Should You Buy A VW AMAROK? (Test Drive & Review 3.0 V6 TDI)

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Today I'm in a VW Amarok Pick Up Truck. Let's see what it's like.
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[@Forge17]

Man I remember when you had about 10k subscribers, you deserve every bit of the success you’ve achieved here Matt 👍 humor, humility, and character. Don’t change 💯

[@dublxxxx4407]

Your spot on re knocking into manual while turning, I had the same issue on my Transporter.

[@sbrenaissance9]

Nice video, I was thinking about 4 other pickups including this one, but I'll go definetly with Amarok, cheers.

[@adnanshah5469]

Matt, really enjoy watching your reviews! More content/videos please...

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video, I used to own a Mk7 GTD and it was a solid VW. I do like that blue paint.

[@NH00531]

Despite having zero interest in pick-ups this was still an enjoyable review. I also like how you co-ordinated your clothing to the vehicle colour! 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@johnward182]

Hi Matt I Looked at all these and test driven them and went for the ford wildtrack myself the amount of extras and weight it can pull and carry in the flat bed type was why I went for one , their are a few downsides like you need a step ladder to get in , so no good if your a umpa lumpa 🤪👍and rubbish cup holders , I do like the amorok but was a bit to car like as opposed to workhorse but still a nice truck , 🙏🙏👍 keep safe and all the best

[@leebrown6623]

Nice quality looking bit of kit, great video as always 👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@jamessheehy4895]

They feel like a 2000’s audi inside a truck they perfect and with the v6 its a dream! Never buy one myself but enjoyed driving one

[@deanwellerassociates]

fair, honest and useful review. Just about perfect. Keep 'em coming

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@worldhello1234]

Thanks for being a leghumper. 😜

[@jeh1333]

The gear lever on a modern auto is only a switch lever sending signals to an ECU; all the manual work is done by solenoids and servos. So, you can't wear out the gearbox dodad thingamijig flange by holding the gear lever switch.

[@DiscoFang]

@Capt Shiny I think Bob might've been referring to manuals.

[@jamesshaw4683]

Great video Matt,your sense of humour is magic,keep up the good work 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@DBCSgaming]

Another great review video 😍

[@rodneyemmerich8828]

Another brilliant review 👏

[@budget_nomad]

Thank you Matt, you reminded me why I left England and those dull grey skies of Derbyshire! :)

[@winstonschwarz1636]

Hi Guys! Welcome back. And I relax immediately. I owe you mate. Keep up the great work Mat!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you

[@alanjackson4646]

Great unbiased info. Regards AJ

[@raymck2115]

Top review Matt, great as always mate

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@lincoln537]

Love those reviews! Seriously! I am going to subscribe. Thank you

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@davek7256]

3.19 before we found out about the cup holders. I was sweating on the edge of my seat waiting to hear! Teasing up till then 😜 I quite like the Amarok, one the better looking pick ups.

[@davidwalker8345]

Another great video👏👏 Your delivery of some of the humorous comments is spot on 😆😆

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@blazzz13]

I have to say. Having spent a considerable amount of my upbringing in Africa where the roads weren't so great, these are everyday cars and they make alot of sense. But in Britain, they are an odd car to own unless you need a workhorse. The running costs thanks to fuel prices aren't great whereas in Africa it's not unheard of to get diesel at just over 80p per litre if not cheaper.

[@rasferrastfarian739]

I own 2 VW's. love them - would love an Amarok

[@ln5747]

The Ranger is good to drive also. Had a 2.0 2022 recently for work, pretty much felt like a car on a long journey the length of the country.

[@johnjoseph3382]

I am after a double cab 4x4 but the prices are crazy at the moment. The wife says she won’t be driving it so I’m definitely getting one.

[@Rabscuttle3]

Interesting review on a vehicle I'd never consider, but your narrative and similes are just a hoot! 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@hallbank917]

great video, love your chanel

[@jamesoconnor8300]

Great video as always, keep it up 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! 👍

[@calummitchell-miller257]

I can’t believe I’m watching this review for free, thanks dude👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks. You can pay for it if you like 😂

[@lino.7807]

That engine just sounds so purposeful. Very nice truck.

[@HighPeakAutos]

It does!

[@brandonkelly5520]

Just changed an add blue pump on one of these at work and my thoughts were the same, the later models really are much nicer.

