How much does the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 cost in Australia?

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 has a recommended retail price of $55,990 before on-road costs in Australia. Always confirm final pricing with your local dealer.

What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok?

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok uses 8L/100km (combined). That works out to roughly $2,460 per year in fuel.

What is the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok safety rating?

The Volkswagen Amarok has a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. It comes with autonomous emergency braking as standard.

What engine does the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok have?

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine producing 125kW and 405Nm. It pairs with a auto transmission. Drive type is 4WD.

What warranty does the Volkswagen Amarok come with?

The Volkswagen Amarok comes with a 5-year warranty. Roadside assistance is included for 5 years.

How much boot space does the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok have?

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok has 543L of boot space. It seats 5 people. Braked towing capacity is 3,500kg.

Volkswagen Amarok: Price, Specs & Review 2025-2026

Every Volkswagen Amarok variant in Australia, compared

13 variants of the Volkswagen Amarok are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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Core TDI4052026$55,990125kW / 405Nm8L/100km4WD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 405Nm
Fuel use: 8L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 is a mid-size diesel ute designed for buyers seeking European engineering and practical everyday usability rather than extreme off-road capability. Its standout strength is the 2.0-litre turbo diesel's combination of 405Nm torque and reasonable 8L/100km fuel efficiency, delivering genuine hauling grunt without the fuel bills of larger engines-backed by a respectable 3500kg towing capacity and 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Consider that at 2283kg kerb weight and 543-litre tray capacity, it's lighter and smaller than some rivals, so if you regularly need to move serious loads, a larger dual-cab ute might be better suited to your needs.

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Life TDI5002026$62,490154kW / 500Nm7.2L/100km4WD5

Power: 154kW
Torque: 500Nm
Fuel use: 7.2L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 is a dual-cab ute that suits tradies and families needing a practical workhorse, offering genuine European engineering in a segment dominated by Japanese rivals. Its standout strength is the combination of 500Nm torque from the 2-litre diesel engine with 3500kg towing capacity, delivering serious pulling power without the fuel thirst of larger engines-it'll consume just 7.2L/100km in real-world driving. One thing to consider is the 543-litre boot, which is genuinely tight compared to rivals like the Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux, so measure your load before committing.

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Style TDI6002026$70,990184kW / 600Nm8.4L/100km4WD5

Power: 184kW
Torque: 600Nm
0–100: 8.5s
Fuel use: 8.4L/100km
Gearbox: 10-speed automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The Amarok Style TDI600 brings the 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel and 10-speed 4MOTION automatic to the mid-spec Style grade, giving you the full-fat engine without the top-tier price. It backs that up with a 3,500kg braked tow rating, a class-leading 6,400kg GCM that lets you tow heavy and still carry a payload, and a 5-star ANCAP rating with 9 airbags. For Aussie buyers it is the sweet spot in the range: V6 grunt, genuine towing headroom and 18-inch alloys, covered by Volkswagen's 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Style TDI5002026$71,990154kW / 500Nm7.2L/100km4WD5

Power: 154kW
Torque: 500Nm
Fuel use: 7.2L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Style TDI500 is a premium diesel ute designed for buyers wanting refined on-road manners alongside genuine load-carrying capability, offering 500Nm of torque, 543-litre payload and 3500kg towing capacity. Its standout strength is the combination of fuel efficiency (7.2L/100km) and safety credentials (5-star ANCAP), making it economical for both work and leisure driving compared to typical ute alternatives. One consideration is the vehicle's 2339kg kerb weight-relatively heavy for its class-which means you'll want to factor in the approximate $3044 annual running costs when weighing it against lighter competitors.

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PanAmericana TDI6002026$78,990184kW / 600Nm8.4L/100km4WD5

Power: 184kW
Torque: 600Nm
0–100: 8.5s
Fuel use: 8.4L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 is a premium diesel ute built for buyers who prioritise refinement and capability, delivering 184kW and 600Nm from a 3.0-litre engine with impressive 3500kg towing capacity and 5-star ANCAP safety credentials. Its standout strength is the combination of genuine off-road pedigree with on-road comfort-the 4WD auto manages both equally well, while fuel consumption of 8.4L/100km keeps running costs reasonable at around $3413 annually. Consider that at 2390kg kerb weight, it's heavier than some competitors, which means payload capacity is worth checking against your specific load requirements before purchase.

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Aventura TDI6002026$81,990184kW / 600Nm8.4L/100km4WD5

Power: 184kW
Torque: 600Nm
0–100: 8.5s
Fuel use: 8.4L/100km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TDI600 is a premium diesel ute suited to buyers wanting genuine off-road capability with comfortable daily-driving refinement, backed by a respectable 5-star ANCAP safety rating and 5-year warranty. Its standout strength is the 600Nm of torque from the 3.0-litre diesel engine paired with 4WD and an 8-speed automatic, delivering impressive 3500kg towing capacity whilst returning a reasonable 8.4L/100km economy. The main consideration is running costs of around $3413 annually plus fuel expenses, which positions this ute at the premium end of the market alongside rivals like the Ford Ranger Raptor and Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain.

