2019 Volkswagen Amarok Review - 1 Year on

This week I'm reviewing my Volkswagen Amarok which I've had for one year. In the review I take the car on road, urban and also off road in this extensive road test.
It's something a little different to my normal content and was immense fun to make. I hope you enjoy.
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[@markozabic5552]

Its nice car and really confortable for journeys.
I have 2.0, but that 3.0 is a beast
Just to note that it is not DSG transmission
It has torque converter

[@BikingBuddies]

Thanks buddy, yes they are very nice cars indeed

[@gow03333]

Thank you for the review, great filming .
Like you , mainly road use with a bit of off roading .
Just put the deposit on the 2.0 amarok.
Can't wait to get it , part exed my Audi Quattro for the amarok, way more comfortable ride in the amarok.
Thank you again for posting 👍

[@BikingBuddies]

I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for the comments.
I'm sure you'll enjoy your Amarok when it arrives 👍

[@amcoutdoors]

One of the best reviews I have watched. Thanks for taking the time to do it, it was very helpful for me and I'm sure many others 👍🏻

[@BikingBuddies]

Thanks Buddy, I really appreciate that

[@JayEddy2889]

Such a great review, very well presented and I enjoyed giving it a watch.

[@BikingBuddies]

Thank you - it was my first attempt at a car review so not as fluid as my normal motorbike riding video's. I appreciate you taking the time to comment - thanks

[@phill-w]

Great review, great footage,

[@BikingBuddies]

Thanks buddy - an older video now but you'll be pleased to know, I've still got the van at almost three years on - and I still love it 😆

[@michaelearl7118]

I also have a 2018 Amorok with the 3L V6 engine. Top spec model but it doesn't have the paddle change. I absolutely love the vehicle, it's great to drive but I have one big major gripe with it. Because I do quite a few short journeys I find that the DPF filter light comes on quite regularly. This is a total PITA! I had hoped that VW would release an ECU update to cure this , but they haven't.

[@BikingBuddies]

Yeah, I can see how that would be annoying to say the least. I'm not packing large mileage trips and as the car is still fairly new, I guess I may get that in time.
As for the flappy-paddles, I think I've used them a few times for the novelty factor and thats about it - I use the switch from D to sports on a regular basis and find that works very well for me.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I really appreciate that

[@dawntodd4412]

Flappy paddle, used it in the Lambo, awesome

[@BikingBuddies]

🤣 yeah great in a Lambo, a bit of a gimmick in an Amarok

[@highlandermccloud3594]

Is that the VW canopy you have there? Would have been great if you could have shown that and tell us about it too.

[@BikingBuddies]

No it's not the VW one. As far as I'm aware VW don't make one for the Amarok - this is the Truckman top-box. Its a great addition to the truck and IMHO makes the unit look a lot smarter and more balanced.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍

[@OldManTony]

I keep thinking about a combi cab pickup. However then my head takes over and I realise I don’t regularly need the carrying capacity, but when I do need it I need it! I just can’t decide so I just stick with my 2012 Citroen DS5.

[@BikingBuddies]

They are so handy but they also have limitations

[@paullee6663]

Great review, and some fantastic camera angles! I have to say that seems an odd place to mount a spare wheel on a vehicle with off-road capabilities, it would get covered in all sorts of poo located there, and you could be in a position where you wouldn't be able to extract it if you needed to. (full disclosure I have no idea how it's secured or how you remove it) However, my sister had a Picasso that was secured in a cage in a similar position and that was a right PITA on tarmac on dry 'A' roads.... she never rang me again.... she'd just ring the AA...... :-)

[@BikingBuddies]

Yeah IRS a daft place for the spare but I guess it's there to save tub space.
Thanks for the comments and view

[@garethjones2210]

What is it like in the back for a longer journey?

[@BikingBuddies]

To be fair it's not bad. We've done 10hrs straight going to the far NW Scotland and it was fine. Arguably its not a family saloon so you don't 'waft' along and if unloaded all of these vehicle types can be a bit skippy.

[@bennyggirvan1848]

Can’t believe you didn’t mention the load area 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BikingBuddies]

Yeah sorry buddy. This was my first car review and clearly I have a lot to learn

[@kevinmaina3657]

@@BikingBuddies Great review still.