Volkswagen will launch a new model of the highly popular Polo Vivo in South Africa in September 2024.
Since its introduction in 2010, the Polo Vivo has been South Africa’s top-selling passenger model, with over 425,000 units sold across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The new refreshed model will have a new front-end design, infotainment, seat trim design, and enhanced safety features.
“The new Polo Vivo has been 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,” said VW.
“The rear end also spots a new 2D Volkswagen badge with the Vivo name in chrome centred below it and a new antenna. Additionally, the new model introduces fresh colours, new interior seat materials and new equipment line naming convention.”
The new Vivo, Life, Style, and GT will also have new interior trims, 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 have also been updated with new material and designs, which include front-side airbags (standard on the Style and GT) for additional safety.
“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,” said VW.
“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 is available from the life derivatives.”
The new Polo Vivo also features enhanced safety features, such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), hill start control, and remote central locking – standard across the range.
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
The new range of polo Vivos comes in 1.4 and 1.6 MPI four-cylinder and three-cylinder 1.0 TSI petrol engines.
The power output of the four-cylinder engine ranges from 55kW to 77kW. The standard engines come with 5-speed manual transmissions.
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.
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 VW 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. The engine warranty is 5-year / 150,000km.
Images of the new Polo Vivo can be found below:
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