Top Gear to lose exotics in favor of practical iron?
The Top Gear we know and love includes hordes of outlandishly expensive exotic and luxury cars that we could never afford. Lamborghini and Ferrari will still be represented for Series 13, but if rumors are true, the BBC boys are going to dedicate more air time to the everyday cars that the rest of us drive, and less time with costly stunts like the one seen above. Executive Producer Andy Wilman is shooting for fuel efficient, affordable transportation in light of the global recession. Series 13 was originally planning for a road trip including a Lambo and a Porsche, but instead the excursion will include more sedate transportation like the Toyota iQ. That doesn't sound very exciting, but we have faith in Top Gear to make their episodes equally entertaining... after all, we've seen what they can do with a Chevrolet Lacetti.
Top Gear should grip on recessionary economics because even the wildly popular series has been struck by it themselves. The show has received a sizable 30% budget cut for Series 13; a move that show producers say will be evident in the final product. Thanks for the tips, everyone!
[Source: Telegraph | Image: Shaun Curry/Getty]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
petee209 1:33PM (3/25/2009)
Exotics or not, Top Gear is still my favorite show by a long shot.
I can't wait for series 13!
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762x51 3:30PM (4/02/2009)
Hey....your avatar is my car.....literally. That's my photo.
petee209 3:34PM (3/25/2009)
Nice photo / car. I can't remember which website I found it on.
Blackstar 7:28PM (3/25/2009)
Wait... so, if he has your car as his icon.... why don't YOU have your car as your icon? O.o
Yaroukh 1:35PM (3/25/2009)
Way to go...
...to hell.
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mapoftazifosho 1:54PM (3/25/2009)
Don't forget your sunblock!
Stumpy 1:35PM (3/25/2009)
Top Gear can make a review of the $2,000 Tata seem cool.
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Sandeep 3:21PM (3/25/2009)
Agreed...that is if Clarkson can fit in it.
izorro 1:41PM (3/25/2009)
I honestly enjoy the review of the "everyday" cars more than the exotics. With the exception of a few. But they will without a doubt entertain I mean the Fiesta was unforgettable.
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Yikes 1:51PM (3/25/2009)
Me too. I like their test of ordinary cars because they make it funny.
I loved when they got their moms to test drive small hatchbacks. Great review.
Stumpy 2:09PM (3/25/2009)
The review of the Fiesta was epic. Though I am sure that one cost a lot more than some of the super car tests...
s13hybrid 3:28PM (3/25/2009)
I would really like to see more episodes where they take every day cars and try to make them faster than sports cars.
Nathan 1:38PM (3/25/2009)
If i wanted practical car reviews i'd find actual car reviewers. I watch Top Gear because of the awesome cars and antics, not because of their opinions on everyday white goods.
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John 1:48PM (3/25/2009)
Agree. Car reviews are a dime a dozen and I can find that anywhere.
The exotic tests are why I watch the show. The stunts are funny but given the choice to cut down on one or the other, I would rather see them cut out the expense on stunts and keep more of the exotic tests.
Mazda FTW! 1:57PM (3/25/2009)
I agree with John. Just give me more Enzos and R8s sliding around the wet TG track, running tests with Stig chasing in a 911. The stunts are too long, too much talk and not enough car-time. Like porn with a story-line. Screw that and just cut to the chase.
Aron Trimble 2:03PM (3/25/2009)
Thirded. This is such a bad idea. I'm sorry, I don't watch TV to be reminded of how crappy the cars are that are in my price range. I watch TV for an escape to a dreamland filled with V10s and wet roads.
revvo 3:31PM (3/25/2009)
^ What Nathan said
I watch Top Gear for epic races like "Today we will race a Bugatti against rocket powered camels."
Top Gear is the only entertaining car show there is, so please god don't let it become like Fifth Gear or worse.
Nude Love 7:59PM (3/28/2009)
I love 5th gear... ;_;
James 1:42PM (3/25/2009)
What we *need* in BS times such as these is exotics and fun. Noone wants to turn to entertainment just to be reminded that we're being overrun by the greenie morons and robber barons.
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EP 1:44PM (3/25/2009)
So they're going to spend long amounts of time talking European econoboxes with 1 liter engines which will never be sold in the US. Great.
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