Polo Vivo range expanded with Eclipse special edition

VOLKSWAGEN has added a special edition derivative to its best selling Polo Vivo model range.

Polo Vivo has sold nearly 175 000 units since its market introduction in March 2010.

With the introduction of special edition Polo Vivo Eclipse, Volkswagen has another derivative to help it sustain its A0 market segment dominance.

The Polo Vivo and Polo are the only locally built models in the competitive A0 segment. Both models had a combined market share of 33% in the A0 segment in 2015.

The Polo Vivo Eclipse is available in both hatch and sedan body variants.

To make it exclusive, it is only offered in two colours: pure white and deep pearlescent black.

The special edition Eclipse is fitted with 1.4 four-cylinder engine that delivers 63kW and 132Nm and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. On the exterior, the Polo Vivo Eclipse’s exclusive features will be distinguished by silver side mirror housings, 16-inch Mistral alloy wheels, “Eclipse” badges at the back and side, lowered suspension and chrome strip on the boot and side.

The interior features include the centre console that is painted in steel graphite, partial leather on the steering wheel and gear lever and Global seat trim.

Prices (VAT and emissions tax included):

• 1.4 63kW Eclipse hatch – R168 600.

• 1.4 63 kW Eclipse sedan – R174 600.

The Polo Vivo Eclipse comes standard with a three-year or 120 000km warranty and a six-year anti corrosion warranty. A five-year or 60 000km Volkswagen automotion maintenance plan, as well as a five-year or 60 000km service plan are available as options. The service interval is 15 000km.