2023 Volkswagen Amarok turbo petrol review (inc. 0-100 & braking)

[@ozyrob1]

More petrol twincabs in the workhorse range are needed. Diesel motors have been suffocated by emissions laws. Petrol is the future for ICE.

[@maxd4968]

I disagree. They would be less fuel efficient, run on premium fuels so it would cost more to run. The emissions are about the same nowadays there all bad.

[@Robert-cu9bm]

Diesels are far more efficient for work.

[@tcmx712]

​@Robert-cu9bm why does a diesel being more efficient for work make it better for a ute than a petrol??? You gunna be running a plow behind it or pushing up dirt with a blade on the front??? And don't say you need a diesel for towing a caravan as they aren't really that heavy compared to the tow vehicle unlike a roadtrain which needs a diesel to actually get moving, people have been towing with petrols for decades with no issue

[@Robert-cu9bm]

@@tcmx712 What do you think a Ute is for? And towing diesel be petrol the diesel will be far more fuel efficient no matter the weight of the trailer.

[@tcmx712]

@Robert-cu9bm modern utes are for driving around worksites and carrying tools or small equipment with some people using them as tow vehicles (which they aren't the best for either). Plus in all towing tests the petrol patrol uses the same fuel as the diesel 200 series??? Don't believe me research it. 20yrs ago no doubt diesel was the best option but these days the petrols have gotten so much more advanced that the advantages of diesel are negligible. Unless you're towing actual big loads (3.5t+ which these utes aren't designed for) petrol is better than diesel for the everyday driver

[@player1tv]

Your excitement level on this one 3/10 - your raptor video 10/10

[@successmaniaks6323]

Because he ordered a Raptor for himself😅

[@calebwany8422]

Clearly he likes his raptor

[@mickzed6393]

Mustang/Focus RS power! If Ranger offered this engine across the board, its game over for the others. Fastest pickup, bar Raptor. A no brainer over all those rattlers.

[@vincenthartzenberg5794]

Front and back, this is an ugly vehicle. The previous models looked more business like front and back. The manufacturer made an ugly vehicle and increased the price, hows that for you! The engine choice is brilliant.

[@Johnno1979]

@@vincenthartzenberg5794 Yep, I'm 6 months and waiting on a Ranger Platinum. Would love to get a TSI452 but the looks, especially at the rear, are just poor.

[@matthewcarter232]

Anyone know the long term reliability of this petrol engine??

[@cooljool1]

@@vincenthartzenberg5794 its actually good looking

[@BlessingNcube1000]

My favorite channel Paul you are the best ❤️🇿🇦

[@MrMagnat007]

So its an AWD Ford Focus ST Dual cab ute ? I would have loved for them to have made the Inline 5 Cylinder Turbo from the Ford Mondeo XR5 into a ute..

[@CarExpertAus]

That would sound amazing too!

[@thamesfishing-3468]

got to test drive the new one for a week to see if I wanted it as a work vehicle, must say the recent model is light years ahead in terms of everything except interior

[@brownhairydog6472]

How do they stuff up something as basic as cupholders? The design team never sat in the buck and tested the ergonomics? The Chief engineer should be ashamed for signing that off.

[@cooljool1]

its obvious this is for taller cups not shorter ones

[@brettjuhasz9910]

Is there a chance that we could see a review of all the 4X4 Utes in lower to mid spec for us people that can't afford $80K ? Cheers in advance. PS- love the reviews !

[@simoncouch1523]

Another wicked review, thank you 🙏

[@jackd1582]

SALES SPIEL

[@strider88888]

Nice review. The 4-cylinder engine is great. Needs to be offered in Panamerican, or better still lower spec Amaroks. ie: Ones that have 18" ATs and Sports Bars as options so they can do some real work. To pay 89k on the road for it in Queensland is a lot! I'd have to spend another 10k to get it to compare with what my Amarok V6 Highline MY17.5 has. It came with sportsbars, and I bought roll'n'lock and Rhino Racks and ladder racks for another 10k. I doubt if you could even add some of these options to the Aventura. Ford really has got some better options in terms of capability across the range and configuration choices. Lots of QC issues with the rangers though. Lets hope VW don't have those ... Also why don't Ford offer this engine too?

[@RDuove]

16:20 it's not surprising really. When 4A is activated there is less power available at the wheels due to the higher mechanical loss occurred at the expense of the two extra driven wheels

[@jackd1582]

Yea . He should know that 🤷‍♂️

[@acquiredtargett6015]

Just remember, every back up test is a great chance to do a J turn test too.

