At this point if you're buying this polo vivo, you're really really loyal to the Volkswagen group😂

@semicolon101

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, 2Airbags in 2023 on a 400k hatchback is inexcusable.

@elliotmohutsiwa4657

9 ай бұрын

Die hard fans

@fortunatekatlego2893

9 ай бұрын

Honeslty there's nothing left there too expensive..... 😂

@goosieschills8218

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@YusufPetersenCPT

9 ай бұрын

I can so agree with you here my word there is so much out there for that price just go on to their website and look.. I mean wind up windows really and people eat it up thats so crazy I mean I sometimes drive a 1990 year model car with electric windows qe are in 2023!!

The Polo / Vivo are no longer value for money, I'd agree. Here is what I've paid over the years: 2008 Polo manual (entry level) - R189000.00 (stock equipment) 2014 Polo Highline (manual) - R239000.00 (stock equipment) 2017 Polo R line DSG - R299000.00 (before options) 2019 Polo GTI DSG - R398400.00 (before options) To replace my current GTI VW want R535000.00 (before options) Needless to say, I'm buying something else next time.

This is the kind of review I'm here for, non bias and blunt honesty. Surely other brands have caught up

@biggeststeppa1

9 ай бұрын

Caught up? There was never anything to catch up to. VW has been selling poorly built lego cars for decades and South Africans have been blindly buying them because 'German'. If anything some buyers are finally seeing these rust buckets for what they are

Second time seeing Jacob's car reviews. He always reminds me of that XM review🤣💥🤘. Lol He nailed it damn. great Reviewer!

@elliotmohutsiwa4657

9 ай бұрын

LOL to be honest that was the best review ever! I love that car because of him!!

@MufunwaApple

9 ай бұрын

me too he made me love the XM@@elliotmohutsiwa4657

@mandlamncube2234

9 ай бұрын

@@elliotmohutsiwa4657 ME TOO

@teamphashash

9 ай бұрын

Been following Jacob since his YFM days. Great motoring journo and has a lot to offer in this space.

That engine is stellar👌🏾... But everything else about the Vivo feels stuck in the early 2010s. I don't know how to justify spending R250k+ on an entry model with manual mirror adjustments and rear windows. This is why Suzukis are increasing in appeal. I'd actually buy a Fronx over a Vivo_GT...🤔

@nkazimlomazwi658

9 ай бұрын

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@teamphashash

9 ай бұрын

Agreed . I'd even go as fas as looking at more premium 2nd hand cars within the brand if I absolutely had to have a vw that bad.

@levernnaicker4142

9 ай бұрын

Love the reviews ❤. And honestly will still stick to the larger and reputation built manufactures. Yeah, at the end you are paying for the badge and all the loyalty that goes with it..... And maybe Suzuki sounds tempting. Personally bought a suzuki and yes it maybe cheaper but the quality is definitely noticeable and the workmanship is no where in comparison to the traditional and reputable brands. That's just my 2 cents from a personal purchase. And I agree, the engine and the soft touch dashboard and feel is what makes a car. I'll still choose a VW, TOYOTA (!and not the redbadged Suzukis) anyway. It maybe more expensive but sometimes it's not about brand loyalty. I also had this mindset and it's only when you own a Suzuki that you start to appreciate your VW.s and Likes.... But Suzuki is a food buy..... but ill pass

@mhlobo1

3 ай бұрын

Can you honestly compare VIVO GT with SUZUKI, Mazda 2🤷‍♂? I do agree with being pricey but is worth the look, style and legendary status. I had an option to buy latest polo, but the look didn't impress me, hence I could buy it again if given another chance.

@Mkhehla

3 ай бұрын

@@mhlobo1 I agree. The Vivo GT has a legendary look to it. It's just that when you are using a car daily, little things make you wonder how much value you're actually deriving from it. I would buy a Vivo GT for the engine and the looks... But if I think of other features and conveniences, it starts to look like an unjustified spend.

I bought Polo 2018 Highline fullspec with 4500km on clock for R308k in 2019. I m glad i bought a car earlier because prices went crazy after 2020 ...yoh i m shocked !!!! Anyway i love VW ..

Honestly I missed Ciro when he wasn't shooting but Jacob is natural too. So thank you for adding J in the team.

