Vivo the Polo… such value for money
WITH 193 343 units sold since its market introduction in March 2010, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo Hatch has been the best-selling passenger model in South Africa for the past seven years.
Being the only locally built model in the competitive segment, the Polo Vivo has been a dominant brand in the entrylevel hatch segment despite the new models being launched on a regular basis and with an even greater offering in the new Polo Vivo, the model is proving to be a best-seller.
Polo Vivo’s key product attributes such as affordability, German build quality, safety, space and comfort have a set an unparalleled benchmark in the segment.
Polo Vivo has had the class-leading residual value in its segment in the used car market. The cost of ownership over a 3-year cycle makes Polo Vivo one of the most affordable cars to own in the South African market.
For the month of May, VW sold 1979 Polo’s and 1904 Polo Vivi units, dominating the local sales indices. Nearly 76% of Polo Vivo parts are sourced from local suppliers. This ensures that parts remain affordable and contribute to the overall low cost of ownership and applies to both the outgoing and incoming models. The new Polo Vivo is offered in a hatch body version.
The new Polo Vivo is based on the fifth-generation Polo which has been enhanced both visually and technically. The driver assistance and infotainment systems as well as the new TSI engine now available with a 6-speed manual transmission, have taken the new Polo Vivo to another level.
Visually, the new Polo Vivo can be identified by a sharper front and rear design. In addition, the new model introduces fresh colours, new interior materials and new specifications. The new Polo Vivo model range has been launched with three equipment lines, Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.
The hatch body version is also available in a top of the range GT derivative. Exterior mirrors and door handles of the Comfortline and GT derivatives are offered in body colour.
The Trendline, Comfortline and Highline have new interior trims which add exciting ambience and feel into the cabin of the new Polo Vivo. For in-car entertainment, new Polo Vivo customers have an option of Radio 140G SD/USB/Bluetooth with four speakers (standard on Trendline and Comfortline).
Highline and GT get two extra speakers for sound enhancement as well as the Colour Touchscreen Radio 340G which includes App-Connect.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo has a generous and practical boot space when it comes to transporting luggage. For the hatch body version, the boot has luggage volume of 280 litres and with folded rear bench seat, it increases to 952 litres.
New layout of instruments and centre console. Many new ergonomic and visual improvements have been made inside the latest Polo Vivo.
Aside from the three-spoke steering wheel, the new instrument cluster look catches the eye immediately; the instruments are in typical Volkswagen design language.
The new Polo Vivo model range is offered with three four-cylinder petrol engines, 1.4, 1.6 litres and one three-cylinder TSI engine.
The power output of the four-cylinder engines range from 55kW to 77kW. These engines are available with 5-speed manual transmissions as standard. The Tiptronic transmission is available with the 77kW 1.6 engine, while the top of the range GT comes with the 1.0TSI 81kW engine in 6-speed manual.
Prices (VAT and emissions tax included): 1.4 55kW Trendline R179 900; 1.4 63kW Comfortline R192 000; 1.6 77kW Comfortline Tiptronic R221 900; 1.6 77kW Highline R214 900; 1.0 TSI 81kW GT R245 000;
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo Hatch comes standard with a 3-year/120 000km warranty. Reliability, price, good looks, safety and ease of use all bundled into one vehicle. Value for money for sure.