[@buncha5651]

$80,000 for a dual cab ute you would have to be crazy.😮

[@tonybennett638]

100% right 👍

[@angusnz7910]

Try nz…they’re nudging 100k with our taxes

[@Turtleback8024]

…with a poor build quality to boot!😬

[@ronaldov09]

What's 80K these days, esp for someone like a tradie who makes it a tax deduction. Most tradies I know are earning 3-5K a week so this is not that much money these days (and a few of them are driving F150/250 and Rams which are like 150K+)

[@brenttonks4249]

What about the family man who likes to go adventuring off road. A full years salary on a Ute? No way let some other idiot cop the depreciation then get one for a hell of a lot less in a couple of years

[@kam8165]

A comparison with the Ranger Raptor would be interesting

[@philipfouche9639]

The raptor will probably win

[@BoskiM]

They are literally the same lol

[@tcmx712]

​@BoskiM different suspension, different engine, different tyres, wider track, beefed up driveline, I'd say the raptor is quite different

[@akuapiatas]

Raptor is a V6 and this a 4

[@S9RUT]

@@BoskiM far from it mate 😆 The standard Ranger is closer as it shares the platform, but it's definitely more different that expected.

[@paulshennan2504]

As a diesel mechanic more petrol twin cabs In Australia please

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Yeah, it’s about time they started bringing petrol Utes back.

[@RAJULAMIC]

Yeah! I agree with you, petrol engines are the best

[@musac1248]

Its would be great if you could compare Amarok 580 and Amarok 600 Ford. I think real Amarok is better than the new Amarok when it's comes to power and speed . This car is beautiful Nice review.

[@Turtleback8024]

The Amarok looks way better than the AmaRanger.

[@emanihallbauer5739]

Ny😢😮😮,

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 21/06/2023

[@RAJULAMIC]

2nd biggest Kenyan fan 7th Jan 2024

[@poshladdie]

Prima !! ❤ the review Paul

[@mrnicktoyou]

The dodgy stitching on the seats and wobbly rear vents is scary for a brand new car.

[@kratos9223]

Thanks ford

[@blacknation7736]

The late model Amarok 3.0 vs this model would be highly appreciated gents

[@mickzed6393]

This is still faster.

[@Fonzizzz]

Awesome video. Can you do a comparison of the entry level models (not cheapest) but kindve entry like the Amarok life, ranger xls, hilux sr etc

[@spedheads5623]

When it comes out can you do the Wildtrak X 2023???

[@Bazzbian]

This engine would be ideal in the everest.

[@jonathanmcgrath8074]

Agreed, or as a VW suv?

[@sirpalee]

I'm glad you didn't say it competes with the ranger raptor. :D

[@Mark-pc5bx]

The 2.3 is a base engine in the US ranger. I can't believe Volkswagen is flogin these off at the same price as a v6 turbo diesel for $80k plus on road. Tell em there dreamin.

[@lengerer]

Fuel consumption is very bad on these new amaroks and rangers. My old model v6 amarok is a work Ute, ladders on roof 100% and Carry at least 500kg and uses 8.2l per 100km

[@einfelder8262]

What else would you expect from Ford engines?

[@interceptor7905]

Not bad considering the weight of these cars.

[@lengerer]

@@interceptor7905 no, it's bad

[@cooljool1]

@@lengerer no its not.

[@leonardobucci6801]

Compará la aventura con la extreme 258 cv, la que trae la misma barra antivuelco y llantas 20"

[@spotifyplayer6906]

Hi Mr Maric What’s your car collection?

[@thebeerhunter817]

People in Australia aren't capable of understanding a petrol 4wd.

[@lukeneill1568]

Can thank the government for that for pushing rubbish diesel and evs.

[@David-py3tj]

6 inch phone screen illegal cause distracting but 12 inch one in car is ok??

[@IrregularHexagon]

Drag race vs raptor?

[@alxdava2004]

I really don't understand why the board is so high, along with the doors! In these type of cars you should see very easily

[@Lone-Wolf-66]

10:01 you haven't been on the Sturt Hwy

[@refentsechuaka1077]

How's the harmon kardon sound system?

[@nathanholland4877]

Now when building an Amarok Adventura on the Volkswagen website, the front section is now a darker grey which looks so much nicer as an offset colour if they have actually made this change. Can you confirm Paul?

[@Turtleback8024]

VW just needs to get rid of that weird G-string in the midlife upgrade. It looks tacky and cheap.

