1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,120 JASON: This time on Fifth Gear... 2 00:00:03,200 --> 00:00:05,680 Ferrari says it's not an SUV, 3 00:00:05,760 --> 00:00:08,720 it's not a crossover, it's a sports car. 4 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:11,200 ..Vicki and Rory head to the Highlands 5 00:00:11,280 --> 00:00:14,840 to see how the Purosangue, Ferrari's anti-SUV, 6 00:00:14,920 --> 00:00:16,960 stacks up against the competition. 7 00:00:17,040 --> 00:00:20,400 So this is more practical, more usable, 8 00:00:20,480 --> 00:00:23,120 and more comfortable.Yeah. 9 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:30,840 Jason turns the hot hatch dial up to 11, as he pits an Audi RS3... 10 00:00:32,240 --> 00:00:35,800 All right. Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. Stop! 11 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:39,960 ..against the lightning-quick Mercedes A45 S. 12 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:42,120 Ooh, I like it a lot! 13 00:00:44,240 --> 00:00:48,040 And I challenge Vicki and Jason to review a brand-new EV 14 00:00:48,120 --> 00:00:50,400 without revealing who made it. 15 00:00:50,480 --> 00:00:53,440 Why is it so flimsy? Cos it's garbage.(GASPS) 16 00:00:55,400 --> 00:00:58,480 Right, listen up, folks. It's fun fact time. 17 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:04,280 Did you know the term SUV, sports utility vehicle, 18 00:01:04,360 --> 00:01:08,120 was first coined in 1984?No way. 19 00:01:08,200 --> 00:01:11,520 Yes way. It was on an advert for the Jeep Cherokee. 20 00:01:11,600 --> 00:01:14,160 Oh, right.God, I feel old. Mind you, it made sense, 21 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:17,440 cos back then, they were go-anywhere utilitarian things, weren't they? 22 00:01:17,520 --> 00:01:20,960 Not like today. I mean, the average SUV driver won't even tackle a kerb. 23 00:01:21,040 --> 00:01:24,160 Yeah, and now you've even got the likes of Lamborghini, 24 00:01:24,240 --> 00:01:28,120 Rolls Royce, and Aston Martin getting in on the action. 25 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:31,240 So things have changed a lot in the last 40 years. 26 00:01:31,320 --> 00:01:34,480 Yeah, and they'll keep changing cos it looks like we're not done yet. 27 00:01:34,560 --> 00:01:36,760 There are others waiting to join that party. 28 00:01:41,480 --> 00:01:45,520 This is the Bentley Bentayga V8 S, 29 00:01:45,600 --> 00:01:51,360 and it is, undoubtedly, one of the most luxurious SUVs - 30 00:01:51,440 --> 00:01:53,240 (HORN HONKS) 31 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:55,720 Oh, look what the cat dragged in. 32 00:01:55,800 --> 00:01:58,280 What is he doing here? 33 00:01:58,360 --> 00:02:02,280 Victoria!Rory. This is my shoot, my Bentley. 34 00:02:02,360 --> 00:02:04,600 Yeah, I know. I heard you were doing a little item 35 00:02:04,680 --> 00:02:07,400 on the best SUV money can buy, 36 00:02:07,480 --> 00:02:10,920 and I think you can't do that without including this. 37 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:15,240 (LAUGHS) The Ferrari Purosangue. 38 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:17,480 Excellent pronunciation there. Well done. 39 00:02:17,560 --> 00:02:20,360 Thank you so much. But, you know, we couldn't include this 40 00:02:20,440 --> 00:02:23,600 because Ferrari says it's not an SUV, 41 00:02:23,680 --> 00:02:26,600 it's not a crossover, it's a sports car. 42 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:29,600 Yeah, I know that's what they say, but it literally ticks 43 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:32,200 all the same boxes as the Bentayga, right?OK. 44 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:35,200 Jacked-up suspension, tick.Tick. 45 00:02:35,280 --> 00:02:37,680 Four doors, tick.Tick. 46 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:39,640 Some space on the inside, tick. (LAUGHS) 47 00:02:39,720 --> 00:02:41,800 It's basically an everyday family car, 48 00:02:41,880 --> 00:02:43,640 just with a few Ferrari badges on it. 49 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:45,320 It's very lovely.It's lovely. 50 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:48,680 But let me show you what a real SUV is all about. 51 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:50,840 Bentayga.Yes.Mm. 52 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:55,680 So, to start with, I have got a nice high presence on the road. 53 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:59,760 Acceptable.22-inch wheels. And you've got 22-inch wheels, but, 54 00:02:59,840 --> 00:03:01,640 I mean, look at the profile of my tyres. 55 00:03:01,720 --> 00:03:04,640 That just says, 'Yeah, I can go anywhere.' 56 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:07,160 When it was launched in 2016, 57 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:10,680 the Bentayga's appearance was not universally acclaimed, 58 00:03:10,760 --> 00:03:12,560 but eight years have passed, 59 00:03:12,640 --> 00:03:16,040 and people have clearly warmed to the big Bentley's looks. 60 00:03:16,120 --> 00:03:19,040 The £169,000 Bentayga 61 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:23,320 accounts for 44% of Bentley's sales. 62 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:26,400 This is a proper practical SUV. 63 00:03:26,480 --> 00:03:29,760 Listen, I thought you might have a little disagreement with me on this, 64 00:03:29,840 --> 00:03:33,240 and that's why I've gone ahead and taken the liberty of arranging 65 00:03:33,320 --> 00:03:36,520 a little road trip.(GASPS) Stay there, all right? Watch this. 66 00:03:36,600 --> 00:03:38,680 It's so exciting. Oh, where are we gonna go? 67 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:42,480 Now, you know what this is all about? (LAUGHS)No. 68 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:45,520 We are gonna go and catch some salmon. 69 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:48,560 These are yours. You're too kind.All right. Enjoy. 70 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:50,240 Yeah, thanks. 71 00:03:53,320 --> 00:03:56,920 To help us decide which high-riding premium SUV is best, 72 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:58,680 I've planned the perfect route 73 00:03:58,760 --> 00:04:01,280 from the glorious cobbled streets of Edinburgh, 74 00:04:01,360 --> 00:04:03,080 through the spectacular driving roads 75 00:04:03,160 --> 00:04:04,760 of the Cairngorms National Park, 76 00:04:04,840 --> 00:04:08,000 before ending at the legendary Cawdor Castle. 77 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:10,600 Along the way, we'll be picking up a few items 78 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:14,120 to make our castle stay all the more luxurious. 79 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:16,600 But our first challenge is to navigate a path 80 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:18,800 through Edinburgh's morning rush hour. 81 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:27,680 Now, this might be five metres long and weigh 2,400kg, 82 00:04:27,760 --> 00:04:32,760 but it is really nimble to thread through town. 83 00:04:32,840 --> 00:04:35,560 Absolute fingertip stuff on the steering, 84 00:04:35,640 --> 00:04:38,960 so it doesn't feel like a big, heavy car at all. 85 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:43,000 Crawling through stop-start traffic 86 00:04:43,080 --> 00:04:45,960 is what these cars will spend a lot of their time doing. 87 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:48,160 And it gives me the perfect opportunity 88 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:51,280 to bask in the Bentley's opulent interior. 89 00:04:52,800 --> 00:04:55,440 It is incredibly spacious. 90 00:04:55,520 --> 00:05:00,120 I have got swathes of leather, lovely stitching, carbon fibre. 