Likes
- Class leading on-road driving dynamics
- Superb performance from the V6 power plant
- The most comfortable ute you can buy
- Clever off-road technology and decent ability
Used Volkswagen Amarok (1st-gen) review
2011 - 2021
Dislikes
- Lack of rear passenger airbags
- 4-cyl engines questionable reliability
- Torque limiting in reverse can impact certain models
- Overall reliability and cost of repair is becoming a concern
Stuff you should know
Wolfsburg’s likeable load-lugger has long been a favourite for buyers after a ute with an upmarket spin and SUV-like on-road pleasantries. Really long, in fact. The Amarok’s current first and only generation is now a decade old and won’t get younger until an all-new Ford Ranger-twinned replacement arrives in 2022.
That’s considerable providence for a model largely unchanged at its, erm, core (sorry), even though the range offered has evolved considerably over time in reaction to Aussie ute buyers’ increasingly upmarket commercial pick-up tastes.
Where early model year ranges offered 4×2, petrol and single-cab and cab-chassis choices, Amarok’s current 2021 line-up is exclusively dual-cab and 4×4, largely automatic and predominantly diesel V6 powered, with a smattering of manual transmission choice in lower grade diesel fours while a mid-life update in 2017 update brought with it some subtle exterior tweaks, a new-look cabin, upgraded technology and equipment.
Why choose Amarok over its competitors? One big drawcard is its 4Motion all-wheel drive, a permanent and Tarmac-friendly system rather than the selectable type adopted by Volkswagen’s rivals, one not requiring low-range reduction drive. In fact, Volkswagen now offers a specific Core manual with dual-range as something of an outlying variant to target more traditionalist buyers.
4Motion’s big advantage is, as much as anything, safety in mixed sealed-road conditions, and allowing Amarok to ply more powertrain outputs – as much as 190kW and 580Nm in the current range – on than its rivals dare on all-terrain tyres.
Downsides? Because of the core platform’s age, active safety and convenience technology isn’t in step with current advancement in more contemporary competitors, despite offering an interior design that has aged surprisingly well.
Volkswagen’s ute has long been criticised, too, for the lack of rear passenger airbag technology, which is big consideration if you’re after a lifestyle than workhorse experience and looking for optimum family friendliness.
Do we recommend buying one? Read on.
What goes wrong
- Serpentine belt failure and timing belt tensioner failures on engines running a timing belt can lead to catastrophic engine failure. (Note Not all Amarok engines are the same and this fault applies to the belt driven engines)
- If the drive belt tears or fails, it is known to become tangled in the timing belt, causing the timing belt to either fail or jump teeth. The result being bent valves, therefore the cylinder head needing to be removed plus major internal engine repairs being required equating to a huge expense at the owners cost
- Many reports of coolant leaks which can lead to overheating which can lead to catastrophic engine failure
- Many reports of turbo problems
- Injector seals can be known to leak
- Reports of wheel speed sensor faults
- Some manual transmissions have had issues with the clutch operation
- There are a few reports of paint deterioration after a few years
- There are many reports of typical EGR and DPF problems with the diesel models that are not doing many kilometres and even issues with vehicles that have covered the average amount of distance expected
- We’re seeing that the Amarok tends to go through brakes and tyres more often than its competitors and the replacement parts are often more expensive
- Many automatic Amarok have their torque heavily limited when in reverse. This can be resolved with a software update
- It’s important to note that many of the Amarok’s Asian branded competitors will forgive not following the recommended service schedule with the the upmost diligence. However, reports indicate that the Amarok, (and many European manufactured cars) will not
- Serpentine belt failure and timing belt tensioner failures on engines running a timing belt can lead to catastrophic engine failure. (Note Not all Amarok engines are the same and this fault applies to the belt driven engines)
- If the drive belt tears or fails, it is known to become tangled in the timing belt, causing the timing belt to either fail or jump teeth. The result being bent valves, therefore the cylinder head needing to be removed plus major internal engine repairs being required equating to a huge expense at the owners cost
- Many reports of coolant leaks which can lead to overheating which can lead to catastrophic engine failure
- Many reports of turbo problems
