8 2023 VW Amarok
2023 VW Amarok

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed pricing for the new second-generation Amarok pick-up.

Prices will start at £34,055 (CV OTR), when the Amarok goes on sale in June.

The entry-level trim, Amarok Life, focuses on comfort, featuring 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, a 10-inch infotainment screen and a rear-view camera system.

The Amarok Style includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a Chrome styling bar and black side steps with a chrome insert. It also includes an upgraded 12-inch central infotainment screen with navigation, as well as additional safety features, such as Area View 360-degree camera.

The Amarok PanAmericana focuses on off-road ability. The driveline features a rear locking differential, underride guard, as well as the comfort suspension system. Upgraded black alloy wheels, and a premium bumper with black ‘X’ insert add to the design enhancements.

The range-topping Amarok Aventura features 21-inch alloy wheels, chrome-plated exterior mirror and door handles, and premium bumper with silver ‘X’ insert.

The new model, which was developed alongside the Ford Ranger, forms part of a wider commercial vehicle collaboration agreement between Ford and VW.

With a longer wheelbase than its predecessor, the new Amarok offers more passenger space than before and, by pushing the wheels further apart and shrinking overhang, off-road capability is also improved.

As before, the vehicle can be specified with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, developing 240PS, alongside a couple of four-cylinder TDI units with 170PS or 205PS. 

Ford’s 10-speed automatic gearbox will be paired with the more potent powertrains, while a six-speed automatic and a manual option will also be offered on base models.

Inside, the Amarok take a step upmarket and uses premium materials to separate itself from the Ford Ranger. The dashboard is dominated by a large touchscreen, powered by Ford technology but adapted with VW-specific graphics. 

The cargo box of the Double Cab Amarok is 1,544mm long and 1,224mm wide. The maximum width between the wheel arches is 1,206mm, meaning a Euro pallet (1,200 x 800 mm) can fit on the cargo bed sideways. The space height is 529mm in all versions.

Depending on specification, the Amarok has a maximum payload of up to 1.16 tonnes.

More than 30 driver assist systems, of which more than 20 are new, are available. These include interactive IQ Light LED matrix headlights, ACC Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist and the Front Assist area monitoring system.

2023 VW Amarok pricing:

Trim

Basic RRP
ex. VAT

CV OTR

Total RRP inc VAT

Life 170PS 2.0 TDI 6-spd manual 4MOTION

£33,000

£34,055

£40,791

Life 205PS 2.0 TDI 10-spd Auto 4MOTION

£34,300

£35,355

£42,351

Style 205PS 2.0 TDI 10-spd Auto 4MOTION

£41,450

£42,505

£50,931

Style 240PS 3.0 TDI 10-spd Auto 4MOTION

£43,950

£45,005

£53,931

PanAmericana 240PS 3.0 TDI 10-spd Auto4MOTION

£46,200

£47,255

£56,631

Aventura 240PS 3.0 TDI 10-spd Auto 4MOTION

£47,000

£48,055

£57,591

 

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