Volkswagen Group South Africa is leading the charge in the passenger car
market having sold a total of 8 239 units and hold a leading market share of
21.1% in March 2012. The VW Polo Vivo spearheaded the attack with 2 846 units
sold in March with the VW Polo in a close second place with 2 355 units sold.
So what makes the
VW Polo Vivo so special? Many people in South Africa are
experiencing a financial pinch amidst a global financial crisis and therefore
many are unable to fork out their hard earned pennies for expensive cars
models. This scenario suits the VW Polo Vivo perfectly as it's an entry level
Volkswagen that is well priced to serve the needs of the average cash-strapped
South African.
More than this, consumers are spoilt for choice with nine models in the
hatch range. These models include the 1.4 2-door, 1.4, 1.4 Zest, 1.4 BLUELINE,
1.4 Trendline, 1.4 Trendline Tiptronic, 1.6, 1.6 Trendline and the 1.6 GT
2-door. Five models complete the Polo Vivo Sedan range with the 1.4, 1.4
Trendline, 1.4 Trendline Tiptronic, 1.6, and the 1.6 Trendline.
Another striking feature that permeates throughout the Polo Vivo range is efficiency.
All models exhibit a fuel consumption figure in the region of 6.2 litres/100km
with the 1.4 Blueline achieving 5.4 litres/100 km. All Polo Vivo models also
feature low CO2 emissions averaging at about 150g/km.
Features aside, here you have a car that rates highly on three critical
factors namely price, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The VW Polo Vivo is
an affordable car with great fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions. What more
do you want in a car?
Do you like the VW Polo Vivo?
