Volkswagen Amarok

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2018 4×4 Dual-Cab Ute Test

Mercedes-Benz’s new X-Class has added a new edge to the dual-cab 4×4 market, but how does it shape up in this nine-way stoush?

2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Sportline 4x4 drive review
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2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Sportline review

V6 turbo-diesel power in a 4×4 ute is now more affordable, thanks to the Amarok Sportline.

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Top 5 4×4 comparisons 2017

There was no shortage of quality 4×4 comparisons in 2017.

2011 Volkswagen Amarok vs 2011 Mitsubishi Triton vs 2011 Nissan Navara
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2011 Volkswagen Amarok vs 2011 Mitsubishi Triton vs 2011 Nissan Navara comparison review

No more one-on-one tests; it’s time for Amarok to endure some group therapy

2011 Volkswagen Amarok Highline vs 2011 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate side
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2011 Volkswagen Amarok Highline vs 2011 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate comparison review

VW’s 2011 Amarok range comes with either dual-range part-time 4×4 or single-range full-time 4×4, but which system is best?

Volkswagen Amaroks travel to the 2017 Big Red Bash main
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Volkswagen Amaroks travel to the 2017 Big Red Bash

A convoy of VW Amaroks invade Toyota territory for the 2017 Big Red Bash.

2011 Wolf 4X4 Volkswagen Amarok main
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2011 Wolf 4X4 Volkswagen Amarok custom review

Ashley Gibbons went global to set up his VW Amarok.

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Toyota Hilux TRD v Ford Ranger Wildtrak v Holden Colorado Z71 v Volkswagen Amarok V6: video Ute comparison

Looking for a top-of-the-range 4×4 ute? Look no further than these four.

Readers Rigs 17
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Readers’ 4x4s: Toyota FJ Cruiser, VW Amarok, Ford PX Ranger

Readers Rigs’, Part 17: More custom 4x4s submitted by readers.

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4×4 Of The Year 2017: The Testing Track

A variety of weather made this year’s route through the Vic High Country harder and more challenging than normal.

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4×4 Of The Year 2017: The Criteria

The criteria that allows us to determine who will be 4×4 Australia’s best 4×4 Of The Year 2017

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4×4 of the Year 2017: Meet the Judges

Meet the industry experts that make up our 4×4 Of The Year judges panel.

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4×4 Of The Year 2017: The Results

Only one of the seven best 4x4s from 2016 can be crowned 4×4 Of The Year 2017

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4×4 Of The Year 2017: The Finalists

Meet the seven most interesting 4×4 vehicles of 2016 battling it out to be crowned 4×4 Of The Year.

best 4x4 of the year 2017
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4×4 Of The Year 2017

The seven most interesting 4×4 vehicles of 2016 get together for a week to determine the 4×4 Of The Year.

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2017 4×4 Of The Year: Introduction

The seven most interesting 4×4 vehicles of 2016 get together for a week to determine the 4×4 Of The Year.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak
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Volkswagen Amarok V6 vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak comparison review

How does the Amarok’s 3.0-litre V6 stack up against the Ranger’s five-cylinder diesel?

2016's most popular 4x4s: Top 10
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2016’s most popular 4x4s: Top 10

Utes are becoming even more popular in Australia, and now make up eight out of the top 10 best-selling 4x4s.

2017 4X4OTY #2: Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 Ultimate
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2017 4X4OTY #2: Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 Ultimate

The first significant change to the Amarok since the eight-speed automatic four-cylinder.

Volkswagen Amarok V6
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2017 4X4OTY Finalist: Volkswagen Amarok V6

Can the addition of a V6 diesel donk give the Amarok its first 4X4OTY gong?

Readers’ 4X4s: D-Max, Rubicon, Amarok
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Readers’ 4X4s: D-Max, Rubicon, Amarok

Readers Rigs’, Part 14: User-submitted 4x4s.

2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6: First Drive
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2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6: First Drive

Volkswagen’s V6TDi550 Amarok: Iron fist; velvet glove.

Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6TDi Review
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Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6TDi review

With a 550Nm V6TDI on board, the Amarok gains the engine it should have had from the start.

Top 12 new 4x4 best buys
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Top 12 4×4 best buys from 2016

You want a new 4×4? Here are 12 of the best buys on the market. Whether you’ve got $20K or $150K to splurge, there’s something for you.