[@mannyvalenti475]

Great call that goes for any car coming from Germany

[@tempestv8]

Isn't the new VW Amarok for Australia assembled in South Africa?

[@mannyvalenti475]

Doesn’t matter where it’s made it still has the same German system, I’ve owned a vm and never again

[@jackcalow2430]

it’s a ford vehicle… ford engine, platform and software

[@jameswhyard2858]

How about testing a diesel Tucson AWD? Seems to have been ignored...

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Just need one of the double cab ute makers to bring out a punchy turbo petrol in a low spec model for around the 50-60k mark and watch them fly out the door. People are sick of the diesel Grenades costing them thousands and still being slow as shit. A base or low spec ranger with the raptor engine, 50mm lower suspension, some bright colours and trim… could even call it a xr6t… Watch them sell.

[@dhiquobgnaloo]

I think many aussies have forgotten what its like to drive a smooth ,quiet and quick ute or 4wd as there hasn't been too many options as everything has been diesel, i really hope the new prado has a petrol option.

[@brenttonks4249]

I know it’s kind of off topic but my Mrs and her mother both have Kia sportages. The Mrs one is Diesel and her mothers is Petrol, and I’ve always been pro petrol for power smoothness and quick off the mark. But bloody hell the petrol version is a shit box compared to the diesel. The diesel is quicker off the mark and pulls like a 14 year old school boy, whereas the petrol dies in the arse. They are both the same model year and spec just ones petrol and the others diesel. And to add insult to injury the diesel is getting better fuel economy. Going back a bit I had a V6 petrol Hilux and was getting rounded up by the 3.0 diesel variants, which was bloody demoralising to say the least and to top that off I nearly had to tow a mini tanker around to keep the fuel up to it. That really sucked so I ditched that ute. I was shattered, my hopes for petrol being better were crushed!. There’s possibly plenty of other vehicles on the market where this is not the case but these are my personal experiances with them!

[@poshladdie]

Rippin those 4 Motion stickers off !!!!

[@akuapiatas]

I got mine tuned and it pumps out 237rwk's and 511NM

[@michaelcammareri5837]

Was that a tune only, from a shop, or the chip?

[@jeremygale1984]

Need to see more 2+ litre turbo petrol utes in the market. I want a sportier Ute without paying $80k+

[@JS-kh5xe]

Will Latin America ever get any of these new models? Petrol or Diesel....

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

8:15 you would of course void your warranty "going to town" on mods.

[@deanpulver9024]

I actually drove both today petrol and diesel I left with the petrol version in white couldn't fault it

[@bilalasghari5672]

Hi Paul plz make a review on gwm tank 300 plzzz

[@CarExpertAus]

Soon!

[@DMT267]

VW Ranger. Looks nice.

[@joebyrnes3773]

I think the 4cyl option is great given all the DPF issues with Diesels. Great option for inner city families who want to explore over the weeks. I think VW need to offer this in lower spec. 21inch wheel is too large for a "ute" a vehicle thats designed to go off road at the end of the day. 17s or 18s with ATs would be more suitable. Styling is simple and refined. Not every ute has to scream rough and aggressive off roader

[@jasonwishart6800]

Need this driveline in a more affordable spec.

[@bengley77]

What app are you using for 0-100 times Paul ?

[@tashreeqpeck6440]

2:52 hello cameraman

[@Minecraftstanley]

Fuel consumption missed?

[@tariksultanigy6839]

Do a video on this vs the raptor please!!

[@phonicfrog_]

80k. Wow.

[@teenee4]

The wife can wait 18 minutes for some love 😉

[@smaldo19]

What's another 18 minutes when you've already waited 3 weeks 😂

[@CarExpertAus]

😂

[@DrainCleaningAUSTRALIA]

So in 19 minutes time you'll be finished with the Mrs and getting stuck into some blocked drains!

[@calebwany8422]

Daddy chill

[@jeremiaslopez8762]

How much does it cost?

[@2ChannelAudio]

Thats a good move 👏🏻👏🏻

[@craigice9635]

I thought the petrol will no longer be available once the first batch is gone, or was that the manual box?

[@jackcalow2430]

manual

[@fhclappen8595]

Seems like its a great alternative to the diesel model. Still dont understand why Ford doesn't offer this engine in the Ranger. The third 0 to 100 atempt actuly gave me the giggle. Paul " Lets try it again, just be sure" Think he liked that push in the back, thats a better reason. Nice Pauk.

