Since its market introduction in 2010, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been South Africa’s top selling passenger model with over 425 000 units sold across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Volkswagen has refreshed the Polo Vivo with the new front-end design, new infotainment, new seat trim design and enhanced safety features to continue its success in the South African and Sub-Saharan markets. The new Volkswagen Polo Vivo will be available for sale in South Africa in September 2024.
Polo Vivo firmly established itself as a leader in the entry-level hatch market in spite of new models launching on a regular basis and with an even greater offering in the Polo Vivo, the new model is once again set to be the best-seller in the segment. Affordability, German build quality, enhanced safety, space and comfort are some of the key legendary attributes that have come to define the Volkswagen Polo Vivo, setting an unparallel benchmark in the segment.
Enhanced interior and exterior features
The new Polo Vivo is refreshed with distinct interior and exterior enhancements. Visually, the new Polo Vivo can be identified in the front-end by a 2D Volkswagen badge, redesigned front bumper with Daytime Running Lights and new headlights.
The rear end also sports a new 2D Volkswagen badge with the Vivo name in chrome centered below it and new antenna. Additionally, the new model introduces fresh colours, new interior seat materials and new equipment line naming convention.
New interior features
The Vivo, Life, Style and the GT have new interior trims which add exciting ambience and feel into the cabin of the new Polo Vivo. For seamless connectivity and entertainment, the new Polo Vivo now features a new infotainment system with a 9-inch Mirgor radio with four to six speakers (depending on the equipment line) and App-Connect.
The seats are updated with new materials and designs which include front side airbags (standard on the Style and GT) for additional safety.
New exterior features
Exterior features include black painted mirror caps adding a sleek and sophisticated touch to the GT model. New 15 and 16-inch (standard on the Life and Style models) wheels enhance the vehicle’s appeal and driving dynamics.
The new headlights, from the Life models, offer improved illumination and a modern look. The exterior features a 2D Volkswagen emblem, a fresh design element, including bumper skin, lower and upper grille with chrome accents, and integrated fog and cornering lights with daytime running lights. An optional rear-view camera for convenience and safety with a clear view available from the Life derivatives.
Exterior features in detail
From the side, the new Polo can be differentiated by the new alloy wheels. The wheel line-up consists of the standard steel wheels for the Vivo (14-inch) and optional 15-inch Tosa alloy wheel), 15-inch ‘Ubomi’ alloy wheel on the Life models, 16-inch ‘Portago’ for the Style and the 17-inch ‘Mirabeau’ alloy wheel which comes standard in the top of the range GT model.
Safety features
Active and passive standard safety features have been enhanced in the new Polo Vivo. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), hill start control, and remote central locking are standard features across the range.
Body paint colours
The new Polo Vivo is available in the following body paint colours:
- Solid: Ascot Grey and Pure White.
- Metallic: Reflex Silver, Reef Blue, Smokey Grey and Wild Cherry Red
Modern engines
The new Polo Vivo model range is offered with 1.4 and 1.6 MPI four-cylinder and three-cylinder 1.0 TSI petrol engines. The power output of the four-cylinder engines ranges from 55kW to 77kW. These engines are available with 5-speed manual transmissions as standard. The Tiptronic is available with the 77kW 1.6 engine in 6-speed automatic transmission, while the top of the range GT comes with the 1.0TSI 81kW engine in 6-speed manual transmission.
1.4 delivering 55kW
The entry engine in the Polo Vivo model range is the 1.4-liter with the 55 kW power output available 4800rpm. This engine has ample power and torque for dynamic and everyday driving. From 3750rpm, the engine peaks at 130 Nm. In addition to its lively performance, the 1.4-liter engine has impressive fuel consumption of 5.5 l/100 km. This engine is offered with the Vivo derivative.
1.4 delivering 63kW
The 1.4 MPI 63kW engine has 132 Nm of torque available at 3750rpm. Its average fuel consumption is 5.9 l/100km. This engine is offered with the Life derivative.
1.6 delivering 77kW
The 77 kW 1.6-liter engine is offered with 6-speed manual as well as in 6-speed automatic (Tiptronic) transmission. With 153 Nm of torque at 3800rpm, this engine delivers lively performance.
With the manual transmission, the 0-100km/h sprint is covered in 10.8 seconds and with Tiptronic in 12.6 seconds. The top speed is 188km/h. On average, it has combined fuel consumption of 6.2 for manual (6.5 for Tiptronic) liters for every 100 kilometres.
