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October 16, 2023

Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

It’s still a ute, but the ‘people’s car’ revisions make quite a difference. 

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October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, biturbo, 2.0-litre, V6, Clean Car, Ford Ranger, VW Commercials NZ
August 10, 2023

Volkswagen Amarok Panamericana V6 roadtest review: Derring blue

August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
 Volkswagen Amarok Panamericana V6 roadtest review: Derring blue

If you’ve tried and enjoyed the best, will it be a surprise that the ‘wurst’ version is actually just as tasty, perhaps even moreso?

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August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, VW NZ, V6, Ford Ranger, T6
January 26, 2017

Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

The Amarok V6 is the new force in ute-dom. How good is it? We try it out, drive the primary competitor and then chance our luck with a tough-as alternate for much the same money.

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January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford, Toyota
Land Cruiser, Amarok, Ranger
October 22, 2015

Dark Label struggles to shine bright

October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Dark Label struggles to shine bright

When the opposition starts increasing the pressure, there’s no better response than a special edition. But is the Amarok Dark Label enough of a good thing?

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October 22, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok
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