91 00:05:00,200 --> 00:05:04,560 In the centre, there's such a lovely mix of a digital dash 92 00:05:04,640 --> 00:05:08,880 and proper physical glossy, shiny buttons. 93 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:11,520 It's incredibly well soundproofed, this car. 94 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:13,440 I know I'm going over a cobbled street, 95 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:16,400 but I can't hear anything. 96 00:05:16,480 --> 00:05:18,880 That is very impressive. 97 00:05:18,960 --> 00:05:22,800 But this car wasn't built for negotiating narrow city streets. 98 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:28,800 Its four-litre twin turbo V8 has 542 horses at its disposal. 99 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:34,240 The Bentayga was designed to cross continents quickly and in comfort. 100 00:05:34,320 --> 00:05:35,920 Now, I do like that Bentley, 101 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,680 but can I just say, the Ferrari Purosangue 102 00:05:38,760 --> 00:05:42,880 is the most amazing not-an-SUV SUV 103 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:46,760 I have ever seen? It is stunning. 104 00:05:46,840 --> 00:05:49,040 We need to talk about the name, first of all. 105 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:51,640 So, 'Purosangue' is Italian, obviously. 106 00:05:51,720 --> 00:05:55,160 'Puro', meaning 'pure', and 'sangue', meaning 'blood'. 107 00:05:55,240 --> 00:05:57,480 Pure blood. In other words, thoroughbred. 108 00:05:57,560 --> 00:06:00,800 I know you might look at it and think it's not the most athletic-looking 109 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:03,520 Ferrari in the world, why are they calling it thoroughbred? 110 00:06:03,600 --> 00:06:07,080 But it really does stay true to that Ferrari DNA, 111 00:06:07,160 --> 00:06:09,200 especially with that engine. 112 00:06:10,280 --> 00:06:13,360 At its heart, it's a 6.5-litre V12 113 00:06:13,440 --> 00:06:17,720 with an incredible 715 horsepower. 114 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:21,720 The engine is relatively quiet at normal speeds, 115 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:24,040 the throttle pedal is easy to modulate, 116 00:06:24,120 --> 00:06:26,080 the brakes seem quite smooth as well, 117 00:06:26,160 --> 00:06:28,360 despite being carbon ceramics. 118 00:06:28,440 --> 00:06:31,920 The steering is nice and light. It's brilliant. 119 00:06:33,360 --> 00:06:36,600 Can we just talk about the gadgets in this car as well? 120 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:39,960 We've got this huge curved display 121 00:06:40,040 --> 00:06:42,520 on my dashboard, which has Apple CarPlay. 122 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:47,520 I've got a third screen over here for my passenger to enjoy, 123 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:50,440 and then in the middle, a little digital display 124 00:06:50,520 --> 00:06:52,200 that kind of is motorised. 125 00:06:52,280 --> 00:06:55,520 It rises up out of the dashboard. I can twist it, I can prod it. 126 00:06:55,600 --> 00:06:59,000 I can use it to control my seats. I've got massage. 127 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:04,400 They are on top of their game with this car. Oh, yeah. 128 00:07:04,480 --> 00:07:08,760 It takes 313 grand to put you in the driving seat, 129 00:07:08,840 --> 00:07:10,640 and then you've got to fill it up. 130 00:07:10,720 --> 00:07:15,400 It guzzles the good stuff at a rate of one gallon every 16 miles. 131 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:18,080 I guess that's the downside of driving a family car 132 00:07:18,160 --> 00:07:21,240 that can hit 62 in just 3.3 seconds. 133 00:07:23,840 --> 00:07:26,560 I'll tell you what, that's what I love about the Purosangue. 134 00:07:26,640 --> 00:07:29,520 It doesn't copy the format that everyone else does. 135 00:07:29,600 --> 00:07:31,720 You've got the Bentayga, you've got the Urus, 136 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:35,160 you've got the Audi RS Q8, all using twin turbo V8s, 137 00:07:35,240 --> 00:07:36,840 and then Ferrari rock up 138 00:07:36,920 --> 00:07:41,720 with a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 in an SUV. 139 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:43,520 It just doesn't make sense. 140 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:49,200 Having cleared Edinburgh's congested streets, we could finally head north 141 00:07:49,280 --> 00:07:52,840 and let our luxury SUVs stretch their legs. 142 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:55,080 Ooh, tunnel!(ENGINE WHIRRING) 143 00:07:57,520 --> 00:08:00,640 Yes, Rory. Yes! That's gonna get expensive. 144 00:08:00,720 --> 00:08:03,680 My fuel is gonna be draining out of this thing. 145 00:08:03,760 --> 00:08:07,840 Oh, jeez. Rory, are we going over that beautiful bridge? 146 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:11,080 Yes. So, that is the Queensferry Bridge. 147 00:08:11,160 --> 00:08:14,440 Apparently, it's one of the biggest infrastructure projects 148 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:17,800 ever undertaken in Scotland. Look at the size of it. 149 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:22,680 While the bridge is a masterpiece in itself, 150 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:25,360 it's also our gateway to the Cairngorms 151 00:08:25,440 --> 00:08:28,880 and some of the most exhilarating roads in Britain. 152 00:08:33,120 --> 00:08:36,880 Later, we check out our vehicles' utility 153 00:08:36,960 --> 00:08:40,480 when it comes to sport by trying our hands at fly fishing. 154 00:08:41,880 --> 00:08:43,880 You've hooked yourself. Oh, that's rubbish. 155 00:08:43,960 --> 00:08:48,320 And we start to discover the true cost of all-terrain luxury. 156 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:50,120 Four and a half thousand pounds 157 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:52,880 if you wanna go off-road in an off-roader. 158 00:08:52,960 --> 00:08:55,520 Plus, our king of sideways, Sid North, 159 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:58,480 is on the hunt for bargain soft-top sports cars, 160 00:08:58,560 --> 00:09:01,880 as he takes a spin in a pair of second-hand roadsters. 161 00:09:01,960 --> 00:09:06,040 To drive, it's just an absolute sweetheart of a car. 162 00:09:17,280 --> 00:09:20,600 Remember what we're saying about how SUVs have evolved?Yes. 163 00:09:20,680 --> 00:09:23,560 Well, I reckon the same applies to hot hatches. 164 00:09:23,640 --> 00:09:27,320 I mean, the original Golf GTI, what were the specs on that? 165 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:29,560 Ooh, that was probably, like, 100 horsepower, 166 00:09:29,640 --> 00:09:32,840 nought to 60 in nine seconds? Sounds about right to me. 167 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:39,080 But the new Audi RS3, that gets to 62 in 3.8 seconds. 168 00:09:39,160 --> 00:09:41,400 (LAUGHS) That is supercar stuff, isn't it? 169 00:09:41,480 --> 00:09:44,680 And now there's the AMG A45 S. 170 00:09:44,760 --> 00:09:46,720 Well, that's got even more power. 171 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:50,240 I wonder which one of those two will be quickest around the track. 172 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:52,080 I'm glad you asked that question. 173 00:09:53,320 --> 00:09:55,520 This is the latest RS3. 174 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:59,640 Audi have been making hyper-hot A3s since 2011, 175 00:09:59,720 --> 00:10:02,480 and its blend of subtle styling and high performance 176 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,880 has made it a go-to choice for speed freaks 177 00:10:04,960 --> 00:10:08,920 who wanna slip under the radar on the school run. 178 00:10:10,400 --> 00:10:12,000 It's a brute. 