- Injector seals can be known to leak
- Reports of wheel speed sensor faults
- Some manual transmissions have had issues with the clutch operation
- There are a few reports of paint deterioration after a few years
- There are many reports of typical EGR and DPF problems with the diesel models that are not doing many kilometres and even issues with vehicles that have covered the average amount of distance expected
- We’re seeing that the Amarok tends to go through brakes and tyres more often than its competitors and the replacement parts are often more expensive
- Many automatic Amarok have their torque heavily limited when in reverse. This can be resolved with a software update
- It’s important to note that many of the Amarok’s Asian branded competitors will forgive not following the recommended service schedule with the the upmost diligence. However, reports indicate that the Amarok, (and many European manufactured cars) will not
- Serpentine belt failure and timing belt tensioner failures on engines running a timing belt can lead to catastrophic engine failure. (Note Not all Amarok engines are the same and this fault applies to the belt driven engines)
- If the drive belt tears or fails, it is known to become tangled in the timing belt, causing the timing belt to either fail or jump teeth. The result being bent valves, therefore the cylinder head needing to be removed plus major internal engine repairs being required equating to a huge expense at the owners cost
- Many reports of coolant leaks which can lead to overheating which can lead to catastrophic engine failure
- Many reports of turbo problems
- Injector seals can be known to leak
- Reports of wheel speed sensor faults
- Some manual transmissions have had issues with the clutch operation
- There are a few reports of paint deterioration after a few years
- There are many reports of typical EGR and DPF problems with the diesel models that are not doing many kilometres and even issues with vehicles that have covered the average amount of distance expected
- We’re seeing that the Amarok tends to go through brakes and tyres more often than its competitors and the replacement parts are often more expensive
- Many automatic Amarok have their torque heavily limited when in reverse. This can be resolved with a software update
- It’s important to note that many of the Amarok’s Asian branded competitors will forgive not following the recommended service schedule with the the upmost diligence. However, reports indicate that the Amarok, (and many European manufactured cars) will not
Should you buy it?
There is little doubt that the Amarok, even after a few years and thousands of kilometres still provides class leading on-road dynamics, a very respectable level of off-road ability, good levels of tech and equipment and a certain level of European panache.
However, if you should buy an Amarok firstly depends on you and the lifestyle you have.
If you require a vehicle that can dominate the very toughest, most remote and challenging terrain, while the Amarok’s general off-road ability is very good, (excluding the manual transmission, low range transfers cased Core models) the lack of simpler and more traditional off-road mechanicals can see the Amarok struggling in the seriously rough stuff, and a lack of regional parts support could potentially leave you stranded.
If you require this level of off-road domination, no, you shouldn’t buy an Amarok.
At the other end of the spectrum, if you’re looking to buy an Amarok as a practical family car or work vehicle that will spend the vast majority of its life on road, unless you genuinely require the Amarok’s rear tub cargo carrying capabilities, no, you shouldn’t buy an Amarok as there are plenty of wagons and SUV’s that will provide safer, more refined, more economical and more enjoyable alternatives.
However, if you genuinely require a vehicle that has the cargo carrying abilities of a ute and can seat four adults, and it’s essential that this vehicle has a respectable level of off-roading prowess, yet still needs to provide excellent on-road dynamics,
There is little doubt that the Amarok, even after a few years and thousands of kilometres still provides class leading on-road dynamics, a very respectable level of off-road ability, good levels of tech and equipment and a certain level of European panache.
However, if you should buy an Amarok firstly depends on you and the lifestyle you have.
If you require a vehicle that can dominate the very toughest, most remote and challenging terrain, while the Amarok’s general off-road ability is very good, (excluding the manual transmission, low range transfers cased Core models) the lack of simpler and more traditional off-road mechanicals can see the Amarok struggling in the seriously rough stuff, and a lack of regional parts support could potentially leave you stranded.
