Amarok Dark Label V6 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is strengthening the Amarok range for Model Year 2026 with a series of customer‑led enhancements, headlined by two new models, the limited Amarok Dark Label V6 and the Amarok W600 engineered in collaboration with Walkinshaw Automotive Group.
Guided by feedback from owners, dealers and enthusiasts who have shaped the Amarok story for more than 15 years, the MY26 Amarok line‑up places a stronger emphasis on the highly desirable V6 powertrains, while simplifying the range to make choosing an Amarok clearer and more intuitive than ever. These updates carry forward the qualities Amarok fans value most: its premium feel, commanding design, confident performance and the distinctive steering, ride and handling that have helped define Amarok as Australia’s driver’s ute.
Nathan Johnson, Brand Director Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “The MY26 Amarok is focused for the fans: V6 confidence, clearer choice and two standout hero editions in Dark Label and Walkinshaw. This is Amarok at its most desirable.”
Amarok Dark Label V6
Limited to 200 units nationally for MY26, the Amarok Dark Label V6 arrives as one of the most visually distinctive Amarok models ever offered in Australia. Designed to make a statement, Dark Label pairs V6 performance with exclusive black‑accented styling and premium finishes.
Unique Dark Label V6 highlights are:
- 20” Matte Black ‘Bendigo’ alloy wheels
- IQ. Light LED‑Matrix headlights with black surrounds
- Darkened taillights
- Black sports bar (powder‑coated)
- Black side steps, rear bumper, door handles and mirrors
- Front bumper X‑design in Black
- Black front skid plate
- Matte Black B‑pillar foil
- Roof rails in Matte Black
- Spray‑in tub liner
- Black tonneau cover
- Exclusive Dark Label sticker pack (bonnet, doors, tub sides, tailgate)
Dark Label introduces a bold new personality to the Amarok family and responds directly to the customer appetite for expressive, premium‑looking dual‑cab utes. Pricing and arrival timing will be announced closer to launch.
A more focused, more desirable 2026 Amarok line‑up
For MY26, Volkswagen has refined the Amarok range to highlight the models that resonate most strongly with Australian buyers. The result is a simplified portfolio featuring:
- a stronger emphasis on V6 variants,
- clearer differentiation between grades and
- reduced complexity in option packages
This streamlined structure ensures the most popular Amarok configurations are easy to identify and better aligned with the needs of private, fleet and business customers.
The full MY26 Amarok line-up in Australia will include:
- Amarok Style 2.3 TSI452 4MOTION Permanent, 10‑speed auto
- Amarok Style 3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent, 10‑speed auto
- Amarok Style w/ Tray 3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent, 10‑speed auto
- Amarok PanAmericana 3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent, 10‑speed auto
- Amarok Aventura 3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent, 10‑speed auto
- Amarok Dark Label 3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent, 10‑speed auto
- Amarok W600 3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent, 10‑speed auto
New Amarok Style TSI452 – a sharper petrol offering
Replacing the previous Aventura TSI452, the new Amarok Style TSI452 introduces meaningful specification upgrades including:
- 4A permanent 4MOTION all‑wheel drive
- Six Drive Modes
- Optional 20” ‘Bendigo’ alloy wheels (exclusive to Style TSI452)
The Bendigo wheel option (RRP $1,290) delivers:
- a more muscular stance with fuller arches
- a driving experience closer aligned with the TSI powertrain’s dynamic character
Amarok Walkinshaw: Australian‑engineered performance
Joining Dark Label at the top of the MY26 story is the Amarok W600 special edition. Developed locally with the Walkinshaw Automotive Group, this new halo model builds on Amarok’s dynamic capability with enhancements tailored for Australian conditions. It continues Volkswagen’s successful partnership with Walkinshaw and reinforces Amarok’s position as a leader in driving feel and performance within the dual‑cab segment.
Further details on the Amarok W600 special edition will be communicated later in the year.
A customer‑led evolution of Amarok
The MY26 changes are the result of listening closely to Amarok owners and understanding the models Australian buyers return to time and again. The outcome is a line‑up that is:
- more focused,
- more distinctive,
- more aligned with customer demand and
- anchored by new hero editions: Dark Label and W600.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continues to refine and strengthen the Amarok range, ensuring Australia’s dual‑cab buyers have access to one of the most capable, best‑equipped and visually distinctive ute families on the market.
