Another great review Tom. And isn't it funny how people who don't like VW, but watch car reviews about VW's, yet they would never consider owning one, and take the time to complain about the brand! Car trolls are the worst 😑
It’s alright, Edwin! Every view and comment is appreciated and it’s okay if people don’t agree or don’t like VW. What’s silly is that if you like something they don’t, they assume you’ve been paid to say it, which isn’t true at all.
Mate thank you. I am a farmer in the high country of Australia, so I look at some of these city show pony utes like the Hilkux and Ranger with a wry smile. There is no doubt the VW Amarok V6 is king of the double cab utes. It has the superior gearing and power combination as well as the best handling on the highway. Off road and in the paddock you can forget the Hilux with it's mechanical diff lock, the Amarok's Torsen differential and electronics make it the equal or more usually the superior to the Toyota. As for the Ford, forget it, it's like an old tractor. I just hope the next Amarok in 2023 is as good. Thanks again.
One of the better car review channels out there. Watched a heap of your videos as I've been in the market for a new car... although I ended up purchasing one I think you are yet to review - the 2019 Forester - but your Outback reviews helped put me on the path towards a Subaru.
@@chasingcars yeah I took one out for a 24 hour test drive last week and put down a deposit on a 2.5i-Premium when I returned to the dealer. Just waiting on delivery now. The five-year warranty plus the 12-month service intervals vs six months on the second hand Outback we were looking at made it an easy choice.
That’s definitely a compelling ownership proposition. Haven’t had more than a few minutes’ seat time in the new Forester, picking one up tomorrow and looking forward to getting some content done on it. Look out for the video!
Good Review and very informative. I am buying the Amarok Aventura 3 Litre with all the nice to haves. I did not realise that there were no rear air bags. I do now and will see if they can be retrofitted.Many thanks.
Great look Tom and agree - Amarok maybe due for safety update yet with the V6 diesel it’s very refined - this class so popular now with Ranger taking off in USA. Will be interesting to see if we get next size up that are so popular stateside - F150 Raptor etc......May require a trip OS to investigate :)
Thanks Malcolm. It’s an interesting question, I think. They’ve been available for a while here but at vast expense and some believe if the F-150 and the others were built in factory RHD and factory backed, they’d be cheaper and thus in higher demand. I’m not so sure: dual cabs have crept up in price where a Ranger Raptor or X350d Power command 90k on road prices but that very top end is struggling a little. I think Australians are probably demonstrating some buying smarts in refusing to pay six figures for a very agricultural class of vehicle that, while flexible, aren’t great to drive or especially comfortable.
I want to say that Amarok would be where my money is as a bit of a VW 'fanboy' myself. But if I buy a top of the range ute, I'd be expecting rear seat curtain airbags to keep my rear seat passengers safe even if the front seats are the ones occupied most of the time. In my opinion it's a bit surprising that the Amarok Highline(or any in the range) still can't offer that.
I agree and as I’ve mentioned in this video (and others) if I was going to have people - especially children - in the back seat regularly, I couldn’t buy an Amarok. But for myself, I don’t yet have kids and I usually only have one passenger, so it’s not a big deal. Depends on your circumstances.
Still enjoying mine, the only other car that comes close to my V6 Highline (modified) comes from Subaru and of the turbo charged variety! Still can't believe how I can slot this around trucks, off camber, in the rain at 80kmh - not sweat. A Ford Ranger would still be fighting the traction control on one wheel! Probably a good thing Ford gave it more safety gear, you bloody need it in one of those!
I recently purchased a 2019 Highline 550. It's shit off road but on road it has that nice V6 and discs all round. I drove all the utes and found the V6 shat on everything else. It sold me.
Maybe a little old school here but all this talk of these adaptive cruise, crash collision alert etc i find it extremely annoying. i drive about 1000kms per week with work prados and i turn all that crap off or minimize its effects straight away. its creating lazy drivers.
Chasing Cars well if ford decide to give you one, try to get XLT, Wildtrak, or raptor as they are the best sellers and the ones most people are interested in.
