Since Volkswagen introduced the Vivo range locally, it has been a hit with the buying public. The most recent variant to become available is the updated Polo Vivo in GT guise, which offers more sporty trim such as the 17-inch Mirabeau wheels and black tailgate spoiler. However, many competitors have entered this segment and are offering similar value with alternative styling.
So, before you get an Instant Offer on your car and start your search for new or used Volkswagen Polo Vivo models on AutoTrader, let us find out if it still remains the most popular choice in its price and size bracket.
Related: Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT Colours and Price Guide
Sales figures
In order to get a better understanding of how popular the Volkswagen Polo Vivo is at the time of writing this article, we compared the sales figures for April 2023 with similarly sized and priced options from other manufacturers. But note, that this does not reflect the total number of sales during the model's life cycle, which could be much higher.
| Model | Units sold in April 2023 |
| Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 1 510 |
| Suzuki Swift | 1 216 |
| Toyota Starlet | 1 098 |
*The figures in this table were obtained from NAAMSA and were correct at the time of writing this article.
Verdict
While models such as the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Starlet are nearly as popular a choice within this segment and price bracket, it seems that the majority of vehicle buyers still choose the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and as a result, it is most definitely a popular vehicle in our market.
