Volkswagen Australia has announced plans to release a limited-edition Amarok to celebrate its recent Guinness World Record achievement for crossing Australia's 10 deserts in record time.
World Record Details
- Record set by a modified Amarok V6 Style
- Driven by German endurance driver Rainer Zietlow, co-driver Marius Biela, and Australian Brad Bowman
- Time: 6 days and 17 hours
- Distance covered: 6,421 km
- Fuel consumed: 1,199 litres (averaging 18.7L/100km)
- Only one tyre puncture during the journey
Amarok 10 Deserts Limited Edition
Key details of the commemorative model:
- To be released in 2025
- Limited to approximately 300 units
- Based on the Amarok Life variant with bi-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine
- Engine output: 154kW and 500Nm
- Pricing and full specifications yet to be announced
Market Context
- Current Amarok Life starts at $59,490 before on-road costs
- This limited edition aims to capitalize on the publicity from the world record attempt
Volkswagen's Recent Achievements
- Second Guinness World Record in Australia this year
- Previous record: Largest GPS drawing made by an EV (ID.4 GTX inscribing "70 Year VeeDub" across 23,849km)
The Amarok 10 Deserts Limited Edition represents Volkswagen's strategy to leverage its motorsport and record-breaking achievements to create unique, appealing products for the Australian market. This special model is likely to attract both Amarok enthusiasts and those interested in owning a piece of automotive history.
