8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 review
With its unique turbo petrol engine in a market that's more open to diesels than ever, the Amarok Aventura sits nicely in its own zone.
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok vs 2024 SsangYong Musso XLV Comparison
Volkswagen Amarok
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SsangYong Musso XLV
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2023 Volkswagen
Amarok
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2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
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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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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 792 km
75L
675 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$39,170 - $47,000
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Balue for money
- 3.5t quoted towing capacity
- Lux Pack adds some plush items
Misses
- Rear-centre lap seatbelt... really?
- Missing upgrades offered in Korea
- Rides a little terse
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
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
Colours Available
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 2157 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.3L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5900 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3350 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 15.5 | |
