Vivo safety
Released to the SA public in 2010, the Polo quickly went on to supplant the Volkswagen Golf as the people's car of choice. The Vivo came about when a new Polo model was introduced. The outgoing model was branded with the Vivo name and continued to be sold side by side with the new model, albeit with a lower price tag. The Vivo is no less of a car, lacking the newer tech and features in the newer Polo.
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Although the newer Polo models get a better list of features and safety tech it doesn't mean that the Vivo gets left out, in fact the Vivo which was updated in late 2024, has a comprehensive safety feature list.
Updated Volkswagen Polo Vivo driven
Safety offering
Volkswagen is well known for including a decent level of safety protection even in its entry-level offerings. The Vivo is no different, with a hefty list of features to keep you and yours safe.
- ABS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Dual front airbags
- Remote central locking
- Additional side airbags mounted in the seat on the Style and GT derivatives
- ISOFIX baby seat mounting points
- Childproof locks
- High-level brake light
- Tyre Pressure Monitor
