2013 Volkswagen Polo Vivo
2013 Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Est. monthly payment:
R 2,665 p/m
Gauteng
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2013 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 3-door 1.6 GT is a used example with 169 000 km on the clock and a full service history, presented in tidy condition and ready for its next owner. It’s the sportier Polo Vivo variant but retains the practical, economical character buyers expect from the model.
Mechanically it’s a 1.6-litre petrol with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a claimed combined consumption of 6.6 L/100 km, making it an easy-to-run first car or commuter hatchback that balances fuel cost with engaging drive feel. Five seats provide sensible everyday flexibility and the GT trim adds sharper styling without complicating ownership.
Located in Peacehaven, Vereeniging, Gauteng — if you’re searching for a used Polo Vivo for sale or specifically a Polo Vivo 3-door 1.6 GT, enquire to book a viewing or test drive and compare similar listings on Auto.co.za.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
Rare GT model with sporty styling, distinctive character and everyday practicality, this 2013 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.6 GT 3-Door is an excellent example of a sought-after hatchback.
Powered by a responsive 1.6-litre petrol engine producing 77 kW and 155 Nm of torque, it delivers enjoyable performance with a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 10.6 seconds. The 5-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive provide a confident and engaging driving experience, while the economical engine makes it well suited to daily commuting.
With 169,000 km, this Polo Vivo GT offers an appealing combination of sporty looks, Volkswagen quality and practical motoring. The three-door design adds to its distinctive appearance, while the spacious cabin accommodates up to five occupants. The boot offers up to 635 litres of capacity, making it practical for everyday use.
Features include sunroof, alloy wheels, sporty GT cloth interior, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and AUX inputs, air conditioning, front electric windows, power steering and a 5-speed manual transmission.
Finished with a clean, well-kept interior and presented in excellent condition, this Polo Vivo has been professionally glazed and polished by Mobile Paint Protection. Certification is available as proof of the treatment.
Finance is available, trade-ins are welcome and an extended warranty option is available.
Visit Parkview Auto Vereeniging at 1 Golf Road, Vereeniging, Gauteng, to view this stylish and increasingly rare Polo Vivo GT.
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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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2013 Volkswagen Polo Vivo
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