Now $55,990 driveaway for V6 pulling power
A few extra ponies under the bonnet always makes for a better tow rig. But quite often, only the most expensive models and options get the enviable power and
torque figures.
Volkswagen has made its V6 Amarok, the most powerful ute available in Australia, a fair bit cheaper. The new Sportline model will start at $55,590 driveaway. Compared to the Highline and Ultimate, that’s a $4000 and $19,000 difference in driveaway price.
You get the same 165kW, 550Nm diesel V6, which can crank 180kW and 580Nm on overboost. This runs through the same eight-speed gearbox, getting pulled up with big disc brakes at all corners. There are 18-inch Manaus alloy wheels, and some extra V6 signage
on the tub.
This price puts the Amarok up against big-volume sellers HiLux SR5 and Ranger XLT, which are well beaten by the Amarok with power, torque,
all-wheel drive and smoothness.
