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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2022 Volkswagen Amarok vs 2024 Jeep Gladiator Comparison
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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 Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Off-roading
Transporting thingsAwards
We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 792 km
83L
1029 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
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
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 - 2993 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L, 2.3L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2500 - 5900 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 600Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 3350 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 17 | 11.03 | |
