VW unveils sporty Polo Vivo GT

Published Oct 6, 2011

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We'd be rich if we were gifted a rand for each time VW unveiled a sporty special edition of its previous CitiGolf range, but it was a formula that worked well and we've been wondering why VW's creatives haven't yet tinkered with VW's latest entry-level offering, the Polo Vivo.

That day has come with the unveiling of the Polo Vivo GT at the Johannesburg International Motor Show today. Although the company hasn't made an official announcement on it yet, a bright red specimen, complete with a specification sheet, was on display for all to see.

Yet despite what the badge might suggest, VW has not shoved a performance motor into the engine bay - instead the GT makes do with VW's familiar 77kW 1.6-litre petrol engine, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

The GT does, however, offer much in the way of sporty design features and, fittingly, it comes with the Polo Vivo's three-door body style that was previously only available on the entry-level 1.4.

To perk up the style, and road holding, VW has lowered the suspension and thrown in a set of 15-inch 'Cordoba' alloy wheels, with further visual bling added by the rear spoiler, chromed twin exhaust pipes and GT decals on the side of the vehicle.

The racy theme continues full force in the cabin, where you'll find red seatbelts, chrome-painted dashboard inserts and door handles and a leather steering wheel.

Standard equipment includes air conditioning, a four-speaker CD/USB/Bluetooth audio system, trip computer and electric windows. Of course, the obligatory dual front airbags and ABS brakes are also in place.

The bill? The Polo Vivo GT is yours for R155 320.

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