Volkswagen takes the covers off the new local Polo Vivo GT
Serving as the backbone of Volkswagen South Africa’s local production arm, the second-generation Polo Vivo has served unwaveringly.
The second-generation Polo Vivo was launched in 2018 and now, the popular Vivo GT range-topper model has been given a refresh. Here is what has changed.
Just short of 120 000 models sold in South Africa since 2018 (119 679 to be precise), there is no denying that Volkswagen’s locally built Polo Vivo owns a special place in the South African market with 313 620 cumulative sales since the moniker was first introduced here in 2010. Now, the top-of-the-range Polo Vivo GT has been refreshed with mild exterior and interior updates.
On the outside, modest updates have been imparted onto the hatchback. These include silver mirror caps while a GT rear decal accompanies front door-mounted stickers and an all-new Wild Cherry Red metallic colour. The interior is where the Vivo GT has received the most significant updates, cloth inserts on the seats have been changed from blue to red while grey stitching on the gear lever and handbrake continues the same theme on the exterior. While decals are present on the exterior, the interior will receive embroidering on the loose interior lay mats with the GT logo.
Under the bonnet is the one-litre TSI motor that puts out 81kW and 200N.m of torque and can achieve a claimed fuel consumption of 4.6L/100 km if the top speed of 196km/h is not pursued. As standard, the Kariega built model includes 17-inch Mirabeau wheels, a safety package, a lights and vision package, and a single pipe exhaust with chrome trim as standard. To accompany the GT nameplate, this Vivo also sits 15mm lower to the ground and boasts a black tailgate spoiler.
Pricing:
- Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT: R332 800
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