The Volkswagen Polo Vivo sedan is manufactured by the Germany Car maker, Volkswagen, manufactured in South Africa and marketed globally. The sedan came on the market in the year 2002 and came as a replacement of the Golf Citi. Volkswagen South Africa currently offers five models within the saloon range and these are the 1.4 L 4-door and 1.4 L Trendline, 1.4 L Trendline Tiptronic, 1.6 L 4-door and the 1.6 L Trendline Tiptronic. It provides plenty of boot space and interior room for the rear passengers. The boot space is 432 liters.

The Polo Vivo Sedan is available with three new multi-valve engines, 1.4-liter 55 kW, 1.4-liter 63 kW and 1.6-liter 77 kW. All engines are mated to 5-speed manual transmissions. The 1.4 L engine delivers 55 kW and comes as one of the two 1.4 engines in the Polo Vivo Sedan range. It also delivers maximum torque amounting to 132 Nm made available from 3600 rpm. Fuel consumption is very good, recording a good 6.2 liters per 100km. The 55 kW Polo Vivo Sedan model reaches a top speed of 171 km/h. There is also a 1.4 variant producing 63 kW at 5000 rpm. It provides perfect fuel consumption, the same as the 55kW engine, recording a fuel consumption of 6.2 L per 100km. The 1.6 L engine is capable of delivering 77kW and this power is achieved at 5250 rpm. It reaches a maximum torque of 155Nm at 3500 rpm, and is capable of reaching a top speed of 187 km/hr. Fuel consumption on the 1.6 L engine is much favorable comparatively, taking 6.6 L per 100km.

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo Sedan takes on a youthful, sleek and powerful design, coming with a fully galvanized body. The exterior design of the Vivo Polo is also defined by the side mirrors black grained, painted bumpers in body color, front and rear. The Polo Vivo Sedan holds its greatest surprise in store for anyone getting in for the first time. The Vivo Sedan provides good spatial proportions, generously designed seating, a clearly structured cockpit, ergonomic arrangement of the controls and quality of the materials such as soft touch ‘slush’ technology cockpit.

One notable feature that stands out in the Polo Vivo Sedan is the comfort of its seats, even over long distances. In order to permit every single driver to achieve his or her ideal seating position from an ergonomic point of view, both the rake and reach of the three-spoke steering wheel can be adjusted as standard to the perfect position by means of the locks on the steering column. The usual flexibility is available in the boot of the Polo Vivo Sedan. In its standard configuration it provides 432 liters of storage space. With the seats completely folded down, the Polo provides up to 737 liters of space for luggage.

The 1.4 L Trendline Sedan comes with very distinct modern standard features that include an interior outlay of features such as the manual air-conditioner, dust & pollen filter, and standard instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer, digital clock, fuel level and temperature indicators, 12V Power socket in centre console, headlight range adjustment, cup holders, 2 integrated into centre console on the front, radio preparation including EU Bee-sting antenna and front door pockets. Additional features to expect for your convenience and comfort are the front and rear floor mats, height and reach adjustable steering column, standard 3-spoke plastic steering wheel, dual tone hooter, lights-on warning buzzer, interior courtesy light with delay, reading lights two front, luggage compartment lighting, power steering, glove compartment and chrome door handles. The TDI Comfortline takes on additional features that include the multi-function computer and comfort instrument cluster including chrome trim and multi-function display. Provided across the range of models is the 3-year/120,000km warranty, 12-year Anti-corrosion warranty and Volkswagen recommends 15,000km service intervals, clearly justifying why the VW Polo Vivo sedan is a favorite choice on the South African market.