Volkswagen Amarok value and depreciation
Known for car-like refinement in a bakkie.
Projected value of a new Volkswagen Amarok
We class the Volkswagen Amarok as a workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame suv in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 75% after three years and 64% after five. Fleet, farm and family demand puts a floor under these. Expect roughly 75% retention after three years and strong rural resale forever.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 87% | R 520 038 | R 457 633 |
| 3 years | 75% | R 450 499 | R 396 439 |
| 5 years | 64% | R 382 006 | R 336 165 |
| 7 years | 53% | R 317 003 | R 278 963 |
| 10 years | 39% | R 234 459 | R 206 324 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 596 800; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
The second-generation Amarok is built by Ford in Silverton alongside the Ranger, sharing its platform and engines. The first generation earned a reputation for car-like road manners and a strong 3.0 V6 TDI. Resale is solid even though it trails the Hilux and Ranger in outright sales volume.
What used Amarok years are worth today
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| Year | Est. retail today | Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Amarok | R 596 800 | R 525 184 | Details → |
| 2025 Amarok | R 492 927 | R 433 776 | Details → |
| 2024 Amarok | R 434 870 | R 382 686 | Details → |
| 2023 Amarok | R 383 651 | R 337 613 | Details → |
| 2022 Amarok | R 334 867 | R 294 683 | Details → |
| 2021 Amarok | R 292 286 | R 257 212 | Details → |
| 2020 Amarok | R 252 378 | R 222 093 | Details → |
| 2019 Amarok | R 217 919 | R 191 769 | Details → |
| 2018 Amarok | R 188 165 | R 165 585 | Details → |
| 2017 Amarok | R 160 709 | R 141 424 | Details → |
| 2016 Amarok | R 137 259 | R 120 788 | Details → |
| 2015 Amarok | R 117 231 | R 103 163 | Details → |
Amarok against its rivals
Where the Amarok ranks
Volkswagen Amarok: common questions
What is a Volkswagen Amarok worth after 3 years?
A Volkswagen Amarok bought new today for R 596 800 is projected to be worth about R 450 499 after three years, which is 75% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 396 439.
Does the Volkswagen Amarok hold its value?
We class the Volkswagen Amarok as a workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame suv in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 75% after three years and 64% after five. Fleet, farm and family demand puts a floor under these. Expect roughly 75% retention after three years and strong rural resale forever.
What does a used Volkswagen Amarok cost?
As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 434 870 retail today, while a 2015 model sits around R 117 231. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Volkswagen Amarok cost per month?
Financing a new Volkswagen Amarok at R 596 800 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 10 431 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.