Volkswagen introduces refreshed Polo Vivo
August 2024
- Refreshed Polo Vivo features a new intuitive infotainment system, new headlights for improved illumination, equipment line with new naming convention, new seat trim with updated materials and designs as well as enhanced safety features
Kariega, 20 August 2024 –Since its market introduction in 2010, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been South Africa’s top selling passenger model with over 425 000 units sold across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Volkswagen has refreshed the Polo Vivo with the new front-end design, new infotainment, new seat trim design and enhanced safety features to continue its success in the South African and Sub-Saharan markets. The new Volkswagen Polo Vivo will be available for sale in South Africa in September 2024.
Polo Vivo has firmly established itself as a leader in the entry-level hatch market in spite of new models being launched on a regular basis and with an even greater offering in the Polo Vivo, the new model is once again set to be the best-seller in the segment. Affordability, German build quality, enhanced safety, space and comfort are some of the key legendary attributes that have come to define the Volkswagen Polo Vivo, setting an unparallel benchmark in the segment.
Enhanced interior and exterior 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. The rear end also spots a new 2D Volkswagen badge with Vivo name in chrome centred below it and new antenna. Additionally, the new model introduces fresh colours, new interior seat materials and new equipment line naming convention.
New interior features
The Vivo, Life, Style and the GT have new interior trims which add exciting ambience and feel into the cabin of the new Polo Vivo. For seamless connectivity and entertainment, the new Polo Vivo now features 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 been updated with new materials and designs which include front side airbags (standard on the Style and GT) for additionally safety.
New exterior features
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. 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 available from the Life derivatives.
Exterior features in detail
Standard features
The new Polo Vivo is offered with standard features. There are functional optional features for the customers who want to individualise their new Polo Vivo.
Here is an overview of standard and optional features for the Vivo, Life, Style and GT derivatives:
1.4 55kW Vivo
Interior
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Radio Mirgor with 9“display with App Connect, Bluetooth, USB
- ‘Iceberg’ cloth seat trim
Functional Equipment
- Front electric windows
- Power steering
- Height and reach adjustable steering column.
- Full size steel spare wheel
Exterior
- Body colours bumpers
- Black door handles
- Black mirror caps
- Front fog lights and cornering lights including Daytime Running Lights
Safety and Security
- Driver and passenger airbags
- Safety Package (Electronic Stability Control and Tyre Pressure monitor)
- Hill Start Assist
Optional features
- ’Tosa’ 15-inch alloy wheels
- Floor mats, front and rear
1.4 63kW Life and 1.6 77kW Life Tiptronic
Same standard features as Vivo plus:
Exterior
- Body coloured door handles
- Twin headlamps with integrated high beam.
- 15“ Ubomi Alloy Wheels
Interior
- ‘Halftone’ cloth seat trim
- Luggage compartment lighting
Functional Equipment
- Height adjustable driver seat
Optional Features
- Cruise Control
- Front side airbags
- Lights and Vision Package (rain sensor + dusk sensor)
- Parking Package (Rear View Camera with read PDC)
- Storage Package (front centre armrest and drawer under driver’s seat)
- Floor mats, front and rear
1.6 77kW Style
Same features as Life plus:
Interior
- ‘Quad’ cloth seat trim
- Front sports seats
- 6 Speakers
Exterior
- Portago 16-inch alloy wheels
Safety
- Front side airbags
- Cruise Control
Optional Features
- Storage Package (Front centre armrest and drawer under driver’s seat
- Lights and Vision Package (rain sensor + dusk sensor)
- LED Headlights Package (incl Lights and Vision Package)
- Floor mats, front and rear
1.0 TSI 81kW GT
Same features as Life plus:
Interior
- ‘Senary’ cloth seat trim
- Front sports seats
- Gearshift knob in leather
Exterior
- 17“ Mirabeau Alloy wheels in Anthracite
- Black painted roof and mirror caps
- Body coloured spoiler
- GT lettering on the tailgate, front grille and side
- Black side moulding
- Sporty single-pipe exhaust system with chrome trim
- Bumper skin and lower & upper grille with chrome
Functional Equipment
- Sport pedal cluster
- Floor mats front and rear
Safety
- Cruise Control
- Rain sensor
Optional Features
- Storage Package (Front centre armrest and drawer under driver’s seat)
- Parking Package (Rear View Camera with read PDC)
- LED Headlights Package
Black Style Package
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo Black Style Package delivers a bold, sporty attitude with its sleek design elements, including a black painted roof, and mirror caps, 15- inch Tosa wheels. The Black Style Package is only offered on the Life derivatives. The Black Style Package is only available on the Vivo and Life models. These elements work together to make the Polo Vivo stand out with a unique and dynamic presence on the road.
Prices (VAT and emissions tax included)
Polo Vivo 1.4 55kW Vivo | R266,600 |
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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 |
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 Volkswagen 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. 5-year / 150 000km engine warranty.
Volkswagen EasyDrive Maintenance and Service Plans are available as options.
Issued by: The Communications Department of Volkswagen Group Africa.