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Ok so there was no bling, clutch purses or an anorexic pocket pooch in tow, but boy did we go with Diva attitude.
How can you not in the new Diva Deluxe – a smart black SUV with pink exterior decals and pink trim.
It’s certainly a sexy head swiveller … Even eliciting a hoot and whistle from a passing motorist during a driver change over.
So where do you take this little prima donna for a DW (dirt roads and detour weekend) We chose Redelinghuys. A small rural enclave between Piketberg and Elands Bay.
With a population of 574 this sleepy cluster of quaint houses and ‘shoowawa’ residents was the perfect foil to the spunky, modern city Diva.
One pump town
Resident artist Hannes Carstens has used the houses and buildings to create clever 3D scenes - just another touch of quaintness in this small village
The rural and the townie in perfect contrast. Another of Hannes Carstens superb murals.
According to the general manager of Daihatsu SA, Pedro Perreira, ‘the Diva Deluxe caters specifically for the needs of the fairer sex – a highly selective and intuitive market.’ So, to live up to Daihatsu’s expectations we tried to be as intuitive and selective as possible as we set off on the N7 to Piketberg.
The Diva Deluxe falls into the sports utility market (SUV) - one of the most active sectors in the South African marketplace with dozens of competitors according to Perreira, ‘it is important to set yourself apart in this sector and produce something unique and innovative.’
And they are spot on … Starting with the aesthetics –the most obvious is the colour of the exterior decals and matching interior stitching. The choice of colours is perfect: Pink, turquoise, black or white.
Pretty in pink: The Diva doesn’t waste an opportunity to show off
What we love: It has all the bells and whistles. For starters , we love the funky rear roof spoiler and the spaciousness.
Even the rear seats are comfortable and the boot is large enough to carry all the paraphernalia any self- respecting diva needs on a weekend away ( including an inflated Lilo.)
A rather clever touch is the heel- protecting carpets (who said you can’t wear heels in the country?)
Divas like things to be perfect so a ding is out of the question. Which is why we absolutely love the large reverse camera which is clear, large and rather helpful.
Even the rear seats are comfortable and the boot is large enough to carry all the paraphernalia any self- respecting diva needs on a weekend away ( including an inflated Lilo.)
A rather clever touch is the heel- protecting carpets (who said you can’t wear heels in the country?)
Divas like things to be perfect so a ding is out of the question. Which is why we absolutely love the large reverse camera which is clear, large and rather helpful.
The entertainment system is, as they say ‘amazeballs’… passengers are able to watch DVD’s from three different screens – two of them incorporated into the front seat head restraints for rear passengers and all have independent wireless headphones.
Women do love technology and the Diva Deluxe ticks all the boxes: Bluetooth iPod support, an in-dash GPS, DVD/CD/MP3 Playback and USB support.
Its built-in hard drive allows the driver to store up to 60 songs. Other things to tickle the techies are a multi-info display/on-board computer (which displays fuel range, average fuel consumption, temperature and time).
What we like: The Diva Deluxe is not only a prettier face – safety features have been improved too.
This includes four airbags, great visibility (in and out) ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, smash and grab ISOFIX , baby seat mounting points and a crash-sensing fuel cut-off system. These features have earned the Diva Deluxe a four-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Oh yes and the increased ride height which was rather welcome during a 20km gravel detour which they appeared to have forgotten to grade… a normal sedan clearance would never have cut it.
Mixed feelings: By their own admission the Diva Deluxe is designed for daily commuting and is really economical.
That said, it’s a bit light on power on the open road. The 1.5 litre petrol engine delivers 77kW of power and 140Nm of torque which makes it nippy in town.
To be fair though we drove straight into the teeth of a very strong northerly. So if a wind like that affects the speed of an aeroplane, it’s a bit unfair to punish this little SUV.
Besides which, divas don’t do criticism …
So, what did we really, really think. It’s cute, sassy and nippy with the bells and whistles associated with a luxury car.
It’s wonderfully out there while being a safe, spacious and comfortable drive. The divas were delighted and all gave it the thumbs up after the weekend away.
The Daihatsu Terios Diva Deluxe costs R269 995 and it’s available from dealers countrywide – who will also service the vehicle every 15 000 or once a year, depending which occurs first.