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Core V6 Manual2021POA165kW / 500Nm9.7L/100km4WD5

Power: 165kW
Torque: 500Nm
Fuel use: 9.7L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,000kg

The MY21 Amarok Core V6 Manual was the only six-cylinder Amarok Volkswagen Australia sold with a gearbox you shifted yourself, and the only V6 with selectable rather than permanent 4MOTION. Its 3.0-litre TDI500 makes 165kW at 3250-4500rpm and 500Nm from 1250-3000rpm, drinks 9.7L/100km combined on ADR 81/02 and emits 254g/km. It is rated to tow 3000kg braked, 500kg less than the automatic V6s, and carries a 1004kg payload against a 3080kg GVM. Volkswagen quoted no 0-100km/h time for this variant, printing 'xx' in the table.

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Core V62021POA165kW / 550Nm9.1L/100km4WD5

Power: 165kW
Torque: 550Nm
0–100: 7.9s
Fuel use: 9.1L/100km
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg

Core V6 was the entry point to the automatic six-cylinder MY21 Amarok: the 3.0-litre TDI550 with 165kW and 550Nm, an eight-speed automatic and permanent 4MOTION, quoted at 7.9 seconds to 100km/h and 9.1L/100km combined on ADR 81/02. It tows 3500kg braked on a 6000kg GCM and carries 989kg of payload under a 3080kg GVM. Equipment is deliberately plain: Composition Media with a 6.33-inch screen, cloth Austin seats, 17-inch Posadas alloys on 245/65 R17 tyres and rear-only park sensors.

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Sportline V62021POA165kW / 550Nm9.1L/100km4WD5

Power: 165kW
Torque: 550Nm
0–100: 7.9s
Fuel use: 9.1L/100km
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg

Sportline V6 added the comfort gear the Core V6 went without while keeping the same 165kW/550Nm TDI550 drivetrain, 7.9-second 0-100km/h claim and 9.1L/100km ADR 81/02 combined figure. Volkswagen Australia's MY21 sheet gives it two-zone Climatronic climate control, front and rear park sensors, the smooth-action tailgate rated to 200kg, a 12-volt socket in the tray, Salipra cloth trim and 18-inch Manaus alloys on 255/60 R18 tyres. Unladen mass rises to 2104kg, cutting payload to 976kg under the same 3080kg GVM.

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Core TDI420 4x42021POA132kW / 420Nm8.9L/100km4WD5

Power: 132kW
Torque: 420Nm
Fuel use: 8.9L/100km
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,000kg

The TDI420 Core paired the 2.0-litre bi-turbo four, here rated 132kW and 420Nm at 1750rpm, with the eight-speed automatic and permanent 4MOTION, so it drives like the V6 automatics without the fuel bill: 8.9L/100km combined on ADR 81/02 for 234g/km. Payload is 1018kg under a 3040kg GVM and braked towing is 3000kg. Volkswagen lists it 10mm wider and 44mm taller than the manual TDI400, at 1954mm and 1878mm.

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Core TDI400 4x42021POA132kW / 400Nm8.4L/100km4WD5

Power: 132kW
Torque: 400Nm
Fuel use: 8.4L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,000kg

The TDI400 Core was the cheapest and most frugal MY21 Amarok: a 2.0-litre bi-turbo four making 132kW and 400Nm, a six-speed manual, selectable 4MOTION and 8.4L/100km combined on ADR 81/02 with 220g/km CO2. It has the highest payload of any MY21 Amarok at 1033kg under a 3040kg GVM, and the most ground clearance at 226mm, but it stops with rear drums rather than discs and tows 3000kg braked.

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Highline V62021POA190kW / 580Nm9.5L/100km4WD5

Power: 190kW
Torque: 580Nm
0–100: 7.9s
Fuel use: 9.5L/100km
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg

Highline V6 was the well-equipped mainstream MY21 Amarok, on the 165kW/550Nm TDI550 with the eight-speed automatic and permanent 4MOTION. Over Sportline it gains Discover Media satellite navigation, tyre pressure monitoring, static cornering lights, a stainless steel styling bar and side steps, and a choice of Art velour or Vienna leather-appointed trim on 18-inch Rawson alloys. The styling bar takes overall height to 1878mm against 1834mm for the other grades, and the extra kit lifts unladen mass to 2147kg, leaving 933kg of payload under the 3080kg GVM.

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Aventura V62021POA190kW / 580Nm9.5L/100km4WD5

Power: 190kW
Torque: 580Nm
0–100: 7.3s
Fuel use: 9.5L/100km
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg

Aventura V6 topped the MY21 Amarok range with the 190kW/580Nm TDI580, the strongest engine Volkswagen Australia offered in the 2H Amarok, good for a claimed 7.3 seconds to 100km/h on 9.5L/100km combined (ADR 81/02, 250g/km). It runs 20-inch Talca alloys on 255/50 R20 rubber, Nappa leather-appointed 14-way ergoComfort front seats, Discover Media navigation, tyre pressure monitoring and an anthracite cargo-area coating. The equipment costs it load capacity: at 2244kg unladen it has just 836kg of payload under the same 3080kg GVM, 168kg less than the Core V6 Manual.

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