Engine Capacity Rating
2.3 L
Fuel Economy Rating
10 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
168 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
2.3 L
Odometer Mileage
10 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
168 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
405 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
1998 cc
Engine Capacity Rating
2.3 L
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
11.2 sec
Drivetrain Type
Four Wheel Drive
Turbocharger Unit
Single Turbo
cylinders
4

Volkswagen Golf
Starting from
AED 139,500

Volkswagen Tiguan
Starting from
AED 113,000

Volkswagen Teramont
Starting from
AED 186,800

Volkswagen Touareg
Starting from
AED 289,100

Volkswagen Passat
Starting from
AED 110,300

Volkswagen Jetta
Starting from
AED 93,100

Volkswagen T-Roc
Starting from
AED 103,300
Free online valuation — see your car's real market value in seconds, before you decide anything
To hundreds of professional buyers, or maximise your price by letting our private buyers compete over time
We manage it all from inspection to transfer and secure payment
The Volkswagen Amarok is a premium dual-cab pickup truck that brings genuine European refinement to a segment dominated by workhorse Japanese and American rivals. It sits on a co-developed platform shared with the Ford Ranger, yet sets itself apart with a more car-like interior and sharper on-road dynamics. Prices in the UAE start from AED 156,300.
Power comes from a 2.3 L turbocharged petrol engine producing 168 BHP, paired with an Automatic gearbox. The 2.3 TSI is the entry point — well-equipped as standard with alloy wheels, digital instrumentation, and a large infotainment screen. The 2.3 TSI Highline adds a panoramic sunroof, a premium sound system, leather upholstery, and more advanced driver-assistance features, making it the pick for buyers who want the Amarok to double as a premium daily driver. Fuel efficiency sits at 10 Km/L on a mixed cycle for a truck of this size and capability.
Pros: the Amarok's interior quality is a clear step above most pickup rivals — soft-touch surfaces, a well-laid-out dashboard, and notably reduced cabin noise on the highway. Seating for 5 adults is genuinely comfortable, not an afterthought. Payload and towing capacity are competitive in class. Cons: the petrol engine, while smooth, is thirstier than diesel-powered rivals in the same segment during heavy-load or off-road use. The long wheelbase can make tight urban parking more demanding than on smaller pickups. Body panel gaps and approach angles, while improved, are still a step behind purpose-built off-roaders like the Toyota Hilux.
No market-value retention data is available for the Amarok in the UAE at this time. As a newer-generation model on a mainstream platform, resale prospects should broadly track the segment, though buyers should factor in limited used supply when planning exit value.
Buyers considering the Amarok typically also look at the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, and Nissan Navara — all dual-cab pickups in a similar price bracket with comparable payload and four-wheel-drive capability. The Amarok's edge is interior quality and on-road refinement; rivals like the D-Max and Navara offer proven diesel powertrains and wider service networks in the region.