2017 Volkswagen Polo
2017 Volkswagen Polo
Est. monthly payment:
R 4,306 p/m
Western Cape
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2017 Volkswagen Polo GP 1.2 TSI HIGHLINE DSG presents with 146,951 km on the clock and the automatic gearbox for easy urban driving; it’s a practical, well-equipped example for someone wanting a refined small car rather than a project. The Polo name is included for clarity on the listing.
The 1.2 TSI petrol with DSG means relaxed commuting and lower fuel bills — the manufacturer-claimed consumption is 4.9 L/100 km — while five doors and five seats keep day-to-day usability straightforward for errands, learners or small families. If you’re searching for a used Polo for sale that balances drivability and running costs, this is a sensible option.
Located in Paarl, Cape Town (Western Cape). Enquire to book a viewing or test drive and compare other Polo GP 1.2 TSI HIGHLINE DSG (81KW) listings or this petrol hatchback in Western Cape on Auto.co.za.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Highline Auto in grey, with full service history, offers a strong mix of comfort, efficiency and everyday practicality. The refined 1.2 turbo petrol engine delivers 81 kW and 175 Nm, with smooth automatic transmission, brisk 0–100 km/h in 9.3 s and frugal consumption from just 5.1 l/100 km for an impressive range of up to 882 km. Compact yet solid, it is ideal for city driving and longer trips alike.
Inside, the Highline spec adds a premium feel with quality finishes, comfortable seating and well laid out controls. Expect features such as air conditioning, advanced infotainment with Bluetooth, electric windows, multi function steering wheel and practical storage throughout. This Polo is a smart choice if you want German build quality, low running costs and an upmarket cabin at a very attractive price point. Well looked after and ready to drive, it is a great value buy for buyers who do not want to compromise on comfort or features.
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Volkswagen Polo safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2011 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen’s Polo has become the default answer for South Africans who want something a little more upmarket than your average B-segment hatch, but aren’t willing to cough up for a Golf or pay C-segment premiums. You’ll see them everywhere from Sandton to Sea Point, and that’s no accident. It goes toe-to-toe with the Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Swift, and Renault Kiger, but the Polo’s trump card is that blend of everyday polish and badge appeal. Engine choices swing from frugal diesels to peppy petrols, manual and auto boxes, but most shoppers are laser-focused on that 7-speed DSG – and honestly, if you’ve schlepped through Rivonia Road traffic, you’d understand why. Current listings are all over the map: from R69,500 for a high-mileage, decade-old unit to a wallet-wilting R699,995 for a loaded new one. The median sits at R319,500, which is telling: the market’s buoyed by a sea of well-loved used examples, with 203 used units outnumbering the 118 new cars you’ll find on dealer floors. For anyone shopping below R300k, that matters. The 1.0 TSI Life DSG is the Polo you’ll see most often, with 56 listings between R284,900 and R514,540, and the plain 1.0 TSI close behind with 55 options starting at R268,890. Most used Polos show around 51,251 km, which is par for the course if the service book stacks up. At the zippier end, the GTI DSG takes the spotlight: 16 listings from R419,900 up to nearly R700k, and it’s what the Polo should have been from the start if you ask a diehard. The real separation between Polo and its rivals isn’t just the spec sheet. On paper at least, it’s the interior finish and that DSG’s city manners – the Starlet and Swift just don’t feel as civilised inside or as relaxed in the crawl from Fourways to Braamfontein. For the budget-conscious, there’s still a lifeline in those 1.4 Trendline GP-era cars from as far back as 2005, starting at R148,990. If you pack smart, there’s a Polo for nearly every wallet, and that’s the point.
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2017 Volkswagen Polo
Est. monthly payment:
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Paarl, Cape Town, Western Cape
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