179 00:10:14,160 --> 00:10:17,040 And sporting the same fashionable grey hue as the Audi, 180 00:10:17,120 --> 00:10:21,120 the Mercedes AMG A45 S. 181 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:24,720 It's a small family hatchback packing an insane amount of power. 182 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:29,480 Somehow, they've managed to squeeze an incredible 421 brake horsepower 183 00:10:29,560 --> 00:10:31,960 out of a tiny two-litre turbo charge engine. 184 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:35,600 Ooh, I like it a lot! 185 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:37,280 Now on stats alone, 186 00:10:37,360 --> 00:10:38,960 this has got to be 187 00:10:39,040 --> 00:10:40,760 one of the tightest shootouts yet. 188 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:42,440 So, which all-wheel-drive, 189 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:44,120 turbo charge hyper hot hatch 190 00:10:44,200 --> 00:10:46,040 will be quickest around our track? 191 00:10:47,160 --> 00:10:49,840 First up, it's the Audi. 192 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:52,480 With that RS badge on its nose, 193 00:10:52,560 --> 00:10:54,920 the Audi certainly has a lot to live up to. 194 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:03,160 One thing I do love is I love the five-cylinder engine. 195 00:11:03,240 --> 00:11:07,120 The sound of it is... It's just glorious, isn't it? 196 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:11,120 Compared to the old model, this new RS3 has bigger air intakes 197 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:14,800 to allow the turbocharger to force more air into the engine. 198 00:11:14,880 --> 00:11:16,640 (LAUGHS) 199 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:20,960 UK cars also get adaptive damping and a fancy torque splitter 200 00:11:21,040 --> 00:11:23,760 that reduces understeer, distributing power 201 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:25,680 to where it's needed most. 202 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:29,800 I think it's much more dynamic, ooh, you fighter. 203 00:11:29,880 --> 00:11:33,080 (LAUGHS) It's much more dynamic than previous versions. 204 00:11:33,160 --> 00:11:36,000 This is always a corner which gets you. 205 00:11:36,080 --> 00:11:38,720 It's on the move already. (LAUGHS) 206 00:11:39,920 --> 00:11:43,400 The brakes are great, no doubt. But just when you're on the limit, 207 00:11:43,480 --> 00:11:45,520 I just lose a bit of pedal feel. 208 00:11:45,600 --> 00:11:47,920 I mean, you know, yeah, I'd love one on the road. 209 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:50,880 It's a great car, but it's a long way from perfect. 210 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:56,040 This RS3 would set you back over 63 grand. 211 00:11:56,120 --> 00:11:58,400 But will that buy you a quick lap? 212 00:11:58,480 --> 00:12:00,280 So, start the clock. 213 00:12:00,360 --> 00:12:02,480 (WATCH PINGS) 214 00:12:05,840 --> 00:12:08,520 She's certainly very, very twitchy. 215 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:10,520 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa whoa, whoa, whoa! 216 00:12:10,600 --> 00:12:14,040 All right! Stop! Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. Stop! 217 00:12:14,120 --> 00:12:15,720 Oh, just got in there. 218 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:22,400 Yeah, do you know what? The gearbox is so slow, the down change. 219 00:12:22,480 --> 00:12:27,680 That's annoying. Come on, JP! 220 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:31,920 Do you know what? It is good fun, but you've gotta really focus, 221 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:34,520 so you don't put the thing into understeer 222 00:12:34,600 --> 00:12:36,280 by going in a bit too fast. 223 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:39,400 Hoo, hoo, hoo! 224 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:41,680 Little short shift, get the power on, here we go, 225 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:44,680 and...stop the watch! 226 00:12:44,760 --> 00:12:48,400 The Audi sets a time of one minute, 24.98 seconds. 227 00:12:49,640 --> 00:12:52,640 In the wet, that's not bad, actually. 228 00:12:54,360 --> 00:12:56,160 Thumbs up for the Audi. 229 00:12:56,240 --> 00:12:58,720 That was Ingolstadt's offering. 230 00:12:58,800 --> 00:13:01,360 Now it's Stuttgart's turn. 231 00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:06,080 This is the top dog S version of the Mercedes AMG A45... 232 00:13:07,320 --> 00:13:10,520 ..which not only features an extra 33 brake horsepower 233 00:13:10,600 --> 00:13:13,360 over the standard car, but it's also got bigger 234 00:13:13,440 --> 00:13:15,760 19-inch wheels, a larger exhaust, 235 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:18,760 and to give you a chance of making it home in one piece, 236 00:13:18,840 --> 00:13:20,440 bigger brakes. 237 00:13:21,640 --> 00:13:24,800 The steering's razor-sharp. 238 00:13:26,040 --> 00:13:27,800 It's quick. 239 00:13:27,880 --> 00:13:32,520 I can play with the rear. Oh, and it's great! 240 00:13:32,600 --> 00:13:35,000 Hey, look at that. Just a little bit of oversteer. 241 00:13:36,880 --> 00:13:38,840 Ooh, I like it a lot! 242 00:13:40,080 --> 00:13:42,880 I mean, can I call this a hot hatch? 243 00:13:42,960 --> 00:13:44,560 I suppose I can, really. 244 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:46,440 This is the best one I've ever driven. 245 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:49,920 There is no denying that the AMG is an incredible car, 246 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:54,560 but it's got an even more incredible price at over £65,000, 247 00:13:54,640 --> 00:13:57,840 which is two grand more than the Audi. 248 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:59,720 Time for a quick lap. 249 00:13:59,800 --> 00:14:01,520 Start the watch. (WATCH PINGS) 250 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:06,560 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Fighter, come on. 251 00:14:06,640 --> 00:14:10,680 At the first checkpoint, the AMG has already inched into the lead. 252 00:14:20,240 --> 00:14:24,920 (LAUGHS) I am concentrating, cos it's rapido! 253 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:27,640 By the second checkpoint, the Mercedes has pulled out 254 00:14:27,720 --> 00:14:29,320 two seconds on the Audi, 255 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:32,680 and I'm just loving its scalpel-sharp handling. 256 00:14:32,760 --> 00:14:36,720 Come on, JP. Smooth, mate, smooth, smooth, smooth. 257 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:38,400 Come on. 258 00:14:41,480 --> 00:14:44,600 Come on, JP! Right, last corner. 259 00:14:44,680 --> 00:14:47,560 And...stop the watch! 260 00:14:48,720 --> 00:14:53,080 The Merc crosses the finish line in one minute, 21.02 seconds. 261 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:56,080 That's an amazing three seconds faster than the Audi. 262 00:14:59,480 --> 00:15:02,440 Wow! Honest to God, that's incredible. 263 00:15:03,480 --> 00:15:06,160 It's a big thumbs up and a big perfect from me. 264 00:15:07,200 --> 00:15:09,920 So, it's a resounding win for the Mercedes. 265 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:12,960 Not only is it faster around our track, 266 00:15:13,040 --> 00:15:15,280 but it's put a massive grin on my face, too. 267 00:15:15,360 --> 00:15:20,240 I'll say it again. This is the best hot hatch I've ever driven. 268 00:15:24,280 --> 00:15:27,720 If you'd rather a high-end used car than a low-end new car, 269 00:15:27,800 --> 00:15:30,400 then welcome to second-hand heroes. (GASPS) 270 00:15:30,480 --> 00:15:33,200 Fifth Gear's very own king of drift, Sid North, 271 00:15:33,280 --> 00:15:36,480 has handpicked two pre-loved gems, 272 00:15:36,560 --> 00:15:38,840 a modern classic you can drive every day, 273 00:15:38,920 --> 00:15:41,920 plus a proper classic that you can bring out at the weekend, 274 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:44,120 and both can be driven away today 275 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:46,480 for a fraction of their original price. 