Facelift VW Polo Vivo GT Review - Has the Vivo GT become too expensive?

[@korvinpillay1002]

At this point if you're buying this polo vivo, you're really really loyal to the Volkswagen group😂

[@semicolon101]

Yeah, 2Airbags in 2023 on a 400k hatchback is inexcusable.

[@elliotmohutsiwa4657]

Die hard fans

[@fortunatekatlego2893]

Honeslty there's nothing left there too expensive..... 😂

[@goosieschills8218]

Absolutely!

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

I can so agree with you here my word there is so much out there for that price just go on to their website and look.. I mean wind up windows really and people eat it up thats so crazy I mean I sometimes drive a 1990 year model car with electric windows qe are in 2023!!

[@oomstu]

The Polo / Vivo are no longer value for money, I'd agree. Here is what I've paid over the years: 2008 Polo manual (entry level) - R189000.00 (stock equipment) 2014 Polo Highline (manual) - R239000.00 (stock equipment) 2017 Polo R line DSG - R299000.00 (before options) 2019 Polo GTI DSG - R398400.00 (before options) To replace my current GTI VW want R535000.00 (before options) Needless to say, I'm buying something else next time.

[@Bjm365]

This is the kind of review I'm here for, non bias and blunt honesty. Surely other brands have caught up

[@biggeststeppa1]

Caught up? There was never anything to catch up to. VW has been selling poorly built lego cars for decades and South Africans have been blindly buying them because 'German'. If anything some buyers are finally seeing these rust buckets for what they are

[@mongalosepato3210]

Second time seeing Jacob's car reviews. He always reminds me of that XM review🤣💥🤘. Lol He nailed it damn. great Reviewer!

[@elliotmohutsiwa4657]

LOL to be honest that was the best review ever! I love that car because of him!!

[@MufunwaApple]

me too he made me love the XM@@elliotmohutsiwa4657

[@mandlamncube2234]

@@elliotmohutsiwa4657 ME TOO

[@teamphashash]

Been following Jacob since his YFM days. Great motoring journo and has a lot to offer in this space.

[@Orne_hundred]

Honestly I missed Ciro when he wasn't shooting but Jacob is natural too. So thank you for adding J in the team.

[@ash3804]

Keep it up with budget car reviews Jacob!

[@muhammedkhandookhee4631]

Nice video, well balanced points. The Vivo is definitely a solid and reliable product, as it's an older platform that has been simplified and perfected over the years. BUT it's not a value & budget buy anymore... For a locally produced car, it costs more than imported models, that are bigger and more well specced and have better service and warranties... On price a Suzuki Baleno and even Fronx are better options, you can even get SUVs like Tiggo 4 pro, Grand Vitara, Corolla cross for similar money. As South Africans we need to get bang for our Randelas at this price point, especially when it's the first or only car in the household. 😊

[@fikilemonnye2636]

I bought Polo 2018 Highline fullspec with 4500km on clock for R308k in 2019. I m glad i bought a car earlier because prices went crazy after 2020 ...yoh i m shocked !!!! Anyway i love VW ..

[@Mkhehla]

That engine is stellar👌🏾... But everything else about the Vivo feels stuck in the early 2010s. I don't know how to justify spending R250k+ on an entry model with manual mirror adjustments and rear windows. This is why Suzukis are increasing in appeal. I'd actually buy a Fronx over a Vivo_GT...🤔

[@nkazimlomazwi658]

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[@teamphashash]

Agreed . I'd even go as fas as looking at more premium 2nd hand cars within the brand if I absolutely had to have a vw that bad.

