Dear Ariel. Make these road legal in Canada (and the US) and I will get one. Nomad is so much cooler than a Polaris Slingshot etc.
@helpme3748Ай бұрын
they are legal in the states. They must be registered as kit cars. Not every states allow this
@WiggysanWiggysanАй бұрын
I'm glad that Ollie is keeping this part of the Top Gear name alive. He is a great journalist & makes really good videos.
@sweetcorn1968Ай бұрын
Surely it would be better to send the torque to the wheels rather than through the roof.
@BeleducMartelloАй бұрын
bad for traction
@aljowenАй бұрын
Its for when Richard Hammond drives it
@yoshyokaАй бұрын
Made my day!
@JebusHypocristosX22 күн бұрын
Unless, and stick with me here, they also put wheels on the roof. We better patent this idea before TG steals it from us.
@JippaJАй бұрын
I hope Ariel fitted the Nomad 2 with a check-engine-light.
@JebusHypocristosX22 күн бұрын
Look over your shoulder, and check the engine. You are not edgy, just boring.
@user-rc4qh3lp7hАй бұрын
Putting that Ford engine into the Nomad is a great move, access will be so much easier for doing the head gasket.
@evoemperor3776Ай бұрын
Hahaha ford fixed the headgasket issue tho.
@obsidian....Ай бұрын
10 year old meme? Boo
@nettlegettle353426 күн бұрын
all those ford turbo charged issues have massive issues. it's just not reliable, at all.
@Dtp229616 күн бұрын
@evoemperor3776 right just the 50 other reliability problems the engine has then 😂
@thedownshiftchannelАй бұрын
Engine kinda feels like a downgrade even though it will feel much more wild with the torque
@ALMX5DPАй бұрын
Agreed. I love our 2.0 ST engine but I feel like keeping it Honda K series would have been in keeping it just that much more visceral or engaging.
@peterknight7880Ай бұрын
Agree. The durability of the honda unit was legendary. Furthermore, I don't ever recall anyone saying even the stock nomad was low on power or torque.
@liniuxsАй бұрын
Well thats for sure from honda to ford. It wont last but its cheap
@JH-jo9wtАй бұрын
@@ALMX5DP I was convinced they were going to use the new turbo K20C in the Type R........Dallara uses these engines - crap
@aussie2uGAАй бұрын
Absolutely, they need to go electric. Instant torque, precision traction at each wheel, the ultimate rock crawler and wheelie puller. Put a small fast charging battery in it as these aren’t daily drivers needing 300mi of range. It would be exciting.
@larryhouse3776Ай бұрын
Amazing, but ditching Honda for Ford? Hard pass on that.
@monsterkillsports3499Ай бұрын
Red Bull move 😂
@triadxtechnologiesАй бұрын
Yep stopped the video at that announcement. No longer interested...
@SKYWURXАй бұрын
Yeah... I don't think moving from Mr reliable to Mr "yOu puT THe wrONg gRAdE oF oIL iN iT" wet cambelt enthusiast is going to pan out in the long run.
@jeffk46425 күн бұрын
This is a crazy expensive toy, if you can't afford to keep it running you can't afford to buy it. Maybe get into Legos.
@larryhouse377625 күн бұрын
@@jeffk464 I hear you. But toys stuck in the shop aren't very good toys. No matter how rich you think you might be.
@Robcupra360Ай бұрын
Serious £60k is absolutely insane! With cars these days costing similar to this with hugely expensive led lights and infotainment systems and panoramic roofs you can kind of see the cost. In this £60k is absolutely taking the piss!
@Dtp229616 күн бұрын
It's called scale, you think all that development is free? Seems like a bargain for what you get to be honest, apart from that ford engine, that is worthless junk
@tdyerwestfieldАй бұрын
Buggies aren't supposed to be precise in their handling, that's part of the fun of them. They're supposed to feel very light at the front, that's why the Nomad 1 was such a joy.
@tebongincАй бұрын
"literally one of the best days ever" - sure looked like it.
@Eritini.Ай бұрын
It looks like it is straight out of a videogame
@bicyclist2Ай бұрын
I love that the new engine is from Ford, and the fact that it has a manual transmission. I hope that this continues, and that they put many more Ford engines in Ariels. I've only ever seen one Ariel Nomad, just once, about a month ago here in Ohio. I was very surprised, as I didn't think that they were available here in the US. Thank you.
@dougramsey2991Ай бұрын
Was it a blue Nomad?
