Pearl is the only three-door manual in the fleet, and the driver's choice. On Chapman's Peak, Sir Lowry's and Franschhoek Pass, holding a gear through the bends beats an automatic hunting for one.
The three-door body is the shortest thing we rent, so the hairpins and the parking both get easier. Two suitcases, four seats. If you want a manual with rear doors, Stella is the only other one. Prefer an automatic in the same compact body? Daisy.
Rates: R1,450–R1,950 a day incl. VAT with 100–300 km/day packages — see full pricing.
Pearl is approved for the Western Cape and the Garden Route as far as Storms River — no off-roading, and no trips outside South Africa.
You’ll need a valid driver’s licence and a credit or debit card — the full requirements are here.
