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GREAT CARS

W

hen Thomas Pieters received the Georg
Jensen Trophy after finishing first in the
European Tour, business man Lars Larsen,
owner of Himmerland Golf and Spa Resort,
entered the 18th green. And it says
something about his choice of golf car that he caught the eye of
everyone around him.
Garia only produces premium-class golf cars, but the MercedesBenz Style Edition Garia Golf Car takes that term to a whole new
level. The cooperation between the two companies results in a
vehicle which excels in both form and function.
But what makes this golf car differ from the rest of Garia’s
luxurious fleet? The first thing to catch your eye is the design.
Smooth carbon fibre is the primary ingredient and the entire
composition just oozes luxury. The inspiration and most materials
are taken directly from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It’s simply not
possible to miss the influence of the German car manufacturer.
“The people we target with this golf car have a customized
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lifestyle. Their car is customized and their golf clubs are
customized, so why shouldn’t their golf car be unique? With our
real sports car, we meet this demand,” Anders Lynge, Garia CoFounder and Creative Director, explains.
MANY IMPROVEMENTS. But if we take a step closer and look at
more than design, the Mercedes-Benz Style Edition Garia Golf
Car has improvements on more than one level.
“This car mixes all of our experience and knowledge and takes
it to a new level. We raised the level of design execution and the
general quality with this car,” Lynge says.
Let’s get technical for a minute. This car only weighs 66 stone.
A regular golf car usually hits 86 stone. That means quite a lot.
First of all, the green keeper must be delighted, as the car puts less
pressure on the grass. And the acceleration is increased, so you’ll
be delighted as well. The decreased weight is because of the lithium
battery in the Mercedes-Benz Style Garia.
But what does it go for? Acquiring this golf car will cost you