276 00:15:50,400 --> 00:15:54,480 If you had to name some landmark roadsters from the last 40 years, 277 00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:58,160 it's a decent bet that these two would top the list. 278 00:15:58,240 --> 00:16:01,200 The Mazda MX-5 and the Porsche Boxster. 279 00:16:01,280 --> 00:16:04,920 To say these two are iconic would be an understatement, 280 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:10,640 particularly these two versions, the Mk1 MX-5 and the 987 Boxster. 281 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:15,120 I'll start with the Mazda. 282 00:16:17,720 --> 00:16:22,160 When the MX-5 was launched in 1989, it dumbfounded the world. 283 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:25,280 Firstly, because sports cars like this 284 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:29,160 were normally made in Europe, not in Japan. 285 00:16:29,240 --> 00:16:32,800 And secondly, why was this car even being made? 286 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:38,280 At the time, most car manufacturers had abandoned sports cars. 287 00:16:38,360 --> 00:16:41,120 They just thought it would be nigh-on impossible 288 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:45,800 to make a proper driver's car like this at an affordable price. 289 00:16:47,960 --> 00:16:51,760 And yet, Mazda proved the doubters wrong, 290 00:16:51,840 --> 00:16:56,720 because so far, they've shifted 1.2 million of these things. 291 00:16:56,800 --> 00:17:00,160 Using the legendary Lotus Elan as a template, 292 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:04,520 Mazda simply copied its small, light rear-drive recipe, 293 00:17:04,600 --> 00:17:06,520 and the rest is history. 294 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:13,520 The very first MX-5 had a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder, 295 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:20,440 but in 1993, it had a 1.8-litre upgrade, which this car has. 296 00:17:20,520 --> 00:17:24,880 The result is 130 horsepower, which can propel this car 297 00:17:24,960 --> 00:17:27,120 to 60 in just under nine seconds, 298 00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:30,480 and on to a top speed of 123 miles per hour. 299 00:17:32,040 --> 00:17:37,040 What's it like to drive? Well, it's a riot. 300 00:17:37,120 --> 00:17:39,200 The steering's lovely, tactile, 301 00:17:39,280 --> 00:17:41,920 you know everything that's going on with the front end. 302 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:44,640 There's a lovely sense of communication, 303 00:17:44,720 --> 00:17:46,600 you know what the front axle is doing. 304 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:52,240 And the motor, it likes to rev. It still goes. 305 00:17:52,320 --> 00:17:55,040 Combine that with a rifle bolt gear change, 306 00:17:55,120 --> 00:17:58,560 instant throttle response, and a weight of just over a tonne, 307 00:17:58,640 --> 00:18:02,080 and this is as close as it gets to a road-legal go-kart. 308 00:18:05,120 --> 00:18:09,600 Back in 1993, this car would've cost £16,000. 309 00:18:09,680 --> 00:18:11,360 On the used car market today, 310 00:18:11,440 --> 00:18:13,760 you can pick 'em up for as low as £5,000, 311 00:18:13,840 --> 00:18:19,880 but expect to pay nearly double for a low-mileage decent example. 312 00:18:19,960 --> 00:18:23,320 Naturally, there are a few things to look out for. 313 00:18:24,440 --> 00:18:28,360 Mazda never rust protected the MX-5, so buy a neglected one 314 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:32,000 and it could cost you over £5,000 in repairs. 315 00:18:32,080 --> 00:18:36,120 And the radiator can get blocked. Allow £300 for a new one. 316 00:18:37,280 --> 00:18:41,920 Right, let's move onto Germany's take on low-cost open-top thrills. 317 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:46,200 When you look at the goliath that Porsche has now become, 318 00:18:46,280 --> 00:18:48,360 it's hard to believe that in the early '90s, 319 00:18:48,440 --> 00:18:50,320 the company was facing bankruptcy. 320 00:18:51,360 --> 00:18:55,480 They needed a financial fix, and the solution came from the car 321 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:57,160 I've just driven. 322 00:18:57,240 --> 00:19:00,760 Porsche looked at the success of the Mazda MX-5, 323 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:03,200 and quickly realised that there's money to be made 324 00:19:03,280 --> 00:19:05,560 in making an affordable sports car. 325 00:19:05,640 --> 00:19:08,480 By that, I mean, affordable in Porsche terms. 326 00:19:10,360 --> 00:19:14,240 So, in 1996, the Boxster burst on the scene. 327 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:20,800 It was a hit, and it kickstarted the company's incredible recovery. 328 00:19:21,960 --> 00:19:25,800 In 2005, this second-generation Boxster appeared, 329 00:19:25,880 --> 00:19:29,080 which had the model designation 987. 330 00:19:29,160 --> 00:19:31,920 It looked near identical to the old car. 331 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:35,440 However, 80% of it was new. 332 00:19:35,520 --> 00:19:37,520 Two engine choices were available, 333 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:40,800 both normally aspirated and both a flat six, 334 00:19:40,880 --> 00:19:43,760 which means that the cylinders face horizontally, 335 00:19:43,840 --> 00:19:46,640 three in each direction. 336 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:50,440 The engines slowly increased in capacity and power, 337 00:19:50,520 --> 00:19:55,600 and by 2009, this top-of-the-range S model boasted 3.4 litres, 338 00:19:55,680 --> 00:19:58,000 and just over 300 horsepower. 339 00:20:00,440 --> 00:20:04,400 All you need to know is that it gets to 62 in 5.3 seconds, 340 00:20:04,480 --> 00:20:07,560 and it will go on to 170 miles an hour. 341 00:20:09,040 --> 00:20:12,320 Unlike a lot of Porsches, this car is mid-engined. 342 00:20:13,640 --> 00:20:16,240 Which means it's just behind me. 343 00:20:16,320 --> 00:20:19,240 Having the heaviest bit in between a front and rear axle 344 00:20:19,320 --> 00:20:22,600 just gives this a perfect weight distribution. 345 00:20:22,680 --> 00:20:26,920 Though getting at it for repairs or servicing is a bit tricky. 346 00:20:28,960 --> 00:20:33,240 To drive, it's just an absolute sweetheart of a car. 347 00:20:33,320 --> 00:20:35,160 The steering tells you everything 348 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:37,040 that's going on with the front wheels. 349 00:20:37,120 --> 00:20:39,840 I've got a beautiful driving position. 350 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:42,040 Right, then, let's talk money. 351 00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:46,560 Twenty years ago, a 987 Boxster S 352 00:20:46,640 --> 00:20:49,680 would set you back £40,000, brand-new. 353 00:20:49,760 --> 00:20:54,960 Today, you can pick one up for as little as £10,000. 354 00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:58,880 However, you must buy very carefully, or else... 355 00:21:00,200 --> 00:21:02,840 If the engine is sounding excessively noisy 356 00:21:02,920 --> 00:21:04,760 or if there's a drop in power, 357 00:21:04,840 --> 00:21:08,200 it could mean that the exhaust manifold is cracking. 358 00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:11,200 That's about £4,000 to fix, 359 00:21:11,280 --> 00:21:15,200 nearer to £8,000 if both manifolds have gone. 360 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:16,920 And finally, 361 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:20,240 check that the roof hasn't got any holes and works perfectly. 