The Amarok ute will once again play a critical behind-the-scenes role, with Volkswagen Australia confirming the continuation of its partnership with the Repco Supercars Championship for the 2026 season.
The Amarok Style V6 returns as the Official Recovery Ute, entrusted with some of the most demanding rescue duties in Australian motorsport.
Trusted when it matters most
After multiple seasons extracting stranded race cars from gravel traps and navigating challenging circuit terrain, Volkswagen described the renewal as an easy decision.
The Amarok’s proven durability and on-track capability cemented its place in Supercars’ most critical support role. “Tough feels better in an Amarok and nowhere is that more evident than trackside at Supercars events,” said Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia Brand Director Nathan Johnson.
“The Volkswagen Amarok has already shown it can reliably pull 1,350kg Supercars out of gravel traps, navigate sand, mud and uneven terrain, and get recovery crews where they need to be, fast. We’re proud to continue providing a vehicle trusted by professionals at the highest level of motorsport.”
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Built for Australia’s toughest circuits
The Amarok Style V6’s specification underpins its recovery credentials:
- • 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine producing 600Nm of torque, delivering the muscle required to recover race cars weighing over a tonne.
- • 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity, supporting both recovery operations and event logistics.
- • Full-time 4MOTION with 4A, providing permanent all-wheel drive confidence across gravel, grass, sand and wet asphalt.
- • Six dedicated drive modes, allowing adaptability from deep-sand extractions to precise low-speed manoeuvring.
- • Premium leather interior and ergonomic layout, offering a practical and comfortable mobile workspace during long race weekends.
A performance-driven partnership
Supercars Head of Commercial Craig Dontas welcomed the extension of the collaboration.
“The Volkswagen Amarok has been an outstanding asset to our recovery operations. Its power, capability and reliability have consistently delivered in high-pressure situations. We’re thrilled to have Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles back for the 2026 season.”
As the 2026 campaign unfolds, the Amarok will again be a constant presence behind the barriers and beside the gravel traps — ready to respond whenever the action demands it.