MY11 Amarok Australian Specifications

[Peter Jones]

The copy I got is only in black and white sorry.

Can't quite glean the gearbox options from this document.

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[team_v]

Mmmmm Ontario Green and Starlight Blue!
Not sure about the wheel choice either, the 18" durban's look okay but the rest are pretty ugly.

[Peter Jones]

Upon re-reading I realise there is only one gearbox option, Shiftable 4motion. Probably the pick of the options in any case as you get a low range.

No red colours in the line up. I'd fancy a tornado red one.

[team_v]

Upon re-reading I realise there is only one gearbox option, Shiftable 4motion. Probably the pick of the options in any case as you get a low range.

No red colours in the line up. I'd fancy a tornado red one.

Tornado red would look unreal.
Like the TRD hilux's, they really stand out.

Are you sure about the gearbox?
the fuel consumption figures state manual and 4motion (should be DSG???)

[phaeton]

No red colours in the line up. I'd fancy a tornado red one.

At this stage internationally Tornado Red is only for the base version hence maybe why VWA passed on this option, although you would think they would target the fire services with a red ?

[flyingfridge]

fire services usually buy white.

Yes there is only one 4motion for oz and it is the selectable version with low range not the 3 torsen diff system a la Tiguan.

with ref. to team_v, there is not going to be a DSG amarok. There is not auto at all at the moment and the latest rumor is that when it does lob it will be an 8 speed torque converter job. The fuel economy figures are referring to RWD v 4MOTION - that is a funny error with regard to the manual though

[tinto]

Looks great - what is the indicative pricing?

I'd take a base model in grey and switch the wheels :P

[Treza360]

Nice spec on the Highline. Not sure about any of the wheels really. Maybe the 19s are the pick. Rubbish range of colours too. One in a rising blue or deep blue pearl would be awesome as well as tornado red as already mentioned.

Why is the colour brown making a come back? I've seen some X1s on the road in brown too and they already look dated. I thought we got over this nasty trend before I was born (1983). :facepalm:

Cheers,
Trent

[Peter Jones]

Looks great - what is the indicative pricing?



No one knows yet. It's top secret!

[phaeton]

fire services usually buy white.

Yes there is only one 4motion for oz and it is the selectable version with low range not the 3 torsen diff system a la Tiguan.

with ref. to team_v, there is not going to be a DSG amarok. There is not auto at all at the moment and the latest rumor is that when it does lob it will be an 8 speed torque converter job. The fuel economy figures are referring to RWD v 4MOTION - that is a funny error with regard to the manual though

Yes white is mostly what the fire departments use but our CBD MFS has a red Pajero with stickers.

Am pretty sure Tiguan is not torque sensing AWD system as that is for Audi's and inline engined VW Group models. (Haldex AWD from memory in Tiguan)

Interesting that you say 8 speed auto I've read a 6 speed is imminent as well

[flyingfridge]

i didn't 'read' about the 8 speed (nudge nudge, wink wink ;) )

[phaeton]

i didn't 'read' about the 8 speed (nudge nudge, wink wink ;) )

LOL Cool :D

[tinto]

No one knows yet. It's top secret!
Really? Not even a ballpark?

Will they be classed as commercial vehicles?
How am i supposed to daydream / make a case for buying a car that suits a lifestyle i think i want without knowing how many organs I'll need to trade? ;)

Get it together VW :)

[gavs]

Base will be around the 36,000 plus on roads with no options, around $50,000 will get you into a highline with a few options...

[twincab]

With Nissan Navara's new V6 having 550nm of torque it would appear the Amarok has been snookerd before it even released.

cheers Pete

[flyingfridge]

well that's a fair opinion. the V6 in the Nav will be a fair machine, it is a Renault engine though so I'd be pretty cautious about reliability. No-one else has bothered with an engine like that, the Hilux still gets by with a 125kW/343Nm 3.0L and i've never heard anyone complain about a Hilux being underpowered

In other news, hold on to your butts, pricing lands on Monday :)

[Transporter]

well that's a fair opinion. the V6 in the Nav will be a fair machine, it is a Renault engine though so I'd be pretty cautious about reliability. No-one else has bothered with an engine like that, the Hilux still gets by with a 125kW/343Nm 3.0L and i've never heard anyone complain about a Hilux being underpowered

In other news, hold on to your butts, pricing lands on Monday :)

I can't wait! :banana:

[gavs]

With Nissan Navara's new V6 having 550nm of torque it would appear the Amarok has been snookerd before it even released.

cheers Pete

This isn't a standard option though, it will only be for the very top spec odel, kinda like toyota's (failed) TRD hilux, asking price will be between $60,000-$70,000. For a Navara?! Have driven a few over the D40 lifecycle, would I pay that much for one based on fit and finish etc? Not bloody likely! And with nissan/renault's reputation for diesel engine reliability over the past decade or so, I'd be vary wary of it. 3L turbo diesel in pootrol anyone....?

[twincab]

There is no doubt VW could have done with out the Nissan release just as the Rok is about to hit the streets, a distraction if nothing else, Even though it's only the top model a the moment Joe Public will still compare. Would I pay that for a Navy, not likely, for less dollars I'd be taking a optioned up T5 4motion dual cab home.

cheers Pete

[jb747]

well that's a fair opinion. the V6 in the Nav will be a fair machine, it is a Renault engine though so I'd be pretty cautious about reliability. No-one else has bothered with an engine like that, the Hilux still gets by with a 125kW/343Nm 3.0L and i've never heard anyone complain about a Hilux being underpowered

Well I owned a Hilux SR5 TDI until a few months ago, and I thought the engine was incredibly crude and gutless.

Sadly my interest in the Amarok died when I realised it would not be available with the 3.0 TDI. If it had that, and a reasonable tow limit (say 3000 kg and 250 kg ball) then I'd have one for sure.....

[Peter Jones]

It's tow limit is 2800kg and 280 on the ball.

[DMS_Dan]

No leather interior option = Fail. The one displayed at the motor show had it!

[flyingfridge]

Leather is standard on the Ultimate...

[DMS_Dan]

My bad then!!

[m3103]

Do they have any idea when an auto version will come to aid. Dad is interested as a replacement for his hilux which is about six months old! Lol
He bought it and two days later saw the amarok and decided he wants that when an autos available. (love my dad and his plans) :p

[flyingfridge]

Auto is still at least 12 to 18 months away. Try the manual, it's actually very nice to drive as opposed most ute manuals.

[m3103]

If it were for me manual would be fine.
Dad can't drive manual very well though. So has to be auto

[flyingfridge]

Found out about the TDI340 yesterday, looking like it'll be RWD only and available only in the Amarok - looks like they're using it to go after the fleets.