More than 40000 Polo Vivo hatchbacks and sedans have been sold since its launch in March last year.

The Polo Vivo GT is based on the current two-door body version and is fitted with 1.6 77kW Trendline standard features such as ABS, electric windows, radio/CD with four speakers, alarm and central locking with remote and bee-sting antenna.

In addition, the Polo Vivo GT will be distinguished by the following features:

• Lowered, sporty suspension.
• Sports seats with "Rocket" trim.
• Gearshift and handbrake boot with red stitching.
• Three-spoke steering wheel with red stitching and aluminium inserts.
• Fifteen-inch alloy wheels.
• Tailgate spoiler.
• Twin chrome tailpipes.
• GT badges on grille and tailgate.
•  Seat belts in red.
• Dashboard panels in gunmetal silver. Polo Vivo GT is powered by the 1.6 77kW engine with 155Nm of torque which is available at 5250rpm. This is mated to a five-speed transmission.

It reaches a top speed at 187km/h and sprints from 0-100km/h in just under 11 seconds. The GT has combined fuel consumption of 6.6 l/100km.

The GT will only be available in four exterior colours - Deep Black, Candy White, Flash Red and Reflex Silver.

The Specs:

Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT

Engine: Four-cylinder

Power: 77kW

Torque: 155Nm at 5250rpm

Transmission: Five-speed

0-100km/h: 11 seconds (claimed)

Top speed: 187km/h (claimed)

Fuel consumption: 6.6l/100km (claimed/combined)

Price: R155320