Would You Buy the Diesel V6 or Turbo Petrol? (Volkswagen Amarok Aventura 2023 Review)
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- Full review of the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok in 222kW Aventura TSI452 petrol trim, with references to the TDI600 diesel V6 model in Panamericana trim, including off-road driving.
The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok has just launched and for the first time in Australia it is available with a turbocharged petrol engine as an optional alternative to the 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 that is a tradition for the Amarok. You can only get the TSI petrol engine, Ford’s 2.3-litre Ecoboost motor, in the $79,990 Amarok Aventura trim. So, does the gasoline version make sense, or should you buy the diesel?
The Amarok competes with its platform-collaborating cousin, the Ford Ranger, plus other utes like the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and many more.
Time codes:
0:00 - Is this the best new ute?
0:28 - Core and Life models
0:38 - Launch grades
0:48 - Australian styling
1:17 - Dimensions and size
1:40 - Accessories
1:50 - Standard tow bar
1:58 - Different interior to Ranger
2:36 - Unique Amarok seats
2:47 - Cabin technology
3:18 - Storage
3:30 - Back seats
3:45 - Driving the 2023 Amarok
4:02 - Drive modes
4:22 - 4WD system
4:43 - Off-roading
5:00 - Amarok Style model
5:15 - Panamericana grade
5:30 - Aventura strengths
5:40 - TDI600 V6 diesel engine
6:25 - TSI452 2.3-litre petrol engine
8:07 - Lacks a sport drive mode
8:30 - Brake feel
8:50 - Shared components
9:15 - Volkswagen suspension
9:45 - Steering and handling
9:59 - Ride quality
10:20 - Safety features
10:38 - Thoughts on price
11:05 - Value for money
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So, which ute would you choose? And don’t miss our back-to-back comparison of the Amarok vs Ranger: czcams.com/video/X3EbWQkauqU/video.html
As an amarok ultimate lover, I couldn’t wait for the details on the new one, so have a platinum Ranger on order.
Both the new amarok and Ranger look a bit to tall and thin, I’m used to the current amarok which appears to be much wider and has more presence. The new v6 diesel doesn’t have the urge of the current amarok.
At the end of the day they are now both the same vehicle in different clothing. Like the ford/Mazda relationship, both brands told you how they were different, but when you looked under a Mazda BT 50 all the suspension components had FoMo stickers and serial numbers on them. I don’t think much has changed. And gone are those lovely ergonomic front seats you got in the ultimate. 😢
Very clear and informative review.
finally as someone who has refused to jump on the diesel bandwagon there is a modern dual cab ute with a petrol engine i wonder how long the waiting list is for one
But its Direct Injection isn't it? I suppose it takes 95 RON too?
@@zoltrix7779 most DI engines these days under certain operating conditions spray fuel early while the intake valves are open letting fuel back into the intake to stop the carbon buildup issues ford have been doing it since the 1st gen 3.5 ecoboost and most cars these days run 95+ i'm surprised 91 still exists with it's high sulfur content i won't even use it in my lawn mower
Can get a VW petrol from most dealers by Sep 2023
I think the final chapter about prices is utterly shameless. In what world aren't these prices impossibly high for a normal "ute"?
The petrol model is a good idea. Good for people who mainly live in the city and like to get out for a camp/explore every few months. Would be a good daily driver with its nice internals so big tick for families. No need to worry about DPF issues as well. Diesel will suits many. If VW offered petrol in the lower spec I reckon it would kick off. Good options for everyone!
VW are still estimating that diesel vs petrol sales will possibly & likely be around 70% diesel to about 30% petrol. Very likely those figures could change
When are you going to do a tow test with the new amarok
One thing that I can’t quite comprehend with the Ranger is that the hood release is on the passenger side of the vehicle….one thing that would drive me nuts is having the indicator stalk on the LHS like in the Amarok 🤦♂️
@@user-vk4vd7vr5t 😂
I think it’s because vw is German and they are usually left hand drive
Doesn't take that long to get use to .😂
I'm surprise that VW doesn't bring this over to State side.
Wow the prices in Australia are actually not bad. As an Amarok owner I would love to see the new ones in México, however I wonder what the price tag would be as the current highline (previous for you folks) is higher than the aventura you have just reviewed. Looks really really cool though...
Personally I’ve chosen the 2.0 twin turbo diesel, because it is itself superbly refined and powerful and more economical than the V6 in every way, to buy, to fuel and service. Lighter weight also, which makes a surprising difference to already front heavy pickups.
I have the original amarock v6 and it's far superior to your toy engine in every way including refinement and fuel economy it's not even close 😂
@@johnboy5167 Best look after it then because you will surely be mightily disappointed if you have to change it any time.
If you dumped the chrome gill, reomved the stupid silver pain, the front would look much better. Interior looks a whole step up on the Ranger though, sans climate knobs. I cant under stand why you remove climate knobs but waste money on a headlight switch that only ever needs to be in auto.
Parking lights.
@@Cous1nJack You know no one ever really uses parking lights. Even if they do, flicking the high beam stalk in a Tesla gives you easy on screen access to the the park and fog lights.
The 2.3L petrol 4 cylinder engine is direct injected and became problematic with the valve carboning up over time. Not a great choice.
Exactly, Petrol fine, DI, no thanks. Can't win. I suppose it sucks 95 RON too.
its pretty decent actually
Does it come with legendary VW unreliability?
The fact that you need to fiddle with the infotainment unit to turn on a/c or heater would do my head in, huge turn off
Anyone who has experienced Diesel PDF problems 😮 like Toyota drivers 😂 will apriciate the petrol option. 😅 that's clever
It looks good. Not as good as the ranger, I own one so I’m slightly biased. But they’ve taken everything that ford has refined and made it worse by putting their own “tweaks” on it
Petrol all day over the small capacity environmental regulation expense service diesel failure engines now.
One of these or a W580?
Easily this
@@73willyg give me the old one with the VW V6, 8 speed auto and more interior space anyway or the week.
@@anthonyfarnan5935 there's less interior space in the second one, especially in the second row
I would stick with the Ranger, it looks better than the VW, from certain angles the VW front end / headlights look like a Hilux from a few generations ago (that's a bad thing) the latest Hilux is super ugly, the previous generations were not much better, Have VW rectified their servicing issues of no spare parts ?
Petrol
The Ford Ranger and Raptor front still looks far better and manly than the crazy outdated X style frontage as used but Mitsubishi currently. The more a ute front looks like an American Pickup truck the better it will sell. Plain and simple us men folk !!!
I'd wait for the EV version
The Ford ev version doesn’t look so good when towing the range is terrible and very expensive batteries have been known to fail early
Fan boy review
Way too expensive for the truck you're getting it should be about half that cost
Gosh 80k for a petrol utility 😂
Holden Colorado is better
Dat long dead
I have a 2019 Colorado & the new gen Ranger Sport V6……chalk & cheese mate. Eventually went to the dark side after Holden abandoned me 🥲