2021 Volkswagen Amarok V6: On/off road detailed review + off-road mode explained!
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- The Volkswagen Amarok is one of the oldest dual-cab utes/bakkies/pickup trucks in the segment, but now with the option of an affordable V6 diesel engine, is it worth considering over a Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux? Paul Maric reviews the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Sportline to see if you should still consider it!
Hardness tester results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:04
Interior: 03:44
Infotainment: 04:54
Safety Tech: 06:22
Practicality: 07:02
On-road: 09:45
Off-road: 12:56
Verdict: 16:46
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I love this truck, a good plane design that will hardly ever look outdated, perfect truck to own for a long time
I currently have a 4 cyl amarok and after watching this video, I think I like the v6 over the safety features that the dmax has. The v6 will be my next vehicle
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The Amarok is so familiar that I thought you were testing a used car for the first time
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Needs a face lift, looks so dated
@@ollie620 New one coming out 2022.
It similiar because its Australian designed (Based on Ford Ranger since inception ) until next model I think.....
The red underseat hook and cords at around 8.18 can get hooked into the top seat tethers allowing a single person to access behind the rear seat.
Yes, we need more V6 diesels or even straight 6 petrol or V8 petrols/diesels!
As long as we don't have another dieselgate deception.
@@pukavita do you really believe in this shit? You need to watch less TV. A bit of free advice for you.
@@user-nx2un5rj5e Ivan, you're delusional.
To be specific the "S mode" stands for Special gear changing program. It means that the gearbox will hang onto a gear for as long as possible before changing a gear. It is best for using it for off road.
We definetly need more V6 engines...i'm actually buying the VW because of its superb engine...
It's a ripper engine. Hopefully the next generation will include a similar powertrain.
Good luck.
Smart buy!, I’ve gone through all the brands and this is by far the best Ute I’ve owned 💯
Best Ute to drive still which says something since it came out in 2010
Good on you paul,great review and liking your style this year.short,to the point and editing at the right places.You dont go to overboard to like or damage a brand.Well done.
Thank you!
Review the V6 580....190Kw power..... Top of the range..... Not the one that has manual seat adjustment etc.....
No need, most people put a stage one tune in the Amarok, 240kw 730nm, same as the Audi SQ5
You know, it's off-road capabilities are kind of impressive, considering it's meant to handle construction sites and gravel roads... Those Germans sometimes just decide to go above und beyond.
Hi Paul , good reviews and great channel to follow ☺️. Drag races are fun in between normal vehicle reviews. Like to see more of that . where is this location.?Location looks good for some off roading for starters.
Id buy one just because it hasn't got all the safety crap everyone turns off on other utes :)
Love how he reviews cars
Thanks mate!
Great review, well done! I have experience in Rallying, the 4 wheel disks had a big influence in my decision to buy my Amarok. I wonder if the competition ever suffer brake fade after a long down hill run with an overloaded ute towing an unbraked trailer? For example a camping trip with a boat en tow...
More V6 definitely. Great video 👍🏾
I can’t wait to get my v6 pov pack, coming from a 4cyl pov pack. Perfect, in my opinion.
Put a stage one tune in it!, I did and it pulls away from SV6 Commodore‘s
This is an excellent review
If VW grew a pair and provided the IDAS which D max provides with 8 air bags - this ute will take some catching up to!
Yep . As auto expert said needs the rear airbags
Been test driving a variety of different utes. We looking to update my company vehicle, 2013 Trendline. Test drove all the big boys and the Chinese utes and nothing has knocked it off it’s perch. The biggest let down is the lack of safety gear. The biggest surprise to us while test driving all those utes is the GWM Cannon X. Really impressive package for the price.
Community! If you had to choose a vehicle for city and camping in the country what type of vehicle are you buying? At the moment thinking an amarok or bt50 with canopy and tent set up.
Seen a few videos that mention that there are no rear air vents. Have a look/feel under the front row seats and you find the ventilation points there.
Most cars are fitted with vents beneath the first row. They’re not directional though and just blow at your feet.
So there are rear facing vents just not in the console?
Met a previous Ford Ranger owner and much prefers the V6 Amarok for the smooth power.
Great review. Can you please do a review on Fortuner Crusade? Thanks
Thanks! We will try and get our hands on an updated one shortly.