[@levernnaicker4142]

Love the reviews ❤. And honestly will still stick to the larger and reputation built manufactures. Yeah, at the end you are paying for the badge and all the loyalty that goes with it..... And maybe Suzuki sounds tempting. Personally bought a suzuki and yes it maybe cheaper but the quality is definitely noticeable and the workmanship is no where in comparison to the traditional and reputable brands. That's just my 2 cents from a personal purchase. And I agree, the engine and the soft touch dashboard and feel is what makes a car. I'll still choose a VW, TOYOTA (!and not the redbadged Suzukis) anyway. It maybe more expensive but sometimes it's not about brand loyalty. I also had this mindset and it's only when you own a Suzuki that you start to appreciate your VW.s and Likes.... But Suzuki is a food buy..... but ill pass

[@mhlobo1]

Can you honestly compare VIVO GT with SUZUKI, Mazda 2🤷‍♂? I do agree with being pricey but is worth the look, style and legendary status. I had an option to buy latest polo, but the look didn't impress me, hence I could buy it again if given another chance.

[@Mkhehla]

@@mhlobo1 I agree. The Vivo GT has a legendary look to it. It's just that when you are using a car daily, little things make you wonder how much value you're actually deriving from it. I would buy a Vivo GT for the engine and the looks... But if I think of other features and conveniences, it starts to look like an unjustified spend.

[@mpmtembu]

I like this new presenter. He's good. 🤙🏾

[@grantfreese106]

Jacob you are so easy to listen to, keep up the good work

[@joshua4859]

I was fortunate enough to drive a Polo Vivo GT back in 2013 for the price of R160000 brand new. This new pricing is crazy. I bought a second hand 2015 Golf 7 GTI SE, with 109000km on the clock, back in 2020 for R310000. At this price point, a second hand performace vehicle is the way to go.

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

But the difference being a second hand performance vehicle will come with high maintenance costs, no warranty and no plan most likely.

[@joshua4859]

@@carcrazyguysa4059 it is the risk you take. I spent months finding the right car that had been properly maintained and looked after. Maintenance costs have been reasonable.

[@shaunb2335]

Everyone here NOT personally owning these small turbocharged VWs have an opinion about engine reliability. Mine is on 216 500km!!! And it still pulls very strong! 🎉 Love this little turbo motor ❤

[@esthetics4512]

They have some strong opinions 2

[@goosieschills8218]

A fully specc’d Suzuki Baleno sits at less than R299k. Vw pricing is ridiculous, looking at Suzuki sales, I’m glad South African are starting to see the scam that is Volkswagen.

[@ld9387]

The only problem I have with Suzuki is safety

[@bigbadwolf9513]

@@ld9387safety? Please explain if you don’t mind

[@hipetwa]

​@ld9387 safety Toyota takes their car and stripped all functions and people still buy

[@philipkrause1626]

​@@bigbadwolf9513the Indian built Suzuki's are unfortunately not built to the same spec as Japanese units. Compare the euroncap crash tests of previous Swift with global NCAP photos. The deformation of the structure on the Indian version is far worse, due to missing reinforcements. It's the sad reality, corners are often cut on cars assembled exclusively for developing world markets. Panels included in the original design are stripped out to reduce cost, at the expense of safety (and for the most part buyers are totally unaware of this, as developing world markets tend not to do crash tests, and buyers are less savvy when it comes to vehicle safety).

[@sayulannaicker2266]

​@@bigbadwolf9513 no abs etc

[@carfanfan]

VW has amortized the tooling on this car ages ago. It is merely just the sum of its part now. Why it costs so much just doesn't make sense as most of the parts are locally sourced. There are better options out there at that price range that offer more with updated safety - when this car was designed, the Euro crash standards were at a much lower level than today. I would love to see this car be tested today.

[@thapelomalimela652]

The vivo never had a sunroof. Think you are confusing it for the Polo comfortline/highline tsi.

[@ncedosomana2896]

The previous Vivo GT (Gen 6 shape) had a sunroof as an option.

[@tiyani3154]

@@ncedosomana2896 that is the 4th gen shape, the 6th gen is the latest and doesn’t have a vivo yet…the latest vivo is using the 5th gen’s shape

[@nkanyisomaphosa6389]

Yes they had

[@MufunwaApple]

SINCE THE XM, REALY YOU GOT ME. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CARS.COZA

[@agreylekaba9635]

its no longer the entry level car but it's still the most bought vehicle amongst those you mentioned.

