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South Africa’s favourite hatchback just got a facelift. The new Polo Vivo comes back with a new design, enhanced technology, more features, improved safety, and a high level of quality - it’s built for everyday life. Its cool looks and powerful performance make it an all-around standout. Whether you’re commuting or cruising, the Polo Vivo has you covered with style and on-board smarts. A vehicle that blends German technology with Mzansi craftsmanship.

The New Polo Vivo

Highlights

Safety and Technology

Discover the latest Volkswagen intuitive safety and technology in the Polo Vivo. With trusted German engineering, the Polo Vivo is designed with your safety in mind.

Innovation

Powered by German engineering, the Polo Vivo is all about style and innovation. Its interior boasts a digital clock, electronic rev counter and a clever digital trip recorder to keep you in the loop.

Polo Vivo GT

Add more to your drive with the sporty and stylish Polo Vivo GT. 

Interior
  • Interior

    It's what's on the inside that counts

    As the adage goes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts – the same is true for Polo Vivo. It raises the bar for vehicles in its category.

    Standard features you can expect in the Polo Vivo:

    Electronic rev counter 
    Digital clock 
    Digital trip recorder 
    Front door pockets 
    Height- and reach-adjustable steering column 
    Passenger vanity mirror
    Manual anti-dazzle rear view mirror 
    Power steering 
    Air-conditioning
  • Audio and Communication

    Got you loud and clear

    Turn your morning drives into a full-house concert. The Polo Vivo range, is equipped with a 9-inch Mirgor touchscreen radio with SD, USB, Bluetooth, App-Connect with B-sting/2 speakers and 2 tweeters. In addition to these features, the Style and GT come standard with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters.

    Stay connected on the go with our intuitive App-Connect, seamlessly integrating your smartphone with the infotainment system. Enjoy easy access to your favourite apps, music and navigation, all on the sleek, responsive touchscreen.

  • Seats

    The Style and GT models feature standard sports comfort seats designed for enhanced support during sharp turns. The Style boasts a “Quad” cloth trim, while the GT is adorned with a “Senary” cloth finish. Conversely, the Vivo and Life come with standard front seats. These are equipped with the “Iceberg” cloth in Vivo and the Life model showcases the “Halftone” cloth, making a compelling case for why you gotta get a Vivo.

  • Safety

    Driving with confidence

    Stay secure on every drive with safety features designed to protect you and your passengers. ISOFIX baby seat mounting points and childproof locks ensure secure travel for little ones, while driver and passenger airbags and a high-level brake light offer protection in emergencies. The Polo Vivo also features Electronic Stability Control and a Tyre Pressure Monitor to reduce accidents and keep you safe. With trusted German engineering, the Polo Vivo is designed with your safety in mind.

  • Polo Vivo GT

    Raising the bar on tar

    When you get behind the wheel of the Polo Vivo GT, you’ll agree that it’s in a class of its own and as stylish as it is sporty. It comes with exterior features such as 17” ‘Mirabeau’ wheels and a single pipe exhaust with chrome trim. Interior attributes include front Sport seats, aluminium-look pedals and ‘Anthracite’ headlining.

    More features you can expect in the GT:

    17” ‘Mirabeau’ wheels
    Cruise control
    Lowered suspension (-15mm)
    GT lettering on the tailgate, front grille and side
    Sports comfort seats in front
    ‘Senary’ cloth seat trim
  • Black Style Package

    More Style

    Add even more style to your Polo Vivo with the limited-edition Black Style package. This sleek design includes a black painted roof, mirror caps, 15” Tosa Alloy wheels and front-side airbags (only in Life).

    Available on the Vivo and Life Manual models and offered in colour options: Ascot Grey, Smokey Grey, Pure White and Wild Cherry Red.

