8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 review
With a nice blend of on- and off-road ability, rugged looks, and V6 turbo-diesel power, the Amarok PanAmericana is an appealing ute.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 W580 4MOTION vs 2022 Volkswagen Amarok CORE TDI405 4MOTION Comparison
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2022 Volkswagen Amarok
TDI580 W580 4MOTION
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2022 Volkswagen Amarok
CORE TDI405 4MOTION
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
760 km
80L
640 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Additional 12 Volt Socket/s (+$165)
- Automatic Headlights & Rain Sensing Wipers (+$355)
- Alpine Pack (+$6,090)
- Alpine Plus Pack (+$12,090)
- Lumbar Support Both Front Seats (+$365)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 190kW | 125kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 580Nm | 405Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 17 | 16.5 | |