Nice video, well balanced points. The Vivo is definitely a solid and reliable product, as it's an older platform that has been simplified and perfected over the years. BUT it's not a value & budget buy anymore... For a locally produced car, it costs more than imported models, that are bigger and more well specced and have better service and warranties... On price a Suzuki Baleno and even Fronx are better options, you can even get SUVs like Tiggo 4 pro, Grand Vitara, Corolla cross for similar money. As South Africans we need to get bang for our Randelas at this price point, especially when it's the first or only car in the household. 😊

Keep it up with budget car reviews Jacob!

A fully specc’d Suzuki Baleno sits at less than R299k. Vw pricing is ridiculous, looking at Suzuki sales, I’m glad South African are starting to see the scam that is Volkswagen.

@ld9387

9 ай бұрын

The only problem I have with Suzuki is safety

@bigbadwolf9513

9 ай бұрын

@@ld9387safety? Please explain if you don’t mind

@hipetwa

9 ай бұрын

​@ld9387 safety Toyota takes their car and stripped all functions and people still buy

@philipkrause1626

9 ай бұрын

​@@bigbadwolf9513the Indian built Suzuki's are unfortunately not built to the same spec as Japanese units. Compare the euroncap crash tests of previous Swift with global NCAP photos. The deformation of the structure on the Indian version is far worse, due to missing reinforcements. It's the sad reality, corners are often cut on cars assembled exclusively for developing world markets. Panels included in the original design are stripped out to reduce cost, at the expense of safety (and for the most part buyers are totally unaware of this, as developing world markets tend not to do crash tests, and buyers are less savvy when it comes to vehicle safety).

@sayulannaicker2266

9 ай бұрын

​@@bigbadwolf9513 no abs etc

Everyone here NOT personally owning these small turbocharged VWs have an opinion about engine reliability. Mine is on 216 500km!!! And it still pulls very strong! 🎉 Love this little turbo motor ❤

@esthetics4512

9 ай бұрын

They have some strong opinions 2

I was fortunate enough to drive a Polo Vivo GT back in 2013 for the price of R160000 brand new. This new pricing is crazy. I bought a second hand 2015 Golf 7 GTI SE, with 109000km on the clock, back in 2020 for R310000. At this price point, a second hand performace vehicle is the way to go.

@carcrazyguysa4059

9 ай бұрын

But the difference being a second hand performance vehicle will come with high maintenance costs, no warranty and no plan most likely.

@joshua4859

9 ай бұрын

@@carcrazyguysa4059 it is the risk you take. I spent months finding the right car that had been properly maintained and looked after. Maintenance costs have been reasonable.

I like this new presenter. He's good. 🤙🏾

The vivo never had a sunroof. Think you are confusing it for the Polo comfortline/highline tsi.

@ncedosomana2896

9 ай бұрын

The previous Vivo GT (Gen 6 shape) had a sunroof as an option.

@tiyani3154

9 ай бұрын

@@ncedosomana2896 that is the 4th gen shape, the 6th gen is the latest and doesn’t have a vivo yet…the latest vivo is using the 5th gen’s shape

Forgot to mention they didn't add the red stitching on the steering...and they don't have red seat belts. I have never seen a polo vivo come with a sunroof from factory or a tan interior for that matter. On the brighter side thanks for the review 👏 The new vivo's is NO longer a budget car in my opinion.

@raisibechuene3915

Ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree….I wanna buy it but I drive a budget car now so I’m gonna feel the difference😭

its no longer the entry level car but it's still the most bought vehicle amongst those you mentioned.

VW has amortized the tooling on this car ages ago. It is merely just the sum of its part now. Why it costs so much just doesn't make sense as most of the parts are locally sourced. There are better options out there at that price range that offer more with updated safety - when this car was designed, the Euro crash standards were at a much lower level than today. I would love to see this car be tested today.

Am still buying the Polo, these cars are very reliable 😁

@zeblonshange8134

9 ай бұрын

How's the automatic transmission on the polo vivo ? Is it good & reliable?

@weetbix2083

9 ай бұрын

VW is not even close to the reliability of the Mazda . Its also an insurance nightmare and safety risk.

@thabomahlangu8236

9 ай бұрын

@@zeblonshange8134 for the vivo will recommend manual, for auto you'll need to look at the Polo since they use DSG.