@Dtp229616 күн бұрын
Ford are trash, worst decision ever by Aerial
@jonbarlow3542Ай бұрын
Swapping out the Honda for a Ford, they obviously had way too much to drink just before making that extremely dumb decision; I'll have the Honda powered one please!
@acherontiaatropos1Ай бұрын
Aren't these new ford engines shite? Is the the one that has the chain issues I see all the time? It must have something to do with cost 🤔
@focussportАй бұрын
Something tells me you can't afford either one.
@acherontiaatropos1Ай бұрын
@@focussport wow super original 👏
@focussportАй бұрын
@@acherontiaatropos1 poor comment... haha
@64SpokesАй бұрын
@@focussportbro you have a focus stop calling people poor 😂🤡
@stevencahill3628Ай бұрын
not all ariels had a honda lump. the ariel atom 500 had v8 made with 2 busa engine slung together.
@DuwurfАй бұрын
First Atom used rover engine, USA Ariels (although made under licence) used GM/opel engines.
@peterknight7880Ай бұрын
The Nomad has to be my most desired car.
@korbendallas65624 күн бұрын
Hey Ariel add some electric motors/torque converter to the front wheels to make it 4x4 but still keep it light at the same time and only use when you are stuck so you wouldn't need a big battery
@Dtp229616 күн бұрын
Add loads of weight but keep it light. What you smoking?
@rtravisboyd5013Ай бұрын
This is exactly the video I’ve been waiting for, minus the driving. Thank you
@caleb880919 сағат бұрын
You know, if people simply boycott the company for the Ford engine, they won't have a choice but to go back. 💎🙌
@YourMajestyTheKingАй бұрын
i think that the question is if u use the Prius drivetrain instead, how far can it go with just one full tank. wouldnt that be the ultimate adventurer.
@918_xDxАй бұрын
does it have an optional swing out bar for its "door"? Would be sweet to have a modular attachment strip on the inside to add a couple waterproof storage pouches maybe a camelbak or as an attach point for a quick canopy for shade/rain ... make it fit in a pouch that wraps the bar for a quasi armrest too.
@obsidian....Ай бұрын
Ollie is such a better presenter than any of the non driver's.... Much appreciated
@PaulMathias1Ай бұрын
Ollie is sliding to my list of favourite motoring journalists, which includes Chris Harris, Harry Metcalfe and Henry Catchpole.
@robott6696Ай бұрын
I prefer Henry Harry Harris myself
@dman5640Ай бұрын
Who cares
@PaulMathias1Ай бұрын
@@dman5640 you, evidently.
@dman5640Ай бұрын
@@PaulMathias1 ❤️
@mightyfinejonboyАй бұрын
make 4-wheel drive, diesel,big rack on the rear and front and roof. would it make a GOOD MILITARY VEHICLE?
@TopGearАй бұрын
What terrain would you like to see the Nomad 2 take on?
@AtheistOrphanАй бұрын
Sainsbury’s car park.
@Jonathan63RАй бұрын
sand dunes would be insane
@arnehaieschild343Ай бұрын
Drive two to cape town from the UK....one for you,one for me😊
@TheTrueWelshIdiotАй бұрын
All of it.
@Jayt-wj4ykАй бұрын
2.3 eco boom is in the RS and not the ST isn’t it?
@buckwheater1Ай бұрын
I will never be able to afford an Aerial but as a car lover in general, I would love to see a 4wd version of the Nomad. It would be such an amazing car with so much traction and performance on tap. Can you imagine what it would be like?!
@texnorthmanАй бұрын
Totally agree, any form of 4 wheel drive on that thing would be amazing, even if it was something as simple as a small 50hp electric motor powered straight off the main engine, no batteries to avoid extra weight. Just enough to stop you getting stuck in snow drifts ;)
@AtheistOrphanАй бұрын
*Ariel.
@buckwheater1Ай бұрын
@@AtheistOrphan Auto correct
@AtheistOrphanАй бұрын
@@buckwheater1 - Oh right. I must admit though, ‘I will never be able to afford an aerial’ made me laugh though. 😉👍
@toolbaggersАй бұрын
@@AtheistOrphan *Areola.
@babogamАй бұрын
nomad 1's are about to appreciate so much
@HariSuprionoАй бұрын
Jeep: Welcome to the Salty Spitoon, how tough are ya? Nomad 2: How tough am I? *How tough am I?* I once watched that Far-Fetched show at 4 o'clock midnight this Tuesday. Without any *snacks* Jeep: Uh, right this way, er.. sorry to keep ya waiting Edit: Jeep: Welcome to the Salty Spitoon, how tough are ya? Gingium's Rallyata: How tough am I? (tears off US Army star) Jeep: (instant screaming) Gingium's Rallyata: (places back US Army star albeit upside down, forming pentagram) Maverick with Helluva Boss livery: Wow
@guillaumekalfon9117Ай бұрын
I have to say I'd probably take the plunge if I had this sort of cash to burn, no regret
@EcoCentristАй бұрын
305 HP would be absolutely mad in that dirt buggy, very cool
@alt5494Ай бұрын
Cummins diesel inline four would be a fun option.