[@animalscars3799]

because the top spec Raptor has a V6 petrol why would they put this engine in it 😂

[@KuntalGhosh]

Don't buy a vw unless they provide 10 year warranty on all parts with free labour 😂

[@tellyawhatmate]

5 years and sell, then its not your problem anymore!

[@KuntalGhosh]

@@tellyawhatmate the only issue is i see them on tow trucks even when they are few months old. Heck i have seen some skoda's & jeep who didn't even got a permanent licence plate yet. So they are less than a week old out of showroom.

[@Mark-jz5ye]

Calm down

[@Gdsamplify]

@@KuntalGhosh this is hwhat happens when the factory is under load shedding 12 hr a day 😂😂

[@User-cb4jm]

I’d still take one over a Toyota which are about as appealing as day old porridge.

[@art-is-lazy4509]

Dam can't wait to drive the Ranger here in the US with the TTV6 gas motor. If it comes in hybrid with that engine here Ford will sell a million of them.

[@benbarnard8280]

It is a pity there are some fit and finish problems, this is what happens Vw when you let your main opposition build your cars.

[@_b_k]

still watching 😜👍👍👍

[@brentj_]

This is $79,990 plus on road costs & the Ranger Raptor is $86,790 plus on road costs. The extra $7k for the Raptor is a no brainer! VW have priced the Amarok range far too high.

[@chinomeehan9061]

That’s a nice ranger

[@kitemett]

petrol FTW

[@georgekelagis647]

how water and dust proof is for for over $80K i hope it is

[@igorbufalo3089]

The best in my opinion, unfortunately Australia lives a asian cultura about cars , but for sure the driver handling sensation from Amarok is amazing.

[@guy_this]

I want one now

[@AD28197]

Waiting for you to review the new Hilux gr sport.

[@CarExpertAus]

Waiting for Toyota to release it 🙄

[@AD28197]

@@CarExpertAus it's already been released in some countries but with a similar build to the older rogue. Like in South Africa.

[@d_onthebitefishing6811]

Don’t think it’s going to be a good tow vehicle with a 4cl 2.3 but interesting to see the comparison

[@jerrymyahzcat]

It’ll be a great tow vehicle. Will just use a bit of fuel. Petrol are the most fun to tow with. So much get up an go off the line and you don’t lose it on the hills like a diesel.

[@YZJB]

The engine does not share its fundamentals with the Focus RS or FN Mustang, both of which have the Gen1 2.3L EcoBoost. The Amarok uses the Gen2 2.3L EcoBoost, which is also used in the SA Focus ST, and a 2.0L version is used in the current Escape

[@saransokheng]

Please, review Toyota Tacoma 2024.

[@MatheusNangolo-qq7lg]

I would like to see toyota hilux v6 vs Volkswagen amarok v6

[@AdamCulf]

Why is this a thing. It's a ute. What does 0-100 matter? If you want a 4*4 you want lots of torque at 1000rpm, if you want a work ute you want space and load capacity. If you want 0-100 you want a sports car that can do a great lap at your local track.

[@CarExpertAus]

Might I recommend searching “Commodore Ute”, followed by “Falcon Ute”.

[@AdamCulf]

@@CarExpertAus they don't make them any more and they were actually interesting. They were closer to a sports car than a lanky 4*4.

[@j06sh_w]

I reckon it looks good, could do well in superutes 🤷‍♂️

[@giggygiggy1393]

That engine bay is a dogs breakfast.

[@arthurporfirio5718]

The old Amarok just looked better.

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

Decent till the warranty expires. Germans are really good at the warranty-grenade engineering.

[@Attitudeboy-2785]

We want you to do a review on the mahindra xuv700 pls🙂

[@CarExpertAus]

Hopefully in the next month or so.

[@Attitudeboy-2785]

@@CarExpertAus thank you!

[@metalmick99]

Whilst I thought it was your customary thorough review with no holding back, Paul, I'm not sure taking a brand new vehicle to somewhere with a laptop and a lot of attitude and little else to chip tune it is a good thing: firstly, if engine sound is important to me, I'll buy a car with that, not pay extra to have my warranty voided (does VAG have a lenient reputation regarding warranty claims?). Furthermore, I hardly expect a team of engineers who have worked for years developing the engine to have done such a bad job that a change of parts/programming will do anything other than hobble some other aspect of the engine. But to summarise: poor economy, poor quality of assembly, poor ergonomics in the cramped interior, poor suspension tune, fast in a straight line but without good enough brakes to stop it well. For $80k plus ORC plus the mandatory snorkel, bull-bar, winch, tow bar, driving lights, and suspension lift, it seems like rather poor value-for-money to me.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Snorkel, bullbar, winch and lift are not necessary additions.