I am not really sure what everyone keeps talking about amarok missing low range gear..... What it actually doesn't have is a transfer Case.. Gear 1 should always work in the lowest range... 🙄
An awesome Ute, let down by a lack of safety and tech equipment.
I never knew they have touchometers, whatever in the world you would call it, the thing you used to measure hardness, that's cool!
That is why I love 💙 your page u don’t put things under the carpet. U say it how u see it . 🔵👏👏🎖
Facts💯
Like also new energy... More advanced video edition... Congrats Paul.
Looks neat with out sports bars....they have been done to death on all Utes!
Still a hilux fan. But i am impressed by the Amarok
Incredible ute, still has features and abilities the third generation utes still don't understand let alone caught up to. Is dated now, but most if not all owners hate the new utes out becuase they still drive and handle like something form the 1980s, Amarok owners are spoilt and will never know such a competent, capable and well built ute ever again. This is the first and last actual improvement on the ute game, back to the old ways when Ford release the next join effort.
I agree completely, the amarok drives at a much higher tier in terms of dynamics and refinement than the other utes.
I am so disappointed that they are polluting and “bastardising” the Amarok with the Ford Ranger. I think it is a huge mistake. The Amarok has always been far superior to all the utes. Ford stuffs up everything it touches. My daughter has a Ford Ranger Wildtrak and it is terrible! I would not touch it with a barge pole!
I only have a 4 banger, but it is still,the best 4WD I have ever owned! I will only own Amarok from now on. I hope to get a V6 next time. I doubt I will ever want one that has been tainted by Ford. I cannot see how they could improve on anything, especially given that they cannot get their own Rangers right, or anywhere near the current standard Amarok is.....
Volkswagen, pure Volkswagen is the best!
@@kaz1aus I’m the same Karen planning to update mine next year before the Ford model.
storage is under the front seats not back. well mine is anyway. 2ltr 2016
V6 fuel consumption stats seems true and even better, while the 4 cylinder brigade seems to take you for a ride..
I see those backseat cup holders being broken the first time someone gets to seat there.
I’ve got a 2013 amarok they are hard to break. The top part does unclick from the base and is easy to reattach
Can you review a Mitsubishi Eclipse cross in the exceed trim when you next make a car review or video please
We are holding out until the new one is launched :-D
Well i really loved the amarok actually because it had a smaller engine than these other bakkies. but yeah there was apparently need for more power. interested to see volksafordgon comes up with, it is desperately in need of a upgrade. Another thing see these on the road here and the look massive and after seeing your interior tour i cant see where the space has gone. Of course the higher up models look better but i am very much a techy person and sadly this doesnt deliver much. hope to see leaps of improvement for next gen
Hmm, not bad. I certainly don't need much electronic aids but what it does have its a huge step up from what I drive. I probably don't need Low range 4wd these days so this High range would be fine. I'd have to make a modification in the rear with a vent to allow a/c air for 4 legged friend but over all, not a bad ute. 😀
That driver's seat adjuster could be a replacement handbrake
Looking to buy my first ute and Amarok looks cool. Any suggestions from experienced Amarok owners if this would be a good buy. VW seem to have bit of an issue with maintenance costs and quality issues.
I traded my unreliable Toyota Hilux for a Amarok, 2.5yrs later I couldn’t be happier!
@@shawsie5780 unreliable Hilux? Must have been a diesel, Toyota hasn't made a reliable diesel engine in a long time...apart from the 4.5 turbo diesel V8 in the Land Cruiser, maybe. The petrol engines on the other hand can't be beat for reliability though, especially their V8s. Just keep it in mind, if you want a Toyota that will last you a very long time without any major issues, avoid the diesel engines at all costs. Go for the petrol engines, you won't regret it.
We definitely need more V6 👍😀
Nissin has a v6
@@robertallum6509 which seriously very few people know of.... It's good...
I have an Amarok but only the entry level with sports bars and a few extras. It’s fantastic - love it but it is looking a tad dated compared with the brand new models. Only done 20,000. It drives so smoothly-more like a car. Towing with the tub and big trailer chockers with fire wood is such a breeze even up hill on wet grass with OFF ROAD MODE SELECTED. The new Hilux looks pretty good though and what about the Triton though not sure about the Tritons front. Front of the Mazda BT50 looks heaps better. Q. Which is the best Ute? A. The next one! Nothing like the V6 diesel power though. I hope that the new Ranger/Amarok partnership still has the V6. Could be the one to buy next. Spoilt for choice!
