Amarok test/review

[Sharkie]

Any idea on the numbers on the TSI option? 118kW at 300Nm?

Yes, 118kw/300NM is what was announced overseas on the TSI Amaroks.

Since it is the exact same EA888 engine as the GTI and the TSI Tiguans, expect around 190kw/400NM from the established tuners ....

[phaeton]

According to carsales petrol variant will be offered alongside the diesel variants from the launch next March.

AIMS: Petrol and diesel Amarok for launch

[phaeton]

First Drives Reviews in Australia

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[2dr Evangalist]

More good stuff here, including dealer fit option prices
Volkswagen Amarok Review | Car Advice | Reviews

[Matt05x]

Just read some of the new info & it clearly states that leather is not available on the highline, not even as an option! What?? I tell you what, if getting leather means I have to get the Ultimate model, then I'm afraid I'll be putting my money away until I drive the new T6 Ranger. Why do VW bung this crap on?

[phaeton]

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[Donny 76]

just out of interest we can re-trim in after market leather for about $3000

[Sumodog68]

Just read some of the new info & it clearly states that leather is not available on the highline, not even as an option! What?? I tell you what, if getting leather means I have to get the Ultimate model, then I'm afraid I'll be putting my money away until I drive the new T6 Ranger. Why do VW bung this crap on?

I am waiting for Ranger to be released too but for different reasons (current Hilux owner) - i want extra cab and prefer larger displacement engine.

[FLAUNTT]

I was beside a new Ford Ranger prototype the other day in my 2008 Hilux as I live near the Ford proving grounds( parked right beside it).It is easily bigger than the Hilux in size, will be interesting to see it line up against the Amarok. I feel this car may be a headache to Amarok sales.A visually good looking unit.

[Matt05x]

After I calmed down a little & got some prices, the Ultimate actually worked out to be good value, with all the included gear & I have bought one. Now (like everyone else) just waiting on delivery
I did think long and hard about which of these two utes I should get, but I kept coming back to the experience of our work Ranger & Transit.
Both these Ford utes have had quality dramas. Like A/C buttons falling off, speedo almost 10kmh out at 50kmh the cheapest silver plastic in the world, the Transit fan for the cab only has 1 speed working & when it does it fouls directly on the surround, the windows don't wind up properly, catching sideways in the tracks, it doesn't check it's fuel, so when one of our employees filled it with unleaded (it's a diesel), it cost us over $10000 to have a new fuel pump fitted.
That's what decided for me. I guess it's why you would buy a Tiguan over an escape, a Passat over a Falcon or a Golf over a Focus.