@garnitan2706Ай бұрын
Great photos of the adventures with the ariel
@maverick12916Ай бұрын
The focus ST has a 2.0 turbo. The 2.3 is in the focus RS and the mustang.
@atoznrs0to910 күн бұрын
Looks great!
@andrewcheshire24429 күн бұрын
Ariel, we wish you were down under (in Australia)!!!
@thepain321Ай бұрын
This is HAM. I like the Atom. But this is way cooler. Hook me up!
@factorvracingАй бұрын
Ford's 2.3 in the Focus is an RS not an ST. The Ford Focus ST is a 2.0.
@user-dj2gn2kt4sАй бұрын
There RS engine is in the last ST with 280 hp as it is only front wheel drive. I used to own one
@MrJenningzАй бұрын
Oh sweet! What a debut! 🔥
@kens8903Ай бұрын
Should have used the K20/24
@forwardprogressonlyАй бұрын
this would be great with a HUGE LIFT KIT
@Maarten_official_accountАй бұрын
I remember the Tamiya RC cars back in the days when I was 14 years old. I guess this is the grown up people’s version of that toy 😉
@JayDubsterАй бұрын
That looks crackin fun :)
@Petriefied0246Ай бұрын
I wonder how well these would do as a toy in the deserts of Arizona, Nevada, Utah etc.
@fa-ajn9881Ай бұрын
Wish they stuck with the far more reliable Honda. But looks great!
@linusa299628 күн бұрын
Wider door gap = more open area for objects to kill you
@yoshyokaАй бұрын
Make that thing weather proof and I would turn it into my daily drive!
@anthonyfoster2784Ай бұрын
I would like to see this go up against a can am maverick pro r. Just for fun. Not making claims about better/worse, they are clearly different applications. But the nomad doesn't appear that far off from a sxs.
@THEBIGCHULETAАй бұрын
Swapping the Honda motor for a ford motor is like taking my cheesecake away and giving me pudding…. Still good, but I had cheesecake…. Aside from that, I want one! If I can use it everyday here in the USA, it’s a win.
@GoldNargacugaАй бұрын
Did this gentlemen just say that atom is using a Ford focus engine? *my soul has left the chat*
@danieldent8878Ай бұрын
These were so fun in FH4 😂
@dustinlee8271Ай бұрын
No drive, no care
@omprakashswain2415Ай бұрын
Succinct and correct
@Serik.QazakhstanАй бұрын
Beautiful monster
@2carmis9 күн бұрын
I don’t see a place for this when turbo SXS are better all around. And cheaper. If you’re looking for an off-road machine. Although, I want one.
@aussie2uGAАй бұрын
They could have gone electric so easy. Small instant torque motors, small fast charging battery, it would be lightweight, quick as hell, and have insane traction ability.
@ronald4011Ай бұрын
Yes but out there it's hard to fuell that one up , don't you think? Gasoline is easier
@RaspberrycrumbledАй бұрын
Keep quiet and dreams come true
@cbrooks2767Ай бұрын
Perfect for all those charging stations in the woods, desert and outback. But wait - you could add a trailer hitch so you could have a generator with fuel tank tagging along.
@gooitarАй бұрын
@@ronald4011 Slap a turbine range extender on there. Actually ariel's own hipercar was supposed to do that, wonder where that project is at now.
@Markbell73Ай бұрын
I was sold at the mention of a six speed manual. Off to aggressive withdrawal a bank vault I go.
@mcrowl2823Ай бұрын
97% new. Why would we think its the same engine in the back.
@michaelredford5389Ай бұрын
I wonder how they came up with the nomad? Like, who asked if they could make an Atom go off road? Besides storage space, they made this thing to be able to go anywhere. Think of any and all Top Gear specials... I think maybe the Polar special is the only one where this car wouldn't make it. And that's just because the drivers would freeze to death before the car would.
@BOATMEALSHMOATMEALАй бұрын
It's a pretty logical jump for a company making ultra light tube frame sports cars to capture a chunk of the massively growing side by side UTV/ATV market. Having once worked for Polaris, I see it as rather obvious.