[@David-tt2mt]

I can't look at the word Amorok without hearing the earworm record 'Rock me Amadeus'! (Amorokmeamadeus)... if I was looking to buy this particular vehicle I'd just have to lose the amorok name badge. Another great vid!

[@cedrichelsemans34]

Underrated review

[@brettrussell3721]

Out of all the pick ups, this has gotta be my favourite. Especially that v6. My boss had a couple of them for work vehicles, I was trying to get 1, but gotta stick with my Vito. Can’t complain really.

[@petermurray7055]

Brilliant video

[@SuperMauricem]

Love these videos, still sore from missing out on the raffle think you need to give a little warning next time . Back to the video would be good to see this against the Toyota equivalence

[@Rjhs001]

Good to hear you're aware of the potential danger to your flange sprockets.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Can never be too careful

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

I don’t think it’s that great looking and I would never have another VAG product.... ever. But a well informed video for me to compare my partner’s Deranged with.

[@zzhughesd]

Never had one. Rode in one. Blue over black every day. I guess this is definately a yes.

[@harrypsaunders]

I had mine tuned recently. It was quick before but goes like a cut snake now.

[@BushmanOutdoors]

Love the Amarok I really wish the classifications for pick-up trucks were changed. My understanding is that ALL are commercial vehicles. You can buy van based MPVs to benefit from the lower cost and huge room. I wish you had similar with pick ups where you have to have the canopy on the back for civvy use and have one removed for business.

[@markcain149]

Looking forward to the new calendar, which month are you appearing in? Is Matt in March, using your handbrake to clutch 2 flat tyres and a broken exhaust pipe, thanks Matt your the greatest….

[@meericlarke2513]

Matt - the per litre price difference between regular and high performance diesel is aprox 25 pence. You suggest a high performance diesel fill up every other fill up. Would something like adding Redex Diesel system cleaner in each regular diesel fill up do the same job? It would be a quarter of the price.

[@MASO204]

great video thank you

[@v6jag]

Nice little mention for you on it’s joel channel Matt reviewing his old Range Rover costs.

[@RelaxUnwindRelax]

Any chance of a video about x-trail? Really enjoy your method of reviews.

[@oldschoollondoner4674]

Nice to see chrome bumpers on these, i can't think of any other modern day vehicles that have chrome bumpers, makes you feel proud to polish them. When i were a lad, chrome bumpers were common on almost every car, it's was normal.

[@zzhughesd]

Mythical wolf like creature. Thanks. New learnings occurred. Appreciated. That blue works so well.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! Cheers! Nice colour isnt it

[@zzhughesd]

@@HighPeakAutos it’s a Bobby Dazzler truck that. … something my dad would say but I’m kinda my dads age now born 77.

[@MegaSkypes]

Dual cab utes here in Australia very popular!

[@gordonwalker4909]

Have had 2x Amaroks totally 200,00 miles. The auto gearbox is great except when very cold when they have a nasty little trait when you pull out from a junction! Still miss mine. Engine is lovely.

[@alexyoung4763]

this is a well known issue the v6 are all like that plus it is the same engine/gearbox as audi Q7 and one of the porche models,no problem because you catch up with drivers who do not have this issue with their vehicle very very quickly

[@Busisanimac]

please review the hilux gd6 2.8d..love all your reviews

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Lovely truck and video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@lesliegoodison1821]

I am presently running a ford kuga 2019 model 1.5 petrol automatic when I first got did it average 25. 8 miles to the gallon I complained now it does 28.8 to the gallon average I am a elderly chap with several million miles under my belt driven many types of vehicles, not racer or heavy footed still thats the best it will do, apart from several problems with the electrics and the position of the heater controls well when its dark you have to look down and take your eyes of the road, yes its going to be changed sept 2022 end of lease would I recommend it, the above is your answers. compare it to the one in the video which described as a V6 230hp you get more for your money same running cost.

[@geraldhornsby]

We're always interested in the cup holder situation. MOST important. And did you wear that top to match the colour of the pickup? Is this going to be a 'thing' now? Fascinating and very fair, as always, Matt.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

He’s starting to copy Tomas with the matching outfits. Next he’ll have one of those folding tape measure things.

[@Flying2ZC]

I'm looking for a prime mover for my glider tailer that can handle muddy fields but not much more. Long trips towing in comfort. Sounds perfect. Thanks

[@timhancock6626]

A Skoda Superb 4x4 estate would tow a glider off muddy fields and be a much nicer vehicle. You just need the right tyres.

