A Budget Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May seek petrolhead heaven in three 1500 pound rear wheel drive coupes and somehow find themselves entered in a terrifying French ice race. Meanwhile, Richard tries to speed up summer holiday flights by inventing the sport of airport vehicle racing, Jeremy walks with dinosaurs in the new BMW Z4, and actress Sienna Miller is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Our Take

The cheap coupe challenge is the real draw here, with the trio’s escalating misfortunes delivering some of the season’s best laughs, and the ice race finale is genuinely gripping even when things go sideways. Hammond’s airport racing bit is filler, but it’s short enough not to hurt. Sienna Miller’s interview is pleasant if unmemorable. Worth your time for the main film alone.