Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide

VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK 4MOTION FROM $43,090

HOW MUCH?

The Amarok range includes single- and double-cab utes plus single- and double-cab-chassis models. The 4x4 lineup, 4MOTION in VW-speak, opens with the 2.0-litre turbodiesel six-speed manual TDi400 (as in 400Nm of torque) dual-cab chassis Core at $43,090 and the dual-cab Core ute is $44,590. The TDi400 comes with a six-speed manual.

Manual Amaroks feature selectable four-wheel drive with low-range gearing. Automatics run permanent all-wheel drive in high-range only. A mechanicallylocking rear differential is a standard inclusion.

The TDi420 engine, matched exclusively with the eight-speed automatic and high-range-only all-wheel drive, costs $46,090 in Core dual-cab-chassis and $47,590 in Core dual-cab ute.

The TDi550 3.0-litre V6/eightspeed automatic Core dual cab ute is $52,590. Sportline is

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