2017 Volkswagen Polo
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2017 Volkswagen Polo GP 1.2 TSI HIGHLINE DSG (81KW) has 37,348 km on the clock and the smooth 1.2 TSI automatic transmission gives a compact, easy-to-live-with package for everyday use; the Highline spec keeps general model refinement in play without overstating it. The Polo is a practical small hatchback well suited to first-car priorities.
The DSG gearbox and petrol 1.2-litre engine combine low claimed fuel consumption (4.9 L/100 km) with effortless urban driving and highway cruising, while five doors and five seats mean sensible passenger flexibility and simple daily usability. Its compact footprint makes parking and tight-city manoeuvres straightforward.
Located in Gezina, Pretoria, Gauteng. If you’re searching for a used Polo for sale or a petrol hatchback in Gauteng, enquire to book a viewing or test drive and check this Polo GP 1.2 TSI HIGHLINE DSG (81KW).
SELLER'S COMMENTS
This 2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Highline Auto offers proven reliability with a full franchise service history, giving strong peace of mind about its condition and maintenance. The efficient 1.2 turbo petrol engine (81 kW, 175 Nm) delivers smooth performance with an average consumption of just 5.1 l/100 km and an impressive range of up to 882 km from the 45 litre tank. The automatic gearbox makes it ideal for daily commuting, while a 0 to 100 km/h time of 9.3 seconds and a top speed of 196 km/h ensure confident overtaking and highway driving.
Inside, the Highline spec brings a premium feel, with quality finishes, comfortable seating and well laid out controls. Expect modern conveniences such as advanced infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel controls that make every trip more relaxed and enjoyable. Although out of warranty, the combination of full franchise history and Volkswagen’s solid build quality makes this blue Polo a smart, low risk choice. A great option if you want a stylish, economical hatch that is easy to live with and ready to drive away.
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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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Common questions about the Volkswagen Polo in South Africa.