[@metalmick99]

@@jerrymyahzcat don't tell me, tell the people who are buying theses things... for the school run... Or the building site... Or the supermarket. I've even seen these things on an autoelectrician's vehicle in a suburb of Melbourne.

[@RocketRod63]

Wow the build quality coming out of South Africa is pretty average VW would not be impressed 🤬 Ranger is built in Thailand 👍

[@nathanclose3911]

Alright I'm getting one and tuning the shite out of it!!!

[@S9RUT]

I would love to see a Jimny and a Raptor on that bumpy road 😆 Also, an Amarok "GR Sport" spec with lower suspension, sportier tyres and this engine with some tuning just make sense for the Amarok.

[@brendonrobbins6759]

24 minute mark of his raptor review. Handled it like a champ - the offroad suspension it uses ate up the bumps.

[@S9RUT]

@@brendonrobbins6759 that's the Sine Waves, but thanks anyways. The Raptor would eat up the rough road anyways as that's kinda what its built for.

[@stephencharles6615]

I would love a petrol but not with 21 inch wheels. Useless for 4wdriving.

[@channelone2398]

2023 and we are still lifting tailgates by hand

[@reubs91]

Its a ute...

[@channelone2398]

@@reubs91 even more reason it should be auto open close

[@reubs91]

@@channelone2398 get a different car and leave the utes to people who use them for ‘Ute’ things.

[@Robert-cu9bm]

Because people like things to work every time they use it.

[@channelone2398]

I wouldn't buy one anyway 80k the depreciation of a euro car 🤣

[@jramana1642]

When you do review on xuv 700 ?so many youtubers were uploaded their vedios.

[@CarExpertAus]

Hopefully in the next month or so.

[@jramana1642]

Ok sir

[@tmus1905]

So $20k aprx nzd cheaper than the latest down under version of the raptor but -100hp... Sounds like a worthy trade off, could maybe spend 5-10k on upgrades and gain another 50-100 🐎

[@angusnz7910]

This ain’t the troubled ford 2.3 (head gaskets) engine is it ? Ok just got far enough in and yes it is

[@santillbrezon2161]

Australia needs tougher emission standards.

[@daviddixon9458]

My camels are not as fast as these cars, but they can go place no 4x4 can, plus they have a great replacement program. 😂😂😂😂.

[@lflyr6287]

CarExpert : well, that's a first....a VW car that advertises a TSI engine when in reality it's a FORD 2.3 Inline4 engine from Focus RS and Mustang EU ?!?!?!?! This isn't available in the EU....seems to me that only in Australia....and not to mention here, but Amarok is a COW of a car and any petrol engine below 3.0 litre V6 is just too weak and makes any clutch suffer like hell.

[@kratos9223]

Sharing a platform with a ford will introduce built quality issues.

[@tonybennett638]

Combination VW and Ford ...be the best of both BAD worlds.

[@brenttonks4249]

VW build quality is hit and miss anyway so nothing will change. I test drove about a dozen Amaroks before I brought the one I own and they all felt different to drive and some of the trim fit was pretty ordinary. Because of the km I do I wanted a comfortable ute and the Amarok seems to be the best in class for comfort

[@tokyrobitiana5367]

It's actually a ford ranger 2.3 ecoboost 😂

[@sobhitkash7922]

😮

[@jerrymyahzcat]

I thought it was a V6 Petrol Turbo. Bummer. Needs paddle shifters & a sport mode. Of course it’s nicer than the diesel. Diesel vehicles are boring - petrol is always more exciting. Just order it with 18” wheels and lose the 21” street wheels.

[@MikeInch-nv5wl]

Why are you comparing everything in the Amarok to a ford ranger????, Amarok will definitely last longer

[@paulron3563]

Amaranger

[@yeheehehe5209]

تعليق سيى تقفيل الكبينه من الداخل سيى تعاون مازدا مع اسوزو أكثر عمالانيه وجوده

[@Rockbottomsurf]

I can’t imagine 452nm of torque going too well with a 900kg payload.

[@audoinxr6372]

Dont ever drive a pre 2021 Hilux then 😂

[@8700s14]

It's more than enough. The previous 3.2 diesel Rangers had 470nm, Triton has 430nm.

[@alexfrankl7861]

Thats ample.