What is the Volkswagen Amarok?
The Amarok is Volkswagen’s pickup, with an open cargo bed and a cabin for passengers. It brought the brand into the midsize pickup class, with a format suited to carrying both people and loads.
The first generation ran from 2010 to 2022. A major update in 2016 brought revised styling and a V6 engine to the range, a notable change to the Amarok’s powertrain offering.
Engines and power
European Union registrations include both petrol and diesel Amaroks. The listed diesel engines include a 3.0-litre unit rated at 150 kW (204 PS) and a 2.0-litre unit rated at 132 kW (179 PS). A 1.5-litre petrol entry is also listed.
How economical is the Volkswagen Amarok?
European ratings use WLTP or, for older figures, the NEDC procedure. The USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle method. Results from these test procedures are not directly interchangeable.
Where was the Amarok sold?
The Amarok recorded 150 registrations in the European Union from 2015 to 2019. Its first generation ran from 2010 to 2022.
Questions and answers
What type of vehicle is the Volkswagen Amarok?
It is a pickup with an open cargo bed.
When did the first Amarok generation run?
The first generation ran from 2010 to 2022.
Which diesel engine outputs are listed?
The 3.0-litre diesel is rated at 150 kW (204 PS), and the 2.0-litre diesel at 132 kW (179 PS).
