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Volkswagen Amarok generations by year

Volkswagen Amarok generations covered here: Volkswagen Amarok 1st generation (2010-2022); Volkswagen Amarok 2nd generation (2022/2023-current). The table gives the first and last dates by market, and each generation lists its codes, facelifts, how to tell it apart and the sources.

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Years by market

Generation AustraliaUnited StatesEurope and the UKSouth AfricaThailand
Volkswagen Amarok 1st generation (2010-2022) Feb 2011 to Dec 2022Not sold2011 or 2012 to 20202010 or 2011 to Mar 2023Not confirmed
Volkswagen Amarok 2nd generation (2022/2023-current) Apr 2023 to todayNot sold2023 to todayMar 2023 to todayNot confirmed

"Not confirmed" means we found no source we could open for that date; "Not sold" means the generation was not offered there. Dates are first and last sale or production as the sources give them.

Volkswagen Amarok 1st generation (2010-2022)

Codes: 2H.

How to tell it apart: Wide, low, flat-sided ute with a slim horizontal two-bar grille joined to rectangular headlights; post-2016 trucks have a reshaped bumper and a T6-style dash.

  • 2016 facelift (V6) (2016): Revised headlights and grille, new front bumper, T6-style dashboard, 3.0 V6 TDI.
  • Argentina second facelift (2024): New front end (Wikipedia only).

Our files for this generation: Volkswagen Amarok 1st gen (2H).

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: Dual-cab launched February 2011, single cab expected Q2 2012 (GoAuto 18 Nov 2011); CarAdvice snippet says on sale 1 March 2011. ANCAP on-sale dates 2011 to December 2022.
  • United States: Wikipedia: VW discussed US/Canada launch with dealers in 2012 but no launch is confirmed.
  • Europe and the UK: VW Vans UK history page says the Amarok reached the UK in 2012; search snippets of Car Magazine and Fleet News say UK spring 2011. Production paused 2020 (VW UK); Wikipedia: European production 2010-2020.
  • South Africa: Search snippets: on sale since end of 2010 vs launched 2011. Single cab late 2011 in SA and Europe (Wikipedia). Replaced by 2nd gen from 18 March 2023 (search snippet).
  • Thailand: No source on Thai sales.

Not confirmed: AU on-sale: February 2011 (GoAuto) vs 1 March 2011 (CarAdvice search snippet).; UK start year conflicts: 2012 (VW UK) vs 2011 (press snippets).; South Africa start conflicts (end 2010 vs 2011).; Thailand availability unknown..

  1. GoAuto: Volkswagen launches single-cab Amarok (18 Nov 2011): AU dual-cab Feb 2011, single cab Q2 2012
  2. ANCAP VW Amarok (old model): AU 2011 to Dec 2022
  3. Ute and Van Guide: 2017 Amarok arrives in Australia (25 Nov 2016): AU facelift timing and visible changes
  4. VW Vans UK: Amarok history: UK 2012, 2016 facelift, 2020 production pause
  5. Wikipedia: Volkswagen Amarok: 2H code, 7 Jan 2010 unveil, production spans, single cab late 2011

Volkswagen Amarok 2nd generation (2022/2023-current)

Codes: NF (per Wikipedia). Also called: Ford Ranger-based (built by Ford, Silverton).

How to tell it apart: Ranger-based body with VW face: full-width light bar linking LED headlights and big AMAROK letters stamped on the tailgate.

Our files: none for this generation yet. Ask us if you need one.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: PanAmericana and Aventura first in late April 2023, other grades later (Chasing Cars).
  • United States: Not confirmed.
  • Europe and the UK: UK orders opened 2023 (VW UK history page).
  • South Africa: Revealed 7 July 2022 (Wikipedia); built only at Ford Silverton; market entry 18 March 2023 from search snippets.
  • Thailand: No source.

Not confirmed: SA market entry date (18 March 2023) from search snippets only..

  1. Chasing Cars: VW Amarok 2023 Australian pricing and release date: AU late April 2023
  2. VW Vans UK: Amarok history: UK orders 2023
  3. Wikipedia: Volkswagen Amarok: 7 July 2022 reveal, Silverton production

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