Good review, but I really don't understand how a 2021 Volkswagen Amarok is 10 years old (which was stated multiple times). Was this video filmed in 2031? 😅
Went from this to a new hilux and this was miles ahead, even though it was engineered over 10 years ago. Only reason I changed brands was that the dealership closed its doors in my country.
At least you have a safer more off-road capable car.
@@ar12. this argument of active safety always come up but no one ever faults the 70 series for having literally nothing at all. My new hilux handles no where near as well as my Amarok did, something that is very important to a sense of and actual safety on the road. Between the two I would have thought that the hilux was the one that was designed 11 years ago. This video proves that the Amarok can handle (and my own did handle) anything I’m likely to throw at it off road. The only attributes Toyota really has going are resale value and supposed reliability (I say supposed as my stock vehicle is less than two months old and has been having electrical issues already). I guess if you’re buying a vehicle based on resale value alone, it won’t matter to you what you drive. Toyota keeps throwing out outdated technology and idiots (myself included) still buy them.
@@CIC4EVA2K7 yet their is no real competition to the landcruiser prado it has modern tech auto breaking lane keep passive steering input their reliable very comfortable the Pajero nx used to compete we had one until recently great car but so outdated now and what else is their a fuel guzzling patrol a extremely expensive v6 cruiser after that theirs all European which most is overly expensive and break down quite a lot in Australian conditions and you can’t really go off-road unless your going with a defender so what I was looking to buy Toyota really was the only company that offered a mid-large 4wd for what I needed on the other hand the hills has ranger amarok triton Isuzu’s and more so you get what you like.
I traded my 2016 SR5 Hilux for a Amarok 2.5yrs ago and it was the best decision I’ve ever made, my Hilux spent half its life at castle hill Toyota getting warranty problems fixed, DPF issues, computer around the gearbox died and went into limp mode, water pump failed twice, front brake rotors replaced, tail shaft replaced and electrical issues “ unbreakable” my arse,
Amarok problems zero, yes cost more to service but I lost roughly $1k per day running my plumbing business when the Hilux was off the road
Looking clean💯
yes v6 is the way to go.
Please may you also review the Legend 50 and Ranger
17:18 How about inline-6 diesels?
Merc's OM656 is a perfect step up from OM642 in the X class, but he's out of the ute game
I wish VW had some Aussies to tweak this, add low range, raise the height of the intake, move the alternator, fit actual wheel studs, tune the suspension for a bit more flex
Tbf then also ig you'd want more rear seat space and rear airbags
I am torn by the 2021 Amarok and the new Isuzu. What advice can I get as this would be my first pick up truck, thanks in advance.
My advise is sit in the Amarok and then you’ll know.
Isuzu
So, of the dualcab utes that are currently available in Australia, which one has the most knee, toe and head room (and preferably air-conditioning vents too) in the second row seats? And to save you some time, the Dodge Ram and the F250 are both well out of my price range and are far too big to fit in to my garage so don't bother recommending either of them.
Personally, I think the Amarok is still a very smart looking and stylish ute particularly in silver or white; there are quite a few of them in this area and they always catch my eye when I see one on the road.
Navara and Ranger have pretty generous second row room.
Up until they become a Ford that zf gearbox is the top reason for me to buy the Amarok
I'm not into these, but didn't they have dodgy diffs some time ago?
Review triton please....
It's a good car i just don't Like how the alternator is at the bottom of the engine
I like all other aspects of Amarok except its lowest front suspension in class and what you said. I get that this type of IFS utes are generally not designed with extreme off-roading in mind, but Amarok seems to gave the least consideration for that in its class. a huge turn-off for me. if I have to worry about it after crossing half a meter deep water, it's just not right
@@mannyoliveira776 yeah, that's what happened to brother when he went 4x4 driving
@@mannyoliveira776 yeah I'm saying it's a bad car I Like the vw
580 please
Do a review of Kia Sportage GT Line!!
Just want that engine in any other car from this segment.
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Amarok V6 [all Amarok], like the Ford 3.2 five, have been discontinued in Europe. Since May they have only been built in Argentina for sale in less rigorous exhaust emission regions. It was never anything like as popular as the Ranger but sold many more units than the X-Class, which has been discontinued everywhere.
I like the engine and the design but how reliable are these? I heard Volkswagen has bad warranty and customer service.