362 00:21:20,320 --> 00:21:24,280 Unlike the MX-5's manual roof, the Boxster's is electric, 363 00:21:24,360 --> 00:21:27,720 and a new motor will cost about £400 fitted. 364 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:32,480 So, two standout soft tops from two different decades. 365 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:36,800 But if I could only choose one, it would have to be the Boxster S. 366 00:21:36,880 --> 00:21:39,200 It takes the same recipe from the MX-5 367 00:21:39,280 --> 00:21:41,360 and elevates it to a new level. 368 00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:48,560 Later on, we'll be getting our hands on a brand-new EV, 369 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:51,400 and hopefully, these two will work out who made it. 370 00:21:51,480 --> 00:21:53,600 Mercedes-Benz, maybe? JASON: It's not a Merc. 371 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:55,280 Oh, I love this game. 372 00:21:56,480 --> 00:22:01,440 And when is an SUV not an SUV? When it's a Ferrari SUV? 373 00:22:01,520 --> 00:22:03,800 It doesn't really feel like a sports car either. 374 00:22:03,880 --> 00:22:05,960 It just feels like a Ferrari. 375 00:22:07,520 --> 00:22:10,280 Vicki and Rory press on with their blast through 376 00:22:10,360 --> 00:22:11,960 the Scottish Highlands. 377 00:22:14,040 --> 00:22:16,920 I like that fruity little V8 noise 378 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:20,040 that's addictive. So, I'll do it again. 379 00:22:31,280 --> 00:22:32,960 Can we talk about China? 380 00:22:33,040 --> 00:22:35,760 RORY: Go on.There is a lot to chat about there. 381 00:22:35,840 --> 00:22:38,440 They've completely transformed the industry, haven't they? 382 00:22:38,520 --> 00:22:42,520 Lotus, MG, Volvo, they're all Chinese now. 383 00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:46,320 And also, China is investing hugely in EV tech. 384 00:22:46,400 --> 00:22:49,600 Seems to me like there's a brand-new Chinese EV launched every week. 385 00:22:49,680 --> 00:22:52,360 I mean, honestly, I'm struggling to keep up. 386 00:22:52,440 --> 00:22:54,240 Are you telling me that the names like 387 00:22:54,320 --> 00:22:57,080 HiPhi, Lincoln Co, and Ora mean nothing to you? 388 00:22:57,160 --> 00:23:00,640 Don't mean nothing, but they don't mean a great deal. I know their cars. 389 00:23:00,720 --> 00:23:03,120 Yeah, well, guess what? There's another one coming 390 00:23:03,200 --> 00:23:04,920 that you've to wrap your head around. 391 00:23:06,280 --> 00:23:10,120 So this is the car that nobody knows the name of. 392 00:23:10,200 --> 00:23:12,720 Surprise! 393 00:23:12,800 --> 00:23:15,160 You may have heard of the parent company though. 394 00:23:15,240 --> 00:23:18,080 Chery is a Chinese state-owned car manufacturer 395 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:20,240 that's been around for 25 years. 396 00:23:20,320 --> 00:23:23,480 This fully electric SUV is Chery's attempt 397 00:23:23,560 --> 00:23:27,400 to break into the UK market, and its trump card is price. 398 00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:30,160 Expect it to start at £33,500 399 00:23:30,240 --> 00:23:31,840 for the base model, 400 00:23:31,920 --> 00:23:34,640 undercutting rivals like the VW ID3 401 00:23:34,720 --> 00:23:38,320 and Kona Electric by at least £1,500. 402 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:42,720 Before we started, I decided to do a bit of gaffer taping, 403 00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:45,040 just to tape up the badges 404 00:23:45,120 --> 00:23:48,560 to see if the rest of the team could work out what it was. 405 00:23:48,640 --> 00:23:50,600 What do we think this is? I have no idea. 406 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:53,440 Can you work it out?It's just horrible, innit?Horrible? 407 00:23:53,520 --> 00:23:55,320 (VICKI GASPS) What does it look like? 408 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:57,360 Well, that back end there looks a bit like 409 00:23:57,440 --> 00:23:59,080 a Toyota Lexus kind of thing. 410 00:23:59,160 --> 00:24:01,160 OK, so are we going Japanese? 411 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:03,680 Let me have a look inside.Go. 412 00:24:06,920 --> 00:24:09,160 A Mercedes-Benz, maybe? It's not a Merc. 413 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:11,920 There's no way it's a Merc. Oh, I love this game. 414 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:15,160 I'm confused. Not for the first time. 415 00:24:15,240 --> 00:24:16,840 Well, that's true. 416 00:24:16,920 --> 00:24:18,520 I'm going it's Chinese. 417 00:24:18,600 --> 00:24:22,880 It is Chinese. It is an Omoda. 418 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:25,320 No.Specifically, an Omoda E5. 419 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:28,280 Doesn't mean anything to me. (LAUGHS) So, it's made by Chery, 420 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:30,080 a state-owned - Never heard of that. 421 00:24:30,160 --> 00:24:33,760 Chery? Apparently, they've been making cars for 25 years. 422 00:24:33,840 --> 00:24:37,960 Never heard of it. This is Fisher-Price. 423 00:24:38,040 --> 00:24:41,080 I think we're being a bit harsh. I think cos we don't recognise it, 424 00:24:41,160 --> 00:24:44,880 we're trying to attach different cars to this car. 425 00:24:44,960 --> 00:24:47,960 To put it somewhere into, where does it fit in our heads?Exactly. 426 00:24:48,040 --> 00:24:51,160 Yeah.Which I think is a bit unfair. I think it hangs together well. 427 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:53,600 Yeah, it's a decent-looking car. 428 00:24:53,680 --> 00:24:56,200 However, Vicki quickly discovered an issue 429 00:24:56,280 --> 00:24:58,560 with the charging flap and the bonnet. 430 00:24:58,640 --> 00:25:02,240 When you pull the flap up to put the recharging cable in, 431 00:25:02,320 --> 00:25:07,000 it makes the frunk, erm, useless. 432 00:25:07,080 --> 00:25:09,440 So, you're recharging your car, for example, OK, 433 00:25:09,520 --> 00:25:11,200 so you've got the cable in. (GASPS) 434 00:25:11,280 --> 00:25:14,200 'I've forgotten something in here.' How are you gonna do that? 435 00:25:16,200 --> 00:25:18,520 I see.You've to get in there. Oh, that's a faff. 436 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:20,640 Open the flap, and then up. 437 00:25:20,720 --> 00:25:25,160 So, then I've got my wallet out here. (ALL LAUGH) 438 00:25:25,240 --> 00:25:28,120 And then, all of a sudden, my kids are talking to me, I'm like, 439 00:25:28,200 --> 00:25:31,680 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm coming, I'm coming.'No.Smash. Yeah. 440 00:25:31,760 --> 00:25:34,960 So that, for me, is a bit of a design fault. 441 00:25:35,040 --> 00:25:37,040 Why is it so flimsy? Look at that. 442 00:25:37,120 --> 00:25:40,680 Yeah, I know. Cos it's garbage.(GASPS) 443 00:25:40,760 --> 00:25:42,960 At the other end, boot space is limited. 444 00:25:43,040 --> 00:25:46,960 Only 380 litres, which is slightly less than a Ford Focus. 445 00:25:47,040 --> 00:25:49,800 But the Omoda did have a little surprise for us. 446 00:25:49,880 --> 00:25:53,200 Da-na!Oh, my Lord. A full-size wheel and tyre. 447 00:25:53,280 --> 00:25:55,320 When was the last time you had a flat tyre? 448 00:25:55,400 --> 00:25:57,280 Decades.I'd rather have the space. 449 00:25:57,360 --> 00:25:59,360 Mm, yeah, do you know what? I'd agree. 450 00:26:01,800 --> 00:26:04,280 I've gotta say, the interior is a lot more impressive 451 00:26:04,360 --> 00:26:06,200 than the exterior. That's what I thought. 