Yup, just traded my 6sp 4wd on an auto.
2 and half years on the new truck is much more refined, handles better and love the Quattro sure-footedness.
If anyone is tossing up between a manual with a low speed transfer case and "true" off road 4wd and an auto, I'd highly recommend the auto with it's permanent awd. The only area where the manual has an advantage is reversing up steep slippery slopes apparently!
The Amarok is still the best driving Ute on the market by far and as my daily driver, a pleasure to be in day after day.
Although the E39 M5, Integra Type R and Ur quattro offer tantalising alternatives 😃