The VW Polo and Polo Vivo were the fifth and third best-selling cars in South Africa in March, respectively, giving a strong indication that VW is one of the country’s most popular car brands.
For those who may be interested in what VW has to offer, we looked at what you get from the manufacturer’s five most affordable passenger cars.
VW Polo Vivo 1.4 Trendline – R235,200
The most affordable, and most popular, VW currently available in South Africa is the Polo Vivo.
It uses a five-speed manual gearbox and achieves a combined consumption of 5.7l/100km on its 1.4-litre petrol engine.
The power figures for the base Trendline model sit at 55kW and 130Nm.
This hatchback gives you 14-inch steel wheels, 280 litres of storage, a Bluetooth sound system with four speakers, front electric windows, manual air conditioning, a digital multi-information display, and cloth seat trim.
The VW Polo Vivo comes with a 3-year/120,000km warranty as standard.
VW Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline – R265,800
For those who prefer a sedan, VW has you covered with an alternative to its Polo hatchback.
Employing a 1.4-litre petrol engine with a five-speed gearbox, this car produces 63kW and 132Nm – and does 5.9l/100km for it combined fuel consumption cycle.
Owners can expect 14-inch steel wheels, 454 litres of storage, a four-speaker Bluetooth sound system, cloth upholstery, electric windows, manual AC, and rear fog lights.
The VW Polo sedan is offered with a 3-year/120,000km warranty.
VW Polo 1.0TSI – R315,000
A step-up from the Polo Vivo, the Polo has a host of additional features including LED headlights and daytime running lights.
Alongside this, the base model features 14-inch steel wheels, a 351-litre boot, cloth seats, electronically adjustable and heated side mirrors, manual air conditioning, a multifunction steering wheel, electric windows, and a 6.5-inch audio system display with four speakers and App Connect.
The Polo then runs on a 1.0-litre, turbo-petrol powertrain, giving the car an output of 70kW and 175Nm.
With a five-speed manual transmission, this hatch achieves 5.3l/100km for it combined fuel consumption cycle.
The VW Polo includes a 3-year/120,000km warranty and a 3-year/45,000km service plan.
VW T-Cross 1.0TSI Comfortline – R368,900
VW’s entry-level crossover, the T-Cross, has a 1.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine married to a five-speed manual gearbox.
This crossover is capable of producing 70kW and 175Nm with a combined consumption of 4.8l/100km.
The T-Cross features 16-inch alloy wheels, 377-litres of storage, six speakers, a 6.5-inch media system with Bluetooth and App Connect, fatigue detection, rain-sensing wipers, LED daytime running lights, cloth seats, electric and heated side mirrors, manual air conditioning, a leather steering wheel, cruise control, electric windows, fog lights, and front and rear park assist.
The VW T-Cross includes a 3-year/120,000km warranty and a 3-year/45,000km service plan.
VW Caddy Kombi 1.6 – R413,100
VW’s most affordable people carrier is the Caddy Kombi and offers up to seven seats.
The rear seats can be folded or removed, too, for extra storage space – increasing the load volume from 191 litres to 1,213 litres.
Its 1.6-litre engine and six-speed manual transmission allow it to produce 81kW and 152Nm, while consuming 7.3l/100km for it combined cycle.
The MPV’s features comprise 16-inch alloy wheels, fabric upholstery, electric side mirrors, a multifunction steering wheel, a 6.5-inch Bluetooth infotainment touchscreen with four speakers, manual air conditioning, front electric windows, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic headlights.
The VW Caddy Kombi comes with a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty.
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