[@alastairncl9349]

Can you review a land cruiser 200 if you find one one day Keep up the good work love it

[@andilematota56]

I love the Amarok hands down

[@Lot76CARS]

Good review they are the best of breed in terms of driving but not versus most SUVs, but for work a top car. Can we have another project fleet round up when you can please?

[@HighPeakAutos]

Coming soon!

[@G.O.A.T905]

Do a review on Ford Ranger Wildtrack from 2016 to present

[@sgdtv1368]

Someone needs to do a one liners compilation 😂 Love the one liners

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@ronaldh8235]

youre my fav youtuber on cars! just want you to know :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for letting me know 😉

[@The_Original_Geoff_B]

If you get yourself over to Mae Hong Son I'll show you how much fun a 2005 Hilux (or Vigo as they were called in Thailand) Double Cab can be. There's a goodly number of BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche drivers that I've embarrassed on Routes 1095 and 108. Once you learn how the beast behaves and exactly where the limits are they are very satisfying to hustle. 😎

[@darenbirch1392]

Owned a hilux before getting the Amarok, comfiest pick up by far (mine was loaded down so wasn’t as twitchy). I had a 224 bhp which always returned 30-32 mpg and 35-36 on long journeys. Only downside was replacing the tyres every 20k compared to the Hilux (33k) and keeping it within the speed limit on motorways 😳

[@hal752]

In regards to diesels. Although not exactly legal you can semi restrict the egr value with a blanking plate with a small hole in the middle of them. You will improve lower end power and run them on the motorway as expected.

[@la-saint1798]

Do ANOTHER Q&A VID! Great Vid btw

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day, I've got one and it is good for long trips. 2400km in 24 hours, 2 drivers. long range fuel tank, Bull Bar and lots of good lights. It is lousy when you need a VW dealer and the closest one is 900km each way. I have the fancy "sports bar" and it is the dumbest idea for a tray addition. It blocks access and you cannot tie rope's onto it.

[@andrewdonagher6497]

Nice pick up only problem is vw for some reason won't fit rear airbags so bit of a problem if you have kids

[@ukvette]

Hi Matt, so when the 2013 V6 Touareg video, ? Not found one for sale? Looking forward.

[@isladavies3854]

Off topic. 12grand to spend on large estate heavy enough to tow caravan. Narrowed down to Eclass estate 5seriestouring or audi a6 avant thoughts Matt? Loving your work cheers

[@OldSkoolCarpMan]

Lifestyle vehicle but pretty decent at that especially with a remap!

[@WorldwideHypercars]

Would be so interesting if you reviewed an American pickup. A Ram 1500 or Ford F-150! Think it’ll also get a lot of views

[@mjsee08]

You need to sell a t-shirt which says '...cupholders...' on the front and '...in case you were wondering...' on the back.

[@1234567robbie]

Great review ! Nice truck that v6 smoothness makes it a lot better Keep it up Matt ( smoking it 😀)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@PaulieMD5]

This Amarok seems the kind of car that suits you the best!

[@Marty-Mc]

If you need a truck that drives like a car buy a car, these things are too big for day to day joe blogs who fancy one just to be king of the road, pointless unless you've deep pockets, my old 1985 Hi Lux 4x4 I reckon would be more fun to drive, and it's still on the go 😁 good review again though 👍

[@johnboy5167]

Your old hilux would be horrible on the road uncomfortable gutless unrefined polluting dangerous with woeful brakes and steering very poor safety and probably shouldn't even be on the road 😄

[@Tuffluk]

Very professional review once again Matt. But as you say it’s a massive vehicle for the every day man. Great for dogging in the woods though!

[@simon8089]

What’s dogging? Asking for a friend 👀

[@itsmelampoi]

I thought I knew you 😄, same place next time ?, your Mrs is awesome,

[@johnmcquay82]

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[@simon8089]

@@johnmcquay82 🤣brilliant, thank you very much. I'll forward this on👀

[@johnmcquay82]

@@simon8089 🤣🤣🤣

[@kristoffscuba5466]

Bit of additional info... all the v6 engines in these are mechanically identical, they just run different maps. So buy any power level v6 and get a simple remap from somewhere like darkside, and you’ll have 300bhp. If you look hard enough you can find these with rear lockers. Worth having.

[@mentalhospital1701]

⛽

[@PabloRomano1]

the 258hp has an upgrade in the cooling system

[@steveprice5636]

I have no need for a pickup whatsoever but so want a V6 Amarok lol My neighbour has a black V6 which I have been in a few times and it is great, we took my garden waste to the tip, that would be all I would do with it!