If you require this level of off-road domination, no, you shouldn’t buy an Amarok.
At the other end of the spectrum, if you’re looking to buy an Amarok as a practical family car or work vehicle that will spend the vast majority of its life on road, unless you genuinely require the Amarok’s rear tub cargo carrying capabilities, no, you shouldn’t buy an Amarok as there are plenty of wagons and SUV’s that will provide safer, more refined, more economical and more enjoyable alternatives.
However, if you genuinely require a vehicle that has the cargo carrying abilities of a ute and can seat four adults, and it’s essential that this vehicle has a respectable level of off-roading prowess, yet still needs to provide excellent on-road dynamics, and it would be ideal that this vehicle provides some levels of European style, yes, you should buy an Amarok, but please be cautious.
Avoid early 4-cylinder examples, more recent 4-cylinder examples with questionable histories and any Amarok that has skipped a scheduled service or even hints at a lack of regular maintenance and care.
Should you buy it?
There is little doubt that the Amarok, even after a few years and thousands of kilometres still provides class leading on-road dynamics, a very respectable level of off-road ability, good levels of tech and equipment and a certain level of European panache.
However, if you should buy an Amarok firstly depends on you and the lifestyle you have.
If you require a vehicle that can dominate the very toughest, most remote and challenging terrain, while the Amarok’s general off-road ability is very good, (excluding the manual transmission, low range transfers cased Core models) the lack of simpler and more traditional off-road mechanicals can see the Amarok struggling in the seriously rough stuff, and a lack of regional parts support could potentially leave you stranded.
If you require this level of off-road domination, no, you shouldn’t buy an Amarok.
At the other end of the spectrum, if you’re looking to buy an Amarok as a practical family car or work vehicle that will spend the vast majority of its life on road, unless you genuinely require the Amarok’s rear tub cargo carrying capabilities, no, you shouldn’t buy an Amarok as there are plenty of wagons and SUV’s that will provide safer, more refined, more economical and more enjoyable alternatives.
However, if you genuinely require a vehicle that has the cargo carrying abilities of a ute and can seat four adults, and it’s essential that this vehicle has a respectable level of off-roading prowess, yet still needs to provide excellent on-road dynamics, and it would be ideal that this vehicle provides some levels of European style, yes, you should buy an Amarok, but please be cautious.
Avoid early 4-cylinder examples, more recent 4-cylinder examples with questionable histories and any Amarok that has skipped a scheduled service or even hints at a lack of regular maintenance and care.
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Models, pricing & features
Tech specs
Body Styles
- 4 door Utility
- 4 door Cab Chassis
- 2 door Cab Chassis
- 2 door Utility
Engine Specs
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 90kW / 340Nm (TDI340 2010 – 2012)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 120kW / 400Nm (TDI400 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Trendline 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Highline 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Ultimate 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Limited Edition 2011)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 118kW / 300Nm (TSI300 2011 – 2014, TSI300 Runner 2013)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 132kW / 420Nm (TDI420 2012 – 2019, TDI420 Trendline 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Highline 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Ultimate 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Canyon 2013 – 2015, Tradie 2014, TDI420 Core 2014 – 2022, TDI420 Dark Label 2014, TDI420 Core Plus 2015 – 2019, TDI420 Atacama 2015 – 2016)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 103kW / 340Nm (TDI340 2012 – 2016)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 132kW / 400Nm (TDI400 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Trendline 2012 – 2015, TDI400 Highline 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Ultimate 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Canyon 2013 – 2015, Tradie 2014, TDI400 Core 2014 – 2022, TDI400 Dark Label 2014, TDI400 Core Plus 2015 – 2018, TDI400 Atacama 2015 – 2016)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 165kW / 550Nm (TDI550 Highline 2016 – 2020, TDI550 Ultimate 2016 – 2018, TDI550 Sportline 2017 – 2022, TDI550 Core 2018 – 2022, TDI550 Dark Label 2018, TDI550 Canyon 2019 – 2020)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 190kW / 580Nm (TDI580 Ultimate 2018
