460k is very steep for a polo. As good-looking and as enticing as it is, I wouldn't be comfortable with spending 10-15k per month on a polo . I'd save up and get something else or buy as used previous gen TSI

@letswewseemela6436

6 ай бұрын

You can find a low mileage manual at 345k. The DSG price is just nuts as it comes across as intentionally inflated. Which is ridiculous because the car is made in South Africa 😢

@Asanda82

6 ай бұрын

Ja man, VW prices across the range are just ridiculous. And don't give me that "car prices have gone up in recent years"

@letswewseemela6436

6 ай бұрын

@@Asanda82 they’re taking advantage of their popularity.

I'm settling for kwid

Well done on this review Nicks. Enjoyed it thoroughly! 🎉

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Rebaby !

I'd get a pre owned mazda 3 astina or a toyota corolla xr

A bit steep when it comes to the pricing. Personally I would consider a pre-owned Mazda 3 astina or the CX3 Individual.

@mayz1199

6 ай бұрын

Or even a demo Cx-5 carbon edition

Low mileage, 2nd hand market is the way to go. In this economy, brand new German cars are far too expensive

Cars are expensive in general bafwethu 😅 even the 2nd hand market is just insane. Since 2020 nje the prices are crazy. Its not only the polo, even the likes of Picanto have crossed the 200k mark.

@SiceloMashiyane

4 ай бұрын

What's the cause?

Great video just subscribed to your channel.

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

The polo is very fuel efficient, I was once doing 90 km/h on a stretch of about 150 km or so on a freeway, I was averaging UNDER 4l/100km with one passenger and our luggage. It means if I kept going I could get well over a 1000km on one tank, but then I decided I wanna quickly get to where I'm going and it went up to 4.9l/100km which is also really good. In town it's about 5.6l/100km. But the price you pay is too much, even with paying less for fuel it's still too much. You can get a nice 3 year old 318i with about 60 000 km for that price. The polo is a small car and just not worth that high price (I bought mine 2nd hand and am happy with it)

@mziwendukuntsele671

6 ай бұрын

That's Honda Fit HYBRID efficiency level!

@vincentmothapa2421

6 ай бұрын

@@mziwendukuntsele671 It's a very fuel efficient car, even at high speeds it's still efficient compared to other equivalent cars

@EthanDavids

6 ай бұрын

this car is at 10.7/100KM

@vincentmothapa2421

6 ай бұрын

@@EthanDavids I noticed. I suspect he left it idling for some time. That number will go up. In reality on the road you'll never get that number. In the morning I usually idle for about 30 seconds as I prepare to start driving (seat belt and connecting Bluetooth etc) and for the first 2 minutes or so of driving it'll be at around 9 l/100km. But 20 minutes later when I get to work it'll be around 5.1 l/100km

@vincentmothapa2421

6 ай бұрын

@atenkosidebruin4442 Same here, it's a fuel efficient car and very I'm happy with it. Unfortunately the price brand new is just too high

Polos used to be R200tao. R400k is madness. Le ge ba reng inflation. So rather - get pre-loved instead. Manning the price tag of a new car is insane.

@lindilebangose7667

6 ай бұрын

VW cars tend to retain their value, so the pre loved market is insane 😅 and insurers clap you for driving a VW

@Cibu_Jay

6 ай бұрын

You need to consider the technology in these cars, if you consider all the features the polo is still well priced, strip away the extras and you’ll see that it isn’t expensive

@KgosiMotlhabi

5 ай бұрын

@@Cibu_Jay doesn’t matter. R400k to R500k for a Polo is still mad. For half a million, you still get into pre-loved Polo GTI or even a Golf GTI. No matter how much you try to justify it, new car prices in South Africa are absolutely terrible.

@KgosiMotlhabi

5 ай бұрын

@@lindilebangose7667 insurers pump up prices based on a number of factors, not just a car. What if I told you a Polo GTI’s comprehensive insurance is R1.3k with an excess waiver included? Would you believe it?

@Cibu_Jay

5 ай бұрын

@@KgosiMotlhabi it’s Inflation unfortunately it cannot be helped, cars are more expensive in general all over the world My point is that for the same amount a polo is still worth the price relative to the cars in the same range, a polo has grown and matured, it no longer a cheap car but a mid market car I think VW are trying to break into the upper middle class segment

R2000 for insurance? Does that come with a bottle of something and a 24-pack of beer? No wonder these guys keep bothering us for beer... they spent it all on insuring expensive cars.

