Max Davies
Why Volkswagen's new performance model is a diesel
Volkswagen has stuck with diesel power for its latest Walkinshaw collaboration, citing the balance between performance and capability as a priority.
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Latest Volkswagen Amarok News
The latest Volkswagen Amarok news in Australia covering new vehicle releases, industry news, new vehicle sales figures (VFACTS), spy photos, features, concept cars and more.
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Damion Smy
Next Volkswagen Amarok could ditch Ford Ranger roots for Chinese platform
The next generation of Volkswagen’s ladder-frame ute could dump its Ford connection and use the same platform as LDV and MG models already on sale in Australia.
5 Days Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Amarok W600 priced higher than Ford Ranger Raptor
The chest-beating W600 brings a raft of dynamic upgrades, including revised suspension and steering, but it comes at a price.
1 Month Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label V6: Blacked-out special priced for Australia
For those who want a more sinister-looking Amarok but don’t want to wait for Walkinshaw’s W600, Volkswagen has begun rolling out the Dark Label.
1 Month Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok R: High-performance ute ruled out
The sporty Amarok W600 is just around the corner, but Volkswagen says there won’t be an R version of the ute as that nameplate is ‘sacred’.
3 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Walkinshaw performance packages hinted for Volkswagen Amarok W600
Power upgrade, big brake kits, and different wheel designs could all be made available to Volkswagen Amarok W600 owners in the future.
3 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok W475: Opportunity for turbo-petrol Walkinshaw
Despite its turbo-diesel engine, the new Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw has been created for drivers – but could a turbo-petrol version happen?
3 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
2027 Volkswagen Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw revealed
Volkswagen has again partnered with Walkinshaw Automotive to create a ute designed for drivers, born from customer feedback and data.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition
Four-cylinder diesel versions of the Volkswagen Amarok have been discontinued for 2026 amid a shake-up of the ute range.
6 Months Ago
CarExpert
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition impresses on Beer O’Clock Hill
SPONSORED: The hardcore version of Volkswagen’s dual-cab 4x4 ute showed a clean pair of heels on one of Australia’s most extreme hill climbs.
6 Months Ago
Paul Maric
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: First look at Australia's new Walkinshaw-tuned ute
After the success of their first collaboration, Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have teamed up for another sporty Amarok ute.
7 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
2026 Volkswagen Amarok to go V6-only, except for maybe a cheaper new petrol variant
EXCLUSIVE: The German brand will soon follow Ford’s lead by axing the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine in its ute.
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Amarok EV and PHEV utes ruled out… for now
Volkswagen has confirmed electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Amarok ute aren’t coming in the current model – but never say never.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Amarok recalled
More than 600 Amarok dual-cab utes have been recalled in Australia for the same issue that affected the Ford Ranger.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
2025 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs: Cab-chassis joins the range
Volkswagen's updated Amarok range is soon to arrive in Australia, bringing cab-chassis models, a special edition, and drive-away pricing.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition arrives alongside price cuts across the MY25 ute lineup
National drive-away pricing, cheaper petrol variant and 10 Deserts Edition headline the MY25 updates for Volkswagen’s dual-cab 4x4 ute.
1 Year Ago