452 00:26:06,280 --> 00:26:08,080 First impressions, it's quite nice. 453 00:26:08,160 --> 00:26:10,720 Compared to other cars at that kind of price point, 454 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:12,480 it's a decent-looking car. 455 00:26:12,560 --> 00:26:14,480 Just don't go prodding around too deeply, 456 00:26:14,560 --> 00:26:16,520 you might find things you don't quite like. 457 00:26:16,600 --> 00:26:19,040 And that's exactly what Jason did. 458 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:21,240 There's a nasty bit of plastic underneath there 459 00:26:21,320 --> 00:26:23,120 with a real sharp edge. 460 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:27,160 I just have a problem with this, because it's not as good as it, 461 00:26:27,240 --> 00:26:29,000 as they're trying to make us believe. 462 00:26:29,080 --> 00:26:33,200 Devil's advocate, though, this car's only £35,000 or thereabouts. 463 00:26:33,280 --> 00:26:35,240 For that, you get a lot of extra features 464 00:26:35,320 --> 00:26:38,200 as standard in the comfort trim, then if you go one level up, 465 00:26:38,280 --> 00:26:40,920 you get even more stuff, like 360 camera. 466 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:42,600 It's, it's OK. 467 00:26:44,080 --> 00:26:45,680 To the test track. 468 00:26:45,760 --> 00:26:48,000 You know what? This is actually quite comfortable. 469 00:26:48,080 --> 00:26:50,960 It's not amazing. No, it's OK, isn't it? 470 00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:52,640 Surprisingly, it's all right. 471 00:26:52,720 --> 00:26:55,360 Reckon you could go a decent journey in the back, Vicks? 472 00:26:55,440 --> 00:26:57,040 I could, actually, yeah. 473 00:26:57,120 --> 00:26:59,440 So, this will go for about 260-ish miles. 474 00:26:59,520 --> 00:27:02,520 Not bad. Is that the kind of thing you'd expect from a family car? 475 00:27:02,600 --> 00:27:05,560 Yes, pretty much, isn't it? But in the real world -I guess go. 476 00:27:05,640 --> 00:27:07,600 I'll knock off 100 miles just for me, 477 00:27:07,680 --> 00:27:09,920 the way I drive, with all the gubbins on.Yeah. 478 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:12,800 Just pulling out of your driveway. (ALL LAUGH) 479 00:27:14,280 --> 00:27:18,440 But the steering's light, the driving position's quite good. 480 00:27:18,520 --> 00:27:22,080 So, they say in the press release that the car has been 481 00:27:22,160 --> 00:27:25,800 honed to perfection over a million kilometres of driving. 482 00:27:25,880 --> 00:27:28,800 They used the word perfection? They did use the word perfection, 483 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:31,720 over a million kilometres, and this particular car 484 00:27:31,800 --> 00:27:35,440 has been optimised for UK roads. 485 00:27:35,520 --> 00:27:37,200 So it's pothole-resistant, then? 486 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:40,240 That's what I'm getting from that, yeah.Yeah. 487 00:27:40,320 --> 00:27:44,840 So far, 60 UK dealers have signed up to add Omoda franchises, 488 00:27:44,920 --> 00:27:50,040 so finding someone to service your E5 shouldn't be a problem. 489 00:27:50,120 --> 00:27:52,520 Do you know what? It's... What's the word? 490 00:27:53,760 --> 00:27:56,200 Fine.Fine.It's fine. 491 00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:00,400 So scoring this, erm, hold on, 492 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:02,960 I need to refresh myself of the name. 493 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,720 A six. It's fine. 494 00:28:07,560 --> 00:28:11,160 Quite tricky, actually, cos it looks like a dog's dinner, but drives OK. 495 00:28:12,280 --> 00:28:14,520 I'm gonna give this car, oh, 496 00:28:14,600 --> 00:28:16,960 a slightly better than mediocre 5.5. 497 00:28:18,280 --> 00:28:22,400 So, I'm gonna give it a 5.5, cos I think there's loads of room 498 00:28:22,480 --> 00:28:24,760 for improvement on the way it looks. 499 00:28:24,840 --> 00:28:26,800 Sort that bit out, 500 00:28:26,880 --> 00:28:31,120 and it's a quite good little car for 35 grand. 501 00:28:33,120 --> 00:28:34,920 This leaves the Omoda E5 502 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:38,040 with a team test score of 17 out of 30. 503 00:28:38,120 --> 00:28:41,360 It's cheap, well-equipped, and when you're sat in the driver's seat, 504 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:43,120 you don't even have to look at it. 505 00:28:52,600 --> 00:28:55,360 Rory and Vicki are becoming a laird and lady 506 00:28:55,440 --> 00:28:58,840 on their two-day road trip from Edinburgh to Cawdor Castle, 507 00:28:58,920 --> 00:29:00,880 deep in the Scottish Highlands. 508 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:04,720 And as noble folk need noble cars, 509 00:29:04,800 --> 00:29:08,280 I'm driving the Bentley Bentayga, a premium SUV. 510 00:29:09,680 --> 00:29:13,800 This car is as quiet, as comfortable, as smooth, 511 00:29:13,880 --> 00:29:18,000 as serene as it was at ten miles an hour around Edinburgh. 512 00:29:18,080 --> 00:29:20,160 It is effortless. 513 00:29:21,600 --> 00:29:24,880 While I've got the wheel of Ferrari's Purosangue. 514 00:29:24,960 --> 00:29:27,040 Ferrari say it's not an SUV, 515 00:29:27,120 --> 00:29:29,280 and right now, I'm not sure what it is either. 516 00:29:29,360 --> 00:29:32,920 But one thing I do know is that it is insanely fast. 517 00:29:34,080 --> 00:29:35,800 I am in heaven. 518 00:29:35,880 --> 00:29:38,760 Having crawled through the rush-hour traffic, I was keen 519 00:29:38,840 --> 00:29:40,760 to give my right leg a stretch, too. 520 00:29:42,040 --> 00:29:45,040 I like that fruity little V8 noise. 521 00:29:45,120 --> 00:29:49,000 I know it's not a patch on the raucous V12 of Rory's, 522 00:29:49,080 --> 00:29:53,440 but it's a lovely purring sound that's addictive. 523 00:29:53,520 --> 00:29:56,120 So, I'll do it again. (ENGINE REVS) 524 00:29:56,200 --> 00:29:57,800 Sweet. 525 00:29:58,800 --> 00:30:02,480 I bet Vicki's probably feeling quite smug that she's in that Bentley, 526 00:30:02,560 --> 00:30:05,680 but actually, I'm in the Ferrari feeling pretty good as well. 527 00:30:05,760 --> 00:30:07,800 This is a great little motorway cruiser. 528 00:30:07,880 --> 00:30:11,760 The first thing I notice is that it's very quiet in here. 529 00:30:11,840 --> 00:30:15,040 The seats are also very comfortable. 530 00:30:15,120 --> 00:30:18,480 They're supportive, but without digging into your body. 531 00:30:18,560 --> 00:30:20,640 And we'll be needing supportive seats... 532 00:30:22,080 --> 00:30:23,880 ..because it was time to turn our back 533 00:30:23,960 --> 00:30:26,400 on the dual carriageway and head for the Cairngorms. 534 00:30:27,640 --> 00:30:29,400 (LAUGHING) 535 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:36,520 Home to some of Britain's most exhilarating driving roads. 536 00:30:37,560 --> 00:30:43,200 Ooh-hoo-hoo! This road is full of amazing undulations. 537 00:30:43,280 --> 00:30:45,880 This is really testing the car's suspension. 538 00:30:47,440 --> 00:30:50,920 Perhaps I want it to be a bit more dynamic, 539 00:30:51,000 --> 00:30:54,360 so I'm gonna switch the driving mode to sport, 540 00:30:54,440 --> 00:30:57,840 and instantly, I can feel everything tighten up. 541 00:30:57,920 --> 00:31:00,320 The steering becomes a little heavier, 542 00:31:00,400 --> 00:31:02,480 which is exactly what I want. 543 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:05,440 (LAUGHS) I am loving these undulations, 544 00:31:05,520 --> 00:31:07,520 and the Bentley is coping really well. 545 00:31:09,680 --> 00:31:13,000 Right. Vicki is speeding up. 546 00:31:13,080 --> 00:31:16,520 What does the Ferrari feel like on the twisty stuff? 547 00:31:17,680 --> 00:31:21,360 Well, Ferrari say this isn't an SUV, it's a sports car, 548 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:25,640 and I can confirm it doesn't actually feel like an SUV. 549 00:31:27,400 --> 00:31:30,360 It doesn't really feel like a sports car either. 550 00:31:30,440 --> 00:31:33,160 It just feels like a Ferrari. 551 00:31:34,400 --> 00:31:38,840 Soaring along these amazing B roads with that V12 at full song... 552 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:43,880 ..the Purosangue's blend of power and ride height 553 00:31:43,960 --> 00:31:45,960 is beginning to make sense. 