Volkswagen Australia has announced drive-away pricing and specification tweaks for its 2025 Amarok lineup, and the big news is prices are down across the dual-cab 4×4 pickup range, which has now been joined by the new Amarok 10 Deserts Edition and the addition of cab/chassis variants. The Amarok range now starts at $55,990 drive-away for the base Core TDI405, $1000 more than its previous list price (excluding statutory on-road costs), effectively bringing its cost down by up to $4000. The TSI452 Aventura has received the biggest cut, with the sole petrol version of the German brand’s dual-cab now priced at $79,990 drive-away, down from $82,990 before on-roads previously. Elsewhere, the Guinness World Record-setting 10 Deserts Edition has joined the range at $69,990 drive-away, while four variants of the previously pickup-only range can now be had with an alloy tray for an additional $4000. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 2025 Volkswagen Amarok price and specs: Cab-chassis joins the range Based on the TDI500 Life, the 10 Deserts Edition brings off-road focused upgrades like 17-inch satin black wheels and Continental CrossContact all-terrain tyres, a 40mm suspension lift, and extra underbody protection. This has contributed to a total ground clearance of 275mm, 3mm more than the Ford Ranger Raptor and at least 40mm more than the highest-riding standard Amarok. Separately, entry-level Core TDI405 and mid-range Life and Style variants (with both TDI500 four-cylinder and TDI600 V6 turbo-diesel engines) can now be had in cab/chassis form with a factory alloy tray. It measures 1900mm long and 1835mm wide, with a 1650mm internal length, and cab/chassis variants cost an additional $4000 over their pickup equivalents. A 243kg steel tray can also be installed as a dealer-fit option in place of the alloy tray, which is claimed to weigh 132kg. Other changes for the wider Amarok lineup include a 230V power socket in the tub of Style, PanAmericana and Aventura grades, supported by a 400W inverter that can power electrical appliances, laptops and battery packs. The same model grades also now come with Trailer Assist as standard, which Volkswagen says has been updated for better compatibility with the ute’s Rear Traffic Alert system. No changes have been applied to the Amarok’s exterior, apart from a new Reed Green Metallic paint colour that replaces Mid Blue Metallic. All metallic paint options cost an additional $1100. The Ranger-based ute also remains the same inside for MY25, with the same upholstery options and colours available across the range, along with the same array of tech and digital screens carried over from the pre-update model. Pricing Drivetrains and Efficiency ABOVE: TDI600 (left) and TSI452 (right) Dimensions Servicing and Warranty Like the wider Volkswagen Australia range, the Amarok is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Service pricing as of July 1, 2025 is detailed below: Alternatively, customers can purchase a five-year ‘Care Plan’ for $2200. Safety The Volkswagen Amarok has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2022. This result was drawn from testing of the closely related Ford Ranger, with additional frontal offset and side impact tests conducted on the Amarok by Euro NCAP, which has harmonised testing protocols with ANCAP. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: 9 airbagsKneeCentreFrontSide curtainRearAdaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency brakingPedestrian and cyclist detectionBlind-spot monitoringFront, rear parking sensorsIntelligent Speed LimiterLane-keep assistRear cross-traffic alertReversing cameraSwerve Steer assistSpeed sign recognitionTyre pressure monitoring Amarok Life adds: Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go Amarok Style adds: Park Assist semi-autonomous parkingSurround-view cameraTrailer assist (NEW) Standard Equipment ABOVE: Volkswagen Amarok Life 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Core equipment highlights: 17-inch ‘Cobra’ alloy wheelsFront disc, rear drum brakesLocking rear differentialPower-folding side mirrorsSide stepsMud flaps2 x front tow hooksSteel underbody protectionPlastic fuel tank protectionTow bar12-pin trailer plugBlack side mirrors, door handlesManual locking tailgate6 x tie-down points in tub (pickup only)Exterior tie-down railsCargo box LED lighting (pickup only)Automatic LED headlightsRain-sensing wipersAutomatic high-beamHalogen tail-lightsVinyl flooringGrey headlinerFabric upholstery6-way manual driver seat4-way manual front passenger seat8.0-inch digital instrument cluster10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment systemFour-speaker sound systemWired and wireless Apple CarPlay, Android AutoDAB+ digital radioWireless chargerSingle-zone air-conditioningAuto-dimming rear-view mirrorTrailer brake controller ABOVE: Volkswagen Amarok Style Amarok Life adds: Rear disc brakesLED front fog lightsBody colour side mirrors and door handlesHeated, power-folding side mirrors with puddle lampsLocking wheel nutsTailgate lift assist (pickup only)Power tailgate lock (pickup only)Privacy glassSix-speaker sound systemE-shifterElectric park brakeLeather-wrapped steering wheelCarpet flooringEight-way manual front seatsAdaptive cruise control with stop/go Amarok 10 Deserts Edition adds: 17-inch black ‘Cobra’ alloy wheelsContinental CrossContact all-terrain tyres40mm suspension lift (275mm total ground clearance)Composite underbody protectionBlack tonneau cover10 Deserts badgingAll-weather floor mats Amarok Style adds: 18-inch ‘Amadora’ alloy wheelsChrome side mirrors and door handlesPlastic tub liner (pickup only)Stainless steel sports bar (pickup only)12V socket in tub (pickup only)230V sockets in tub (pickup only) (NEW)400W inverter (NEW)Matrix LED headlightsLED tail lightsLeather-look dashboard and door insertsArtVelour microfibre upholsteryHeated front seats10-way power driver’s seat12.3-inch digital instrument cluster12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systemDual-zone climate controlRear air ventsInsulated windshieldProximity entry and push-button startAlarm system ABOVE: Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Amarok PanAmericana adds: 18-inch black ‘Amadora’ alloy wheelsAll-terrain tyresDynamic suspensionBlack side mirrors and door handlesPanAmericana decalBlack sports bar and stepsSoft tonneau coverRoof railsSpray-in tub linerLeather upholsteryPower passenger seatEight-speaker Harman Kardon sound systemBlack headliner Amarok Aventura adds: 21-inch ‘Varberg’ alloy wheelsChrome bumpers, mirrors, handlesRear sailplaneElectric roller coverLeather seats (Savona) Options There are a multitude of accessories available for the Amarok, though buyers are encouraged to contact a dealer for specific prices. Cargo/tub accessories: Electric tonneau coverRoller tonneau coverSoft tonneau coverModular bedlinerSelf-lowering tailgate assistDrawer systemPremium stylish canopySteel tray (cab-chassis only) Exterior accessories: Side wind deflectorBonnet protectorDoor mouldingsWheel arch flares Interior accessories: All-weather floor matsAccessory switch panelSavona leather (Style only) Off-road accessories: Amarok nudge barAmarok snorkelAmarok underbody protectionRecovery boardsSuspension lift kitSnatch recovery kit8000kg snatch strapDamper2 x 3.5-tonne bow shacklesGlovesRecovery bagRoof racksRooftop tentPlatform carrier Colours Eight colours are available for the Volkswagen Amarok, with Reed Green now replacing Mid Blue. All but Clear White command a $1100 premium. 2025 Volkswagen Amarok colours: Clear WhiteMedium Silver Metallic ($1100)Dark Grey Metallic ($1100)Midnight Black Metallic ($1100)Bright Beige Metallic ($1100)Bright Blue Metallic ($1100)Deep Red Metallic ($1100)Reed Green Metallic ($1100)