2019 Volkswagen Polo Vivo
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2019 Volkswagen Polo Vivo is a practical, low-running-cost choice showing 112,382 km on the clock. It’s presented as the Trendline spec and is a straightforward, no-frills example that suits first-time buyers who prioritise reliability over bells and whistles.
Under the bonnet is the 1.4-litre petrol with a 5-speed manual and a claimed 5.7 L/100 km economy — ideal for keeping fuel and insurance costs down while remaining easy to drive in town. Five doors, seating for five and a 280‑litre boot make it a usable everyday car; think simple maintenance and predictable running costs for a compact family or commuter car. Search terms to try: used Polo Vivo for sale, Polo Vivo 1.4 TRENDLINE (5DR).
Located at Selection Park, Springs in Gauteng; enquire to book a viewing or test drive and compare similar Polo Vivo listings on Auto.co.za if you’d like to benchmark options.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
The 2019 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 Trendline at GIG Motors Springs with Latest Service and DEKRA Report is a practical, stylish, and fuel-efficient 5-door hatchback designed for everyday reliability and urban driving.
Engine: 1.4-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 55 kW of power. Fuel Economy: An impressive average consumption of 5.7 L/100km, paired with a 45-litre fuel tank. Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox with front-wheel drive. Seating & Space: Comfortable cloth upholstery with a spacious cabin for up to five occupants and a practical 280-litre boot.
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo safety rating
Rated 4 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — Global NCAP #SaferCarsForAfrica, 2024.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — Global NCAP #SaferCarsForAfrica, 2024.
SA-market test (Test valid for: South Africa). Applies to derivatives matching the tested airbag/ESC spec only.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Volkswagen’s Polo Vivo keeps its finger firmly on the pulse of South African hatchback buyers who want “the badge” but can’t justify Polo money, and you can see why it still moves the needle in this space. It’s pitched right against the Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Swift and Renault Kiger—cars you’ll see packed into every Joburg shopping centre lot—where every rand on the sticker actually matters. Every Polo Vivo runs on petrol, so you won’t find any clever hybrid or diesel tricks here, but at least you have real choice between manual, automatic, and that old-school semi-auto. The market’s not short of options: 327 active listings, with prices from R96,500 (that’s the high-mileage, bargain-bin stuff) up to R384,200 if you’re feeling flush, but the sweet spot is that R200k–R300k zone. New or used? Both are on offer, with 132 fresh units and 195 pre-loved examples, so you’re not boxed into one lane. On paper at least, it’s the 1.4 55kW Vivo that most people actually buy—122 listings, priced R214,500 to R289,950, which probably tells you all you need to know about which flavour hits the mark. The 1.4 Life 63kW nudges a bit higher, and if you want the proper auto, you’re looking at the 1.6 77kW Life Tiptronic at R341,501. Used Vivos average just 32,880 km, even with examples dating back to 2010—proof these often play second car or live cushy lives as city runabouts. Where the Vivo wins, especially over the Starlet, is on badge loyalty and the comfort of VW’s dealer network, which means less drama when you need parts or want to sell on. That’s the point: it’s what the Polo Vivo should have been from the start.
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Selection Park, Springs, Gauteng
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