Limited-edition Volkswagen Polo Vivo Mswenko now in SA
The new Polo Vivo Mswenko is based on the 1.4 Comfortline manual derivative.
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo hatch is one special vehicle in the brand’s line-up and 261 285 Polo Vivos found homes since its launch in 2010.
As a manner of celebrating a decade of success, the local arm of the German marque is introducing a limited-edition Vivo model that carries the Mswenko moniker.
The new limited-edition Polo Vivo Mswenko is based on the 1.4 Comfortline manual derivative with 63 kW of power and a R246 900 price tag.
On the outside, the limited-edition Polo Vivo Mswenko comes with personalised side decals, chrome tip exhaust, a black painted roof, privacy glass and mirror covers finished in two colour variants.
It runs on 16-inch Portago alloy wheels in Anthracite.
Inside, it boasts standard Ocean Blue seats, Anthracite headliner, silver dashboard inserts,App Connect, six speakers and a leather package (leather multi-function steering wheel, gearshift lever and gear knob).
Buyers can order the Maswenko Polo Vivo in four exterior colours, namely: Pure White, Reflex Silver, Limestone Grey and Reef Blue.
The Polo Vivo Mswenko will be available at Volkswagen dealers from October 2020.
The Polo Vivo Mswenko comes standard with a 3 year/120 000km warranty and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty. A Volkswagen Maintenance Plan as well as a Volkswagen Service Plan are available as options. Service interval is 15 000km.
Mswenko (pronounced m-swe-nkoh) is the isiZulu expression for the slang word “swag”. Swag is an expression of attitude and confidence.
A self-confident and stylish person is said to have swag. Mswenko, which is unique to South Africa, refers to a person’s style, attitude and general demeanour.
Source: Volkswagen SA