Amarok now on sale

The VW Amarok has been officially released for Australian sale this week.

Amarok two-wheel drive $33,990
Amarok selectable four-wheel drive $43,990
Trendline selectable four-wheel drive $47,990
Highline selectable four-wheel drive $52,990
Ultimate permanent four-wheel drive $58,490
Engine: 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged direct injection diesel
Power: 120kw @ 4000rpm
Torque: 400Nm @1500-2500rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Drivelines: Two-wheel drive, selectable 4Motion, permanent 4Motion (option on Ultimate)
Length/width/height: 5181mm-5254mm/1944mm/1834mm Ground clearance: 230mm (192mm with 4Motion underbody protection Tare weight: 2000kg to 2110kg
Towing: 2800kg
Wading depth: 500mm

This is a typical 'first drive' report:

http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/vw_amarok_ute_first_drive

Crap no auto 🤪🙅🤪

Not yet. The DSG will follow either late this year, or early next, when the single-cab will also join the local lineup.

Wouldn't most people prefer a manual box anyhow? One of the criticisms of the Polo GTI is that it only comes in an auto - no manual version available !

and arb has a shitload of gear available for them already 👍

Pity still not been able to get a drive of one.

Sorry Volkswagen... I definitely won't be contributing to your sales figures for 2011...

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not enough power for you anyhow Dave.
Plenty of Norms though!

what other options are out there(brands)?

been driving them around at work for several weeks now ! BIG ! is the word
several truckys have staked tyres loading them onto car carriers
a bitch to change tyres on ! !👍

Saw one up close a month ago.
Looks nice both inside and out.
and they are big as phatratpat has mentioned
Cheers
D