Volkswagen Australia has announced drive-away pricing and specification tweaks for its 2025 Amarok lineup, and the big news is prices are down across the dual-cab 4×4 pickup range, which has now been joined by the new Amarok 10 Deserts Edition and the addition of cab/chassis variants.
The Amarok range now starts at $55,990 drive-away for the base Core TDI405, $1000 more than its previous list price (excluding statutory on-road costs), effectively bringing its cost down by up to $4000.
The TSI452 Aventura has received the biggest cut, with the sole petrol version of the German brand’s dual-cab now priced at $79,990 drive-away, down from $82,990 before on-roads previously.
Elsewhere, the Guinness World Record-setting 10 Deserts Edition has joined the range at $69,990 drive-away, while four variants of the previously pickup-only range can now be had with an alloy tray for an additional $4000.
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Based on the TDI500 Life, the 10 Deserts Edition brings off-road focused upgrades like 17-inch satin black wheels and Continental CrossContact all-terrain tyres, a 40mm suspension lift, and extra underbody protection.
This has contributed to a total ground clearance of 275mm, 3mm more than the Ford Ranger Raptor and at least 40mm more than the highest-riding standard Amarok.
Separately, entry-level Core TDI405 and mid-range Life and Style variants (with both TDI500 four-cylinder and TDI600 V6 turbo-diesel engines) can now be had in cab/chassis form with a factory alloy tray.
It measures 1900mm long and 1835mm wide, with a 1650mm internal length, and cab/chassis variants cost an additional $4000 over their pickup equivalents.
A 243kg steel tray can also be installed as a dealer-fit option in place of the alloy tray, which is claimed to weigh 132kg.
Other changes for the wider Amarok lineup include a 230V power socket in the tub of Style, PanAmericana and Aventura grades, supported by a 400W inverter that can power electrical appliances, laptops and battery packs.
The same model grades also now come with Trailer Assist as standard, which Volkswagen says has been updated for better compatibility with the ute’s Rear Traffic Alert system.
No changes have been applied to the Amarok’s exterior, apart from a new Reed Green Metallic paint colour that replaces Mid Blue Metallic. All metallic paint options cost an additional $1100.
The Ranger-based ute also remains the same inside for MY25, with the same upholstery options and colours available across the range, along with the same array of tech and digital screens carried over from the pre-update model.
Pricing
| Double-cab pickup model | Drive-away price | Price before on-roads |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 | $55,990 | $55,490 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 | $61,990 | $59,490 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition TDI500 | $69,990 | $68,490 (NEW) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Style TDI500 | $72,740 | $69,740 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Style TDI600 | $76,740 | $73,740 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 | $79,990 | $78,990 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 | $79,990 | $79,990 (-$3000) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TDI600 | $82,990 | $82,990 |
| Double-cab/chassis model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Core Tray TDI405 | $59,990 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life Tray TDI500 | $65,990 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Style Tray TDI500 | $76,740 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Style Tray TDI600 | $80,740 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
ABOVE: TDI600 (left) and TSI452 (right)
| Specification | TDI405 | TDI500 | TDI600 | TSI452 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-diesel | 2.0L 4cyl bi-turbo diesel | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 2.3L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Power | 125kW @ 3500rpm | 154kW @ 3750rpm | 184kW @ 3250rpm | 222kW @ 5900rpm |
| Torque | 405Nm @ 1750rpm | 500Nm @ 1750rpm | 600Nm @ 1750rpm | 452Nm @ 3350rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 10-speed auto | 10-speed auto | 10-speed auto |
| Drive type | 4WD with low-range | 4WD with low-range | 4WD with low-range | 4WD with low-range |
| Kerb weight | 2283kg–2309kg | 2317kg–2345kg | 2379kg–2406kg | 2293kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.0L/100km | 7.2L/100km | 8.4L/100km | 9.7L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 80L | 80L | 82L |
| Fuel requirement | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 211g/km | 189g/km | 222g/km | 222g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg | 3500kg | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 941kg–967kg | 821kg–949kg | 784kg–971kg | 807kg |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 3250kg | 3230kg–3280kg | 3190kg–3350kg | 3100kg |
| Gross combination mass (GCM) | 6200kg | 6350kg | 6300kg–6400kg | 6200kg |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Amarok double-cab pickup | Amarok double-cab/chassis |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5362mm | 5456mm |
| Width | 2208mm (1910mm excl. mirrors) | 1994mm |
| Height | 1884mm | 1884mm |
| Wheelbase | 3270mm | 3270mm |
| Ground clearance | 235mm | 235mm |
| Load length | 1544mm | 1650mm |
| Load width | 1224mm | 1835mm |
| Load depth | 529mm | – |
| Off-road dimensions | Volkswagen Amarok |
|---|---|
| Track front and rear | 1620mm |
| Ground clearance | 220mm-235mm (275mm 10 Deserts Edition) |
| Approach angle | 30.0º |
| Departure angle | 25.6º |
| Ramp breakover angle | 22.0º |
| Wading depth | 800mm |
Servicing and Warranty
Like the wider Volkswagen Australia range, the Amarok is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Servicing and Warranty | Volkswagen Amarok |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | 12 months free, then service-initiated |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped price servicing | 5 years |
| Average annual service cost over 5 years | $460.4 |
| Total capped price service cost | $2302 |
Service pricing as of July 1, 2025 is detailed below:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months, 15,000km | $415 |
| 24 months, 30,000km | $415 |
| 36 months, 45,000km | $539 |
| 48 months, 60,000km | $421 |
| 60 months, 75,000km | $512 |
Alternatively, customers can purchase a five-year ‘Care Plan’ for $2200.
