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Volkswagen Amarok Tub Canopy
$8,901.00 NZD
Sale price
$8,901.00 NZD
Regular price
Part # CC4-VWB3
The Utemaster Centurion Canopy (MK4) is a premium aluminium tub canopy custom-engineered for the 2023+ Volkswagen Amarok (NF). Unlike generic flat-pack alternatives, every Centurion is purpose-built to match your Amarok's body lines, with smooth radius corners, hidden rivets, and contours that look like they came from the factory.
Built with Strong Bones, the Centurion bolts directly to your tub's factory load points, no drilling required. With a Cantilever Roof Rack fitted, it carries 200kg dynamic and 600kg static, making it roof tent ready straight out of the box.
- Bandit Proof Locks: No exposed key barrels. The handle breaks away under force, your gear stays locked.
- Full Width Doors: The largest side doors on the market for unobstructed tub access.
- Monsoon Proof: World-class rain channels seal every door opening. Arrive at camp with dry gear.
- Utemaster Design Stamp: Custom-engineered to suit the Volkswagen Amarok, not a generic fit.
- 5-Year Warranty: We guarantee our quality. If it's not right, we'll make it right. No questions asked.
Compatible with the full range of Centurion accessories including Cantilever Roof Rack, central locking, LED lighting, removable shelving, dog vent kit and more.
Accessories
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Dimensions
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Fitting Instructions
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Product Specifications
| Material | Aluminium |
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| Canopy Weight | 75kg |
| Cantilever Rack Weight | 23kg |
| Dynamic Load Rating | 200 kg (with Cantilever Roof Rack) |
| Static Load Rating | 600 kg |
| Compatibility | Ford Ranger PX1/PX2/PX3 (2011–2022), Next-Gen (2022+) |
| Liner Compatibility | Under-rail liner only (not compatible with over-rail) |
| Locking System | Central Locking with factory car key fob. Included as standard. |
| Weather Sealing | Full perimeter seal + monsoon-proof rain channels |
| Lighting | 1 x interior light included as standard on the rear door. You can add two extra. |
| Installation | Bolts to factory tub load points, no drilling required |
| Install Time | 30–60 min (without central locking), 60–120 min (with) |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Starting Price | From $8,692 + GST |
| Stock | In stock, ships within 3 days |
| Manufactured | New Zealand |
| Design Registration | 201917368 |
Reviews
“Great service and products. I purchased a second hand canopy for my Vw Amarok as new ones were no longer available, Sam sorted me out with some missing hardware and supplied and fitted shelving and a cantilever roof rack with rollers for a great price. Would highly recommend the company and their products.”
— Richard Churchill, Google review · Read full review
“Not only are Utemaster's Centurian canopies awesome but so is their customer service from the ladies answering their phones to Mike their technician at their Waikato location. My Centurian canopy needed a little adjustment and I needed it done quickly and I wasnt able to get it done anywhere in Auckland, so I drove from Auckland to their Waikato location and Mike had it sorted within an hour while I had a nice coffee made by a lovely lady in the customer service team. Keep up the great work Utemaster”
— Corrie Harding, Google review · Read full review
“All the staff at Utemaster have been so helpful and responsive to all requests for information or help. Canopy looks fantastic and is of exceptional quality. I have added fans fitted with filters to positively pressurise the canopy to eliminate dust. While Utemaster seals are great the holes and gaps in the tub are not. Rogue canopies supply these vents if you’re interested.”
— GARTH JONES, Google review · Read full review
Operators across AU and NZ
CUSTOMER PHOTOS
Canopy Accessories
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MK4 Cantilever Roof RackMost roof racks are bolted between the cab and the canopy. That's a problem - when...
$2097+GST
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Roof PlatformThe Roof Platform is an optional add-on for the Centurion Canopy that sits over the rear...
$1214+GST
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Canopy ShelvingThe Centurion Canopy already gives you secure, weatherproof storage - the Removable Canopy Shelf makes it...