Refreshing to see car journalists finally talk about the pricing of cars these days. Prices are unjustifiable

Jacob you are so easy to listen to, keep up the good work

the reason why it doesn't have a automatic gear box is that it would far outsell the current Polo. but that turbo lag is just 👎

@esthetics4512

9 ай бұрын

You complain about lag have you driven it?

@thabisoshai

9 ай бұрын

yes I have @@esthetics4512

SINCE THE XM, REALY YOU GOT ME. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CARS.COZA

When you come back after parking it, the badge on the nose will be gone. 😅

@ld9387

9 ай бұрын

Or the whole car will be gone 😅

The additional 6th gear might be the reason it's expensive 😅. Cars with six gear shifts are fire 🔥 on the road, I drive a Toyota yaris with 6 gear shifts 🔥 🔥 and it's 🔥 🔥

I love this ! Finally someone who calls out the vivo for the rip-off it is, the problem is the SA consumer that just keeps buying them - badge snobs

6.8L/100km isn't anything to write home about. I get 5.9L/100 with my Baleno. That being said, I'd love some extra torque.

This 1L engine in naturally aspirated form should be the entry model Vivo engine in fact bring back the more modern VW Up we don't need two Polos.

Im curious if any other brand is bold enough to put manual windows on a 300k car

@janvusi1407

9 ай бұрын

Even Kia picanto street 2021 has most features, reverse camera, infontainment screen

@sanelemngadi9324

6 ай бұрын

bold, brave and crazy....but apparently crazy enough to work

VW are pricing themselves out of the market

Ill stick with my 2018 Haval H2 Luxury Automatic that I got for R260K with all the bells and whistle under 45000km 😁😁😁😁

@Ilikepie18855

8 ай бұрын

How’s this car? Any problems?

R360K for this thing? 😂 are you Jas lol. Wolkswagen are on something else

@joshua4859

9 ай бұрын

Lol nice secondhand Golf 7 GTI territory.

I love it, great content

Thank you soooo much for this

R360k for a crappy Vivo? What a joke...

Good review

The South African car market is a classic case of "A fool and his money are easily parted"...

The polo is no longer a budget car. Cars have become too expensive to purchase/maintain in general

@sammbatini9716

9 ай бұрын

I agree with you

Nice one Mr mshoko, the vivi is not budget anymore, plus no service plan.

Tough times we live in, we want value for money and this car doesn’t give us that. VW needs to do better. Sukuzi cars seem to be better options now.

People be paying 400k just for it to be stolen

in the business of car reviewing ciero is the king but i gotta say u held up ur own against him😄. Well with u its just strictly business no humor but i would listen to u again 😉 thumbs up.

Interesting vw didn’t even give this Vivo a midlife facelift like it did with the previous vivo

@sfjvariety582

9 ай бұрын

I remember the midlife face-lift on the 9n3 Vivo. New mirrors, headlights and white coloured guages instead of blue. I agree that a face lift would've made a good difference on this vivo too and perhaps justify it's pricing!

This new pricing is crazy 100%. I don't know how to justify spending R250k+ on an entry model with manual gearbox. Vw pricing is ridiculous

Wow, Thank you Sir

Starter pack should never ever cost more than R130k.

With that price I'd buy a Renault Clio 5 the latests. Vw prices are ridiculous expensive. The Renault Clio offer alot compare to this car,the only thing that stands out in the GT is the 1 liter turbo engine and the 6 speed transmission

@esthetics4512

9 ай бұрын

Correct

sad thing is the SA market will still buy the Vivo GT even if its 50k over the other etc, SA market is very brand conscious

@rayoflight39

9 ай бұрын

No, the word you look for is DOM...

@marianodecanha822

9 ай бұрын

@@rayoflight39

@joshuaabrahams2332

9 ай бұрын

​@@rayoflight39😂

@thandolwethusomdyala8252

9 ай бұрын

They don't know better unfortunately and that's the problem or maybe they also don't watch such shows but Generations and 7th DA lane🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅

@tiyani3154

9 ай бұрын

Vw just holds some sort of heritage in SA from the Citi golf to golf 7s and not mention the reliability of their cars, it’s also significantly more cheaper to maintain and parts aren’t a hassle to find since we have a manufacturing plant in SA

I honestly think a used VW Polo Highline 2017 1.2 TSI is a much better car optioned out with a better engine, decent kilos for half the price and essentially the same car. It also has better features. The 1.2litre engine is just as fuel efficient. Can get one with a factory sunroof and leather seats. Hopefully that will be my first buy.