554 00:31:46,040 --> 00:31:48,520 You've got so many undulations and dips in the road, 555 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:51,560 that in Ferrari's low-slung sports cars, 556 00:31:51,640 --> 00:31:53,800 the car might bottom out and you might damage 557 00:31:53,880 --> 00:31:55,640 your carbon fibre front end. 558 00:31:55,720 --> 00:31:58,280 But in this, because we've got extra ground clearance, 559 00:31:58,360 --> 00:32:00,800 there's less danger of that, and you can push on. 560 00:32:00,880 --> 00:32:02,960 This might be, in the real world, 561 00:32:03,040 --> 00:32:05,960 the quickest Ferrari that you can buy. 562 00:32:09,600 --> 00:32:12,360 Now that the adrenaline was well and truly pumping, 563 00:32:12,440 --> 00:32:15,040 it felt like it was time for a change of pace. 564 00:32:21,000 --> 00:32:24,440 So on our right-hand side is the River Spey, 565 00:32:24,520 --> 00:32:28,000 and me and you are going fishing. 566 00:32:28,080 --> 00:32:29,680 Woohoo! 567 00:32:31,200 --> 00:32:36,960 To access the prime fishing grounds, we had to take our SUVs off road. 568 00:32:38,840 --> 00:32:40,440 Albeit briefly. 569 00:32:43,360 --> 00:32:48,440 Thankfully, both cars survived the, ahem, treacherous dirt track, 570 00:32:48,520 --> 00:32:53,000 and their flat boots both provide ample space to prepare our tackle. 571 00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:57,000 Salmon are very elusive. 572 00:32:57,080 --> 00:32:59,200 They're normally found in the current, 573 00:32:59,280 --> 00:33:01,400 so that's where you've gotta aim, apparently. 574 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:03,240 In the current? OK, cool. Right. 575 00:33:03,320 --> 00:33:05,360 Have you done fly fishing before? No. 576 00:33:05,440 --> 00:33:07,280 What's your experience of fly fishing? 577 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:09,160 Literally this right now.OK. 578 00:33:09,240 --> 00:33:11,240 That's knotted. That's gone wrong. 579 00:33:11,320 --> 00:33:14,800 Why don't I crack on, eh? (LAUGHS) What's your technique? 580 00:33:14,880 --> 00:33:17,240 Just putting it in the current, Rory.All right. 581 00:33:21,640 --> 00:33:24,800 Ooh, yeah, that's... I quite like that cast.That's strong. 582 00:33:29,040 --> 00:33:31,520 I'm not sure if you've got the patience for this, Rory, 583 00:33:31,600 --> 00:33:35,640 but it's a hilarious bit of entertainment for me. (LAUGHS) 584 00:33:37,040 --> 00:33:39,440 I've got something!What? What? 585 00:33:39,520 --> 00:33:41,400 (LAUGHS)Shut up. (LAUGHS) 586 00:33:42,800 --> 00:33:44,840 It was obvious our salmon supper 587 00:33:44,920 --> 00:33:47,480 wasn't going to be coming along anytime soon, 588 00:33:47,560 --> 00:33:50,680 so we retreated to the comfort of our SUV boots. 589 00:33:52,280 --> 00:33:54,480 How about a game of something, Rory? Yep. What? 590 00:33:54,560 --> 00:33:57,640 I say optional extra top trumps. 591 00:33:57,720 --> 00:34:00,440 OK, cool. All right, Bentley v Ferrari.Yeah. 592 00:34:01,920 --> 00:34:07,240 With the base Bentayga S costing £197,300 593 00:34:07,320 --> 00:34:12,120 and the Purosangue starting at a whopping 313,000, 594 00:34:12,200 --> 00:34:14,240 neither car is cheap. 595 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:17,120 But they're also dripping with optional extras 596 00:34:17,200 --> 00:34:21,320 which come at a premium. The question is, how much? 597 00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:24,200 May I go first?Go for it. 598 00:34:24,280 --> 00:34:28,880 So, I'm gonna go satin paintwork. 599 00:34:28,960 --> 00:34:31,800 Guess how much?Doesn't look like it cost more than a grand. 600 00:34:31,880 --> 00:34:35,640 Twenty-four thousand pounds. Twenty-four grand? 601 00:34:35,720 --> 00:34:39,200 (LAUGHS) Ferrari have a special paint finish, 602 00:34:39,280 --> 00:34:42,400 four-layer paint, £20,000. 603 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:45,840 £20,000? Well, similar.Similar, but it doesn't look like vomit. 604 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:47,720 Fancy stereo system. 605 00:34:47,800 --> 00:34:50,520 I know the name stereo in the Bentayga's pretty good. 606 00:34:50,600 --> 00:34:53,200 I'm gonna go six grand. 607 00:34:53,280 --> 00:34:55,920 Seven.Seven? OK. Yeah. What about you? 608 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:58,920 Completely free. Included in the price. 609 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:01,880 Well, to be fair, I think most things 610 00:35:01,960 --> 00:35:04,480 should be included in that price. (LAUGHS) 611 00:35:04,560 --> 00:35:07,720 How about my all-terrain system? 612 00:35:07,800 --> 00:35:10,160 You've gotta pay extra for all-terrain?(GROANS) 613 00:35:10,240 --> 00:35:12,400 I didn't quite, I didn't want to confess that, 614 00:35:12,480 --> 00:35:14,400 but yes, you do.How much? 615 00:35:14,480 --> 00:35:16,320 Four and a half thousand pounds. 616 00:35:16,400 --> 00:35:18,000 Four and a half thousand pounds 617 00:35:18,080 --> 00:35:20,280 if you wanna go off-road in an off-roader? 618 00:35:20,360 --> 00:35:22,840 For those special modes.(LAUGHS) 619 00:35:22,920 --> 00:35:25,760 Mine is non-existent, so free, again. 620 00:35:25,840 --> 00:35:28,600 It doesn't off-road. Not really. Well, yeah, exactly.Yeah. 621 00:35:28,680 --> 00:35:30,760 Can I win that one?I think you win, 622 00:35:30,840 --> 00:35:37,040 cos this Ferrari's £410,000, so yeah, you can have it.(GROANS) 623 00:35:37,120 --> 00:35:41,080 Ooh. Still doesn't catch us a salmon, though, does it? 624 00:35:42,920 --> 00:35:46,560 Up next, Rory and Vicki embark on some more epic driving, 625 00:35:46,640 --> 00:35:48,360 but in each other's cars. 626 00:35:49,640 --> 00:35:53,000 Ooh. Does your Bentley make that noise?No. 627 00:35:54,160 --> 00:35:56,480 And they make up for their dismal fishing trip 628 00:35:56,560 --> 00:36:00,160 by squeezing in something a little more potent. 629 00:36:00,240 --> 00:36:03,240 That's basically shut, isn't it? That is not shut.Fine. 630 00:36:22,640 --> 00:36:26,400 Rory and I are living the lives of Scottish aristocracy, 631 00:36:26,480 --> 00:36:28,600 as we enjoy a two-day Highland fling 632 00:36:28,680 --> 00:36:31,480 with a pair of high-riding luxury motors. 633 00:36:33,480 --> 00:36:35,160 The Bentley Bentayga, which is 634 00:36:35,240 --> 00:36:37,960 unapologetically a sports utility vehicle, 635 00:36:38,040 --> 00:36:41,080 and Ferrari's Purosangue, that apparently isn't. 636 00:36:46,840 --> 00:36:48,880 This might be, in the real world, 637 00:36:48,960 --> 00:36:51,520 the quickest Ferrari that you can buy. 638 00:36:53,560 --> 00:36:57,840 Yesterday's fly fishing excursion proved that our cars could handle 639 00:36:57,920 --> 00:37:01,880 a bit of soft roading, but our catch was disappointing. 640 00:37:01,960 --> 00:37:04,920 Oh, I've got something!A rock is what you've got.It's a rock. 641 00:37:07,320 --> 00:37:09,960 So what next, Vicki? Well, I'm thoroughly enjoying 642 00:37:10,040 --> 00:37:14,800 looking at your car, but I think I need to drive your car, 643 00:37:14,880 --> 00:37:18,520 just to check its sort of, you know, its all-round driveability, 644 00:37:18,600 --> 00:37:21,480 and maybe you can sit in the back to see 645 00:37:21,560 --> 00:37:24,640 if it is everyday usable for a family, for example. 646 00:37:25,880 --> 00:37:28,720 You just wanna drive my Ferrari. Yep. 647 00:37:30,080 --> 00:37:34,880 I'm gonna regret this, aren't I? No, never. Thank you! 648 00:37:34,960 --> 00:37:38,240 So, you're gonna go into this tiny, little, weenie, little door. 649 00:37:38,320 --> 00:37:40,080 Uh-uh, no, no, no, no.Oh, yeah? 650 00:37:40,160 --> 00:37:43,440 Cos this isn't an ordinary door. This is actually suicide doors. 651 00:37:43,520 --> 00:37:46,760 You do that, and it opens for you.OK. 652 00:37:46,840 --> 00:37:51,040 And I can pull myself in, like a lady, like that.(LAUGHS) 653 00:37:51,120 --> 00:37:55,160 And I've got loads of legroom, loads of headroom, and...Mm? 654 00:37:55,240 --> 00:37:57,160 ..motorised. Ciao. 655 00:37:57,240 --> 00:38:00,480 (LAUGHS) Right. 