Body Styles
- 4 door Utility
- 4 door Cab Chassis
- 2 door Cab Chassis
- 2 door Utility
Engine Specs
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 90kW / 340Nm (TDI340 2010 – 2012)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 120kW / 400Nm (TDI400 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Trendline 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Highline 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Ultimate 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Limited Edition 2011)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 118kW / 300Nm (TSI300 2011 – 2014, TSI300 Runner 2013)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 132kW / 420Nm (TDI420 2012 – 2019, TDI420 Trendline 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Highline 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Ultimate 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Canyon 2013 – 2015, Tradie 2014, TDI420 Core 2014 – 2022, TDI420 Dark Label 2014, TDI420 Core Plus 2015 – 2019, TDI420 Atacama 2015 – 2016)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 103kW / 340Nm (TDI340 2012 – 2016)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 132kW / 400Nm (TDI400 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Trendline 2012 – 2015, TDI400 Highline 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Ultimate 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Canyon 2013 – 2015, Tradie 2014, TDI400 Core 2014 – 2022, TDI400 Dark Label 2014, TDI400 Core Plus 2015 – 2018, TDI400 Atacama 2015 – 2016)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 165kW / 550Nm (TDI550 Highline 2016 – 2020, TDI550 Ultimate 2016 – 2018, TDI550 Sportline 2017 – 2022, TDI550 Core 2018 – 2022, TDI550 Dark Label 2018, TDI550 Canyon 2019 – 2020)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 190kW / 580Nm (TDI580 Ultimate 2018 – 2020, TDI580 Highline Edition 2018, TDI580 Highline Black 2019 – 2020, TDI580 Highline 2020 – 2022, TDI580SE 2020, TDI580S 2020, TDI580 W580 2020 – 2022, TDI580 Aventura 2020 – 2022, TDI580 W580S 2020 – 2022, TDI580 Black Edition 2021 – 2022, TDI580 W580X 2022, TDI580 W580SE 2022)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 165kW / 500Nm (TDI500 Core 2019 – 2022)
Transmission
- 6-speed Manual (TDI340, TDI400, TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Limited Edition, TSI300, TSI300 Runner, TDI400 Canyon, Tradie, TDI400 Core, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI400 Core Plus, TDI400 Atacama, TDI500 Core)
- 8-speed Automatic (TDI420, TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI420 Core, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI420 Core Plus, TDI420 Atacama, TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Dark Label, TDI580 Ultimate, TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI550 Canyon, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI580 Highline, TDI580SE, TDI580S, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
Fuel Consumption
- 6.5 – 9.1 / 100km (TDI340)
- 7.0 – 8.9 / 100km (TDI400)
- 7.1 – 9.0 / 100km (TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Canyon, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI400 Atacama)
- 7.0 – 9.7 / 100km (TDI400 Limited Edition)
- 7.9 – 12.7 / 100km (TSI300)
- 7.6 – 10.0 / 100km (TDI420)
- 7.3 – 10.1 / 100km (TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI420 Atacama)
- 7.8 – 12.6 / 100km (TSI300 Runner)
- 7.4 – 10.1 / 100km (TDI400 Core)
- 7.7 – 11.0 / 100km (TDI420 Core)
- 7.3 – 9.2 / 100km (TDI400 Core Plus)
- 7.6 – 10.1 / 100km (TDI420 Core Plus)
- 7.3 – 8.6 / 100km (TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Dark Label)
- 8.3 – 10.6 / 100km (TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core)
- 8.5 – 9.6 / 100km (TDI580 Ultimate, TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI580S)
- 8.1 – 10.6 / 100km (TDI550 Canyon)
- 8.6 – 11.4 / 100km (TDI500 Core)
- 8.4 – 11.4 / 100km (TDI580 Highline, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
Length
- 5181mm – 5264mm (4 door Utility)
- 4979mm – 5264mm (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 4979mm – 5181mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 5181mm (2 door Utility)