Safety
The Volkswagen Amarok has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2022.
This result was drawn from testing of the closely related Ford Ranger, with additional frontal offset and side impact tests conducted on the Amarok by Euro NCAP, which has harmonised testing protocols with ANCAP.
| Category | Volkswagen Amarok |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 93 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 74 per cent |
| Safety assist | 83 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- 9 airbags
- Knee
- Centre
- Front
- Side curtain
- Rear
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front, rear parking sensors
- Intelligent Speed Limiter
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Swerve Steer assist
- Speed sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Amarok Life adds:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
Amarok Style adds:
- Park Assist semi-autonomous parking
- Surround-view camera
- Trailer assist (NEW)
Standard Equipment
ABOVE: Volkswagen Amarok Life
2025 Volkswagen Amarok Core equipment highlights:
- 17-inch ‘Cobra’ alloy wheels
- Front disc, rear drum brakes
- Locking rear differential
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Side steps
- Mud flaps
- 2 x front tow hooks
- Steel underbody protection
- Plastic fuel tank protection
- Tow bar
- 12-pin trailer plug
- Black side mirrors, door handles
- Manual locking tailgate
- 6 x tie-down points in tub (pickup only)
- Exterior tie-down rails
- Cargo box LED lighting (pickup only)
- Automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Automatic high-beam
- Halogen tail-lights
- Vinyl flooring
- Grey headliner
- Fabric upholstery
- 6-way manual driver seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Four-speaker sound system
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless charger
- Single-zone air-conditioning
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Trailer brake controller
ABOVE: Volkswagen Amarok Style
Amarok Life adds:
- Rear disc brakes
- LED front fog lights
- Body colour side mirrors and door handles
- Heated, power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps
- Locking wheel nuts
- Tailgate lift assist (pickup only)
- Power tailgate lock (pickup only)
- Privacy glass
- Six-speaker sound system
- E-shifter
- Electric park brake
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Carpet flooring
- Eight-way manual front seats
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Amarok 10 Deserts Edition adds:
- 17-inch black ‘Cobra’ alloy wheels
- Continental CrossContact all-terrain tyres
- 40mm suspension lift (275mm total ground clearance)
- Composite underbody protection
- Black tonneau cover
- 10 Deserts badging
- All-weather floor mats
Amarok Style adds:
- 18-inch ‘Amadora’ alloy wheels
- Chrome side mirrors and door handles
- Plastic tub liner (pickup only)
- Stainless steel sports bar (pickup only)
- 12V socket in tub (pickup only)
- 230V sockets in tub (pickup only) (NEW)
- 400W inverter (NEW)
- Matrix LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Leather-look dashboard and door inserts
- ArtVelour microfibre upholstery
- Heated front seats
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear air vents
- Insulated windshield
- Proximity entry and push-button start
- Alarm system
ABOVE: Volkswagen Amarok Aventura
Amarok PanAmericana adds:
- 18-inch black ‘Amadora’ alloy wheels
- All-terrain tyres
- Dynamic suspension
- Black side mirrors and door handles
- PanAmericana decal
- Black sports bar and steps
- Soft tonneau cover
- Roof rails
- Spray-in tub liner
- Leather upholstery
- Power passenger seat
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Black headliner
Amarok Aventura adds:
- 21-inch ‘Varberg’ alloy wheels
- Chrome bumpers, mirrors, handles
- Rear sailplane
- Electric roller cover
- Leather seats (Savona)
Options
There are a multitude of accessories available for the Amarok, though buyers are encouraged to contact a dealer for specific prices.
Cargo/tub accessories:
- Electric tonneau cover
- Roller tonneau cover
- Soft tonneau cover
- Modular bedliner
- Self-lowering tailgate assist
- Drawer system
- Premium stylish canopy
- Steel tray (cab-chassis only)
Exterior accessories:
- Side wind deflector
- Bonnet protector
- Door mouldings
- Wheel arch flares
Interior accessories:
- All-weather floor mats
- Accessory switch panel
- Savona leather (Style only)
Off-road accessories:
- Amarok nudge bar
- Amarok snorkel
- Amarok underbody protection
- Recovery boards
- Suspension lift kit
- Snatch recovery kit
- 8000kg snatch strap
- Damper
- 2 x 3.5-tonne bow shackles
- Gloves
- Recovery bag
- Roof racks
- Rooftop tent
- Platform carrier
Colours
Eight colours are available for the Volkswagen Amarok, with Reed Green now replacing Mid Blue. All but Clear White command a $1100 premium.
2025 Volkswagen Amarok colours:
- Clear White
- Medium Silver Metallic ($1100)
- Dark Grey Metallic ($1100)
- Midnight Black Metallic ($1100)
- Bright Beige Metallic ($1100)
- Bright Blue Metallic ($1100)
- Deep Red Metallic ($1100)
- Reed Green Metallic ($1100)
