2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6 (Australia)
Volkswagen Australia has announced pricing for the
2017 Amarok V6, before the rest of the range arrives
in the first half of next year.
Two versions of the Amarok V6 are being offered including the Highline and Ultimate. Both feature a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6
engine churning out 224 Hp and an impressive 550 Nm. This is a similar unit
that’s featured in various Audi and Porsche vehicles.
The engine
features an overboost function that sees power climb to 245 Hp and 580 Nm. This
is achieved at anything more than 70 per cent throttle and is held for only a
short period (about 10 seconds).
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is taken care of in a claimed
7.9 seconds. This makes it the quickest diesel ute in the segment. Despite the
credible performance the Amarok V6 consumes 7.8L/100km on the combined cycle.
Behind the engine is an eight-speed automatic
transmission with full-time 4Motion all-wheel drive. There is no low range
option, however, there is a locking differential at the rear. A manual option
is set to join the range later in 2017 as well.
Ground clearance is rated at a poorly 192 mm, but the
approach angle is 28 degrees with a 23.6-degree rear depart angle. The Amarok
can also drive through water at depths of 500 mm, down on most utes rated around
the 700 mm mark, such the HiLux. The Highline features 18-inch 255/60 tyres
while the Ultimate uses slightly less off-road-friendly 19-inch wheels with
255/55 tyres. Buyers can also opt for 20-inch Talca alloys.
As standard the Amarok V6 models come with a
6.3-inch touch-screen interface with full connectivity via Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto and satellite navigation. It’s also the display for the standard
rear-view camera.
Volkswagen Australia will launch the four-cylinder
variants early next year, with a flagship Aventura model set to arrive by
around mid-2017. See below for the V6 pricing (excluding on-road costs):
- 2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline auto – AUD 59,990
- 2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate auto – AUD 67,990