Width
- 1944mm – 2019mm (4 door Utility)
- 1944mm – 1954mm (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1944mm (2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Height
- 1820mm – 1882mm (4 door Utility)
- 1820mm – 1834mm (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1820mm (2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Wheelbase
- 3090mm – 3095mm (4 door Utility, 4 door Cab Chassis)
- 3095mm (2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Kerb Weight
- 2285kg (4 door Utility)
- 2022kg (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1865kg (2 door Utility)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3500kg (braked) (4 door Utility)
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3000kg (braked) (4 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Ancap Ratings
- Not tested (TDI340, TDI400, TSI300, TSI300 Runner, TDI420, TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Dark Label, TDI580 Ultimate, TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI550 Canyon, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI500 Core, TDI580 Highline, TDI580SE, TDI580S, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
- 5 stars, tested 2011 (TDI400, TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Limited Edition, TDI420, TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TDI400 Canyon, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI400 Core, TDI420 Core, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI400 Core Plus, TDI420 Core Plus, TDI400 Atacama, TDI420 Atacama)
Body Styles
- 4 door Utility
- 4 door Cab Chassis
- 2 door Cab Chassis
- 2 door Utility
Engine Specs
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 90kW / 340Nm (TDI340 2010 – 2012)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 120kW / 400Nm (TDI400 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Trendline 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Highline 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Ultimate 2010 – 2012, TDI400 Limited Edition 2011)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol, 118kW / 300Nm (TSI300 2011 – 2014, TSI300 Runner 2013)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 132kW / 420Nm (TDI420 2012 – 2019, TDI420 Trendline 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Highline 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Ultimate 2012 – 2016, TDI420 Canyon 2013 – 2015, Tradie 2014, TDI420 Core 2014 – 2022, TDI420 Dark Label 2014, TDI420 Core Plus 2015 – 2019, TDI420 Atacama 2015 – 2016)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 103kW / 340Nm (TDI340 2012 – 2016)
- 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel, 132kW / 400Nm (TDI400 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Trendline 2012 – 2015, TDI400 Highline 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Ultimate 2012 – 2016, TDI400 Canyon 2013 – 2015, Tradie 2014, TDI400 Core 2014 – 2022, TDI400 Dark Label 2014, TDI400 Core Plus 2015 – 2018, TDI400 Atacama 2015 – 2016)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 165kW / 550Nm (TDI550 Highline 2016 – 2020, TDI550 Ultimate 2016 – 2018, TDI550 Sportline 2017 – 2022, TDI550 Core 2018 – 2022, TDI550 Dark Label 2018, TDI550 Canyon 2019 – 2020)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 190kW / 580Nm (TDI580 Ultimate 2018 – 2020, TDI580 Highline Edition 2018, TDI580 Highline Black 2019 – 2020, TDI580 Highline 2020 – 2022, TDI580SE 2020, TDI580S 2020, TDI580 W580 2020 – 2022, TDI580 Aventura 2020 – 2022, TDI580 W580S 2020 – 2022, TDI580 Black Edition 2021 – 2022, TDI580 W580X 2022, TDI580 W580SE 2022)
- 3.0 litre, 6-cylinder turbo diesel, 165kW / 500Nm (TDI500 Core 2019 – 2022)
Transmission
- 6-speed Manual (TDI340, TDI400, TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Limited Edition, TSI300, TSI300 Runner, TDI400 Canyon, Tradie, TDI400 Core, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI400 Core Plus, TDI400 Atacama, TDI500 Core)
- 8-speed Automatic (TDI420, TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI420 Core, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI420 Core Plus, TDI420 Atacama, TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Dark Label, TDI580 Ultimate, TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI550 Canyon, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI580 Highline, TDI580SE, TDI580S, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
Fuel Consumption
- 6.5 – 9.1 / 100km (TDI340)
- 7.0 – 8.9 / 100km (TDI400)
