Volkswagen Polo Vivo 2018– car dimensions: 3972 mm long, 1682 mm wide and 1462 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,063 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The base Vivo gets a 9-inch touchscreen with App-Connect for phone mirroring, Bluetooth and USB as standard, plus a multi-function steering wheel, air-conditioning, power steering and height/reach-adjustable column. Dual front airbags, ESC, tyre-pressure monitoring and hill-start assist are fitted across the range. Cruise control, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are optional extras, while side airbags are also optional here. Manual rear windows and mirrors keep the cabin basic but functional for daily commuting.
Boot space measures 280 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 952 litres when folded. The load area is deep enough for weekly shopping or a weekend bag set without fuss.
Braked towing capacity is rated at 1000 kg and unbraked at 570 kg. The 1.4-litre engine and five-speed manual suit light trailer work or weekend leisure loads rather than heavy commercial hauling. Kerb weight sits around 1063 kg with a GVM of 1530 kg.
The cabin has cloth seats in Iceberg trim, air-conditioning, a multi-function steering wheel and a height- and reach-adjustable steering column. A 9-inch touchscreen with App-Connect, Bluetooth and USB is standard. Front electric windows and power steering are fitted. Rear windows are manual. The feel is simple and practical for daily use, with basic materials and no advanced seat or climate extras.
Combined fuel use 5.5 l/100 km
Service interval 15 000 km
Global NCAP 4-star adult, 3-star child
Standard dual front airbags, ESC, TPMS, hill start assist, ISOFIX
3-year/120 000 km warranty, 5-year/150 000 km engine warranty
Service plan optional
The 1.4-litre engine is rated at 5.5 l/100 km combined. The tank holds 45 litres.
Service intervals are every 15 000 km. A service plan is available as an option. The car has a 3-year/120 000 km warranty plus a 5-year/150 000 km engine warranty and 6-year anti-corrosion cover.
Safety kit includes driver and passenger airbags, electronic stability control, tyre-pressure monitoring, hill start assist, ISOFIX points and childproof rear locks. Front side airbags are optional. It scored 4 stars for adult and 3 stars for child protection in Global NCAP tests.
Keep the car with regular services at the stated interval. Optional EasyDrive plans cover maintenance. It is a basic hatch built for everyday running costs.
Length 3972 mm, Width 1682 mm, Height 1462 mm, Wheelbase 2470 mm (Polo Vivo 2018-present (facelift 2024))
Sources: manufacturer data, VW.co.za Polo Vivo Spec-sheet-2026.pdf, carfolio.com, tavcorvw brochure.