[@JaimieSigamoney]

Forgot to mention they didn't add the red stitching on the steering...and they don't have red seat belts. I have never seen a polo vivo come with a sunroof from factory or a tan interior for that matter. On the brighter side thanks for the review 👏 The new vivo's is NO longer a budget car in my opinion.

[@raisibechuene3915]

Couldn’t agree….I wanna buy it but I drive a budget car now so I’m gonna feel the difference😭

[@jayjayngcai5436]

Refreshing to see car journalists finally talk about the pricing of cars these days. Prices are unjustifiable

[@thabomahlangu8236]

Am still buying the Polo, these cars are very reliable 😁

[@zeblonshange8134]

How's the automatic transmission on the polo vivo ? Is it good & reliable?

[@weetbix2083]

VW is not even close to the reliability of the Mazda . Its also an insurance nightmare and safety risk.

[@thabomahlangu8236]

@@zeblonshange8134 for the vivo will recommend manual, for auto you'll need to look at the Polo since they use DSG.

[@thabisoshai]

the reason why it doesn't have a automatic gear box is that it would far outsell the current Polo. but that turbo lag is just 👎

[@esthetics4512]

You complain about lag have you driven it?

[@thabisoshai]

yes I have @@esthetics4512

[@katlegomogapi563]

Im curious if any other brand is bold enough to put manual windows on a 300k car

[@janvusi1407]

Even Kia picanto street 2021 has most features, reverse camera, infontainment screen

[@sanelemngadi9324]

bold, brave and crazy....but apparently crazy enough to work

[@baijnathc]

I love this ! Finally someone who calls out the vivo for the rip-off it is, the problem is the SA consumer that just keeps buying them - badge snobs

[@leratomotsumi7090]

When you come back after parking it, the badge on the nose will be gone. 😅

[@ld9387]

Or the whole car will be gone 😅

[@Kurisani_Silinda]

The additional 6th gear might be the reason it's expensive 😅. Cars with six gear shifts are fire 🔥 on the road, I drive a Toyota yaris with 6 gear shifts 🔥 🔥 and it's 🔥 🔥

[@rintintin_]

VW are pricing themselves out of the market

[@wilhelmbarkhuizen]

This 1L engine in naturally aspirated form should be the entry model Vivo engine in fact bring back the more modern VW Up we don't need two Polos.

[@ca9968]

The South African car market is a classic case of "A fool and his money are easily parted"...

[@MasterAppels]

6.8L/100km isn't anything to write home about. I get 5.9L/100 with my Baleno. That being said, I'd love some extra torque.

[@vusikwinika8514]

The polo is no longer a budget car. Cars have become too expensive to purchase/maintain in general

[@sammbatini9716]

I agree with you

[@rabimokoena4511]

Ill stick with my 2018 Haval H2 Luxury Automatic that I got for R260K with all the bells and whistle under 45000km 😁😁😁😁

[@Ilikepie18855]

How’s this car? Any problems?

[@ghatiem]

When the vivo gt have a sunroof??? Vivo never had a sunroof

[@justchecking9611]

Interesting vw didn’t even give this Vivo a midlife facelift like it did with the previous vivo

[@sfjvariety582]

I remember the midlife face-lift on the 9n3 Vivo. New mirrors, headlights and white coloured guages instead of blue. I agree that a face lift would've made a good difference on this vivo too and perhaps justify it's pricing!

[@robertmartin1116]

R360k for a crappy Vivo? What a joke...

[@bandile_sisonke]

Previous Vivo GT had a sunroof? Which one?

[@tshegorabothata5397]

Thank you soooo much for this

[@erichweggelaar1320]

The naysayers should really take a look around. All cars have become expensive. It baffles me when people say a T Cross is expensive buy then the go and buy a R700k Chinese car? VW still the best

[@michaelflinn7784]

Great review. Suzuki balino for me. Full house for less. Brilliant service plan and guarantee.

