Volkswagen is hard at work rolling out its 2017 model year updates for Transporter, Caravelle, Amarok, Crafter and Caddy on the back of record sales for its commercial and people mover range. Updates include electrically-operated tailgate for Multivan Highline and Executive variants, smartphone mirroring for the infotainment system via USB, […]
Volkswagen Amarok
Australians not swayed by VW dieselgate, strong demand for new Tiguan
Volkswagen Australia has issued a statement highlighting a strong sales effort for its key models in June, particularly the Amarok, despite the recent recall and diesel scandal. Volkswagen’s local arm sold 5913 units in the month of June, 2016, the company says, hindered by a lack of availability for its […]
2016 Volkswagen Amarok Atacama TDI420 review (video)
The 2016 Volkswagen Amarok competes in one of the fiercest and most competitive growth segments of the Australian vehicle market; the pickup utility sector. This makes it very difficult for any fresh carmaker to come in and take a slice of the pie. In terms of sales and volume, the […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok; more details released, interior revealed
Volkswagen has released more details and images of the 2017 Amarok following its initial unveiling earlier this month. For the first time, we get a good look at the interior too. The interior of the 2017 Amarok has been vastly updated compared with the outgoing model, with finer quality materials […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok revealed, powerful new V6 TDI option
The lid has been lifted off the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok. This is the first major facelift for the ute since its introduction to the demanding market segment back in 2010. First up, yes, that is a V6 badge that you can see in the front grille. This is the first […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok facelift previewed
The Volkswagen Amarok is due for its mid-cycle nip/tuck, with the carmaker releasing preliminary renderings, showing how the ute will be subtly enhanced. The digital pictures show a bright orange lifestyle-oriented range-topper, in the vain of Ford Ranger Wildtrak or HiLux SR5. From the images, we can glean the basics […]
MTM announces Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition
After a heavy duty 4×4 ute with power to back it up? This should tickle your fancy. It’s called the Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition by renowned Audi and Volkswagen tuner MTM. As you’ve probably guessed by the name, the Amarok Desert sports a V8 engine. But it’s not your […]
Volkswagen Amarok Atacama edition on sale from $53,990
With the ute segment as hot as ever at the moment, companies are looking to stand out in the crowd in any way they can. Introducing the new Volkswagen Amarok Atacama special edition. The special edition is based on the TDI400 manual and the TDI420 automatic (400Nm/420Nm), both equipped with […]