Not here to talk about the looks or Comfort of the car but the reliability .
I have a 2011 Amarok wich broke the fan belt that went on to destroy the motor .
The cause a simple fix that was not told about from VW
The timing belt cover was not a good design by VW poor design inadequate testing and questionable ethics
On VW part.
Be aware people I'm not the only one that happen to
The result $10,000 damage.
All they had to do is warn the customers and replace
That $50.00 part what a let down by VW

We had issues since the first week we bought it. From windows not closing to car not turning on! Now we have major issues and the ute is off the road now for 4 months. It will be taking 4 months for VW to manufacture a wiring harness then shipping it to the dealer. Not good enough. We've paid over $60000 for a constant headache and no car ! I hate VW. Do your self a favour and stay away from any VW.

Bought a brand new highline fully loaded,just hit 8000k been back to Rockdale VW 4 times at a near a week at a time and it's there right now! I'm so angry that all they keep saying is they can not fault it!
What a joke $60k brake problems, temp gauge issues, seat moves by itself, lets see if they can fix it this time? Have emailed dealer principal stating if you can't fix I am happy to trade it ! Maybe it's just a bad one ???????

Great to drive, the running costs are a little more than the last three Volkswagens I've owned, polo,golf and transporter. We have now driven over five thousand kilometres in the Amarok lots of those kilometres have been on very rough roads in the NT, we are very satisfied with the vehicle, we would recommend it to any potential purchasers.

We got two amrock one core well ack and one core plus ute duel cabs.
The tray back was back with 6km one the dial, external lighting issue. Driver indicator full of water. Replaced it then our trip to Hervey Bay that indicator fell out and did panel damage, two gaskets are leaking and only got 15000 kms on the trip od, that's not a warranty issu because it's has dirt on it, tyres scrubbed out, because I drive around roundabouts, the rarest thing the external lighting error kept a comming on and had melted to wiring under the tray. But that's not vw Bundaberg issue because they got a2z to fit tray. Absolutely disappointed with these two cars.

The 2L, 8 Speed auto is woefully inadequate for a loaded vehicle, especially on hills. The gutless 120kw motor needs 8 gears to move it. It is hopeless on hills, and needs revving like a petrol motor. The eight speed auto is always searching for gears, and the vehicle cannot maintain its speed on slopes: it is either accelerating or decelerating. Impressive paper figures do not carry over in the real world. Overtaking is safe only on down-hill slopes. Do not buy this vehicle for it is truly awful.

Wouldn't get any other ute, unless they had a similar ZF 8 speed gearbox. Quiet and refined, handling is nice. Don't service the car with VW and find a good diesel mechanic and running cost shouldn't be too high. Off road it can handle anything thrown at it, maybe a 2" lift and you shouldn't have a problem with most of the common tracks.

So far so good.Have not had a single issue with my Amarok.Economy is great,has the comfort of a car.Softer rear springs would be the only thing I would change.ZF 8 speed auto is awesome,smooth gear changes,a pleasure to drive. Parts are expensive when servicing,so will have my log-book servicing done by my mechanic.

I have the displeasure of owning not one but 2 of theses vehicles and both have had cracked ERG s one caused the engine to overheat and blow up. It was in for repairs for 3 months only to have it blow a gasket out the front of the engine lose all of its water and overheat again. Some weeks the dash is like a Christmas tree with different warning lights. Both cars go through a lot of oil especially when towing. They are without a doubt the worst 4X4 we have ever owned they get bogged in the sand and don't seen to be able to build up enough power to turn the wheels. And after less than three years of ownership I was offered less than $30000 for a car I paid over $65000 for. Never again will I buy anything but hilux.

Brand new highline. Beautiful on road. Biggest tray in class. Smallest motor in class but happy to rev and with 8 speed box makes it effortless. Drl's and bixenons a bonus for 2016 models.
Downsides are crappy 4 inch display. Needs keyless ignition or at least illuminated ignition. Awkward cruise control stalk not as user friendly as base model golf setup. Definately need update to interior to compete with ranger. If gadgets are your thing you will be let down with amarok. But ride and comfort make up for that. Reliability is a gamble like any new car. Horror stories from all brands make life confusing so go with the one that suits your needs and cross your fingers.

This is my first VW, and I am very very happy with my 2010 Trendline Amarok, she drives like a sedan, she has towed our off road camper to some great spots.
Fuel economy is awesome, 80ltr tank with a range of over 900 km consistently.
Tomorrow she will be traded in & greatly missed, I hope the 2016 Highline will be as good as the old girl is.