$746+GST
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Conduit CarrierPVC conduit tubes flex, sag, and struggle under pressure - especially over longer lengths. That's not...
$656+GST
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Rear View CameraIf you're used to seeing out your back window, switching to a metal canopy takes some...
$541+GST
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Rear Roller BarLoading the MK4 Cantilever Rack is a lot easier with a roller at the rear -...
$499+GST
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Front Wall Mounting PanelThe front wall of your canopy is prime real estate for mounting equipment. Batteries, inverters, switches,...
$497+GST
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Cross Bars to suit Cantilever Roof Rack (Pack of 3)The 1300mm Cross Bars expand the usable load area on your Cantilever Roof Rack, giving you...
$468+GST
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2x Load Stop with RatchetsRatchet straps work, but they take time to set up, they slip if you don't tension...
$414+GST
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Canopy Roof T-TracksIf you're wanting to mount a roof platform to your canopy, the Canopy Roof T-Tracks make...
$373+GST
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Dog Vent KitThe Centurion Canopy is built without windows - that's a deliberate security decision. But if you're...
$368+GST
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1x Shelf BackThe Canopy Shelf Back turns the Removable Canopy Shelf into a proper worksite storage system. Without...
$351+GST
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Lighting Upgrade (x2 Extra LEDs)The MK4 Centurion Canopy comes standard with one LED light mounted inside the rear door as...
$350+GST
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Canopy VentUte tubs have gaps in the tailgate by design - they're there to let water drain...
$300+GST
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Awning Mount BracketFitting an awning to your canopy can be awkward and time-consuming. That means more time messing...
$289+GST
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3x Outrigger ExtensionThe MK4 Cantilever Roof Rack is already one of the most capable racks available - but...
$263+GST
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Ratchet Tie Down StrapsThe Cantilever Rack is a seriously robust optional extra for the Aluminium Canopy with a 200kg...
$203+GST
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Ladder HooksThe Ladder Hooks give your small step ladder a secure, dedicated spot inside the canopy instead...
$104+GST
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1x Cable HolderExtension leads left loose in a canopy end up tangled, buried, or both. The Cable Holder...
$43+GST
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CENTURION CANOPY FEATURES
SECURITY
The Bandit Proof Locking System is designed to isolate like a car door, with no exposed key barrels or external weak points. For compatible central-locking configurations, a secure manual override is available if vehicle power is unavailable.
ACCESS
Most canopies have small side doors, making it hard to reach gear in the tub. The Centurion Canopy features the largest side doors on the market - giving you unobstructed access to everything you need.
STRENGTH
Dynamic Rating: 200 kg - Maximum weight safely supported while the vehicle is in motion.
Static Rating: 600 kg - Maximum weight supported while parked (e.g. stationary weight of campers and a roof top tent).
Monsoon proof
There’s nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find your gear soaked. World class rain channels divert water away from the door openings and the entire hinge is completely sealed.
Ready for your brand
Rivets and joins make sign writing messy. Our canopy doors are smooth, flat and rivet-free - so your branding looks clean and professional.
Built with Strong Bones
Engineered for zero failure and maximum payload is the standard every product has to meet before it ships.
Thermal testing, cycle testing, load rating, and shake testing - that's the baseline. Then we take it further. Strong Bones extreme testing pushes every product to its limits, so you never have to find them yourself.
That's the confidence behind our 5-year warranty. If it's not right, we'll make it right - no questions asked.
Design & engineering
World Class Manufacturing
When you pay a premium, you expect premium quality. Built in our world-class New Zealand facility, every product reflects precision and care. When you see it up close, the attention to detail speaks for itself.
Premium Aesthetic
Most products on the market are made generic to fit multiple vehicle brands, this benefits manufacturers more than owners. But every Utemaster product is custom-tailored for each model. Smooth radius corners and hidden rivets - this is precision that truly matters.
QUALITY
We guarantee our quality to be right, if its not right, we'll make it right. No questions asked.
