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Top Gear America
Overview
The world’s most popular motoring show comes to MotorTrend. Based on the original motoring series by the BBC, this version pays homage to the legacy of the Top Gear brand with a few original ideas from the minds at MotorTrend.
Status
Ended
Network
MotorTrend
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Supercars
In the season premiere Dax, Rob and Jethro attempt a trip across America. They pick a Ford, a Porsche and a McLaren, and try to figure out what they are. Meanwhile, Dax heads to the airport for a fitting sendoff to the Lamborghini Huracan.
Overlanding for 5K
The guys head to an ancient lava field to see if you need big bucks to go overlanding, or if you can you do it in $5,000 vehicles. Meanwhile, Dax has a revelation about turning left as he reviews the new Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody.
Future Classics
Dax, Rob and Jethro are off to Arizona to pick up cars they think will sell for big money in the future, and drive them back to LA. Meanwhile, Jethro has double vision while reviewing a Pagani Huayra, and The Stig establishes the leaderboard.
Luxury SUV's
Dax, Rob and Jethro take a Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini SUV to Colorado to see if they're worth it, and if altitude is the best remedy for a headache. Jethro goes to a frozen lake to see how many tires it takes to float a 10,000 pound vehicle.
Hot Rods
Dax, Rob and Jethro take to local streets and remote lakebeds in hot rods for under $5,000, while The Stig surprises the guys with a little extra pressure. Dax makes it personal while racing an iconic Ferrari with a homemade station wagon.
Save Rally Racing
The guys attempt to fix rally racing in an Infiniti, a Nissan and a Subaru.
Build the TGA Track
The guys convince the producers to let them build a new Top Gear America home track. Things blow up in their faces when Dax renovates the production office and Jethro takes one for the team. Rob has an identity crisis in the new Aston Martin Vantage.
Ultimate Drivers Car
The guys struggle to find the ultimate driver’s car for under $100,000. They resort to fast food, feelings and G forces until the producers step in with an Indycar. Meanwhile Jethro leaves the real world while reviewing a Bugatti Chiron.
Desert Toys
Rob calls for a lifeline in the new Jeep Mojave as Dax tries to prove to him that the Polaris RZR is the most capable desert vehicle ever made. Jethro lets viewers in on what it feels like to really drive a Ferrari F8 Tributo.
The Best Best Selling Pickup Truck
Things go south in Texas for Dax, Rob and Jethro when a horse in Arizona shows the guys who pulls the most weight. Jethro also teaches Rob how a carnival ride can help you drive over 200 miles-per-hour in a McLaren Senna.
Poster Cars
In the season one finale, Dax, Rob and Jethro relive their youth in a Vector, a Lancia and a Firebird. Dax gets a little heated when Jethro gives him a run for the money. Meanwhile, Rob goes to the desert to dethrone the king in a Hyundai Veloster N.