Watch auto expert Volkswagen poor customer service and expensive when stuff goes wrong
Dr. Killjoy not my experience.
Jump on the forums. Heaps with over 300,000kms
@@Diddydudat the dmax engine would be solid. It’s just a reworked version of their old one. That said I see they’ve had a recall. All new vehicles have issues so it’s always best to get one 3 years in
How much water was in the back of the Ute? Must be planning a few more tests 😂😂😂
I never understand privacy glass for the rear side windows , occupants sit and drive from the front seat , why doesn’t the front side windows have privacy glass , to me it makes any car look stupid with only rear windows done . It’s like putting alloy wheels on the rear and black Steel wheels on the front , just stupid .
My V6 TDi Amarok gives on average 7.69 km/100l. If you have a heavy foot you wont get that.
I had owned various 4 and 6-cylinder cars over the years. Even though on paper the turbo 4 has more power you can't beat a 6 for low down torque. 1 power stroke every revolution just does not really do it for me. The overlap of a 6 makes a big difference.
The v6 has way more power than the turbo 4 and is a far superior engine
Correction 7.69l/100km
The Amarok is so good though even after all these years. Why are they going with Ford on the next one? They can clearly do it themselves. It is what Mercedes should've done. Build theirs on their own.
Euro regulations on exhaust emissions + moving on by focusing efforts in electrification I guess
@@MrArrowintheknee they are bringing it to America, and they want a slam dunk.
Fords sell better. They have access to more engines & transmissions & hybrid tech. And safety tech for trucks. More development in styling and very popular brand. It can only lift VW's game. By themselves, no one wants to buy VW in the truck segment. I myself am not sure about the reliability and service you get.
@@Malc664 wouldnt be too concerned about reliability with VW Diesels
@@Malc664 I’ve owned a Ford ranger and V6 Amarok, the VW wins hands down on reliability, I was on my third engine when I sold my Ranger
Why are they soo expensive?
Lol wow. You did the 0 to 100 the same as claimed and even the fuel economy was. Wow.
Front end looks like a Renault Duster
So nothing has changed since 2017 yet the price has gone up so much?
They haven't even addressed the safety issues omg.
But it does mean you can pickup a 2nd hand 2017 model & you wont be missing out on anything lol
VW did a fantastic V8 diesel in the last Touareg....250kw, 800nm?? Why don't VW drop that in the Amarok and give what Aussies no longer have....a V8 ute...!!!
We need more petrol powered dual cab utes!
Yeah like the V6 Hilux which they never sold because they drink a shit tonne of fuel ⛽️
@@shawsie5780 If lpg was still feasible for most people, the running cost will be comparable to diesel, while having majority of the performance of the petrol. Not to mention lpg is not as costly to repair. Plus don't get me started with the DPF crap they put in new Diesel vehicle.
This engine should be in Ranger Raptor
The aging Uncle of utes.
Unfortunately VW Australia do not know what customer service is.
VW messed up. This was a great UTE 5 years ago. Expected so much more in 2021
They ceased production in 2020
@@clairinch1 then why did they come out with the W580, W580S and now the W580X?
Interesting you can lock the rear but effectively have a LSD in the centre (torsen) that you can’t lock. The torque is really good, but without low range to multiply it, it’s less than the competition. There is a lot to like. But unless you’re happy to add a transfer case, there is no simple mod path to make this a true off-roader. Okay for the worksite, nice to drive, good at the lights. But overall, hard pass from me.
Manual has the low range.
You can unbolt the Torsten and bolt the low range transfer case off the manual onto it. It has been done, proved useless as1st + torque converter was then way too slow.
@@karlsenden599 got a link to where this has been done my man. Also how did they organise the switching for the transfer. And who did the map for the gearbox after the transfer had been added? Did they have to change the ecu and wiring loom because of the cam bus wiring system? Sounds like it must of been done by a very impressive workshop to overcome all this because just adding fog lights to a car with cam bud wiring systems can be a huge headache. Also the rear of the gearbox’s where the transfer bolts to is a different shape between the auto and manual. Is there an adapter plate? How did they overcome the different spline sizes?
@@THEROADSMITH was on the ModRok forums on Facebook from memory, saw the video of it on there driving down the road and that’s as far as it went I believe. The setup ended up too hard to figure out for the guy with the electronics. The original Ultimate 4 cylinder manuals had the torsen centre diff for full time AWD and no low range transfer case as well.
