V6 Diesel Amarok??

[4paw]

Any literature on that mate? Would be interesting to read about it let alone confirm it for Aus.

x 2 on this please

Thanks 4paw

[Sharkie]

Someone on vw amarok forum posted pics of a v6 petrol amarok in the system, so hopefully the diesel is on it's way as well

Yeah, saw that, looks like the V6 FSI (petrol) is on the way as well. Unlikely to make it to Aust though with VWA's TDI direction. I'd buy a V6 FSI with 195kw anyday though.

ETKA shows V6 TDI due to be announced 7/13 and the V6 FSI 11/13 ..... discuss

[Sumodog68]

It was always on the cards as 2.0 4cyl diesel is really not suitable for a ute of Amaroks size and towing capacity. That is if you like a bit of performance , if you dont care about performance then is probably ok.
Unfortunately V6 will be pricey but performance will be up there with 550 Navara . Cant arrive to the market soon enough.

[Tornado_ALIVE]

It was always on the cards as 2.0 4cyl diesel is really not suitable for a ute of Amaroks size and towing capacity. That is if you like a bit of performance , if you dont care about performance then is probably ok..

FYI, the Rok has higher HP and torque figures that many of the 3.0ltr TDI Utes on the market such as the Hilux, however the fuel economy is significantly improved. Many people assume the engine is not up to the task because it is a 2ltr..... Never thought I would read that on a VW forum though. Normally comes from uninformed / ignorant Hilux, Nissan, Ford and Mitso owners.

Did you know an Auto Rok has a quicker 0 to 100kmh time than the 3.2ltr TDI Ranger!

BTW, If I wanted a performance car, I woudl not be looking at a DC ute. These things are off road tourers and do a bloody good job of it. A 3ltr would be nice but you will take a fuel consumption hit which is not what you are after out of a tourer.

[Sumodog68]

FYI, the Rok has higher HP and torque figures that many of the 3.0ltr TDI Utes on the market such as the Hilux, however the fuel economy is significantly improved. Many people assume the engine is not up to the task because it is a 2ltr..... Never thought I would read that on a VW forum though. Normally comes from uninformed / ignorant Hilux, Nissan, Ford and Mitso owners.

Did you know an Auto Rok has a quicker 0 to 100kmh time than the 3.2ltr


BTW, If I wanted a performance car, I woudl not be looking at a DC ute. These things are off road tourers and do a bloody good job of it. A 3ltr would be nice but you will take a fuel consumption hit which is not what you are after out of a tourer.

Ranger is 10.2s 0-100 vs 10.9s for Amarok Auto ...DC cab is not the right format for a performance car , i do agree but i did find manual Amarok too slow for even a DC ute. Just my opinion.
I ended up with Navara 550 but if v6 Amarok was available i would seriously consider it.

[Tornado_ALIVE]

I read the auto Rok was 9.15 vs the Ranger's 9.95.

The Navara 550 would be comparable to a 3ltr Rok, including fuel consumption. If your happy with the extra fuel consumption and increased torque in your tourer, than that is fine. The Rok chooses a different direction in 2 ltr form, and rivals all the other 4 cylinder DCs on the market.

[Tornado_ALIVE]

Looks like the 0 to 100 times are a bit all over the shop on the net. Anyway, not a lot of difference in time but a fair difference in fuel consumption.

[Sumodog68]

Not sure about Ranger but 550 sits on 8.5 /100 on mix of city driving and busy freeway runs . For the performance and the size of the car fuel economy is outstanding. Main reason is that engine rarely needs to rev over 1500 and sits around 1200 on average - no need to work it hard to keep up with traffic. My previous Hilux D4D was using 10.8 in the same driving conditions.

[Sharkie]

In South Africa, where VW actually bothers to list 0-100km/h these are the official figures from VWSA's website


All DC Highlines
132kw TDI manual 0-100km/h 10.6s
132kw TDI auto 0-100km/h 10.9s
118kw TSI manual 0-100km/h 9.9s

If you wanted to go faster, look elsewhere than a TDI and buy a TSI ......

Both V6s (FSI and TDI) arguably will be even quicker, however 2.0TSI has the current GTI engine and an easy 250kw/500NM to be had if you know where to look ... 5s 0-100km/h anyone?

[Sumodog68]

In South Africa, where VW actually bothers to list 0-100km/h these are the official figures from VWSA's website


All DC Highlines
132kw TDI manual 0-100km/h 10.6s
132kw TDI auto 0-100km/h 10.9s
118kw TSI manual 0-100km/h 9.9s

If you wanted to go faster, look elsewhere than a TDI and buy a TSI ......

Both V6s (FSI and TDI) arguably will be even quicker, however 2.0TSI has the current GTI engine and an easy 250kw/500NM to be had if you know where to look ... 5s 0-100km/h anyone?

I 've noticed that South Africa is the place where expertise on bakkies are - their car mags seems to put cars through paces and publish results as they are - OZ mags seem to brush up the numbers for top advertisers
5s 0-100 in Rok will need more than 250kW/500Nm due to weight factor .

[Deadly_headmen]

V6 Diesel Amarok??

V6 doesn't mean increased fuel consumption. The sq5 has the v6 bi turbo. Does 0-100km in 5.1seconds and uses 6.8lt/100km. 230kw and 650nm. The sq5 weights under 2ton.
So there is no reason that the amarok couldn't do under 8lts easy

[4paw]

ETKA shows V6 TDI due to be announced 7/13 and the V6 FSI 11/13 ..... discuss [/QUOTE]

Bump on this one ^^^^^
I've been following this closely (like many others I suspect !) any news champ ?

Thanks 4 paw

[Deadly_headmen]

Same. Bump

[Sharkie]

I keep on asking and keep on being told the prototypes are out there being driven and evaluated with no news yet on a release date ....

[phantomcamel]

patience, patience...