[@hipetwa]

290k brand new glx with automatic

[@michaelflinn7784]

@@hipetwa I'll take the manual. I'm not a fan of the 4 speed auto once you are out of town

[@vellypricsival1658]

in the business of car reviewing ciero is the king but i gotta say u held up ur own against him😄. Well with u its just strictly business no humor but i would listen to u again 😉 thumbs up.

[@sphesihlekhumalo5226]

Is there gonna be a GTS model?

[@mphahlelegoodwill8701]

Wait what!? You had the option of a sunroof of this car?😮

[@chrisvisser9836]

where's Ciro?

[@24granaathome75]

Having compared it to the Swift automatic, why don't you test the Suzuki?

[@skhumbzomncwabe5323]

Starter pack should never ever cost more than R130k.

[@marianodecanha822]

sad thing is the SA market will still buy the Vivo GT even if its 50k over the other etc, SA market is very brand conscious

[@rayoflight39]

No, the word you look for is DOM...

[@marianodecanha822]

@@rayoflight39

[@joshuaabrahams2332]

​@@rayoflight39😂

[@thandolwethusomdyala8252]

They don't know better unfortunately and that's the problem or maybe they also don't watch such shows but Generations and 7th DA lane🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅

[@tiyani3154]

Vw just holds some sort of heritage in SA from the Citi golf to golf 7s and not mention the reliability of their cars, it’s also significantly more cheaper to maintain and parts aren’t a hassle to find since we have a manufacturing plant in SA

[@lesedisegobyeart]

What is this color? Reef Blue metallic?

[@bonganisibiya11]

People be paying 400k just for it to be stolen

[@Trajectoree]

R360K for this thing? 😂 are you Jas lol. Wolkswagen are on something else

[@joshua4859]

Lol nice secondhand Golf 7 GTI territory.

[@mandisimaqhingeni9735]

The Polo Vivo GT never had a sunroof bro..

[@sammbatini9716]

True

[@gershonmsengi6276]

Had it as an optional extra

[@mandisimaqhingeni9735]

@@gershonmsengi6276 no it never had such an option same as you will always get roll down window in the back no matter what spec you get. Unless ofcourse u step up to the Polo Tsi..

[@gershonmsengi6276]

@@mandisimaqhingeni9735 it’s weird, I have seen quite a number of GTs with OEM sunroofs

[@mandisimaqhingeni9735]

@@gershonmsengi6276 surely an after market as from the factory they don't install it..

[@thabo8405]

No vivo GT has ever had a sunroof though. Not in RSA. How do you get this basic detail wrong?

[@TheAvela]

Then how much is a polo tsi entry level?

[@Dave2view]

I love it, great content

[@mrzealmrzeal]

Wow, Thank you Sir

[@mhlobo1]

But have you spend time with on that edge-holding-seat? And how many times do you adjust your mirror? Does comparable cars have 17 inch tyres coupled with the speed ? Dat car makes u feel alive.

[@giftysambo4238]

Nice one Mr mshoko, the vivi is not budget anymore, plus no service plan.

[@zeblonshange8134]

How's the automatic transmission like on the vivo? Is it good ? Reliable?

[@weetbix2083]

Its a VW. Not reliable.

[@tshephangsithole750]

At that price I must still wind the window like I am in a taxi? Also ask my passenger to adjust the mirror for me? HELLL NOO. Keep your turbo and stickers. VW is crazy

[@derrickmathebula9450]

😂😂imagine even a Datsun go has electric windows and mirrors.

[@happycarlifez.a8735]

A polo vivo gt that had a sunroof?