@thaminduliyanageАй бұрын
Aren't this a beauty?
@arnoldmayii3563Ай бұрын
Super cool!
@zorknemesis6157Ай бұрын
Allow that Ariel, Nomad. It beautiful, so amazing. I was wondering if you can let me know. When do you go on to release full driving experience on the new Arielle moment? Thank you, top gear, peace, and love
@urbanstrencanАй бұрын
This is gonna be such a brute toy ❤ can't wait for it
@JebusHypocristosX22 күн бұрын
4:00 Based on that, you should be paying us.
@noelstevens6190Ай бұрын
Yep i still really want one.
@yonihales9133Ай бұрын
Will it finally be legal to drive the Ariel Nomad v on the roads in the USA? And can we option the Honda motor instead of the Ford? Why the literal heck would they replace a Honda with a Ford!?
@petermolnar82Ай бұрын
Where did you get those LED lightsabers? flag whip? :)
@MrSwaggernaut83Ай бұрын
shame about the honda powerplant being gone
@LDN22054 күн бұрын
Love it.
@koenigseggdubstep9837Ай бұрын
I'll be honest, I've never seen a Nomad irl or online. Most ive seen it is in Forza back in FH3.
@mightymoyan4788Ай бұрын
I need this in my life....how much.....do they take kidneys.......do they take Karens?
@leslienordman8718Ай бұрын
Love it! Thank you so much!
@eljefe9913Ай бұрын
Ford 2.3? Now I know they are not serious anymore
@JebusHypocristosX22 күн бұрын
Imbeciles love Honda.
@sidedspike7471Ай бұрын
I just wish they changed it a little more to tell it from the old one
@SmallBlogV8Ай бұрын
Is the switch to Ford engines a matter of keeping it local, now that Honda's Swindon factory has closed?
@pete6705Ай бұрын
That does look very fun
@mohammadsattar5488Ай бұрын
Why to automakers make great improvements in certain ways but go backwards in others ?
@danduntz2539Ай бұрын
If the BBC ended top gear, why is it still showing up on KZfaq with what appears to be new episodes? Did the BBC decide to restart top gear?
@russellzauner29 күн бұрын
Just think if they dropped in the JDM tuned FA24DIT :-)
@frits8986Ай бұрын
Easily the coolest car on this planet
@MrYaxalot29 күн бұрын
Some more suspension and 4x4 and i would replace my sxs with one
@gljnjoАй бұрын
Nomad was in my 3 car dream garage since the first time I saw it Maybe now its time to replace it with Nomad 2
@TheSummonerАй бұрын
Music at 4:44?
@joe5boostАй бұрын
Early ones had rover k series , not all Honda and the v8
@BigChiefWigglesАй бұрын
We took a reliable, trusty engine and replaced it with a Ford one that will not last 100k before something pops ... upgrades.
@FreestylerAlbertАй бұрын
still no COC papaer so can't drive it on road in many countries.
@trueseeker262Ай бұрын
It went from a reliable Japanese car, to a TVR!
@JebusHypocristosX22 күн бұрын
Stupid people think that Jap scrap is reliable.
@michaelcope856Ай бұрын
My dodgy knees and bad hip are going to preclude me from this one.
@scottjohnson360Ай бұрын
Make a US spec already!
@JSDudecaАй бұрын
I wonder how much it would weigh as a three seater like the McLaren F1? Would definitely need to be longer and wider.
@tomhack6995Ай бұрын
Just put the fries in the bag
@RenttaАй бұрын
Old one looks safer in side impactsand roll overs
@tsiou200717 күн бұрын
Try Korres car from Greece
@3ducsАй бұрын
A very powerful, very expensive Dune Buggy.
@MotorCity-bd2zhАй бұрын
Why would someone pay for that if you can have a can am maverick
@MrCHAIRMANOFTHEBOREDАй бұрын
Imagine what Clarkson,May and Hammond would do with these👍💯 Will these be available here in the US?
@strangerdanger8462Ай бұрын
Yes you can buy Ariel vehicles in the US. The company has a website for their North America market.
@John_Redcorn_Ай бұрын
‘What a machine this is!’
@maccloud8526Ай бұрын
I would go for an electric 4wd one.
@RaspberrycrumbledАй бұрын
Do I have news for you
@forwardprogressonlyАй бұрын
Honda option would be cool as Trust Honda over ford all day long
@RcModelCarsViennaАй бұрын
6 talk, drive it!
@stgraves26029 күн бұрын
Terrible mistake. Got rid of the Honda engine. That was the greatest selling point.