If dieselgate offends your ethics, that is fair enough and you don't have to buy a Volkswagen. But the scandal has been so widely publicised and Volkswagen so deeply criticised for it - including by Chasing Cars - that it's now time to move on in our view. It doesn't justify a mention in every review. -Tom
@@chasingcars If you think that Volkswagen has suffered enough without having solved the problem altogether, it's the same as leaving a killer loose until his trial ends. The fraudulent chip is killing people.
I don’t know enough about the operation of the various trials to give you a legal commentary, but what I can say is that no automaker in the world has faced criticism like that which Volkswagen has received for Dieselgate. I doubt there is anybody in the market that isn’t aware of it, so I think people are equipped to now make an informed choice about whether it matters or not. And as far as I am aware the current range of TDI engines is not impugned in any way.
I could care less, the emissions would have passed here in Australia because of our very relaxed emissions laws anyway. VW gave people better cars but falsely advertised the CO2 figures to get around rules in Europe and California. It cost these governments and states taxes, that they would have received from people if the cars were less efficient. So really they saved people money. If you want to check your carbon footprint, go vegan, stop air-travel and buy a bike. I'll keep buying and driving Volkswagen Auto Group cars in the meantime.
Its official, Chasing Cars are VW Amarok V6 fan boys or working for VW in disguise.. lol Wheres the real world 4x4 ute comparison review.. between each brands flagship model.. Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate, Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme and etc. Until then, stop trying so hard to sell it.. rofl !
We like the Amarok - but I'm a motoring journalist that does this every day, not a fanboy. For the reasons I set out in the video, this vehicle remains a dominant force in this class as the most balanced choice. Just because an outlet has the gumption to say a vehicle is the best - not just give everything a 7-8/10 like the majority of car sites - doesn't mean they're VW operatives. It simply means we've decided that out of everything, this is a good car. As for a real-world comparison: we're a small outlet with three employees. Working on it for the future, but we're modest about how much we are able to pull off. Three of those vehicles have been reviewed individually and honestly on the channel as you know as you've commented on them. Here's a quick summary: 1. HiLux Rugged X: We took that to Flinders Ranges. Likely reliable, easy to get parts, capable off-road, but extremely agricultural and unrefined on-road. Slow. 2. Colorado Z71 Xtreme: We took that to Coober Pedy. Strong four-pot. Entertaining off road thanks to its LSD. Good cabin. Decent on-road manners. 3. Ranger Raptor: Wouldn't know more than my trusted colleagues' opinions. Ford Australia isn't responsive with providing us one. If they provide, I'll go in-depth, but for now, my view is that it is the best off road, and very slow - if compliant - on it.
@@chasingcars Hats off to Chasing Cars and its team of 3.. for all your hard work and reviews on CZcams. I am a subscriber to the channel and appreciate your reply, Tom. With more feedback from your viewers..whether positive or negative.. only can help the channel grow.. you all get a direct response to what your viewers like or dislike. Other Australian CZcams channels like Car Advice, Drive and 4x4 Australia are good examples of this. It's only through thorough comparison reviews.. consumers like myself and many others.. can get an understanding of our available market choices and hence make better educated decisions. Please try to do more comparison reviews especially of vehicles in the same category or class.. your views and subscribers will only grow further.. stop individual reviews in future especially when it's been done already on the channel !
Another great review Tom. And isn't it funny how people who don't like VW, but watch car reviews about VW's, yet they would never consider owning one, and take the time to complain about the brand! Car trolls are the worst 😑
It’s alright, Edwin! Every view and comment is appreciated and it’s okay if people don’t agree or don’t like VW. What’s silly is that if you like something they don’t, they assume you’ve been paid to say it, which isn’t true at all.
Yes those tossers dont know what they are missing. They have to drive what some lame ass mate tells them to
Mate thank you. I am a farmer in the high country of Australia, so I look at some of these city show pony utes like the Hilkux and Ranger with a wry smile. There is no doubt the VW Amarok V6 is king of the double cab utes. It has the superior gearing and power combination as well as the best handling on the highway. Off road and in the paddock you can forget the Hilux with it's mechanical diff lock, the Amarok's Torsen differential and electronics make it the equal or more usually the superior to the Toyota. As for the Ford, forget it, it's like an old tractor. I just hope the next Amarok in 2023 is as good. Thanks again.