@lesley1902

3 ай бұрын

😂😂

@FinancialConsultdotcodotza

Ай бұрын

Bs, I pay R800

Hey man, big ups on your review.

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

3 ай бұрын

Thank you much appreciated 🙏🏾

Yah neh this car has increased big step, if you're buying it as a new car adding option extras, in my own personal view would rather get 2nd hand low mileage. Or Get base model Polo Tsi could save a lot of money

@sicelonkhoma8953

6 ай бұрын

these polo TSI are now getting expensive ey

Happy New year Nick, lets check competition 😉 ridiculously expensive Rio (Discontinued) which i feel it looks better. We are looking at R330k base R390k top spec. I think Kia could have utilized this Rio by dropping prices to R330K t/s(My Choice). Then the I20 which i Hate its Interior "Dash" on the BC3 model i would go with GB model on used car market and get it for R255K with 22K kilos. Then we have RENAULT CLIO V 1.0L TURBO INTENS for R368k top spec 😢 my second personal option. I mean Nick VW has overpriced this Polo R460K with that money i can get 2024 Haval H6 Premium Auto for R410k or Mahindra XUV 700 AX5 Auto for R430K or 2024 Chery Tiggo 7 pro Executive for R450K. I can still get 2022 Audi A3 Sportback 35TFSI 25k kilos for R460k 😢 or 2021 Golf 7 Comfortline Auto with 35K kilos for R458k. I can go on till Jesus comes. My point is Polo TSI is madly overpriced 😢😢😢 by the way i hate that strip light on the grill 😢. And i work at one of the big VW dealships in Pta i thought i should put it out there 😂😂😂😂

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

You left me speechless with the last line, but I hear you wholeheartedly with how expensive this Polo is and I have to agree with you. There's so many other options one could look at.

I drive 2018 Opel Cora’s sport 110kW and 220nm. Polo is nice and comfortable but my Opel is fun to drive. I wish to sit in the polo and drive my Opel

@JacobMabena-ei1mp

6 ай бұрын

same here

460k for a polo . NEVER. will get it at a auction for 300 or less. it will never make sense for a small hatch to be almost half a mil

It's probably the best small hatchback but hard to recommend at that price point. I would rather buy a second hand 7.5 1.4 TSI

Hi love your videos. Would love if you could review the toyota corolla cross.

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

When Toyota South Africa gives me the opportunity to do so I will ;-)

Hozit Chief I drive the car, just want to find out how to make those IQ lights dance like that no 🙏🏽

I'd choose to spend my money on a Renault Clio intens honestly. Plus this year they are planning to release the 2024 facelifted one. Hopefully, it has an automatic/ gear 6

@thabosaint1668

6 ай бұрын

I’m lowkey waiting for an automatic one too - probably a sunroof will be there too

@sihlesebuse2993

6 ай бұрын

Forget 😢 about the sunroof maybe auto yes but sunroof on a clio Forget

@bonganimcwabeni1083

6 ай бұрын

@@thabosaint1668 when I spoke to the dealership they said the auto would push the price over 400k and that will not be a good thing for them, that’s why they don’t have it in SA. Sunroof on a Renault?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 never thst

@mashilodipela9701

6 ай бұрын

I chose clio 4 over vivo cos wow renault is rich in specs, nd was affordable and i never regreted havin it

@mashilodipela9701

6 ай бұрын

Now im definitely upgrading to clio 5

Is there no difference between the 2024 than the 2023 version?

Happy new year🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊😊😊

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Mbali ;-)

Nice content bro

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

🤝

I own this car sometimes yhe turbo lags from gear 2

No ways.. i rather save up and get my self a Mazda 3 Astina

nice review, great car but the price is a bit steep but having said that if i think its expensive it simply means im not the target market

At this point they should just remove the polo cause it's getting ridiculous

I HAD POLO HIGHLINE DIESAL CAR MY DREAM TO BUY THIS NEW POLO CAR SOON IN INDIA

i was looking at the clean one no extras and i liked it, i would go for polo just trying to find more Infor on VW easy finance.... Hyundai i20 second option... OR just a 2018/20 golf il WILL see, good content, new subscribe....

