Final month Ford introduced it can axe the two.0-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine in its Ranger ute – and develop the provision of three.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel energy throughout the upcoming MY26.5 varywhich shall be opened by an upgraded 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel.
Now, CarExpert has discovered Volkswagen will quickly comply with go well with with its associated Amarok dual-cab.
Volkswagen Australia is but to publicly announce its plans for the Amarok following the axing of Ford’s ‘Bi-Turbo’ engine globally, which was introduced in early November. The second-generation Amarok is the Ranger’s twin below the pores and skin, and is produced by the Blue Oval in South Africa.
Nevertheless, CarExpert vendor sources have now confirmed preliminary particulars of the reshuffled Amarok lineup – as communicated to them by Volkswagen Group Australia – which is predicted to be introduced quickly, forward of its arrival in native showrooms within the second half of subsequent 12 months.
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In line with info offered to Volkswagen’s native sellers, Life TDI500 and Type TDI500 variants powered by the bi-turbo diesel engine shall be discontinued (VW mannequin variant names mirror torque output).
The entry-level Amarok Core TDI405, which at present opens the lineup at $55,490 earlier than on-road prices, may also be discontinued for retail and small fleet clients, and can solely be obtainable “as incremental fleet quantity managed by VGA (Volkswagen Group Australia)”.
As a replacement, Volkswagen will introduce a brand new entry-level Amarok Type TSI452 variant, powered by a 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, to exchange the slow-selling Aventura TSI452 – at present the Amarok’s sole petrol providing, priced at $79,990 earlier than on-roads, and accounting for lower than 10 per cent of gross sales.
The TDI600 Type V6 variant, for context, accounts for a dominant 40 per cent of Amarok gross sales.
MY26 Amarok pricing is but to be communicated, however the brand new base Type TSI452 shall be upgraded with a everlasting 4Motion four-wheel drive system comprising a 4A mode to be used on sealed surfaces, changing the outgoing Type TDI500’s switchable 4×4 system and matching all V6 Amaroks.
The brand new Type TSI452 may also be obtainable with non-obligatory 20-inch ‘Bendigo’ alloy wheels “to permit a visible level of distinction to the V6 Type”, however the ‘Savona’ leather-based trim choice will not be obtainable for any Type-spec Amarok.
The prevailing TDI600 V6-powered Amarok Type, PanAmericana and Aventura will proceed unchanged; the latter is the flagship of the Volkswagen dual-cab vary, at present priced at $82,990 plus ORCs.
Ford is discontinuing its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine globally due not solely to the price of assembly stricter future emissions around the globe, but additionally due to its problematic moist timing belt. The one-turbo diesel engine that replaces it can improve to a extra typical cam chain.
Ford Australia’s upgraded MY26.5 Ranger lineup (which is produced in Thailand aside from the South African-sourced PHEV variants) is because of arrive right here by mid-2026, so we anticipate the revised MY26 Amarok vary to reach right here a while after that, together with an encore for the favored authentic Amarok W-Collection developed by Walkinshaw Automotive.
A spokesperson for Volkswagen Industrial Automobiles Australia instructed CarExpert the MY26 Amarok lineup is but to be finalised, however confused that V6 diesel energy has been the overwhelming buyer choice for each the unique Amarok launched in 2020 and the Ranger-based second technology launched in mid-2023.
It’s subsequently potential the TSI452 petrol engine could possibly be axed together with the TDI405 and TDI500 four-cylinder diesel engines for MY26.
“For 15 years the Amarok has established itself firmly as a ‘V6 model’ whereas evolving to be much more than that – its loyal and new buyer base love its premium worth, elevated really feel, vital efficiency and main dealing with,” mentioned the spokesperson.
“These are the virtues that can come into even sharper focus for the Amarok within the second half of 2026, aligning completely with the forthcoming and extremely anticipated Amarok W-Collection flagship that’s in improvement.
“At the moment the vary shouldn’t be finalised. We are going to finalise a variety that focuses on what followers love most about Amarok, beginning with an ‘entry’ level that has options resembling a stitched leather-look sprint, vital driver seat help, prime quality trim and loads of know-how – combining a premium really feel with classically nice efficiency and dealing with.
“This thread will proceed and peak with the Amarok W-Collection, making for a really distinct and resolved vary for our clients.”
Within the meantime, Volkswagen will proceed to promote a variety of four-cylinder Amaroks properly into subsequent 12 months, and is at present providing offers on new and demonstrator MY24 automobiles bought by non-public clients from November 1, 2025, and delivered by December 31, 2025.
These embrace the Amarok Life TDI500 for $60,490 drive-away, Amarok Type TDI600 for $71,990 drive-away, and the Amarok Aventura TSI452 from $80,990 drive-away, whereas the Life TDI500-based Amarok 10 Deserts Version continues from $69,990 drive-away.
Stand by for official particulars on the rationalised MY26 Amarok vary.
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