VW Amarok.

Hetho · Senior Member

VW Amarok.

blaze · Guru

don't know if they have changed the air induction system but about 4 yrs ago while I was a spare parts manager in broome I had to chase a replacement engine because of a total failure from driving through about 100 mm of water. The vehicle haD ABOUT 1500KM ON IT.
Also if your van only weighs 2.2kg it would surely fit in your pocket.
cheers
blaze

Possum3 · Guru

I'm not a fan of the CVT transmissions as they require a lot of regular (expensive) servicing Son had Amarok sold it again after six months and got an Audi. But it gets a pretty good report here practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/volkswagen-amarok-tdi420-is-an-off-road-4x4-of-the-future/

Desert Dweller · Guru

Did VW ever get to the bottom of the computer shutdown problem across their entire model range that resulted in deaths of owners?

What happened to their worldwide emissions cheating issues?

No bl**dy way that we'd be buying one.

rockylizard · Guru

Possum3 wrote:
I'm not a fan of the CVT transmissions as they require a lot of regular (expensive) servicing Son had Amarok sold it again after six months and got an Audi. But it gets a pretty good report here practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/volkswagen-amarok-tdi420-is-an-off-road-4x4-of-the-future/

Gday...

What makes you think the Amarok has a CVT transmission?

In the article that your links goes to, it says it has an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox.

Then there's this -

Volkswagen has increased the appeal of its award-winning Volkswagen Amarok range with the introduction of an innovative 8-speed automatic transmission on dual cab models, powered by the new TDI420 engine.

http://mydrivemedia.com.au/innovative-8-speed-automatic-transmission-and-single-cab-to-strengthen-volkswagen-amarok/

I believe Amarok had a DSG transmission, which was discontinued some time ago, but that is not a CVT.

"In a nutshell, the DSG is, in fact, a conventional manual gearbox inside with either one or two clutches (the twin-clutch is a later, more sophisticated version). But instead of relying on the driver to push the clutch pedal and select the gears, a computer does all that for you."

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/what-is-a-dsg-transmission

Cheers - John

Hetho · Senior Member

Just put the van over the scales, and stand corrected; 2200 kgs is the weight now! Thought it was a bit light on the drawbar today.

Glad someone keeps us on our toes.

Cheers.

Hetho.

blaze · Guru

Hetho wrote:
Just put the van over the scales, and stand corrected; 2200 kgs is the weight now! Thought it was a bit light on the drawbar today.
Glad someone keeps us on our toes.
Cheers.
Hetho.

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2trout · Senior Member

I traded in my Amarok Core a few months ago. I used it to tow a Jayco Silverline 20" van. I had the vehicle for 2 years and did 80000 kms in it. I found it terrific. The 8 speed box is great and it has plenty of power with the twin turbos. Fuel economy was also also quite good. I was getting 8 to 9 litres per 100 kms with normal driving and about 17 per 100 with the van attached. The tub is the biggest in its class and there was plenty of internal cabin room in the vehicle.

I traded it in on a Ford Ranger for 2 main reasons:-

1. the XLT Ranger came with a safety pack. Although VW has these safety packs, they do pot put them on their Amarok vehicles.
2. The Amarok that I was looking at had a RRP of about $56000 whereas the 3.2 XLT Ranger cost $48000 "on road" with the safety pack included.

I have now done 16000 kms in the Ranger and I am very pleased with it but I would have happily purchased an Amarok if it were not for the above 2 reasons. Good luck and Merry Xmas.

Greystone · Senior Member

Have an Amarok Core 420 for the last 2 years and used it for touring and 4wdriving. No towing. It's a very capable vehicle off-road and the 8 speed automatic is a marvel. Lots of room inside, very quiet and very comfortable seats. I get around 8l/100km when doing an average of 90km/hr.

PeterD · Guru

rockylizard wrote:
What makes you think the Amarok has a CVT transmission?
In the article that your links goes to, it says it has an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox.
Then there's this -
Volkswagen has increased the appeal of its award-winning Volkswagen Amarok range with the introduction of an innovative 8-speed automatic transmission on dual cab models, powered by the new TDI420 engine.
http://mydrivemedia.com.au/innovative-8-speed-automatic-transmission-and-single-cab-to-strengthen-volkswagen-amarok/
I believe Amarok had a DSG transmission, which was discontinued some time ago, but that is not a CVT.
"In a nutshell, the DSG is, in fact, a conventional manual gearbox inside with either one or two clutches (the twin-clutch is a later, more sophisticated version). But instead of relying on the driver to push the clutch pedal and select the gears, a computer does all that for you."
https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/what-is-a-dsg-transmission
Cheers - John

Yes, there are too many members who do not research before they post critical info. When people ask for information they want it on current models and conditions.

Stretch60 · Senior Member

Hetho, my Rok is three weeks old, V6 Highline. Bloody beautiful car to drive and will easily pull your van and a load in the tray if you wanted. 8 speed transmission is smooth and works a treat. The previous post about selling an Amarok to buy an Audi? same same. Audi and VW same company.

-- Edited by Stretch60 on Friday 21st of December 2018 08:25:10 PM

Stretch60 · Senior Member

Heading east on boxing day, so if it breaks as the doomsayers believe then you will hear about it. Life isn't all about 120k landcruisers.

Ron-D · Guru

Stretch my mate who we travel with just bought a new amorock if it breaks I will give him heaps biggrin

2trout · Senior Member

Stretch60, What is the bit about Amarok and Audi on your post? I cannot find any reference to it (Imay be blind).

yobarr · Guru

2trout wrote:
Stretch60, What is the bit about Amarok and Audi on your post? I cannot find any reference to it (Imay be blind).

Perhaps the post referred to is the third post on this thread,by Possum3? Seems that Stretch60 simply was referencing that post....at least,thats the way I see it? Cheers

2trout · Senior Member

OK ta.

Hetho · Senior Member

Thank you for all the replies and input.

Regards.

Hetho

Nevd · Senior Member

The 8 speed auto in the Amarok is definitely a conventional unit. It's the ZF 8HP and was nominated this year by Car and Driver magazine as the world's best auto box. From the article - "some 3.5 million 8HP transmissions were built for a laundry list of manufacturers that includes Aston Martin, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Jaguar Land Rover, and the Volkswagen Group". It's a reliable unit, by all accounts.

I had a 4 cylinder auto Amarok for 5 years - 125,000 km which included city, highway & some mid-level off-road work. A great touring vehicle. It was reliable, and the most comfortable of the dual cabs I test drove (most of the competitors). Gave great fuel economy too. Towing was restricted to 2 x 800 km stints towing about 2 tonnes. Handled it well, but fuel consumption was about 14-15l/100 km. I believe if you were towing near the limit you'd definitely know it. The V6 would more than compensate.

I only traded it in on the Jeep at end of lease because the co-driver wanted a wagon so the dogs could go in the back and not on the seats. I'd get a V6 for towing our van (2,700 kgs max) in a flash if I got another dual cab.

-- Edited by Nevd on Friday 28th of December 2018 10:31:32 AM