VW add limited edition “Eclipse” model, to the Polo Vivo series!
The Polo Vivo has sold nearly 175 000 units since its introduction in 2010. With this special edition model, VW plan to maintain their market dominance!
Polo Vivo and Polo models are locally built and make up a combined 33% market share, in their category.
The Polo Vivo Eclipse is available in both hatch and sedan and for reasons of exclusivity, it’s only offered in two colours: “Pure White” and “Deep Pearlescent Black.”
The special edition Eclipse comes packed with a 63 kW (1.4) engine -with 5-speed manual transmission. The exterior distinguishes itself with the following features:
- Silver side mirror housings,
- 16-inch mistral alloy wheels,
- “Eclipse” badges on the back and side and
- lowered suspension and chrome strip on the boot and side.
While the interior receives the following additions:
- center console has been painted in steel graphite,
- partial leather on the steering wheel and gear lever,
- as well as a global seat trim.
“Polo Vivo has been the dominant model in the local A0 hatch segment in spite of the new competitor models being launched on regular basis. Its key product attributes such as affordability, German build quality, safety, space and comfort have a set an unparalleled benchmark in the segment. These attributes continue to re-affirm Polo Vivo’s unique offering of “affordable and accessible mobility” to the South African customers,” said Petra Hoffmann, Director: Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Group South Africa.
Hoffmann added: “Polo Vivo offers excellent value for money without compromising on core product essentials that customers expect from Volkswagen. In a Polo Vivo, customers are getting an A class car for the price of an A0 car, a difficult proposition to ignore in this heavily contested segment of the market. Polo Vivo also has the class-leading residual value in its segment in the used car market. The cost of ownership over a 3-year cycle makes Polo Vivo one of the cheapest cars to own in the South Africa market.”
Prices:
63 kW (1.4) Eclipse Hatch: R168 600
63 kW (1.4) Eclipse Sedan: R174 600
(This includes VAT and emissions’ tax, as well as the standard 3-year/120000km warranty and 6-year Anti-Corrosion warranty.)