It is covered by a three-year or 75 000 km warranty.
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How can you not in the new Diva Deluxe – a smart black SUV with pink exterior decals and pink trim.
It’s certainly a sexy head swiveller … Even eliciting a hoot and whistle from a passing motorist during a driver change over.
So where do you take this little prima donna for a DW (dirt roads and detour weekend) We chose Redelinghuys. A small rural enclave between Piketberg and Elands Bay.
With a population of 574 this sleepy cluster of quaint houses and ‘shoowawa’ residents was the perfect foil to the spunky, modern city Diva.
One pump townResident artist Hannes Carstens has used the houses and buildings to create clever 3D scenes - just another touch of quaintness in this small village
The rural and the townie in perfect contrast. Another of Hannes Carstens superb murals.
According to the general manager of Daihatsu SA, Pedro Perreira, ‘the Diva Deluxe caters specifically for the needs of the fairer sex – a highly selective and intuitive market.’ So, to live up to Daihatsu’s expectations we tried to be as intuitive and selective as possible as we set off on the N7 to Piketberg.
The Diva Deluxe falls into the sports utility market (SUV) - one of the most active sectors in the South African marketplace with dozens of competitors according to Perreira, ‘it is important to set yourself apart in this sector and produce something unique and innovative.’
And they are spot on … Starting with the aesthetics –the most obvious is the colour of the exterior decals and matching interior stitching. The choice of colours is perfect: Pink, turquoise, black or white.
Pretty in pink: The Diva doesn’t waste an opportunity to show off
What we love: It has all the bells and whistles. For starters , we love the funky rear roof spoiler and the spaciousness.
Even the rear seats are comfortable and the boot is large enough to carry all the paraphernalia any self- respecting diva needs on a weekend away ( including an inflated Lilo.)
A rather clever touch is the heel- protecting carpets (who said you can’t wear heels in the country?)
Divas like things to be perfect so a ding is out of the question. Which is why we absolutely love the large reverse camera which is clear, large and rather helpful.
Even the rear seats are comfortable and the boot is large enough to carry all the paraphernalia any self- respecting diva needs on a weekend away ( including an inflated Lilo.)
A rather clever touch is the heel- protecting carpets (who said you can’t wear heels in the country?)
Divas like things to be perfect so a ding is out of the question. Which is why we absolutely love the large reverse camera which is clear, large and rather helpful.
The entertainment system is, as they say ‘amazeballs’… passengers are able to watch DVD’s from three different screens – two of them incorporated into the front seat head restraints for rear passengers and all have independent wireless headphones.
Women do love technology and the Diva Deluxe ticks all the boxes: Bluetooth iPod support, an in-dash GPS, DVD/CD/MP3 Playback and USB support.
Its built-in hard drive allows the driver to store up to 60 songs. Other things to tickle the techies are a multi-info display/on-board computer (which displays fuel range, average fuel consumption, temperature and time).
What we like: The Diva Deluxe is not only a prettier face – safety features have been improved too.
This includes four airbags, great visibility (in and out) ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, smash and grab ISOFIX , baby seat mounting points and a crash-sensing fuel cut-off system. These features have earned the Diva Deluxe a four-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Oh yes and the increased ride height which was rather welcome during a 20km gravel detour which they appeared to have forgotten to grade… a normal sedan clearance would never have cut it.
Mixed feelings: By their own admission the Diva Deluxe is designed for daily commuting and is really economical.
That said, it’s a bit light on power on the open road. The 1.5 litre petrol engine delivers 77kW of power and 140Nm of torque which makes it nippy in town.
To be fair though we drove straight into the teeth of a very strong northerly. So if a wind like that affects the speed of an aeroplane, it’s a bit unfair to punish this little SUV.
Besides which, divas don’t do criticism …
So, what did we really, really think. It’s cute, sassy and nippy with the bells and whistles associated with a luxury car.
It’s wonderfully out there while being a safe, spacious and comfortable drive. The divas were delighted and all gave it the thumbs up after the weekend away.
The Daihatsu Terios Diva Deluxe costs R269 995 and it’s available from dealers countrywide – who will also service the vehicle every 15 000 or once a year, depending which occurs first.
It is covered by a three-year or 75 000 km warranty.
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