@@THEROADSMITH search for auto low range on the ModRok forums, the video and some info is there.
Great review. Prefer a ranger though
Best Ute I’ve ever owned!, shame it’s turning into ford junk
I doubt the new Amarok will be as good as this one. They did the most with the vehicle and to try and top will no be easy
So isn't the dieselgate scandal haunting you.
And if we could get a few people from car testing websites to start referring to the left hand indicator stalks as ‘stupid’ they might start putting them on the correct side of the steering column where they belong! (Time to get real VW).
I think people buy this car only because of power, the V6..
Even me I'm checking this car only for V6.
Bolts for wheels are not a very good design.
Why doesn’t this car have conventional wheel studs.
that’s how the Germans do it. Must be better
These would sell in the US... I'm baffled.
America don't allow European utes to be sold in the US. Or they do but have put huge tarrifs so they make it unaffordable for people to buy
sean hershey Americans appear comfortable with sub standard domestic rubbish.
Kh2 ESP at least we're not dying like flys like your dopey mob.
How does it work Ford & VW who does what. The DX is better.
Ford gets the MEB platform and VW gets the Ranger and (I think) Transit platforms.
Alot of this makes the model sound old saying its a 10yr old car...have you since an Amarok from 2010 vs the refresh in 2017? Completely different.
It is old. It's the oldest by a long stretch in this segment.
@@CarExpertAus what part of it is old tho? I mean the ranger looks the same since 2015? Inside and out
And the amarok changed with alot in 2017?
Interior engine etc
All decent questions I hope, I just don't get what you mean by "old"
@@unfrggnbelievble8320 What I meant is that the platform is old (platforms normally live on for about 8 years, this one is now 10 years old and isn't due to be replaced for another couple of years). It's very dated now in terms of safety technology - there are no rear airbags still, there's no AEB, no blind spot monitoring, no stop/start and no EPAS.
That's not being critical of the vehicle, it's still great to drive, it's more that Volkswagen hasn't invested in the platform. The next change to this car will come when it shares a platform with the Ranger in the next two years.
@@CarExpertAus ohhh okay nah I get yu now and that’s a very fair explanation I mean the airbag thing was the only thing that made me skeptical about buying my 2019 model amarok lol
Good video tho man👌
That's one of the worse vehicles to buy on the states onces they break down is hell trying to find a mechanic that fixes them
With all the hype around it, it looks boring and has boring features if at all. The only thing going for it is the engine power.
Still,behind ford raptor.
We need more petrol utes! I wanna v8 petrol or v6 turbo petrol.
Man I wish they just updated this model didn't need to partner with Ford!
No low range sucks even with a low 1st gear ratio!
First to Comment for the first time ever😂
No 1 cares
@@arunvijay9151 that's a bit mean
I care
not nice interior look like 15 years old ute with 2021 tag . just engine worth thats it.
I don't understand people's obsession with diesel engines. They're less reliable, pretty expensive to run and difficult to work on (depends on the engine and the vehicle), and (usually) very noisy. Apart from towing ability and fuel economy, I just don't see the benefit of diesel engines over petrol engines.
You mentioned the advantages and then pretend why people want diesels 😂
We have 2 Ford Rangers we love them in 💙 our in the family.
Na I think you love the Holden Colorado
My mums Corolla would make it over that off-road track 😝
Should be illegal with those hideous halogen headlights
Get a Highline then, bi xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights. Or if you want to save money then get a set of LED globes and swap them out
Great analysis BUT what do you mean its missing a whole bu nch of safety kit ? are fgor Lane change assist and autonomous parking are for sleepy drongos surely. Dozing off and drifting into another lane or can't park your own car ? Sheeesh ! And no airbags in the rear ? Where you really don't need em anyway ! COME ON Paul ! What are you some kind of inner city weekend latte warrior or what ? Harden up man ! and apart from that - thank you for a good video !
Old!??? WTF! we are still waiting for it in Canada but noooo we can't import them because our neighbors to the south would pout.... for not buying there garbage pickups!
Looks outdated. Get with the times Volkswagen
V6 still the best engine of any of the basic utes. the Ford 2.0l is rubbish, the Toyota 2.8 is rubbish, all of the small 4 pot diesels are rubbish, except the 4JJ Isuzus.