[@charlesmakhubele659]

With that price I'd buy a Renault Clio 5 the latests. Vw prices are ridiculous expensive. The Renault Clio offer alot compare to this car,the only thing that stands out in the GT is the 1 liter turbo engine and the 6 speed transmission

[@esthetics4512]

Correct

[@samkelojmagudulela2576]

I honestly think a used VW Polo Highline 2017 1.2 TSI is a much better car optioned out with a better engine, decent kilos for half the price and essentially the same car. It also has better features. The 1.2litre engine is just as fuel efficient. Can get one with a factory sunroof and leather seats. Hopefully that will be my first buy.

[@tiyani3154]

The price of those will shock you, especially high lines. That model held its value so well because most of them still cost more than R200k with over 80k on the clock

[@samkelojmagudulela2576]

@@tiyani3154 Still a better proposition in my opinion if you can get one with 50ks on the clock.

[@sanelemngadi9324]

they hold there value very well, i think this is something we forget to take into account when we talk about VW prices, other cars are cheaper, but they will be cheaper when you sell it to @@tiyani3154

[@robincyborgbeastboyravenst4120]

Agreed a used Vw POLO 1.2 TSI is better

[@siphelelekhankhan]

Tough times we live in, we want value for money and this car doesn’t give us that. VW needs to do better. Sukuzi cars seem to be better options now.

[@marcusmo4863]

Good review

[@itumelengshaun]

I see everything else, but this thing is beautiful 💯😍

[@MorenaNzimande]

This new pricing is crazy 100%. I don't know how to justify spending R250k+ on an entry model with manual gearbox. Vw pricing is ridiculous

[@BiscuitsnTea]

Dont care about the Vivo just saw this gentleman in thumbnail and his XM reviw was brilliant and so was this .He needs to be on more reviews ,Much better than Ciro .

[@mornerobins]

Think it is actually 200nm of torque and not 205.

[@DarthTrotter]

Become? Been a rip off for years.

[@siyandamasinga9805]

The engine and gearbox makes it worth it, but one needs to look for other cheaper options than this.

[@MasterAppels]

I'd look at a used Mazda 3 in that price range.

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

These budget cars are now luke warm hatch territory when it comes to pricing.

[@streetInterview012]

Aiii no sunroof option

[@ciucavladimirandrei52]

Why do you have this old vw? In Europe the new polo is different this is the old polo until 2018

[@mindfreeze0838]

VW showed us what happens when you prioritize putting in a turbo engine over all other features of a budget car. That kind of money and manual wing mirrors, manual AC and manual rear passenger windows just for starters is ridiculous, this is Fronx or top spec Baleno money. This car is for the person that has no friends and wants to be a raceboy Polo driver at all costs(and boy will it cost you).

[@lunganindlovu9129]

You should focus on tenders ,BEE and staff ...😒

[@ld9387]

Base Vivo with metallic paint, alloy wheels and front fog lamps is all you need.

[@lesediseemela9856]

It's very much a budget car based on features and the bare minimum it offers. VW is just taking advantage of ordinary South Africans who are loyal to the batch and not value for money. It's ridiculous because at that price, you can get a low mileage Polo Life at that price. It doesn't make sense anymore. The turbo engine alone isn't enough to justify that ridiculous price. Basically, the Polo Life has replaced the entry level golf and they're trying upgrade this to the TSI level.

[@weetbix2083]

They not taking advantage. Just buy something else which is far more value for money.

[@lesediseemela9856]

@@weetbix2083 They're taking advantage of customers loyalty to the brand.

[@weetbix2083]

If someone is willing to part with their hard earned money for something they do not think is worth it, then they are too stupid. There are far better options out there than German Junk.@@lesediseemela9856

[@melvinpako2581]

Suzuki swift or baleno for me

[@ayabongamqikela-y9d]

Am having a tough decision there I need a budget car

[@lungisanimpanza5594]

Yes

[@SithozelaNtlanti-vb1so]

No electrical windows at the, adjusting mirrors manually 😢, vw is playing with customers here

[@tinashemkudu143]

For me this is interesting. The car is over priced definitely. However, considering I already own a preface lift GTI of that car what I'm interested is if I can get the radio and the center console. I Someone please point me where I can get these things!🙏

[@aliflettmakhutle5184]

Not a fan of VW at all and they keep proving me right all the time...

