Volkswagen Amarok NF (2023-Current) Diablo Bull Bar (No Loop) - VIKOR
VIKOR INDUSTRIESA full front bumper replacement for the Volkswagen Amarok NF (2023-Current) with no hoop and no loop, so the factory bonnet line stays visible and forward vision from the driver's seat is left alone. VIKOR build it from 5mm aluminium over a steel winch cradle and finish it in their Luxe Matte Black powdercoat.
What vehicles does this fit?
| Make | Model | Body | Years | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Amarok NF | Dual Cab | 2023-Current | Direct fit |
| Volkswagen | Amarok 2H | Dual Cab | 2010-2022 | Does not fit |
| Ford | Ranger Next Gen (P703) | Dual Cab | 2022-Current | Does not fit |
VIKOR list this bar for the Amarok NF only. The NF and the Next Gen Ranger share a platform but not a front end, and VIKOR build a separate bar for the Ranger.
Key features
- Full bumper replacement. VIKOR state it adds 5mm to the length of the vehicle
- 5mm aluminium over a steel winch cradle and support brackets, approximately 45kg
- Luxe Matte Black powdercoat
- Open face with no loop, keeping the factory bonnet line
- Integrated slot sized for a 30 inch light bar
- Winch ready. VIKOR list it as compatible with their Rescue VI 12,000lb winch
- Two tow hooks with recovery points, and two high lift jacking points
- VIKOR state the range is Australian owned, designed and engineered
The aluminium is the point. A steel replacement bar on a ute this size can run well past 45kg, and every kilogram of it sits ahead of the front axle where it comes out of your front spring travel first and your payload second. The no-loop shape suits owners who want frontal protection and a winch mount without a hoop sitting across the bonnet.
Compliance and safety systems
VIKOR state the Diablo range is ADR and airbag tested, and that it retains full functionality with the factory sensors, cameras and adaptive cruise control. Those are the manufacturer's test results. If you need the documentation for an insurer or an engineer, ask us and we will supply what VIKOR provide.
VIKOR also state a canbus high beam adaptor is required and it is not supplied with the bar. The NF Amarok runs its lighting through a canbus system, so the adaptor is what keeps high beam behaving normally once the front end is changed. Budget for it up front and order it with the bar, not after the vehicle is already apart.
Specifications
| Material | 5mm aluminium with a steel winch cradle and support brackets |
| Weight | Approximately 45kg, or 50kg with the VIKOR bash plate fitted |
| Finish | Luxe Matte Black powdercoat |
| Style | No loop, open face, full bumper replacement |
| Length added | 5mm, as published by VIKOR |
| Lighting | Integrated 30 inch light bar slot |
| Winch | VIKOR Rescue VI (12,000lb) compatible |
| Recovery | Two tow hooks with recovery points, two high lift jacking points |
| Fitment | Volkswagen Amarok NF, 2023 onwards |
| Part number | VDBB1VA23 |
What's included
- Diablo No Loop bull bar in Luxe Matte Black
- Two VKX Cube LED lights, Midnight finish as standard
- Foldable number plate bracket
If you would rather have the performance version of the cube lights than the Midnight, tell us on your order and we will arrange it. Not included: canbus high beam adaptor, winch, light bar, bash plate, aerial mounts, wiring and fitting.
Frequently asked questions
Does it come with lights?
Yes. Two VKX Cube LED lights are included, in Midnight finish as standard, along with a foldable number plate bracket. The 30 inch light bar slot is a separate mounting position and the light bar itself is not included.
Do I need the canbus high beam adaptor?
VIKOR state it is required and it is not supplied with the bar. Order it at the same time as the bar. It is the electrical half of the fitment and the part people most often leave out of the budget.
Should I buy the No Loop or the Pre-Runner?
Both are full bumper replacements with the same winch cradle, the same 30 inch light bar slot and the same recovery and jacking points. The difference is the single centre loop and about 6kg, since the No Loop is around 45kg against 51kg for the Pre-Runner. Buy the No Loop for the cleanest front end and the lighter bar.
Will this fit the older Amarok 2H?
No. The NF Amarok launched in 2023 on a completely different platform to the 2H that ran from 2010 to 2022. The front end panels, chassis rails and mounting points are all different, so this bar is cut for the NF only.
Why aluminium rather than steel?
A bull bar hangs ahead of the front axle, so its weight has more effect on ride and payload than the same weight sitting in the tub. At around 45kg this bar keeps that penalty down. On an Amarok NF, where the factory front springs are set up for a standard bumper, the difference is something you can feel.