The Volkswagen Amarok is available from $55,490 to $82,990 for the 2025 Ute across a range of models.
Back when VW’s competitor for the hugely popular pick-up truck/worker’s friend, the Toyota HiLux was launched, in 2011, the idea of the Germans producing such a vehicle seemed highly novel and even a little strange. The sales appeal of these kinds of trucks in Australia is inarguable, however, with the Toyota HiLux, historically, being our biggest-selling vehicle at various times. The Amarok (it means ‘wolf’ in Inuit) was different because it was offering Germanic build quality and a classy interior, along with a choice of single or dual-cab, and two-wheel or four-wheel drive. What cost it some fans early on was the choice of a 2.0-litre engine as the launch power plant, which remained the only option until 2016, when a seemingly more suitable 3.0-litre V6 diesel was offered. VW’s next move with the Amarok is to spin off a seven-seat SUV, aimed once again at Toyota, but this time the Prado.
The Amarok Core TDI405 4Motion starts off at $55,490, while the range-topping, Amarok Aventura TDI600 4Motion is priced at $82,990.
Insurance Quote | Year | Price From | Price To |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,490 | $82,990 |
| 2024 | $48,290 | $90,200 |
| 2023 | $47,850 | $86,240 |
| 2022 | $40,700 | $90,750 |
| 2021 | $34,760 | $85,910 |
| 2020 | $28,380 | $78,210 |
| 2019 | $24,200 | $65,780 |
| 2018 | $21,450 | $61,930 |
| 2017 | $17,930 | $55,220 |
| 2016 | $16,280 | $66,000 |
| 2015 | $12,320 | $40,370 |
| 2014 | $11,660 | $35,200 |
| 2013 | $10,780 | $28,600 |
| 2012 | $10,230 | $26,950 |
| 2011 | $9,790 | $22,660 |
Volkswagen Amarok FAQs
Check out real-world situations relating to the Volkswagen Amarok here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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2013 Volkswagen Amarok diesel engine failure
It’s always worth contacting a carmaker’s customer service division in a case like this. I agree that 136,000km is far from a reasonable expected lifespan for a modern more vehicle of any sort. But exactly how Volkswagen Australia will view the matter will depend on the car’s service history and how it was used.
You might have some luck and perhaps financial assistance in getting the Amarok fixed, but VW could also point at the age of the vehicle and the fact that it’s way out of warranty. But, again, if you don’t ask, you’ll never know. Don’t bother pursuing this at a dealership level, either, go straight to head office.
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Noisy pulley-belt in 2015 Volkswagen Amarok
It sounds like there’s not much left to change in terms of belts and pulleys on your vehicle. But did you change the relevant tensioners at the same time? Tensioners run on bearings which can start to seize up over time and kilometres, often contributing a squealing noise that is easily confused with belt-squeal. Also, simply changing the pulley on, say the alternator or the air-con compressor, will not cure the noise if it’s being caused by the alternator or compressor itself.
Other things to check include the correct belt tension and the alignment of the belt (is it running truly between the pulleys, or attempting to run slightly sideways?) Don’t rule out a coolant leak that is getting on to the rubber belt and causing it to squeal.
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2013 Volkswagen Amarok transmission is vibrating between gears
You need to get this vehicle to a transmission specialist right away. There’s clearly something not right either mechanically or electronically with the gearbox, and continuing to drive it in its wounded state is a big chance to cause more damage than has already been done.
Any vibration in an automatic transmissions suggests either torque converter or internal problems. It may already be too late for your vehicle, and the damage may already be done. But the sooner you get to a specialist, the less expensive, permanent damage will be done.
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