Volkswagen introduces face-lifted Polo GT

One of the most popular cars in South Africa has ust received a facelift. The Polo GT receives a host of upgrades and spec changes and will now top the standard model offering.

Lawrence Minnie

7 Apr 2023 · 19:19Buying a Car4 min read

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Polo gets new flair

Since its launch in the local market in 2018 close to 120 000 of the second-generation Volkswagen Polo Vivo have been sold with a total of 313 620 in cumulative sales recorded. Q2 2023 will see the range-topping Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT getting a fresh new look with exterior and interior updates.

The Polo Vivo GT’s unique styling and characteristics have been enhanced whilst the flagship status within the Polo Vivo model range is maintained. Sporting a top speed of 196 km/h, the 1.0 litre TSI 81kW engine offers exciting performance as the 200Nm torque is available at 2000rpm. The performance has not compromised fuel consumption; the 81kW engine has an impressive claimed fuel consumption of 4.6 l/100 kilometres.

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Exterior changes

New exterior highlights include silver mirror caps, GT rear decal, wheels, and dash inserts as well as GT decals on the front door. Attractive exterior features such as 17-inch Mirabeau wheels, Lights and Vision Package, and a single pipe exhaust with chrome trim coupled with a lowered suspension (-15mm) and a black tailgate spoiler all coupled with the new Wild Cherry Red metallic exterior color, make to the GT seem like the boy racer dream car.

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Interior additions

Fresh interior attributes include front sport seats, aluminium-look pedals, GT embroider floor mats (front and rear), and ‘Anthracite’ headlining. For a sportier interior look, the cloth insert and stitch colours have been changed from blue to red. New grey stitching on the gear lever and handbrake ties in with grey exterior accents. On the tech side, the GT gets a Safety Package as standard and cruise control, all very welcome additions to this popular vehicle.

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Model and Price

Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT

R 332 800

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT is sold with a 3-year / 120 000km warranty and a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty.

A Volkswagen EasyDrive Maintenance Plan and EasyDrive Service Plan are available as options. The service interval is 15 000 km.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more