Volkswagen Amarok 2016–2020 car dimensions: 5254 mm long, 1954 mm wide and 1834 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,022 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin feels car-like with good head and leg room, height-adjustable seats and plenty of storage including bottle holders and under-seat bins. A 6.33-inch touchscreen with Composition Media is standard on most grades and supports App-Connect for smartphone linking on equipped models. Climatronic dual-zone air conditioning appears on higher grades while Climatic is on lower ones. Cruise control is standard. Driver aids centre on standard ESP, Multi-Collision Braking, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Assist. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are fitted on higher grades only.
The double-cab load bed offers 2.52 m² of floor area with 1555 mm length, 1620 mm maximum width and 1222 mm between the wheel arches so a Euro pallet fits sideways. Side walls are 508 mm high and the loading sill sits at 780 mm. Four lashing points are standard.
Braked towing reaches up to 3500 kg on suitable V6 automatic 4MOTION models with trailer stabilisation as part of ESP. unbraked is 750 kg. Payload ranges from roughly 800 kg to 1147 kg depending on specification and market, with gross vehicle weight typically 3080-3290 kg.
Heavy-duty rear leaf springs (2+1 or 3+2) are standard on most versions and support the payload while keeping ride composure when loaded. The ladder-frame chassis, off-road ABS and optional rear differential lock suit work and light off-road use.
The cabin feels car-like and spacious for a pick-up, with a quality update in 2016. Higher grades get 14-way power ergoComfort front seats that support long drives well, plus heated fronts and dual-zone climate control. Storage is plentiful in doors, under seats and the centre console. The rear bench seats three adults comfortably and folds for extra space.
Diesel engines. 80-litre fuel tank
Service every 12 months or 15,000 km
5-star ANCAP rating
Standard airbags (front, side, curtain), ESP, ABS with off-road mode, multi-collision braking, hill start/descent assist
The Amarok runs diesel powertrains, from 2.0-litre four-cylinder to 3.0-litre V6 options. Combined fuel use sits in the mid-to-high single figures per 100 km depending on the engine and drive. The tank holds 80 litres for solid range.
Servicing falls due every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. Some markets offer capped-price service plans covering the early years.
Safety kit is strong for the class. It carries a 5-star ANCAP score. Every model gets driver and passenger front airbags plus side and curtain airbags, ESP, off-road ABS, multi-collision braking and hill assist systems. Trailer sway control is also fitted.
The ladder-frame chassis and high payload make it easy to live with for work or leisure. Towing capacity reaches 3 tonnes or higher on many versions. Routine care focuses on the diesel systems and standard service schedule.
Length 5254 mm, Width 1954 mm, Height 1834 mm, Wheelbase 3097 mm (Amarok 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW Amarok official brochures.