@tiyani3154

9 ай бұрын

The price of those will shock you, especially high lines. That model held its value so well because most of them still cost more than R200k with over 80k on the clock

@samkelojmagudulela2576

9 ай бұрын

@@tiyani3154 Still a better proposition in my opinion if you can get one with 50ks on the clock.

@sanelemngadi9324

6 ай бұрын

they hold there value very well, i think this is something we forget to take into account when we talk about VW prices, other cars are cheaper, but they will be cheaper when you sell it to @@tiyani3154

I see everything else, but this thing is beautiful 💯😍

Great review. Suzuki balino for me. Full house for less. Brilliant service plan and guarantee.

@hipetwa

9 ай бұрын

290k brand new glx with automatic

@michaelflinn7784

9 ай бұрын

@@hipetwa I'll take the manual. I'm not a fan of the 4 speed auto once you are out of town

The engine and gearbox makes it worth it, but one needs to look for other cheaper options than this.

Dont care about the Vivo just saw this gentleman in thumbnail and his XM reviw was brilliant and so was this .He needs to be on more reviews ,Much better than Ciro .

Previous Vivo GT had a sunroof? Which one?

The Polo Vivo GT never had a sunroof bro..

@sammbatini9716

9 ай бұрын

True

@gershonmsengi6276

9 ай бұрын

Had it as an optional extra

@mandisimaqhingeni9735

9 ай бұрын

@@gershonmsengi6276 no it never had such an option same as you will always get roll down window in the back no matter what spec you get. Unless ofcourse u step up to the Polo Tsi..

@gershonmsengi6276

9 ай бұрын

@@mandisimaqhingeni9735 it’s weird, I have seen quite a number of GTs with OEM sunroofs

@mandisimaqhingeni9735

9 ай бұрын

@@gershonmsengi6276 surely an after market as from the factory they don't install it..

I'd look at a used Mazda 3 in that price range.

How's the automatic transmission like on the vivo? Is it good ? Reliable?

@weetbix2083

9 ай бұрын

Its a VW. Not reliable.

Is there gonna be a GTS model?

At that price I must still wind the window like I am in a taxi? Also ask my passenger to adjust the mirror for me? HELLL NOO. Keep your turbo and stickers. VW is crazy

@derrickmathebula9450

9 ай бұрын

😂😂imagine even a Datsun go has electric windows and mirrors.

When the vivo gt have a sunroof??? Vivo never had a sunroof

Become? Been a rip off for years.

Then how much is a polo tsi entry level?

VW showed us what happens when you prioritize putting in a turbo engine over all other features of a budget car. That kind of money and manual wing mirrors, manual AC and manual rear passenger windows just for starters is ridiculous, this is Fronx or top spec Baleno money. This car is for the person that has no friends and wants to be a raceboy Polo driver at all costs(and boy will it cost you).

Having compared it to the Swift automatic, why don't you test the Suzuki?

But have you spend time with on that edge-holding-seat? And how many times do you adjust your mirror? Does comparable cars have 17 inch tyres coupled with the speed ? Dat car makes u feel alive.

These budget cars are now luke warm hatch territory when it comes to pricing.

Base Vivo with metallic paint, alloy wheels and front fog lamps is all you need.

What is this color? Reef Blue metallic?

For me this is interesting. The car is over priced definitely. However, considering I already own a preface lift GTI of that car what I'm interested is if I can get the radio and the center console. I Someone please point me where I can get these things!🙏

Wait what!? You had the option of a sunroof of this car?😮

No vivo GT has ever had a sunroof though. Not in RSA. How do you get this basic detail wrong?

Think it is actually 200nm of torque and not 205.

Suzuki swift or baleno for me

@user-mw9yt4sl2l

9 ай бұрын

Am having a tough decision there I need a budget car

So VW is selling Armrest for R2500? 🤔🤔🤔 Hay hay hay😂🤣😂🤣😂

Suzuki Swift would be more fun to drive, economical and reliable over years. Turbo engines are not reliable and fuel efficiency depends on how you drive. Disappointed with service plans, safety and warranty as well.

