Country Images Magazine North Edition November 2017 | Page 98

THE NEW MINI 1499 GT The latest special edition to join the MINI UK line-up celebrates the brand’s rich heritage with a nod to one of the best known sporty classic Minis of all time, the 1275 GT. November 2017 and February 2018, and is sure to be in high demand. Available to order now, the 1499 GT recalls the entertaining drive, distinctive styling and low running costs of the 1969 original, which was one of the most affordable performance cars of its day. For the launch of the 1499 GT, MINI Financial Services has launched an enticing new finance offer. MINI Ready Fuel Go* offers one year’s inclusive insurance (subject to terms**) with a £299 customer deposit and £299 monthly payment. On the road pricing starts at £16,990. There will be a choice of two colours, Pepper White or Midnight Black. In Midnight Black, the car gets distinctive gold 1499 GT side stripes. Pepper White models feature the same distinctive graphics, but in black. The 1275 GT badging reflected the increased engine capacity over the standard 998cc Mini. The all-new MINI 1499 GT treads a similar path for 2017. With 102 hp on tap and 0-60mph in 10.1 seconds courtesy of its lively Twin Power Turbo three-cylinder engine, the 1499 GT is perfect for drivers seeking an entertaining drive and unique vehicle. Additional exterior features include the MINI John Cooper Works Sport Pack, featuring 17” Track Spoke alloy wheels in Black, dark tinted windows and white indicator lenses. The styling pack includes distinctive John Cooper Works front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a split level spoiler and John Cooper Works door entry plates. The 1499 GT will be built in a limited production run of just 1,499 cars between DERBYSHIRE’S NO DERBYSHIRE’S NO 1 1 INDEPENDENT LAND INDEPENDENT LAND ROVER ROVER CENTRE CENTRE Interior features include John Cooper Works Sports seats in Dinamica and leather and JCW badges, a JCW steering wheel in perforated leather with Chilli Red stitching and multi- function controls, cruise control, a Visual Boost radio with MINI Connected smartphone compatibility and Piano Black interior trim, along with Carbon Black interior details and an Anthracite headlining. A sports suspension completes the MINI 1499 GT package, which also includes all of the standard equipment found on the MINI One Hatch. This includes features such as independent rear suspension, a six-speed manual gearbox with sports-car inspired rev matching technology, air conditioning and all-round disc brakes. Quality service without compromise. Are you paying too much R TOO MUCH FO for your E Land AYING Servicing? YOU P Rover G? AR VER SERVICIN YOUR LANDRO der un whilst under Why not try DLS? We can service your ice vehicle even whilst le even ur vehic e can serv yo ality service S! W warranty. u a a qu yo g Land Rover manufacturer’s Giving you quality vin Gi y. Why not try DL nt facturer’s warra to main dealer prices. ver manu compared service with great to main dealer prices. Land Ro savings vings compared promise. ice without com with great sa rv DLS - Quality se DLS All servicing is carried out to the original manufacturer’s schedules DLS All servicing is carried out to the original Affordable Affordable and competitive on all service and repair Air Conditioning work, oftenwith large Service savings Full and aircon labour and diagnostics on parts prices service available Affordable quoted by the Main Dealer Full Working schedules Facilities manufacturer’s Affordable and competitive on all Service and Modern, fully equipped 6 Full Working Facilities Repair work, Available often with large savings on parts an bay workshop employing fully Courtesy Cars Modern fully equipped 6 bay workshop employing prices quoted by the us Main Dealer While labour your vehicle is with skilled Land Rover trained fully skilled Land Rover trained technicians Courtesy Cars technicians you could take up Available the option Computer Diagnostics your courtesy vehicle is with us you could take up of one While of our cars Autologic option of one our courtesy cars so you will Computer Diagnostics so you the will never be of without Diagnostic Technology never (conditions be without transport (conditions apply) Autologic Diagnostic transport apply) Technology WATER LANE • WIRKSWORTH • MATLOCK • DERBYSHIRE • DE4 4AA Air Conditioning Service Full air-con and diagnostic service available 98 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk CALL OUR SERVICE TEAM ON [phone] Web: DLS-UK.co.uk Email: [email protected]