One of the better car review channels out there. Watched a heap of your videos as I've been in the market for a new car... although I ended up purchasing one I think you are yet to review - the 2019 Forester - but your Outback reviews helped put me on the path towards a Subaru.
Thanks PB. Did you end up buying the Forester? That’s actually the subject car of the video we are filming this week.
@@chasingcars yeah I took one out for a 24 hour test drive last week and put down a deposit on a 2.5i-Premium when I returned to the dealer. Just waiting on delivery now.
The five-year warranty plus the 12-month service intervals vs six months on the second hand Outback we were looking at made it an easy choice.
That’s definitely a compelling ownership proposition. Haven’t had more than a few minutes’ seat time in the new Forester, picking one up tomorrow and looking forward to getting some content done on it. Look out for the video!
@@chasingcars Look forward to seeing your views on it.
Good Review and very informative. I am buying the Amarok Aventura 3 Litre with all the nice to haves. I did not realise that there were no rear air bags. I do now and will see if they can be retrofitted.Many thanks.
Excellent review!! You presented it well best review style I’ve seen Keep up the good work!! 👌
Thanks, Faz! Will do!
Great look Tom and agree - Amarok maybe due for safety update yet with the V6 diesel it’s very refined - this class so popular now with Ranger taking off in USA. Will be interesting to see if we get next size up that are so popular stateside - F150 Raptor etc......May require a trip OS to investigate :)
Thanks Malcolm. It’s an interesting question, I think. They’ve been available for a while here but at vast expense and some believe if the F-150 and the others were built in factory RHD and factory backed, they’d be cheaper and thus in higher demand. I’m not so sure:
dual cabs have crept up in price where a Ranger Raptor or X350d Power command 90k on road prices but that very top end is struggling a little. I think Australians are probably demonstrating some buying smarts in refusing to pay six figures for a very agricultural class of vehicle that, while flexible, aren’t great to drive or especially comfortable.
I want to say that Amarok would be where my money is as a bit of a VW 'fanboy' myself. But if I buy a top of the range ute, I'd be expecting rear seat curtain airbags to keep my rear seat passengers safe even if the front seats are the ones occupied most of the time. In my opinion it's a bit surprising that the Amarok Highline(or any in the range) still can't offer that.
I agree and as I’ve mentioned in this video (and others) if I was going to have people - especially children - in the back seat regularly, I couldn’t buy an Amarok. But for myself, I don’t yet have kids and I usually only have one passenger, so it’s not a big deal. Depends on your circumstances.
It's "doing a quite a lot of beeping for whatever reason" because your headlights were on when you opened the door.
That’d be it!
what i want to know is when will an interior update be done to the Amarok - that would clinch the deal for me and many buyers
Still enjoying mine, the only other car that comes close to my V6 Highline (modified) comes from Subaru and of the turbo charged variety!
Still can't believe how I can slot this around trucks, off camber, in the rain at 80kmh - not sweat. A Ford Ranger would still be fighting the traction control on one wheel! Probably a good thing Ford gave it more safety gear, you bloody need it in one of those!
Too bad the back seats are shit
I recently purchased a 2019 Highline 550.
It's shit off road but on road it has that nice V6 and discs all round.
I drove all the utes and found the V6 shat on everything else.
It sold me.
What makes it bad off road?
Great video. Great honest opinion. Thanks.
Oh ! And the Jean's. Lol
Sure is a nice pickup. Would've loved a 2 door long bed.
4:03 someone working in VAG is gonna cope it if they hear you. "which of you idiot forgot to delete that from the core!?"
The best.
Maybe a little old school here but all this talk of these adaptive cruise, crash collision alert etc i find it extremely annoying.
i drive about 1000kms per week with work prados and i turn all that crap off or minimize its effects straight away.
its creating lazy drivers.
It's cute
I see Tom I thumbs up 👍
Haha, thanks Ted!
this guy has no idea about Utes, just look at his jeans!
Yeah, jeans define how much you know about utes
When will a ford ranger review be coming?
Whenever Ford Australia decide to provide us with one. We’ve tried - believe me! Everybody else works with us.
