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72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR • incl. fees
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Amarok
Model range: R 593 200 – R 1 252 200
Selected: Amarok 2.0TDI single cab • Price: R 593 200
Selected: Amarok 2.0TDI single cab • Price: R 593 200
Model range: R 593 200 – R 1 252 200
Body type
Single Cab Bakkies
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Diesel
Drive
Rear
Power
125 kW
Torque
405 Nm
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100km
Monthly fuel cost
R 2 200/month
Body type
Single Cab Bakkies
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Diesel
Drive
Rear
Power
125 kW
Torque
405 Nm
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100km
Monthly fuel cost
R 2 200/month
Your monthly km driven
km/month
The entry-level option in the range, designed to keep monthly repayments and upfront costs lower.
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4x2 models
AWD models
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Adjust terms, deposit, and balloon to see how it affects your monthly payment.
72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR
Months
%
cap 35%
%
APR: 10.75%
Monthly: R 8 120
Estimated instalment based on a R 593 200 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.
Balloon due: R 207 620
Insurance Estimator
Estimated monthly premium
R 1 650 – R 2 150
Rough estimate only. Assumes standalone comprehensive cover — multi-policy or loyalty discounts (typically 15–25%) are not reflected. Actual premium depends on your full risk profile, claims history, and insurer.
About the Volkswagen Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok is a premium diesel bakkie available in South Africa across single cab and double cab body styles with 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre TDI and BiTDI diesel engines and a 2.3-litre TSI petrol option, spanning Life, Style, Dark Label, PanAmericana, and Aventura specification levels in 4x2 and 4Motion four-wheel drive configurations. It occupies the premium end of the bakkie segment, competing with the Toyota Hilux Legend and Ford Ranger Wildtrak on lifestyle specification while offering a more car-like driving experience and a higher-quality interior than most bakkie alternatives. The Amarok suits buyers who want a premium double cab bakkie with Volkswagen build quality, strong resale value, and a driving character that prioritises refinement and comfort over outright commercial utility.
Who is the Amarok best for?
- Premium bakkie buyers who want Volkswagen build quality and a more car-like driving character in a double cab format
- Buyers comparing the Amarok against the Toyota Hilux Legend and Ford Ranger Wildtrak on interior quality and refinement
- Lifestyle and adventure buyers who want the PanAmericana or Aventura as a fully specified premium 4x4 bakkie
- V6 diesel buyers who want the 3.0TDI for maximum torque and towing capability in a premium double cab package
Volkswagen Amarok — frequently asked questions
How much does the Amarok cost in South Africa?
The Amarok is priced from R593 200 to R1 252 200 in South Africa, depending on variant (15 variants listed).
What is the monthly instalment on a Amarok?
Based on a 72-month contract with 10% deposit, 35% balloon and 10.75% APR, repayments on the cheapest Amarok (from R593 200) start from about R8 120/month — indicative only, subject to credit approval.
What is the Amarok's fuel consumption?
The Amarok has a claimed fuel consumption of 7.1 to 9.7 L/100km.
What engine options does the Amarok come in?
The Amarok range includes Diesel, Petrol options, with engine capacities from 2L to 3L, producing up to 222kW.
Is the Amarok available with automatic or manual transmission?
The Amarok is available with both manual and automatic transmission options.
Finance
Calculate your monthly repayment
Adjust terms, deposit, and balloon to see how it affects your monthly payment.
72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR
Months
%
cap 35%
%
APR: 10.75%
Monthly: R 8 120
Estimated instalment based on a R 593 200 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.
Balloon due: R 207 620
Insurance Estimator
Estimated monthly premium
R 1 650 – R 2 150
Rough estimate only. Assumes standalone comprehensive cover — multi-policy or loyalty discounts (typically 15–25%) are not reflected. Actual premium depends on your full risk profile, claims history, and insurer.
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Next steps
No obligation. No commitment.
About the Volkswagen Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok is a premium diesel bakkie available in South Africa across single cab and double cab body styles with 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre TDI and BiTDI diesel engines and a 2.3-litre TSI petrol option, spanning Life, Style, Dark Label, PanAmericana, and Aventura specification levels in 4x2 and 4Motion four-wheel drive configurations. It occupies the premium end of the bakkie segment, competing with the Toyota Hilux Legend and Ford Ranger Wildtrak on lifestyle specification while offering a more car-like driving experience and a higher-quality interior than most bakkie alternatives. The Amarok suits buyers who want a premium double cab bakkie with Volkswagen build quality, strong resale value, and a driving character that prioritises refinement and comfort over outright commercial utility.
Who is the Amarok best for?
- Premium bakkie buyers who want Volkswagen build quality and a more car-like driving character in a double cab format
- Buyers comparing the Amarok against the Toyota Hilux Legend and Ford Ranger Wildtrak on interior quality and refinement
- Lifestyle and adventure buyers who want the PanAmericana or Aventura as a fully specified premium 4x4 bakkie
- V6 diesel buyers who want the 3.0TDI for maximum torque and towing capability in a premium double cab package
Volkswagen Amarok — frequently asked questions
How much does the Amarok cost in South Africa?
The Amarok is priced from R593 200 to R1 252 200 in South Africa, depending on variant (15 variants listed).
What is the monthly instalment on a Amarok?
Based on a 72-month contract with 10% deposit, 35% balloon and 10.75% APR, repayments on the cheapest Amarok (from R593 200) start from about R8 120/month — indicative only, subject to credit approval.
What is the Amarok's fuel consumption?
The Amarok has a claimed fuel consumption of 7.1 to 9.7 L/100km.
What engine options does the Amarok come in?
The Amarok range includes Diesel, Petrol options, with engine capacities from 2L to 3L, producing up to 222kW.
Is the Amarok available with automatic or manual transmission?
The Amarok is available with both manual and automatic transmission options.
Similar bakkies you may want to consider
Popular alternatives: Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Changan Hunter, Ford Ranger
Related categories
Amarok 2.0TDI single cab
R 593 200
Monthly
R 8 120
72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR • Balloon plan