Volkswagen Amarok review

Clearly, you’re going to pay more for an Amarok than you are the equivalent Ford Ranger, and the VW is also priced higher than things like the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max. There’s a strong amount of kit even on the entry-level £34,055 (excluding VAT) Life trim though, with 17-inch alloy wheels, air con and a 10-inch infotainment screen with an eight-inch digital dial display.

That also comes with a handy rear-view camera and adaptive cruise control, but make the step to the £42,505 exc VAT Style trim and you get a larger 12-inch infotainment screen, a 360-degree camera system and additional active safety systems. 

PanAmericana is the more off-road ready trim. That starts at £47,255 without VAT and before any options, but it includes chunky styling features, a locking diff and a premium leather interior. 

At the top of the tree is the Aventura, which comes with lots of chrome, 21-inch wheels and tech like Park Assist Plus.

Volkswagen has said that it’ll offer all Amaroks sold in the UK with a five-year warranty, five services and five years of roadside assistance thrown in. And of course, there will be a full range of accessories including a bike holder, hardtops for the cargo bed, manual or electronic roll covers and snorkels.