[@LivingwithTsepo]

My favorite car. I prefer the highline

[@MrDeepakvasudev]

Suzuki Swift would be more fun to drive, economical and reliable over years. Turbo engines are not reliable and fuel efficiency depends on how you drive. Disappointed with service plans, safety and warranty as well.

[@nande8187]

So VW is selling Armrest for R2500? 🤔🤔🤔 Hay hay hay😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@adamolivier3497]

VW got the recipe right with this shape. It’s a very solid vehicle. That’s why they sell so well. If you drive it back to back with its competitors you will know immediately that you driving a better vehicle. The build quality is second to nun in its segment. All other vehicles in this segment rattle and make interior noise when you drive over something partial rutted. These little Vivos are very well put together. Where are the actual car people gone, you guys no nothing about cars and the driving dynamics.

[@weetbix2083]

People want reliability and low cost of ownership. VW does not offer that.

[@lavhelesanirasiuba1654]

Ferrari's and other super cars are not expensive because they have best tech, but because they have performance engine. The same applies here, forget the look tech and etc., as long a the engine is on par or even above its competitor's, then it justifies the price.

[@ghost_lukh]

Wow stripped down Polo now cost over R350k before options. 2 airbags in the age were safety is non negotiable. No service/maintenance plant - VW needs to reconsider that.

[@derrickmathebula9450]

2 Airbags in 350k car

[@pasekamadimabe2095]

To think that this car is locally produced even the parts are locally produced, This car is very expensive... This is one of those cars you buy with your heart not your head

[@raeezpather7058]

Vivo/Vivo GT NEVER had a sunroof Please get your facts straight

[@Steve-go6oq]

Volkswagen has been taking the piss for years now. We had two Polos back in the 9n days. Ditched the brand because the value isn't there. We still have the 2007 Polo but only because its cheap to keep running because VW's popularity spawned a huge parts market for them (given VW tries to rob you on parts). As for safety, remember how VW had to be dragged kicking and screaming into ditching the old Chico because it's safety was non existent. That said a lot of brands are still only giving 2 airbags on entry levels and seem to prioritise spec over safety, probably says more about the market I guess.

[@sfjvariety582]

Yoh but imagine paying R360,000 for entry level safety 😂

[@Steve-go6oq]

@@sfjvariety582 VW thinks it's like groceries, two bags for lots more money each time.

[@ndlkapakae7764]

These polos are bulletproof im telling you, if you are comparing a Mazda2 and a Swift, cool but if you have to drive the other two like how polo is being driven in SADC.., you know polo will come out of the test unhurt.

[@joshuaabrahams2332]

I highly doubt that.Mazda is tops when it comes to quality and reliability these days ranking 1st as the world's most reliable car manufacturer

[@zeblonshange8134]

How is the automatic gearbox on the vivo like ? Is it reliable?

[@DJ_Radcliff]

The rear window winders and hand adjusted mirrors makes it a no no for me. And at that price

[@EthanDavids]

I had a drag race with this car. N/A 4AG20v Silvertop I passed him on 2nd high rpm and opened the gaps 😂. Not worth buying get a rxi or VTEC 😊

[@Numb_Lock]

As a polo vivo driver, i can confirm that yes, these cars are way overpriced lol.

[@nivensewpersad6621]

This one for the cheese boys

[@jazziro17]

in terms of maintenance Polo vivo is the best, I bought mine in 2018 as a demo only had to change the brake pads but I'm sure I could've still be having the same brake pads you know us polo drivers lol

[@mr-a-007]

R300k+ for a Vivo? Absolute madness...

[@awelanimurovhi]

Cherry Tiggo 4 pro(manual)is a thousand times better for less

[@tshepomohlakoana1961]

Polo vivos have never had a sunroof option