– The trio travels to Germany to test Volkswagens on the Nürburgring.
Automotive and racing analyst known for his love of classic American steel.
– A rugged journey from Sedona, Arizona, to the Grand Canyon without GPS. Top Gear USA - Season 5
The "tame racing driver" remained the anonymous benchmark for high-performance laps. 📺 Episode Guide (Season 5 Highlights)
The season featured the return of the established trio, each bringing a different automotive background to the challenges: – The trio travels to Germany to test
By this season, the show had largely abandoned the "Celebrity in a Reasonably Priced Car" and studio segments to focus entirely on location-based challenges and long-distance road trips .
Season 5 holds a user rating of approximately 7.9/10 on various community charts, showing a steady climb in appreciation compared to earlier seasons. The "tame racing driver" remained the anonymous benchmark
Much of the season focused on the intersection of American history and car culture, such as drag racing and iconic 80s muscle.