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@x.kasiouris5503

3 ай бұрын

I am considering an auto credit with a balloon payment can it be cheaper? Also I am considering i20 aswell

@lutles001

3 ай бұрын

@@x.kasiouris5503 Yes it would be cheaper but as long you understand ballon deals and you are prepaid for it, that's all good ey... Remember Polos do fold their values better than man cars and far better than I20 (may come in hand when selling the car)...

5:15 - looks like you're driving a left-hand drive version. Consider changing your phone's front camera mirror effect settings. Alternatively, you can "invert" the video during editing so that the final product is cohesive. Just my R2.00 worth, use it, don't use it's up to you. However, thank you for the insight into this new Polo . Is leather seating an option on all variants?

@psunduzwayo

6 ай бұрын

Leather is only available for the polo GTi, the rest don't get it, it's not even an option

I'd go for Haval Jolion or lux preowned

@SiceloMashiyane

4 ай бұрын

Or OMODA C5 GT

I'll just get a pre-owned taigo r line

I wouldnt spend that much for a polo rather get a mini suv for that price or a used golf 7.5 . Vehicle is great but is expensive they should reconsinder their prices.

@tomasztomasz2165

4 ай бұрын

Why? It's sells quite well. It's "macbook air of cars" :)

Never 12blocks a month on Polo noways😢😢

@letlotlomotebang1182

5 ай бұрын

Lmao

@letlotlomotebang1182

5 ай бұрын

Buy a bmw 3 series 2019

For that money, I would buy a low mileage polo GTi. The trick is not going for brand new, they are ridiculously expensive.

Rather get a top spec Toyota urban cruiser 2023/24 less than R380k it's not worth spending such amount for a high risk car with less ground clearance.

It's not worth that kind of price tag. I was paying a R10 000.00 for a full house Isuzu double cab XRider.

I'd get a used tiguan or dmax double cab

@tsekemahlatji5765

6 ай бұрын

DMAX!

@lindilebangose7667

6 ай бұрын

For 460k? How used is this tiguan ?

Hi I think for starters, it's an expensive car,especially with our economic situation in Mzansi.🙆‍♂️

I would buy a 7.5 gti

Ahhh never, I'd rather get me one of the Chinese SUV or even a Kia Rio 😊

What do u think of this car for longterm ownership, like up to 250000km. DSG. Will it work?

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

5 ай бұрын

I honestly don’t know hey. I don’t want to lie to you

I am never spending that much.... NEVER!

Never I can't spend around 11K just for Polo

i would probably get suzuki baleno or just a demo polo at the nearest dealership

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

Share the same sentiments

Good looking car but the cost of ownership is too steep. Very expensive. With that amount I can get a Ford ranger XL

add 2k and get GTi tbh, else get something much cheaper(around 6k- whatever that car is

@lindilebangose7667

6 ай бұрын

Something like what? And which Gti? Polo or golf ?

the price of this car gives me high blood, and i know buying a new car is better than a used one but lets be real the new VWs arent more reliable BMWs, when you can get a

I would rather spend 460k on the r line version of the polo life

10k? Aint no way.

You can definitely get a demo with all these extras for less than R400k.. This car is really a dream to drive and is a perfect all-rounder. Maybe tell me if I'm wrong but I think the new gen Polo's are taking over the Golf segment since we only have the 8 R and 8 GTI, so it kinda makes sense why VW would price it like a Golf. The Vivo is competing with the Swifts and all, and even tho they don't match up, it's the people's car. Everyone wants a VW. 🙂

I'd rather buy an SUV

OLD CAR TAIL LIGHT LOOKS TOO GOOD THAN THIS NEW TAIL LIGHT

😂😂😂 if it was 85kw dsg. 70kw is a no

No

Too much cheese for polo

Long term review = 1 month... Ay bandla

@rorisangtsoeu2501

6 ай бұрын

I guess it is long term as they normally get press cars for 3-5 days

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica

6 ай бұрын

You're smart Rorisang.

I wuld rather buy a bmw 2019 120d shadow edition for R350 000 than this polo its over priced joh

Rather get a polo GTI with 30% balloon and you will pay around the same money as this polo life. refinance the balloon for 24 months at the end of the term or trade it in, it will close the balloon if kept in good condition. The polo GTI is a much more fun car, way better car which makes the 30% balloon worth it.

Its not worth it, clio 5 is the best high spec u still pay less ya u will lose only iq lights and panoramic sunroof