Testing
When it comes to testing, Utemaster leaves nothing to chance. Our advanced technology lets us test products in a variety of ways - so you can count on them when it matters most.
Customer Led Development
"Don't ask me, ask the customer" is a motto Utemaster live and breathe. Our products come from real world experience and feedback from customers.
No Flat Packs
Every Utemaster canopy leaves our factory fully built, fully welded, and signed off by our QC team. No flat-pack No leaks.
ADVENTURE WITHOUT FAILURE
Imagine pulling up on a job, site or at camp and having exactly what you need, dry and ready to go.
That's what the right setup feels like.
Customer Transformation Stories
Hear from a selection of the 50,000+ operators who trust our gear.
Allan and Jess, Explore Oz
After five years living full time on the road, Allan and Jess from ExploreOz needed a setup that kept the dust out, kept their camera gear secure and kept weight...
Allan and Jess, Explore Oz
Allan and Jess, Explore Oz
Frequently Asked Questions
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With the Utemaster Cantilever Roof Rack fitted, the Centurion Canopy has a 200kg dynamic load rating (while driving) and a 600kg static load rating (parked). The Cantilever Rack is what makes this possible - it distributes weight evenly across the canopy structure and down into the tub's factory load points. Without the rack, do not load the roof.
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The Centurion Canopy weighs 75kg. The Cantilever Roof Rack adds 23kg, and the Roller to suit the Cantilever Rack adds a further 3kg. Total weight for a fully kitted setup is 101kg.
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The Centurion Canopy starts from $8,692 + GST for the base canopy. Adding the Cantilever Roof Rack brings the total to approximately $9,900 + GST. For a full tradie or lifestyle setup with shelving, central locking, or a roof top tent mount, use the Ute Builder to get a live configuration price.
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Installation uses the tub's factory mounting points, so no drilling is required. Without central locking, most installs take 30 to 60 minutes. Adding central locking integration adds another 30 to 60 minutes. Full fitting instructions and a video walkthrough are available at the top of this page.
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The Centurion Canopy is constructed from aluminium. Aluminium gives it a higher load rating, better resistance to forced entry, and greater longevity than fibreglass alternatives. It won't crack, fade, or degrade over time the way fibreglass can.
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The canopy is built and tested to the environmental and corrosion standards vehicle manufacturers apply to factory-fitted accessories, measured against recognised international test methods rather than our own opinion of how it should hold up.
That covers three things that decide whether a canopy still looks and works right in five years: the powder coat, the rubber seals, and the metals and fasteners holding it together. Each is tested separately, because each fails differently.
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Aluminium and steel components are salt-spray tested to ASTM B117 for 1,000 hours, with the pass mark set at no white rust and no red rust. Brackets and fasteners are black-zinc-coated steel and go through the same 1,000-hour test on their own, because fixings are usually the first thing to let go.
We also test specifically for galvanic corrosion, the reaction you get where aluminium bolts to steel. Every alloy-to-steel contact point is tested for it, and the requirement is no electrolytic corrosion between the two. It is the failure most people never think about until a bracket is weeping down the side of their ute.
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The powder coat runs 2,250 hours of accelerated weathering to ASTM D7869, the automotive method that compresses years of UV, heat, moisture and thermal shock into a test chamber. It also sits at 80°C for seven straight days and is assessed for colour change to ISO 105-A02.
The seals are heat-aged to ISO 188 / ASTM D573 for 1,000 hours at 80°C, then cycled through heat and humidity. A seal that stays flexible years in is what keeps dust and water out long after handover day, and it is the single most common reason a canopy starts leaking.
Full test documentation is available on request for fleet and commercial buyers.
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The Centurion Canopy is compatible with under-rail liners only. It is not compatible with over-rail liners. If you have an over-rail liner fitted, it will need to be removed before installation.
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Yes. Standard crossbars and roof platforms can be fitted to the canopy roof using the T-Track accessory for the Centurion Canopy. However, standard racks have lower load ratings than the Utemaster Cantilever Rack. Always check the crossbar load rating before loading.