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New Polo Vivo

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Full Equipment

New Polo Vivo

Vivo
3-point seat belts in front, with electric pretensioner and height adjustment
4 doors
4-cylinder SI engine 1.4 l unit 03C.1
4-cylinder SI engine 1.4 l/55 kW (16V) MPI base engine is T1Q/T99/TK0
5-speed manual transmission
Activated carbon canister
Additional body measures
Additional dust seal outside
Air cleaner for dusty regions
Air duct, standard
Alternator 110 A
Antifreeze up to -25 degree Celsius tolerance up to -30 degree C
App-Connect
Battery 175 A (36 Ah)
Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz
Comfort equipment
Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for South Africa, various parts
Components without special surface appearance
Disc brakes in front, with integrated backing plate
Door and side trim panel
Drum brakes in rear
Dust and pollen filter
Electronic immobilizer, with anti-theft alarm system and interior monitoring
Elimination of nameplates for model designation on trunk lid/tailgate
Emission standard EU2 (critical vapor pressure)
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Exterior mirrors, adjustable from inside
Filler neck module 1 with insert
Front license plate carrier (large)
Front stabilizer bar
Fuel system for fuel-injected SI engine, injection system without fuel return and modified injection pressure
Fuel tank without special material treatment
Full nonwoven luggage compartment trim
Gearshift boot in leatherette
Gearshift knob/handle in plastic
Hatchback
Heavy-duty rear axle
Height and longitudinally adjustable steering column
Hill start assist
Information kit in English
Initial standard fuel filling
Instrument cluster with tachometer, clock and km/h speedometer
Interior light with contact switches on the doors
Luggage compartment floor
Luggage compartment lighting
Moderate hot country
Multi-function module radio control
Multi-function steering wheel
No special edition
No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
Operating permit, initial registration
Painted bumpers
Plastic hand brake lever handle
Plastic loading edge protection
Platform group class 1
Power windows in front, mechanical window regulators in rear
Radio
Reading light in front
Rear combination lamps, standard design (type 2)
Rear floor panel module, type 3
Rear license plate carrier (ECE)
Rear shock absorption, basic version 1
Rear tailpipe
Right exterior mirror, aspherical
Right-hand drive
Seat trim covers in fabric
Service indicator 15 000 km or 1 year ( fix )
Shock absorption in front
South Africa manufacturing sequence
Special identification label with weight data, but without general operating permit (ROW)
Speedometer sensor without seal (electronic speedometer sensor)
Standard
Standard battery/alternator capacity
Standard dashboard
Standard dashboard illumination
Standard license plate lighting
Standard pedal cluster
Standard seats in front
Static lap belt, center rear
Steel wheels 5J x 14, tires 185/70 R14
Sun visors with mirror on front passenger side, without cover
Suspension range 37 installation control only, no requirement forecast
Tire pressure monitoring system
Tires 185/60 R14 H
Tires without specification of tire brand
Tropical zones
Twin headlamps for driving on the left, with integrated high beam
Type approval country South Africa
Vehicle class differentiation -6C0-6RS- for build status South Africa (national)
Vehicle with production equipment
Vehicles with special upgrade measures
Warning triangle
Weight range 8 installation control only, no requirement forecast
Wheel trims 14″/15″
Without CD changer/CD player
Without CD/DVD for navigation
Without LongLife Service Regime
Without TV reception/digital radio reception
Without additional noise suppression measures for passenger compartment
Without additional side body covers (stone guard)
Without additional tires
Without adhesive film
Without aluminum/chrome package
Without backrest release for front seats
Without beverage holder
Without bracket for first aid kit and warning triangle
Without brake pad wear indicator
Without camera systems/accident sensors
Without car phone preparation/ installation
Without center armrest in front
Without cruise control system (CCS)
Without cruise control warning system
Without customized installation
Without decals and emblems
Without delivery equipment
Without drawers under front seats
Without fire extinguisher
Without floor mats
Without follow-on warranty
Without headlamp washer system
Without headlight range control
Without heat accumulator/auxiliary heater
Without heated washer nozzles
Without ignition/starter switch locking system
Without interior light in footwell
Without luggage nets/pockets on backrests
Without lumbar support in seat backrests
Without mass damper for steering wheel
Without navigation device
Without park distance control
Without protective film for scuff plate
Without rear fog lamp
Without rear stabilizer bar
Without roof insert (standard roof)
Without seat heater
Without side airbag
Without socket
Without special headlight control
Without special measures
Without special seat adjustment
Without surface protection, with additional transport protection measures
Without trailer hitch
Without washer fluid level indicator

Disclaimer by Volkswagen

1. Recommended Retail Pricing is not binding on the dealer. The Recommended Retail Price on new vehicles includes VAT, as well as an optional EasyDrive Plan where this is noted as available on the model.