[@edsmith1158]

Just bought one to replace my recovery truck for collecting cars

[@huntersmith8586]

You guys need to see a Silverado. 8' bed, quad cab.

[@PanicMachine423]

I'd love to see you do a video with a Toyota Hilux. It's my latest weird autotrader crush.

[@robertsmith9810]

when my l200 pick was nearly 3yrs old it had a recall i , when sat waiting for the recall to be completed, the service manager said we notice your side steps are slightly corroded bring the truck back tomorrow and we will replace them F O C , unlike nic woods treatment , iv owned 3 mitsubishi`s sorry to see them pull out uk market as they all gave good service , rip cant see where a pickup especially in auto mode more difficult to drive than a car for instance i don`t like front wheel drive cars but they are not difficult , how hard can it be

[@eqjase]

You need to come to the states. We have trucks for real. You’d love a GMC Sierra Denali.

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

My dad also drives with his hand on the gear-lever

[@genieb]

Mmmmmmmmm, my first experiences with the Amarok was being driven from Rio Gallegos to Cabo Virgenes and back, sitting in the back. Not a great experience, apart from the team I was travelling with and the mate (local "tea") that was shared around. It is not very comfortable on the gravel roads but then again, it is not a Range Rover (mine was quite comfortable on the gravel :)). Note: they did have an issue with wheel studs breaking at some point. So worth checking if that is still an issue.

[@brianbridle951]

You should try my Bro-in-laws Dodge 5.9ltrs hemi. Smoth as silk, very comfortable, and BIG. But then he does live in Tupelo.

[@andrewholden5575]

Matt don’t forget plus vat 👍

[@JustTrumpeeh]

I reckon every Amarok I've seen is in that same electric blue. I'd be interested to see a review of a newer generation Duster, Matt. I know you reviewed one a few years back now. I like these little videos.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks. Will do

[@alexyoung4763]

i have corris grey v6 amarok it always seems to look cleaner in comparison to other colours and it is a bit rarer.

[@mikuelable]

I would take a pickup over some hothatch honestly ....the new Mazda bt50 is pretty decent also

[@dontwantid]

I used to drive with my hand on the gearstick constantly... then it snapped where it connected to the selector (was an E30 318is, so it was old, but still). Was enough of a pain in the arse that I stopped doing it

[@christoguichard4311]

Reminds me of that Ssang Yong thing you had. 😂😉 Did you shift that in the end Matt?

[@Tigermoto]

Always liked the look of the Amorok, but because I'm poor and haven't got a need for one I've never tried one. And now it's 9pm on the 6th, looks like I never won the M3 hahahaha.

[@jimmyjames418]

The last Amarok I saw, had just come back from a service. In the night, the Amarok caught alight because of a fuel leak. The house it was parked next too, burned to the ground, fortunately, the family got out thanks to a decent fire alarm system. Volkswagen of Dover, Kent, were the last 'people' to touch it. Apparently, the leaking fuel system was a well known fault - wow, some 'fault'.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s terrible. Good job they were ok

[@vxrbandit2527]

As always Matt 👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks again!

[@stevie007]

Good evening Matt 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hello! Hows it going?

[@stevie007]

@@HighPeakAutos Yeh all good mate. I have been watching a load of KZbin crap most of the evening, so it was nice when your download popped up and I could finally watch a friendly and knowledgeable face for once.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you as always

[@megamanmuppet]

Very popular in Australia. Was looking at a Ute as a replacement for my Discovery 2 but keep coming back to Land Rovers!

[@robertsmith9810]

better resale on a defender

[@jannovak9756]

Wolf whistling 😁😁😁Those were the times... 😎😆😆😆

[@daystatesniper01]

A friend of mine has a top of the range Golf GTI 2021 model , it has spent more time in the garage than on his drive and less than 600 miles !!!

[@chrisj5097]

When are we auditioning for Top Gear? Paddy an the cricket bloke need replacing. 😂 you should approach Amazon or Netflix with a car show concept I’d watch it. 😉

[@davidpaterson2309]

That VAG V6 TDI is something of an unsung hero in its many incarnations. Not just quick and lots of torque but (as per your review of the Audi A8) not rattly or agricultural and in my experience (I’m on my second Touareg) reliable and OK economy - for a big engine driving 4 wheels under 2.5 tonnes.