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Like the inside of a vehicle, the canopy will warm up when parked in direct sun. A Dog Vent Kit helps air circulate through the canopy and is lockable, so your gear stays secure. Fridges work well inside the Centurion Canopy - it is one of the most common setups our customers run.
One customer said "I went camping on Fraser in summer for 7 days straight mate and my fridge was faultless. Not a warm beer in sight -
The canopy itself is fully sealed with automotive-grade weather seal around the entire door perimeter, sealed hinges, and monsoon-proof rain channels. Note that utes have small gaps in the tailgate where dust can enter the tub independently of the canopy. Adding a Tailgate Seal Kit closes those gaps and ensures the entire tub stays dust-free.
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The Centurion Canopy is compatible with a wide range of accessories including the Cantilever Roof Rack, Roller, Dog Vent Kit, Tailgate Seal Kit, lighting systems, electrical mounting systems, shelving, drawers, rear view cameras, and ratchet straps. Use the Ute Builder to configure your setup or browse the ranger under accessories.
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No. Windows in a ute canopy are not a Warrant of Fitness requirement in Australia or New Zealand.
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Yes. The Centurion Canopy is a registered design. Design Registration number: 201917368.
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Aluminium outperforms fibreglass across the metrics that matter most for a working or adventure ute. The Centurion Canopy has a 200kg dynamic load rating versus typically 80 to 100kg for fibreglass canopies. Aluminium is harder to force entry through, holds its resale value better, and won't crack or fade with UV exposure. It costs more upfront, but over a 5 to 10 year ownership period it is the lower-cost option.
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Yes. With the Utemaster Cantilever Roof Rack fitted, the canopy supports a 600kg static load rating - well above the weight of any roof top tent on the market. The Cantilever Rack is engineered specifically to distribute that load evenly across the canopy and tub structure. Do not mount a roof top tent directly to the canopy roof without the rack.
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A canopy gives you a fully enclosed, lockable storage area - ideal if you're carrying a lot of gear and need secure dry storage. If you're running an electrical system, it gives you a lot more room to mount your electrical gear.
A hard lid is a solid choice if you want a lower-profile setup. For serious off-road use: a canopy raises your vehicle's overall height, which lifts your centre of gravity. If you're doing technical 4WDing, a hard lid keeps things lower and more planted.
Both are quality options - it comes down to how you use your ute.
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Utemaster has a national network of resellers and fitment centres across Australia & New Zealand. Use the reseller locator on the website to find your nearest location.
Note that we design our products for easy self install, we recommend checking out our fitting instructions to see if this is something you can do at home.
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The canopy is built and tested to the environmental and corrosion standards vehicle manufacturers apply to factory-fitted accessories, measured against recognised international test methods rather than our own opinion of how it should hold up.
That covers three things that decide whether a canopy still looks and works right in five years: the powder coat, the rubber seals, and the metals and fasteners holding it together. Each is tested separately, because each fails differently.
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Aluminium and steel components are salt-spray tested to ASTM B117 for 1,000 hours, with the pass mark set at no white rust and no red rust. Brackets and fasteners are black-zinc-coated steel and go through the same 1,000-hour test on their own, because fixings are usually the first thing to let go.
We also test specifically for galvanic corrosion: the reaction you get where aluminium bolts to steel. Every alloy-to-steel contact point is tested for it, and the requirement is no electrolytic corrosion between the two. It is the failure most people never think about until a bracket is weeping down the side of their ute.
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The powder coat runs 2,250 hours of accelerated weathering to ASTM D7869, the automotive method that compresses years of UV, heat, moisture and thermal shock into a test chamber. It also sits at 80°C for seven straight days and is assessed for colour change to ISO 105-A02.
The seals are heat-aged to ISO 188 / ASTM D573 for 1,000 hours at 80°C, then cycled through heat and humidity. A seal that stays flexible years in is what keeps dust and water out long after handover day, and it is the single most common reason a canopy starts leaking.
