With the London 2012 Olympics around the corner, a used Mini is the most timely and affordable choice for your utility car this year.
Being the quintessential British car, Mini has a legacy of carrying the banner for this country around the world and the recently inaugurated London 2012 edition boasts all the latest developments available in today’s car market without forgetting a tradition which goes all the way back to 1959.
But what makes this version stand apart is, more than anything, its uniqueness: there are only 2,012 models out there, each of them packed with the sweet taste of privilege.
This limited edition is available in the Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and SD trims, all Union Jack-inspired models with a choice of three different colours – Chilli Red, White Silver and Lightning Blue.
As part of its exclusive exteriors, the Mini London 2012 boasts a roof accompanied by a Union Jack sport stripe which runs all over the top, while grey 17-inch conical spoke alloys add a touch of class you won’t see in any other Mini on the market.
Even the interiors are iconic here, with the capital’s skyline and its symbolic sights such as Tower Bridge, London Eye and Battersea Power Station in good view across the dashboard, adding more of that London feel which is everywhere in this car.
We all know that in special editions such as this one details matter the most: the black “Lounge Leather” seats have the London 2012 logo on the top right corner and sport red and blue details, a colour scheme which also continues in the handbrake, gear lever and floor mats.
A great part of the excitement of this car lies in the enjoyable and relaxing driving experience it provides: while the DAB radio makes the soundtrack to your summer, cruise control and air conditioning will add a touch of comfort to your drives around the busiest streets.
Last but not least, the attention to the environment here goes along with the reality of London street life: the MINIMALISM technology, which brings the emissions down to 99g/km, will allow you to drive within the capital without incurring any London Congestion Charges.
The London 2012 Mini, which has been inaugurated in true Olympic spirit by England long jump athlete JJ Jegede, who leapt over the roof of three cars at its London launch, is available with prices ranging from £17,980 for the Cooper trim up to £20,860 for the Cooper SD.
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