The Volkswagen Polo Vivo remains one of South Africa's most popular cars, continuously featuring on the best-selling list. This is mostly due to the practicality, reliability and affordability of the compact model. But while on the topic of practicality, does the Volkswagen Polo Vivo allow you to tow?
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Can a Volkswagen Polo Vivo tow?
Below is a table with the towing capacity of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo hatch range. The figures listed below were correct at the time of writing; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
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55kW Trendline |
63kW Comfortline |
63kW Mswenko |
77kW Comfortline Tiptronic |
77kW Highline |
81kW TSI GT |
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| Unbraked | - | 570 kg | 570 kg | 580 kg | 570 kg | 580 kg |
| Braked | - | 1000 kg | 1000 kg | 1000 kg | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
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Braked VS unbraked
Typically, most trailers that have a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 750 kg or less will not feature a braking system. However, a trailer or caravan that exceeds 750 kg GVM is legally required to have an adjustable braking system. This is so that the mass is slowed down by its braking system rather than the towing vehicle.
Most cars utilise the front brakes when the brake pedal is applied, and having a big mass pushing from behind could unsettle the rear of the car or bakkie and cause an accident.