My favorite car. I prefer the highline

Ferrari's and other super cars are not expensive because they have best tech, but because they have performance engine. The same applies here, forget the look tech and etc., as long a the engine is on par or even above its competitor's, then it justifies the price.

The naysayers should really take a look around. All cars have become expensive. It baffles me when people say a T Cross is expensive buy then the go and buy a R700k Chinese car? VW still the best

A polo vivo gt that had a sunroof?

where's Ciro?

The rear window winders and hand adjusted mirrors makes it a no no for me. And at that price

Yes

No electrical windows at the, adjusting mirrors manually 😢, vw is playing with customers here

To think that this car is locally produced even the parts are locally produced, This car is very expensive... This is one of those cars you buy with your heart not your head

Aiii no sunroof option

I had a drag race with this car. N/A 4AG20v Silvertop I passed him on 2nd high rpm and opened the gaps 😂. Not worth buying get a rxi or VTEC 😊

Why do you have this old vw? In Europe the new polo is different this is the old polo until 2018

VW got the recipe right with this shape. It’s a very solid vehicle. That’s why they sell so well. If you drive it back to back with its competitors you will know immediately that you driving a better vehicle. The build quality is second to nun in its segment. All other vehicles in this segment rattle and make interior noise when you drive over something partial rutted. These little Vivos are very well put together. Where are the actual car people gone, you guys no nothing about cars and the driving dynamics.

@weetbix2083

9 ай бұрын

People want reliability and low cost of ownership. VW does not offer that.

Volkswagen has been taking the piss for years now. We had two Polos back in the 9n days. Ditched the brand because the value isn't there. We still have the 2007 Polo but only because its cheap to keep running because VW's popularity spawned a huge parts market for them (given VW tries to rob you on parts). As for safety, remember how VW had to be dragged kicking and screaming into ditching the old Chico because it's safety was non existent. That said a lot of brands are still only giving 2 airbags on entry levels and seem to prioritise spec over safety, probably says more about the market I guess.

@sfjvariety582

9 ай бұрын

Yoh but imagine paying R360,000 for entry level safety 😂

@Steve-go6oq

9 ай бұрын

@@sfjvariety582 VW thinks it's like groceries, two bags for lots more money each time.

You should focus on tenders ,BEE and staff ...😒

These polos are bulletproof im telling you, if you are comparing a Mazda2 and a Swift, cool but if you have to drive the other two like how polo is being driven in SADC.., you know polo will come out of the test unhurt.

@joshuaabrahams2332

9 ай бұрын

I highly doubt that.Mazda is tops when it comes to quality and reliability these days ranking 1st as the world's most reliable car manufacturer

@zeblonshange8134

9 ай бұрын

How is the automatic gearbox on the vivo like ? Is it reliable?

Wow stripped down Polo now cost over R350k before options. 2 airbags in the age were safety is non negotiable. No service/maintenance plant - VW needs to reconsider that.

@derrickmathebula9450

9 ай бұрын

2 Airbags in 350k car

I like it for the 6 speed, but the price mmmmm

Not a fan of VW at all and they keep proving me right all the time...

R300k+ for a Vivo? Absolute madness...

Ι ❤ VW POLO 6R

It's very much a budget car based on features and the bare minimum it offers. VW is just taking advantage of ordinary South Africans who are loyal to the batch and not value for money. It's ridiculous because at that price, you can get a low mileage Polo Life at that price. It doesn't make sense anymore. The turbo engine alone isn't enough to justify that ridiculous price. Basically, the Polo Life has replaced the entry level golf and they're trying upgrade this to the TSI level.

@weetbix2083

9 ай бұрын

They not taking advantage. Just buy something else which is far more value for money.

@lesediseemela9856

9 ай бұрын

@@weetbix2083 They're taking advantage of customers loyalty to the brand.

@weetbix2083

9 ай бұрын

If someone is willing to part with their hard earned money for something they do not think is worth it, then they are too stupid. There are far better options out there than German Junk.@@lesediseemela9856

This one for the cheese boys

Cherry Tiggo 4 pro(manual)is a thousand times better for less

I disagree with the phrase (speed you need to overtake)it takes a second or so to spool trust me on that one I frequently speed when driving on the n1 once it’s spooled up man yeah it takes off

Rather just buy a 2nd hand polo highline that has all the specs and still pay less, and to think VWs are made in SA, the ridiculous prices really amaze me