2026 Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition review: 0-100 & POV test drive (off-road)

2026 Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition review: 0-100 & POV test drive (off-road). This special edition is based on the lower-spec Life variant, featuring the outgoing 2.0L Biturbo four-cylinder diesel engine. It celebrates VW's Guinness World Record effort, crossing 10 deserts in Australia in 7 days. It features a 40mm ride height lift (to 275mm), all-terrain tyres, a black tonneau cover and sports bar, and rubber mats inside, along with some special decals. For more info on the Amarok, you can check out our written reviews here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/category/volkswagen/volkswagen-reviews/ (MY25) 2026 Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition specifications: 154kW (209PS) / 500Nm, 2.0-litre twin-turbo 4-cylinder diesel 10-speed auto transmission with RWD/4WD Claimed 0-100km/h: N/A Official average fuel consumption: 7.2L/100km Kerb weight: 2409kg Power-to-weight ratio: 63.93kW:1000kg Max towing/GVM/GCM: 3500kg/3230kg/6350kg Price: AU$68,490 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload) For all of our Vbox performance test results, see the full data table here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/performance-data/ For all of our latest car reviews: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/category/car-review/ And our latest car news: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/category/car-news/ Follow us on social media for extra insights and updates. DE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivingenthusiast DE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingenthusiastaustralia/