2012 VW Amarok Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
TDI420	2-liter turbodiesel, 8-speed automatic	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TDI420 Highline	2-liter turbodiesel, 8-speed automatic	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TDI420 Trendline	2-liter turbodiesel, 8-speed automatic	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TDI420 Ultimate	2-liter turbodiesel, 8-speed automatic	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TDI340	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TDI400	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TDI400	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TDI400 Highline	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TDI400 Trendline	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TDI400 Ultimate	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TDI400 Ultimate	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TDI400 Ultimate	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TSI300	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TSI300	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	2800kg / 6,173lb~
TDI340	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TDI400	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	3000kg / 6,614lb~
TSI300	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	3000kg / 6,614lb~

How much can the 2012 VW Amarok tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, not all of the trims can pull the same amount - some are as low as 2800kg whereas some go as high as 3000kg.

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".