New VW Amarok to start at £33,000 plus VAT in the UK

The new pick-up truck will go on sale on June 14.

By: James Fossdyke

May 25, 2023 at 3:02am ET

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The new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up truck will go on sale in the UK on June 14 with prices starting at £33,000 plus VAT. The new vehicle, which shares much with the latest-generation Ford Ranger, will be offered in a choice of four different trim levels, while three engine options will be available.

The starting price, which equates to £40,791 on the road when VAT is included, pays for the basic Life model, which comes with 17-inch silver alloy wheels, LED headlights and a 10-inch infotainment screen, complete with a rear-view camera system. Life customers will also get a choice of two 2-litre diesel engines, with the basic 168 bhp version getting a six-speed manual gearbox, while the more powerful 201 bhp engine will come with a 10-speed automatic gearbox.

Customers looking for more kit – or more power – will want the Style model, which builds on the Life trim with 18-inch Amadora alloy wheels, a chrome styling bar behind the cab and black side steps with a chrome insert. The Style also gets an upgraded 12-inch central infotainment system with satellite navigation, while the camera is upgraded to a 360-degree system.

Like the Life, the Style model will be offered with a choice of two engines, but there’s no manual option. Instead, the £41,450-plus-VAT asking price pays for the 2-litre, 201 bhp diesel engine with its 10-speed automatic gearbox, while customers can upgrade to a 3-litre diesel V6. That engine, which produces 237 bhp, also comes with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, but it commands a £2,500-plus-VAT premium.

That engine also powers the PanAmericana model, which comes in at £46,200 plus VAT. Focussed on off-road capability, the PanAmericana gets a locking rear differential and an underride guard, as well as the comfort suspension system. It also gets 18-inch black alloy wheels and the premium bumper with a black X insert across the front end of the vehicle.

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Finally, the range is topped by the Aventura model, which comes with the same 237 bhp engine as the PanAmericana. However, the top-end version costs £47,000 plus VAT, and that pays for massive 21-inch Varberg alloy wheels, chrome-plated exterior mirror caps and door handles, and a “premium bumper” with a silver X graphic at the front.

All new Amaroks will also get VW Commercial Vehicles’ “5+ Promise”, including five services, a five-year warranty and five years’ roadside assistance. That’s a standard feature across the range, and comes included in the quoted prices.