2018 Volkswagen Polo Vivo
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
The 2018 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.6 Comfortline Tip is an excellent choice for South Africans seeking an affordable, reliable used hatchback. Known for its solid build quality and smooth handling, this vehicle offers a perfect balance of style and practicality, making it ideal for city driving and weekend getaways.
Powered by a 1.6L petrol engine paired with a semi-automatic transmission, the Polo Vivo delivers impressive fuel efficiency at just 6.1 L/100km. It features five doors, five seats, and a comfortable interior designed for everyday convenience. Practical features include air conditioning, power steering, and a spacious boot, perfect for family or urban use.
Located in Midstream Estate, Centurion, Gauteng, this used Polo Vivo is available now at a competitive price. Visit our dealership for a test drive and explore flexible finance deals. Discover why it's one of the best options for sale in South Africa—affordable, reliable, and ready to buy today.
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REF Number : SI-026385. Ah, the 2018 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic – a masterstroke in the compact car segment. This gem offers a robust 1.6-liter engine, ensuring both efficiency and liveliness that naturally escapes mediocrity. It boasts a 45-liter fuel tank, quite sufficient for its class, and dances gracefully around an impressive fuel economy of approximately 6.2 L/100 km. With a refined Tiptronic transmission, it elevates driving comfort to an art form. The interior, understated yet refined, offers superior ergonomics and connectivity. It's perfect for individuals who appreciate understated excellence without breaking the bank. Quite frankly, it’s a paragon among its peers. A car under R 200 000.
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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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