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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Max Davies
Volkswagen Amarok vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
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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 AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 792 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$55,490 - $82,990
$35,520 - $74,095
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
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)
- Savona Leather Interior (+$3,100)
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
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)
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5900 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3350 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
