MOTION
    • TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTION
    • LIFE TDI500 4MOTION
    • TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTION
    • TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTION
    • TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION
    • STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
    • TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTION
    • STYLE TDI600 4MOTION
    • TDI580 W580 4MOTION
    • PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
    • TDI580 W580X 4MOTION
    • AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTION
    • AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
    • TDI580 W580S 4MOTION
    • TDI580 W580SE 4MOTION

    The largest Volkswagen Amarok is the TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTION which measures 1954mm wide, 5264mm in length and sits 2018mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Amarok is the AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION which has 222kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.

    The Volkswagen Amarok is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. See the table below to see where each variant is manufactured.


    VariantCountry
    TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI580 W580 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI580 W580X 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI580 W580S 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI580 W580SE 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI500 V6 CORE 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI400 CORE 4MOTIONArgentina
    TDI420 CORE 4MOTIONArgentina
    AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTIONSouth Africa
    STYLE TDI600 4MOTIONSouth Africa
    PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTIONSouth Africa
    AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTIONSouth Africa
    LIFE TDI500 4MOTIONSouth Africa
    STYLE TDI500 4MOTIONSouth Africa
    CORE TDI405 4MOTIONSouth Africa
    CORE TDI405 4MOTIONSouth Africa

    The heaviest Volkswagen Amarok is the STYLE TDI600 4MOTION which weighs 3350 kg (kerb weight).

    See full fuel information for Volkswagen Amarok below:

    VariantFuel Type
    STYLE TDI600 4MOTIONdiesel
    PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTIONdiesel
    STYLE TDI500 4MOTIONdiesel
    CORE TDI405 4MOTIONdiesel
    CORE TDI405 4MOTIONdiesel
    LIFE TDI500 4MOTIONdiesel
    AVENTURA TDI600 4MOTIONdiesel
    AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTIONunleaded petrol
    TDI580 V6 BLACK EDTN 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI580 W580 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI580 W580X 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI580 W580S 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI580 W580SE 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI580 HIGHLINE 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI580 AVENTURA 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI550 V6 CORE 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI550 SPORTLINE 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI500 V6 CORE 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI400 CORE 4MOTIONdiesel
    TDI420 CORE 4MOTIONdiesel
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