Chasing Cars well if ford decide to give you one, try to get XLT, Wildtrak, or raptor as they are the best sellers and the ones most people are interested in.
I’m the uk the seats are leather
We have four trims of Amarok V6 in Australia - this V6 Core model is just the most basic of the set, hence the durable cloth seats.
Volkswagen. AMAROK Le melleur des pikup
Hey Tom, wash that truck it is filthy!!!
I thought it was more important to show that it can be roughed up!
"Truck?"
Are we changing the channel name to "Chasing Cars and Trucks" now?
Gee another VW review
Your cute Tom ..
They are utter garbage..!
Good hwy car..
this guys has no idea about utes, just look at his jeans.
Yes, because somebody’s clothes show how much they know about a car. Muppet.
@@chasingcars I think you missed his joke.... loosen up Dear
Just one word: #Dieselgate
I got another one.. #SHOWPONY !
If dieselgate offends your ethics, that is fair enough and you don't have to buy a Volkswagen. But the scandal has been so widely publicised and Volkswagen so deeply criticised for it - including by Chasing Cars - that it's now time to move on in our view. It doesn't justify a mention in every review. -Tom
@@chasingcars If you think that Volkswagen has suffered enough without having solved the problem altogether, it's the same as leaving a killer loose until his trial ends. The fraudulent chip is killing people.
I don’t know enough about the operation of the various trials to give you a legal commentary, but what I can say is that no automaker in the world has faced criticism like that which Volkswagen has received for Dieselgate. I doubt there is anybody in the market that isn’t aware of it, so I think people are equipped to now make an informed choice about whether it matters or not. And as far as I am aware the current range of TDI engines is not impugned in any way.
I could care less, the emissions would have passed here in Australia because of our very relaxed emissions laws anyway. VW gave people better cars but falsely advertised the CO2 figures to get around rules in Europe and California. It cost these governments and states taxes, that they would have received from people if the cars were less efficient. So really they saved people money. If you want to check your carbon footprint, go vegan, stop air-travel and buy a bike. I'll keep buying and driving Volkswagen Auto Group cars in the meantime.
Its official, Chasing Cars are VW Amarok V6 fan boys or working for VW in disguise.. lol
Wheres the real world 4x4 ute comparison review.. between each brands flagship model.. Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate, Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme and etc.
Until then, stop trying so hard to sell it.. rofl !
We like the Amarok - but I'm a motoring journalist that does this every day, not a fanboy. For the reasons I set out in the video, this vehicle remains a dominant force in this class as the most balanced choice. Just because an outlet has the gumption to say a vehicle is the best - not just give everything a 7-8/10 like the majority of car sites - doesn't mean they're VW operatives. It simply means we've decided that out of everything, this is a good car.
As for a real-world comparison: we're a small outlet with three employees. Working on it for the future, but we're modest about how much we are able to pull off. Three of those vehicles have been reviewed individually and honestly on the channel as you know as you've commented on them.
Here's a quick summary:
1. HiLux Rugged X: We took that to Flinders Ranges. Likely reliable, easy to get parts, capable off-road, but extremely agricultural and unrefined on-road. Slow.
2. Colorado Z71 Xtreme: We took that to Coober Pedy. Strong four-pot. Entertaining off road thanks to its LSD. Good cabin. Decent on-road manners.
3. Ranger Raptor: Wouldn't know more than my trusted colleagues' opinions. Ford Australia isn't responsive with providing us one. If they provide, I'll go in-depth, but for now, my view is that it is the best off road, and very slow - if compliant - on it.
@@chasingcars
Hats off to Chasing Cars and its team of 3.. for all your hard work and reviews on CZcams. I am a subscriber to the channel and appreciate your reply, Tom.
With more feedback from your viewers..whether positive or negative.. only can help the channel grow.. you all get a direct response to what your viewers like or dislike. Other Australian CZcams channels like Car Advice, Drive and 4x4 Australia are good examples of this.
It's only through thorough comparison reviews.. consumers like myself and many others.. can get an understanding of our available market choices and hence make better educated decisions. Please try to do more comparison reviews especially of vehicles in the same category or class.. your views and subscribers will only grow further.. stop individual reviews in future especially when it's been done already on the channel !