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Thanks to Timeless Overland for lending us their Hilux: https://www.instagram.com/timeless_overland/

Mat and Yianni have gone head-to-head in SO many drag races, but this is the first time they’re facing off in an off-road challenge! 

We’ve got Mat in the new Ford Ranger, and he’s going up against Yianni in a Toyota Hilux! 

So let’s see how they compare. Starting with the new Ford Ranger, it’s powered by a 2-litre twin-turbo diesel, that can produce 205hp and 500Nm of torque. It comes with a switchable AWD system as well as a locking rear differential. It weighs in at around 2,400kg, and it costs from £39,000. 

Next up it’s the Hilux. This is equipped with a 2.8-litre turbo Diesel engine that can put down 204hp and 420Nm. It also comes with some off-road capabilities, including a locking rear differential. It’s lighter than the Ford, at 2,100kg, but it’s also a bit more expensive, at £44,000. 

So what do you think - will Yianni win his first off-road battle? Let’s find out!

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Ford Ranger v VW Amarok v Toyota Hilux off-road: https://bit.ly/Ranger-v-Amarok-v-Hilux-Offroad

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New Ford Ranger v Toyota Hilux: Mat v Yianni OFF-ROAD!

Meet the new Range Rover Sport! 

It’s the sportier edition of the world-renowned Range Rover, and Mat’s about to find out if you SUV lovers should go for the sport edition over the standard model. 

On first impressions, it’s unmistakably a Range Rover, with a whole load of similarities to the standard edition. However, there are a couple of differences that show off that it’s the Sport edition. Around the back, there’s a big roof spoiler (the largest on any Range Rover, no less!), and both the front and rear are a bit more curvaceous than the standard Range Rover. 

On the inside, the similarities continue, with the same dashboard and infotainment screen design. The centre console is slightly different, but overall it’s unmistakably a Range Rover of some description. The infotainment system is good (if a bit laggy) and you’re treated to a large digital dial display. Some areas of the cabin feel a bit cheaper than the standard Range Rover, but you certainly wouldn’t be disappointed if you were driving this on a daily basis! 

There are a number of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines to choose from, but the range-topper is a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that can deliver 530hp! However, the plug-in hybrid isn’t a bad option, with a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six & electric motor delivering 510hp, along with the option to travel up to 70 miles on electric power alone! 

The Range Rover Sport starts from £80,000, but is it really worth choosing over competitors such as the Porsche Cayenne or BMW X5? Or more importantly, should you just pay a bit more and go for the standard Range Rover? You’ll have to join Mat and find out for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Design
02:34 Interior
06:09 Back Seats
08:15 Boot
09:34 5 Annoying Things
11:21 5 Cool Things
14:11 Engines
15:31 Town Driving
16:41 Motorway Driving
17:50 Country Road Driving
19:02 0-60mph & Brake Test
20:01 Verdict

Mat's Range Rover Sport choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-Range-Rover-Sport-Deal

Range Rover review: https://bit.ly/Range-Rover-Review-2023

BMW X5 review: https://bit.ly/BMW-X5-Review-2023

Porsche Cayenne review: https://bit.ly/Porsche-Cayenne-Review-2023

Land Rover

Range Rover

New Range Rover Sport review: The perfect car?

Mat's having a moment... 😳

Road trips don’t get much better than this! 

Mat and Racing Driver Sam are teaming up for an epic Porsche adventure. They’ve got their hands on a 911 Turbo S & GT3, and they’re setting off from the UK to the world-famous Spa-Francorchamps racing circuit! 

For starters, they’ll be hitting the channel tunnel before finding out what these unique supercars are like to drive on the motorway on their way to the track. But it’s once they arrive that the fun really begins! 

The question is, which car will prove the fastest on track? We all know the GT3 is built for moments like this, with its 4-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six producing 510hp and 470Nm. However, one thing to consider is Spa has some seriously long straights! So with that in mind, will the Turbo S and its 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six with 650hp and 800Nm prove the faster car on the day? 

There’s only one way to find out - stick with Mat and Sam for this incredible road trip adventure!

Porsche

How much did my epic Porsche 911 road trip cost?!

Every car needs one of these...

Thanks to SCC Private Members for sourcing the SF90: https://bit.ly/SCC-Private-Members

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How’s this for a bike vs car line-up?! 

We’ve got Mat lining up in the awesome Ferrari SF90 Stradale, and he’s about to go head-to-head against Chris from BikeWorld TV on a BMW M1000 RR!

So let’s see how these two awesome autos compare. First up we have the Ferrari, with a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 coupled with THREE electric motors, which combine to produce 1000hp and 800Nm! It’s pretty light, too, at 1,570kg. But it’s also pretty expensive, starting at £376,000!! 

