S4E7

Mercedes CL 65 AMG, Spyker C8 Spyder

Aired 2004-07-11 60 min ★ 8.2/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Jeremy drives a Mercedes (CL65) with more power than Superman. James and Richard become minicab drivers in south London to road test two new large hatchbacks: the Ford Focus C-Max and the Renault Scenic. Jeremy takes a Dutch car, the Spyker C8, for a spin on the Top Gear test track. Mercedes CL65 raced against the Bentley Continental and the Aston Martin DB9. The Star in a Reasonably Priced Car is the legendary American singer, songwriter, record producer, Lionel Richie.

Our Take

A soundly crafted episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.