The South African division of German carmaker Volkswagen revealed today the new Polo Vivo for the local market, bringing with it somewhat of a disappointment for those who were expecting a more new ...

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Revised last year for the first time since its debut in 2018, Volkswagen showcased a special concept version of the locally made Polo Vivo at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring this past weekend, not ...

Volkswagen Group Africa has informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) about a safety recall for Polo Vivo models built between February 2025 and February 2026. According to the German marque’s ...

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been the best-selling passenger vehicle in South Africa since its inception in 2010, selling over 425 000 units in the country and in sub-Saharan markets. It’s also the ...

Volkswagen Group has noted the possibility of discontinuing production of its Polo Vivo hatchback due to a combination of new models in the works and increasing competition from cheap imports. These ...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is re-entering South Africa’s small delivery van segment with the Polo Vivo Xpress, set to go on sale from February 2026. The move comes as demand for compact, ...

More than 25,000 Volkswagen Polo Vivo cars in South Africa have been recalled due to a handbrake-related issue affecting certain models sold over the past year. The recall applies to cars sold between ...

The affected vehicles were made available for sale nationally between February 2025 and February 2026. According to the NCC, the height of a rivet on the handbrake lever in the affected vehicles may ...