This engine is available in the Life derivative for the Tiptronic transmission and Style for the manual transmission.
1.0 TSI delivering 81kW GT
With a top speed of 196 km/h, the 1.0 litre 81 kW engine offers exciting performance. The 200 Nm torque is available at 2000rpm. The performance has not compromised fuel consumption. The 81kW engine has an impressive, claimed fuel consumption of 4.8l/100km. The TSI engine is offered in the top of the range derivative GT.
Standard features
The new Polo Vivo is offered with standard features. There are functional optional features for the customers who want to individualise their new Polo Vivo.
Standard and optional features available in the Vivo, Life, Style and GT derivatives:
1.4 55 kW Vivo
Interior
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Radio Mirgor with 9“display with App Connect, Bluetooth, USB
- ‘Iceberg’ cloth seat trim
Functional Equipment
- Front electric windows
- Power steering
- Height and reach adjustable steering column.
- Full size steel spare wheel
Exterior
- Body colours bumpers
- Black door handles
- Black mirror caps
- Front fog lights and cornering lights including Daytime Running Lights
Safety and Security
- Driver and passenger airbags
- Safety Package (Electronic Stability Control and Tyre Pressure monitor)
- Hill Start Assist
Optional features
- ’Tosa’ 15-inch alloy wheels
- Floor mats, front and rear
1.4 63kW Life and 1.6 77kW Life Tiptronic
Includes standard features from the Vivo in addition to:
Exterior
- Body coloured door handles
- Twin headlamps with integrated high beam.
- 15“ Ubomi Alloy Wheels
Interior
- ‘Halftone’ cloth seat trim
- Luggage compartment lighting
Functional Equipment
- Height adjustable driver seat
Optional Features
- Cruise Control
- Front side airbags
- Lights and Vision Package (rain sensor + dusk sensor)
- Parking Package (Rear View Camera with read PDC)
- Storage Package (front centre armrest and drawer under driver’s seat)
- Floor mats, front and rear
1.6 77kW Style
Includes the features of the Life in addition to:
Interior
- ‘Quad’ cloth seat trim
- Front sports seats
- Multi-function display
- 6 Speakers
Exterior
- Portago 16-inch alloy wheels
Safety
- Front side airbags
- Cruise Control
Optional features
- Storage Package (Front centre armrest and drawer under driver’s seat
- Lights and Vision Package (rain sensor + dusk sensor)
- LED Headlights Package (incl Lights and Vision Package)
- Parking Package (Rear View Camera with read PDC)
- Floor mats, front and rear
1.0 TSI 81kW GT
Includes standard features of the Style in addition to:
Interior
- ‘Senary’ cloth seat trim
- Front sports seats
- Gearshift knob in leather
Exterior
- 17“ Mirabeau Alloy wheels in Anthracite
- Black painted roof and mirror caps
- Body coloured spoiler
- GT lettering on the tailgate, front grille and side
- Black side moulding
- Sporty single-pipe exhaust system with chrome trim
- Bumper skin and lower & upper grille with chrome
Functional equipment
- Sport pedal cluster
- Floor mats front and rear
Safety
- Cruise Control
- Rain sensor
Optional Features
- Storage Package (Front centre armrest and drawer under driver’s seat)
- Parking Package (Rear View Camera with read PDC)
- LED Headlights Package
Black Style Package
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo Black Style Package delivers a bold, sporty attitude with its sleek design elements, including a black painted roof, and mirror caps, 15- inch Tosa wheels. The Black Style Package is only offered on the Life derivatives. The Black Style Package is only available on the Vivo and Life models. These elements work together to make the Polo Vivo stand out with a unique and dynamic presence on the road.
Prices (VAT and emissions tax included)
Polo Vivo 1.4 55kW Vivo R266,600
Polo Vivo 1.4 63kW Life R288,500
Polo Vivo 1.6 77kW Life Tiptronic R320,200
Polo Vivo 1.6 77kW Style R318,000
Polo Vivo 1.0 TSI 81kW GT R356,000
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo comes standard with a 3-year / 120 000km warranty and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000 km. It has a 5-year / 150 000km engine warranty.
Volkswagen EasyDrive Maintenance and Service Plans are available as options.
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