The Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 petrol double-cab bakkie will be going on sale in October 2025. Here’s pricing, plus what you get for your money.
- Petrol powered-Amarok joins the range.
- 222 kW and 452 Nm makes it the quickest of the new-generation Amarok.
- Priced from just over R1 million.
Engine and Performance
The Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 Petrol will be the sole petrol-powered model in the lineup. The engine is a 2.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol which makes 222 kW and 452 Nm, and that’s paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s interesting to note that this is not the Ecoboost motor which was in the Focus RS/Mustang, but rather an updated and enhanced version known as the 2.3L MPC.
In terms of performance, it should be the quickest Amarok with a claimed 0-100 kph in 7.6 seconds. This is quicker than the 3.0-litre turbocharged V6-powered Amaroks. For the record, those make 184 kW and 600 Nm.
How much does the Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 Petrol cost in South Africa?
We’re assuming the Volkswagen Amarok 2.3 Petrol’s aftersales package follows the same strategy as the rest of the range, which is a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a five-year/150 000 km warranty.
| Amarok 2.0TDI double cab | R669 700 |
| Amarok 2.0TDI double cab Life auto | R704 700 |
| Amarok 2.0TDI double cab 4Motion | R742 500 |
| Amarok 2.0TDI double cab Life 4Motion manual | R760 900 |
| Amarok 2.0TDI double cab Life 4Motion auto | R801 000 |
| Amarok 2.0BiTDI double cab Life 4Motion | R873 800 |
| Amarok 2.0BiTDI double cab Style 4Motion | R969 400 |
| Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Style 4Motion | R1 076 500 |
| Amarok 2.0BiTDI double cab PanAmericana 4Motion | R1 094 500 |
| Amarok 2.3 PanAmericana 4Motion | R1 099 000 |
| Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab PanAmericana 4Motion | R1 190 900 |
| Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion | R1 252 200 |
We’ve yet to hear final specifications and features, but based on the Panamericana designation, this petrol-powered Amarok should come with features like the vertically-orientated infotainment creen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon audio, LED headlights, 18-inch alloys wrapped in all-terrain tyres as well as a roller shutter to cover the load bay.
It will also feature commendable safety features like a comprehensive ADAS package (lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control etc) as well as a 360-degree parking camera. We’ll update this article when we receive more info.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Volkswagen Amarok cost in South Africa?
What are the engine options for the Volkswagen Amarok in South Africa?
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Amarok?
- 2.0 TDI 110 kW: 6.9 litres/100km
- 2.0 TDI 125 kW: 6.9 litres/100km (manual) to 7.7 litres/100km (automatic with 4MOTION)
- 2.0 BiTDI 154 kW: 7.5 litres/100km
- 3.0 TDI V6 184 kW: 8.4 litres/100km