- 7.1 – 9.0 / 100km (TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Canyon, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI400 Atacama)
- 7.0 – 9.7 / 100km (TDI400 Limited Edition)
- 7.9 – 12.7 / 100km (TSI300)
- 7.6 – 10.0 / 100km (TDI420)
- 7.3 – 10.1 / 100km (TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI420 Atacama)
- 7.8 – 12.6 / 100km (TSI300 Runner)
- 7.4 – 10.1 / 100km (TDI400 Core)
- 7.7 – 11.0 / 100km (TDI420 Core)
- 7.3 – 9.2 / 100km (TDI400 Core Plus)
- 7.6 – 10.1 / 100km (TDI420 Core Plus)
- 7.3 – 8.6 / 100km (TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Dark Label)
- 8.3 – 10.6 / 100km (TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core)
- 8.5 – 9.6 / 100km (TDI580 Ultimate, TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI580S)
- 8.1 – 10.6 / 100km (TDI550 Canyon)
- 8.6 – 11.4 / 100km (TDI500 Core)
- 8.4 – 11.4 / 100km (TDI580 Highline, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
Length
- 5181mm – 5264mm (4 door Utility)
- 4979mm – 5264mm (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 4979mm – 5181mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 5181mm (2 door Utility)
Width
- 1944mm – 2019mm (4 door Utility)
- 1944mm – 1954mm (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1944mm (2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Height
- 1820mm – 1882mm (4 door Utility)
- 1820mm – 1834mm (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1820mm (2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Wheelbase
- 3090mm – 3095mm (4 door Utility, 4 door Cab Chassis)
- 3095mm (2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Kerb Weight
- 2285kg (4 door Utility)
- 2022kg (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1865kg (2 door Utility)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3500kg (braked) (4 door Utility)
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3000kg (braked) (4 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Cab Chassis, 2 door Utility)
Ancap Ratings
- Not tested (TDI340, TDI400, TSI300, TSI300 Runner, TDI420, TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Dark Label, TDI580 Ultimate, TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI550 Canyon, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI500 Core, TDI580 Highline, TDI580SE, TDI580S, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
- 5 stars, tested 2011 (TDI400, TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Limited Edition, TDI420, TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TDI400 Canyon, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI400 Core, TDI420 Core, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI400 Core Plus, TDI420 Core Plus, TDI400 Atacama, TDI420 Atacama)
Warranty & servicing
Warranty
- 3 years / unlimited km (TDI340, TDI400, TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Limited Edition, TSI300, TDI420, TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TSI300 Runner, TDI400 Canyon, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI400 Core, TDI420 Core, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI400 Core Plus, TDI420 Core Plus, TDI400 Atacama, TDI420 Atacama, TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Dark Label, TDI580 Ultimate)
- 5 years / unlimited km (TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI420, TDI400 Core, TDI420 Core, TDI420 Core Plus, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Canyon, TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Highline, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI580 Ultimate, TDI500 Core, TDI580 Highline, TDI580SE, TDI580S, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
Servicing
- 15,000 km / 12 months (TDI340, TDI400, TDI400 Trendline, TDI400 Highline, TDI400 Ultimate, TDI400 Limited Edition, TSI300, TDI420, TDI420 Trendline, TDI420 Highline, TDI420 Ultimate, TSI300 Runner, TDI400 Canyon, TDI420 Canyon, Tradie, TDI400 Core, TDI420 Core, TDI400 Dark Label, TDI420 Dark Label, TDI400 Core Plus, TDI420 Core Plus, TDI400 Atacama, TDI420 Atacama, TDI550 Highline, TDI550 Ultimate, TDI550 Sportline, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Dark Label, TDI580 Ultimate, TDI580 Highline Edition, TDI550 Canyon, TDI580 Highline Black, TDI500 Core, TDI580 Highline, TDI580SE, TDI580S)
- 20,000 km / 12 months (TDI400 Core, TDI420 Core, TDI500 Core, TDI550 Core, TDI550 Sportline, TDI580 Highline, TDI580 W580, TDI580 Aventura, TDI580 W580S, TDI580 Black Edition, TDI580 W580X, TDI580 W580SE)
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