Everything you need to know about the Volkswagen Polo Vivo (2nd Generation)

• Is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good car? 
• Who is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good car for?
• Is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good first car?
• Is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good family car?
• Is there a Hybrid Volkswagen Polo Vivo?
• What’s it like to drive? 
• Reviewer’s opinion
• What does it look like?
• What is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo like inside? 
• Tech features
• Price and specs
• Which is the cheapest Volkswagen Polo Vivo?
• How much does it cost?
• Similar Cars to the Volkswagen Polo Vivo

PoTAYto, poTAHtoe. Here we have the Polo Vivo. One of the best selling vehicles in South Africa, you could call it, 'The People's Car” . If you're keen on this entry-level Volkswagen, here's everything you need to know.

In this article:

Is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good car? 

Here we have the Second-Generation Volkswagen Polo Vivo, which you’d probably consider as the entry-level people’s car. The mainline Polo has been a South African favourite for many generations. The Polo Vivo, although a re-trim of a previous generation Polo model, still seeks to provide good Volkswagen quality and feel but at a more affordable price and cost of maintenance.

Who is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good car for?

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo is a good car for new drivers, as well as people who need a decent runabout for daily duties. It’s also suitable for smaller families as there’s enough space to accommodate at least two small children.

Is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good first car?

Yes, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo is a great first car. It’s easy to drive, and its size is suitable for maneuvering around the city and university campus parking. You could even say it also is an ego booster for some individuals due to its popularity and attractive yet subtle styling if you care about that sort of thing of course.

Is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo a good family car?

For smaller families, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo will work. There’s enough space in the interior to fit baby seats and accommodate adults accordingly in the rear. The boot is relatively sizeable at 280l, but with the rear seats folded down, you can get a colossal 952l of luggage space. The Polo Vivo is quiet inside the cabin and isn’t noisy even in open road settings. It’s competent and comfortable.

Is there a Hybrid Volkswagen Polo Vivo?

There is no hybrid variant of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo for sale in South Africa.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

“Looking like the pricier previous-generation Polo, the Vivo represents excellent value for money and is a fine investment. The 2018 Polo Vivo can’t be beat if you’re looking for Volkswagen reliability, looks, and a car that will hang on to its value.”

-Lawrence Minnie, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Volkswagen Polo Vivo like inside? 

The second generation Volkswagen Polo Vivo is more or less a reiteration of the 5th generation Polo albeit there are differences with the infotainment system and some interior items like the steering wheel and seating trim. You still get a matte soft-touch dashboard which is nice.

Style

Much like the inside, the exterior of the Polo Vivo remains more or less the same as the 5th generation Polo. A confident front end with a stout stance. You get different badging and wheels with the Polo Vivo, but look a little closer, and you’ll see subtle cues taken from the facelift 5th generation Polo like the front & rear bumpers. The Sport model Vivo GT gets light sporty elements like 17-inch wheels, bumper lips, a black spoiler and GT decals on the side of the car.

Tech features

• MIB2-G Standard Plus PQ/MQB radio (Highline and GT trim)
• Multi-function steering wheel
• App-Connect (Highline)
• Cruise control system (Highline and GT Trim.)
• Breakaway interior rearview mirror, auto-dimming (GT Trim.)

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Volkswagen Polo Vivo?

The cheapest Volkswagen Polo Vivo is the entry trim is the  1.4 Comfortline – prices usually start from R255 800

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How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Suzuki Baleno

Hyundai Grand i10

Kia Picanto

Tayedza MbiriStarting his petrol-infused passion at a ripe young age playing a plethora of racing video games, Taye has been into the motoring industry for years. During his university years studying Law, he dipped his toes into motoring photography, videography, and exploring what Southern Africa has to offer for the motoring scene at large. Most recently, he presented a YouTube series for a famous Japanese manufacturer and now finds himself fresh on the AutoTrader content creation team. He hopes to own a 90s Subaru one day soon. View News & Reviews

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