{
  "id": 10366460,
  "title": "Volkswagen quietly prices petrol-powered Amarok Aventura",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/volkswagen-quietly-prices-petrol-powered-amarok-aventura",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/volkswagen-adds-new-petrol-amarok-model/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Volkswagen has quietly introduced a petrol-powered variant of its Amarok SUV, the Aventura, by listing it on its online configurator. The Aventura is a TSI version of the model, featuring a 2.3 EcoBoost engine that was previously exclusive to the PanAmericana model. The engine produces 222kW/452Nm of power and is mated to a 10-speed automatic gearbox, propelling the Aventura from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and delivering a combined fuel consumption of 9.7 L/100 km. With the addition of the EcoBoost engine, the Amarok range now boasts 16 variants. The Aventura joins the Dark Label variants as part of the lineup, following the discontinuation of the 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel Panther engine. The Aventura's features include 21-inch alloy wheels, Matrix I.Q LED headlights, electric roller shutter, side-steps, and a range of driver assistance technologies such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Keep Assist. The vehicle is available in nine paint colours and comes standard with a five-year/150 000 km warranty and a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.",
  "summary": "Inclusion of the petrol-powered Aventura, and the pair of Dark Label variants, ups the South African market Amarok range to 16 variants.",
  "key_points": [
    "Volkswagen introduces petrol-powered Amarok Aventura variant",
    "2.3 EcoBoost engine powers Aventura with 222kW/452Nm",
    "Aventura joins 16 variants in Amarok lineup"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The addition of the petrol-powered Amarok Aventura expands the model range to 16 variants and offers customers a new option with high-performance features and advanced driver assistance technologies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}