Volkswagen AMAROK 4MOTION
Built: 2012 · Series: AMAROK
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Volkswagen Amarok – pickup with four-cylinder 2.0 TDI and six-cylinder 3.0 V6 TDI: single, double and Plus cab in long and XL form, 120 to 177 kW, 4MOTION four-wheel drive
The Volkswagen Amarok launched in 2010 as the brand's first internationally scaled pickup, built at Volkswagen's Hanover plant and in Pacheco, Argentina; with a box-section frame, double-wishbone front suspension and steering unusually precise for the class at the time, it positioned itself as a driving-dynamics answer to the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi L200. DC denotes Double Cab with four doors, SC Single Cab, XL and XXL extended load beds, and 4MOTION the selectable or permanent four-wheel drive.
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The register lists 18 versions with 120 to 177 kW from four- and six-cylinder engines of 1,968 to 2,993 cc, unladen weights of 1,990 to 2,550 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,820 to 3,500 kg, lengths of 5,181 to 5,900 mm and widths of 1,820 to 2,000 mm.
The Amarok positioned itself as a premium pickup with car-like handling and established the lifestyle-capable double-cab pickup category in Europe alongside classic trade and construction-site vehicles; the later V6 TDI of up to 3.0 litres underlined its ambition as the segment's flagship.
When buying used, check for rust on the load bed and rear leaf-spring mounts, the condition of the dual-mass flywheel and dual-clutch unit on automated transmissions, stone-chip damage to the front end, and the service history of the four-wheel-drive system; parts are supplied through the regular Volkswagen commercial-vehicle network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Amarok, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,968 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,910 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,131 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,040 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen AMAROK 4MOTION weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,131 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen AMAROK 4MOTION?
3,040 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen AMAROK 4MOTION have?
4 cylinders, 1,968 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen AMAROK 4MOTION built?
Production years: 2012.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
AMAROK 2,0 TDI 4 MOTION
AMAROK 2,0 TDI 4MOTION
AMAROK 2.0 TDI
AMAROK DC EXTRA LANG
AMAROK DC LANG
AMAROK DC TREND 120 TDIA16
AMAROK DC TRENDLINE 2.0 TDI
AMAROK DC Trend
AMAROK DC XL
AMAROK DC XXL
AMAROK DX XL
AMAROK PLUS CAB
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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