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

Volkswagen to Launch Amarok 10 Deserts Limited Edition Following World Record Desert Crossing
  • 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:

Volkswagen to Launch Amarok 10 Deserts Limited Edition Following World Record Desert Crossing
  • 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.