656 00:38:00,560 --> 00:38:03,320 (DIABOLIC LAUGH) 657 00:38:03,400 --> 00:38:08,400 Be very careful. It's got 715 horsepower.(SPEAKING GIBBERISH) 658 00:38:08,480 --> 00:38:10,520 (ENGINE ROARING) 659 00:38:12,360 --> 00:38:16,720 The Ferrari's carbon black interior isn't as luxurious as my Bentley, 660 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:19,480 but I'm not here for the soft furnishings. 661 00:38:19,560 --> 00:38:21,800 (ENGINE ROARING) 662 00:38:21,880 --> 00:38:25,240 Ooh. Does your Bentley make that noise?No. 663 00:38:25,320 --> 00:38:26,960 (ENGINE ROARING) 664 00:38:30,480 --> 00:38:33,200 It's not as vicious as I thought it was going to be. 665 00:38:33,280 --> 00:38:38,120 No, it's quite a smooth surge of torque and power, isn't it?Yeah. 666 00:38:38,200 --> 00:38:40,400 The steering feel, the driving position, 667 00:38:40,480 --> 00:38:45,440 the noise, the speed. It is definitely Ferrari. 668 00:38:45,520 --> 00:38:48,960 Much as I was enjoying being chauffeured in the Purosangue, 669 00:38:49,040 --> 00:38:51,440 I was ready to take my turn in the Bentayga. 670 00:38:51,520 --> 00:38:53,880 Wow.(SIGHS DEEPLY) 671 00:38:58,920 --> 00:39:00,520 Your chairs are better. 672 00:39:00,600 --> 00:39:03,560 These seats are a lot more comfortable than the Ferrari. 673 00:39:03,640 --> 00:39:06,880 The Ferrari's not bad, but this feels like an armchair. 674 00:39:08,440 --> 00:39:10,720 What's it like in the back? Capacious. 675 00:39:10,800 --> 00:39:14,240 I've got an enormous amount of headroom. It's really light. 676 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:17,200 I've got an armrest with two cupholders. 677 00:39:17,280 --> 00:39:22,040 I have got a lovely sort of sunscreen on the rear window, 678 00:39:22,120 --> 00:39:25,000 which pops down electrically. 679 00:39:25,080 --> 00:39:27,480 Nice, nice.Oh, yeah. 680 00:39:27,560 --> 00:39:30,520 For creature comforts, the Bentley wins hands down, 681 00:39:30,600 --> 00:39:33,720 and it might be better suited to the Highland climate, too. 682 00:39:34,880 --> 00:39:37,800 I think with this car, there's that sense of security with it. 683 00:39:37,880 --> 00:39:40,080 It feels a bit more robust and a bit more like 684 00:39:40,160 --> 00:39:42,480 it would be able to handle snowy weather, 685 00:39:42,560 --> 00:39:45,200 rain, that sort of thing a bit better than the Ferrari. 686 00:39:45,280 --> 00:39:49,200 So, this is more practical, more usable, 687 00:39:49,280 --> 00:39:51,840 and more comfortable. 688 00:39:53,520 --> 00:39:55,120 Yeah. 689 00:39:56,640 --> 00:40:00,440 It was time to return to our own cars and press on. 690 00:40:00,520 --> 00:40:02,680 But having failed to bag a salmon, 691 00:40:02,760 --> 00:40:06,000 I still wanted to pick up a Scottish delicacy. 692 00:40:06,080 --> 00:40:08,240 Did you just see that sign that we passed? 693 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:10,640 Oh, for distillery?Yes. 694 00:40:10,720 --> 00:40:12,480 Are you thinking what I'm thinking? 695 00:40:12,560 --> 00:40:14,600 I hope I'm thinking what you're thinking. 696 00:40:14,680 --> 00:40:18,120 Boot test.That's not what I was thinking.Oh. 697 00:40:22,320 --> 00:40:25,840 Here at the Tomatin Distillery, they use bourbon barrels 698 00:40:25,920 --> 00:40:28,160 to age their famous Scottish whisky. 699 00:40:28,240 --> 00:40:30,640 Perfect for adding a smoky sweetness. 700 00:40:30,720 --> 00:40:35,680 Also perfect for testing the practicality of an SUV's boot. 701 00:40:35,760 --> 00:40:37,520 (LAUGHS) You are having a laugh. 702 00:40:37,600 --> 00:40:40,800 (LAUGHS) So, let's see if it goes into the Bentley's. 703 00:40:40,880 --> 00:40:42,560 (LAUGHS) 704 00:40:42,640 --> 00:40:45,120 OK, lads. Ah.That's gone in. 705 00:40:45,200 --> 00:40:48,520 Yeah.Fair play. Will the boot shut, though? 706 00:40:48,600 --> 00:40:50,400 Right, boys, if you get the other one, 707 00:40:50,480 --> 00:40:53,280 and pop that in the Ferrari. (YAWNS) That's actually not bad. 708 00:40:53,360 --> 00:40:55,400 I mean, walk in the park, fair play. 709 00:40:55,480 --> 00:40:59,280 Now, it's Rory's turn. And in another Ferrari first, 710 00:40:59,360 --> 00:41:02,800 the Purosangue's rear seats fold down. 711 00:41:02,880 --> 00:41:06,640 Easy, easy, oh! OK, just a little bit. 712 00:41:06,720 --> 00:41:09,560 Go on, just a little, oh! OK, so I see the problem already. 713 00:41:09,640 --> 00:41:11,640 There's a little armrest in the middle, 714 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:14,240 and that's what's stopping it from going in all the way. 715 00:41:14,320 --> 00:41:16,160 So, would you be able to shut the boot? 716 00:41:16,240 --> 00:41:18,800 I think you could shut the boot. Like, not completely, 717 00:41:18,880 --> 00:41:21,960 but sort of like... Like, about there. 718 00:41:22,040 --> 00:41:24,800 That's basically shut, isn't it? That is not shut.Fine. 719 00:41:24,880 --> 00:41:28,520 So, case closed, pretty much, like my boot is closed. 720 00:41:29,760 --> 00:41:33,760 OK, the Purosangue couldn't quite gobble up that giant barrel, 721 00:41:33,840 --> 00:41:37,840 but it's still a massive amount of luggage space for a Ferrari. 722 00:41:40,320 --> 00:41:42,240 We're almost at journey's end, 723 00:41:42,320 --> 00:41:45,680 and we've given our luxury SUVs a thorough shakedown. 724 00:41:45,760 --> 00:41:49,880 The question that remains, though, is which is the better car? 725 00:41:49,960 --> 00:41:53,280 I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Bentley. 726 00:41:53,360 --> 00:41:59,040 It is a really good all-rounder, and I can go for continents 727 00:41:59,120 --> 00:42:01,360 and get out as fresh as a daisy. 728 00:42:01,440 --> 00:42:04,920 I'm still struggling, though, with the Purosangue, 729 00:42:05,000 --> 00:42:11,000 because it's not a 100% sports car, it's not a really good four-seater. 730 00:42:12,160 --> 00:42:15,360 Oh, it's really got me foxed, that car. 731 00:42:16,720 --> 00:42:20,600 It's its own thing, and that is what makes it absolutely brilliant. 732 00:42:20,680 --> 00:42:24,040 It doesn't have to compete with the likes of the Bentayga. 733 00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:28,160 It's created almost a brand-new niche all by itself. 734 00:42:28,240 --> 00:42:31,640 It can just exist in its own little bubble. 735 00:42:31,720 --> 00:42:33,360 Nicely said, Rory. 736 00:42:33,440 --> 00:42:35,080 (BAGPIPES PLAYING) 737 00:42:35,160 --> 00:42:37,440 But before we reach our final destination, 738 00:42:37,520 --> 00:42:41,960 we do have to squeeze two-metre-wide 21st century cars... 739 00:42:42,040 --> 00:42:44,640 You're good on the left. Yours is wider than mine. 740 00:42:44,720 --> 00:42:47,600 ..through 15th century gates. 741 00:42:47,680 --> 00:42:50,440 Oh, my gosh. Can you see me through your mirrors? 742 00:42:50,520 --> 00:42:54,360 You look sort of good. Yep, yep. You look good. 743 00:42:54,440 --> 00:42:58,280 £24,000 paint intact, we can breathe again. 744 00:42:58,360 --> 00:43:01,440 We've made it! Cawdor Castle, the fictional home 745 00:43:01,520 --> 00:43:03,120 to Shakespeare's Macbeth. 746 00:43:03,200 --> 00:43:05,120 (BAGPIPES PLAYING) 747 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:07,240 Does it get any better than this? 748 00:43:07,320 --> 00:43:10,120 Two cracking cars, a wonderful castle, 749 00:43:10,200 --> 00:43:13,600 and a great playmate. And a very good organiser. 750 00:43:13,680 --> 00:43:16,280 Thank you.High five.Yay! 751 00:43:16,360 --> 00:43:19,040 That thing, sensational. That thing, really good. 752 00:43:19,120 --> 00:43:22,040 Decent.Erm, I think we might have a problem, though, tonight. 753 00:43:22,120 --> 00:43:25,840 What's that?We have whisky. Yes?We have no salmon. 754 00:43:25,920 --> 00:43:28,920 Cos you didn't catch any fish! I thought you'd been fishing before. 755 00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:31,000 Subtitles by Deluxe