Next up we have the bike! With a 999cc inline four-cylinder engine, it can produce 212hp. It weighs just 192kg (not including the rider!) and it costs a whole lot less than the M5 CS, at just £35,000. 

So what do you think… Surely a car can’t beat a superbike over the quarter-mile… Can it?! There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

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Fastest Ferrari v Fastest BMW Bike: DRAG RACE

Welcome to one of our heaviest reviews to date! 

Mat has got his hands on two Volvo HGVs, and he’s about to give them the proper carwow review treatment! 

What we have here are two lorries provided to us by Volvo - one’s diesel powered, and one’s electric powered. Naturally being lorries, the layout of these two massive automotives is far different to a usual car, but that won’t stop Mat from talking you through their design, interior layout and practicality. Just wait until you see how much storage there is in the cabin! 

What’s more, he’ll also take them both for a drive, and even launch them!

You might think it’s a bit pointless launching lorries, but trust us, these two massive machines pack a serious punch! The diesel HGV is powered by a huge 16.1-litre straight-six twin-turbo that can put down 760hp and 3,550Nm of torque! As for the EV, it comes with three electric motors which combine for 666hp and 2,400Nm!

Want to find out what Mat thinks of these HGVs? You’ll need to stick with him for this all-new review!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Design
04:13 Engine
06:55 Interior
14:10 Driving
17:21 Launch
21:07 Driving with a load

Lexus

Is this the quickest truck in the world?

This is the all-new BMW 3.0 CSL! 

It’s been 50 years since the launch of BMW’s M division, and it’s celebrating the anniversary with the release of this limited-edition 3.0 CSL! 

First things first, let’s look at the design… And what a design! It’s one of the wildest-looking M cars BMW has ever released, and as a result, it’s one of the best M cars ever released! Up front, there’s an updated kidney grille (which let’s be honest, looks SO much better than the new M3 & M4 grille) that comes with brushed aluminium frames. There are also vertical carbon fins on either side of the bonnet which were inspired by the original CSL. Around the back, you’ll find two rear wings, and the whole body is covered in smart creases. Oh, and let’s not forget that the whole body is made from carbon fibre! 

On the inside, the 3.0 CSL looks very similar to the M4 CSL. However, bar a few badges and minor design changes, there’s one key difference… There’s a bright white gear lever embossed with a ’50’ logo, as the 3.0 CSL is available as a manual only!

Under the bonnet, you’ll find the most powerful 6-cylinder engine BMW has ever put in a production car. This 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six produces 560hp, which is 50hp more than the standard M4 Competition! BMW hasn’t released performance stats yet, but you can bet that this will come in at under 4 seconds. 

There are only 50 3.0 CSLs set to be produced, making it one of the rarest BMW M cars around. Given that the M4 CSL was limited to 1,000 units and costs around £120,000, you can guarantee the 3.0 CSL is set to easily cost £250,000+! 

But is it worth it?! You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:25 3.0 CSL
01:10 Design
03:30 Interior
04:04 Engine
04:33 Production
05:04 Gearbox
05:50 Weight
06:44 Performance
07:27 Driving
08:03 Price

The best BMW EVER!

It’s time for the ultimate BMW drag race - most powerful ICE vs most powerful EV!

We’ve got Mat lining up in the BMW M8 Competition, and he’s facing off against Yianni in the New BMW iX M60!

So let’s check out the stats. Starting with the M8, it’s powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that can deliver 625hp and 750Nm. It tips the scales at 1,975kg, and to buy a new one today it’ll set you back around £110k. 

Then we have the iX M60. It’s equipped with a 105kWh battery pack as well as two electric motors. Combined these produce 619hp and an eye-watering 1,100Nm of torque! It’s pretty heavy mind, at 2,584kg, and it’s slightly more expensive than the M8, at £117,000. 

So the horsepower is pretty similar, but the iX has way more pulling power. Will the extra weight be its downfall? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

BMW M8 v BMW iX M60: DRAG RACE

This is the new Ford Focus!

The Focus isn’t as popular as it used to be, having recently dropped out of the top 10 of the most popular cars in the UK. Well, Ford is looking to reverse that trend, and as a result it’s brought in a number of changes to make it more appealing. 

The new model is only a facelift rather than an all-new model, but there are still a couple of noticeable changes. Starting at the rear, there’s some new tail lights along with twin exhaust pipes. Around the front, there’s some new LED headlights along with a new grille design. The Ford badge has also been moved from the bonnet down to the grille. 

On the inside, the most notable change is the new infotainment screen. It comes equipped with Ford’s all-new infotainment system too, but it’s a bit laggy and not the best to use. There are some new digital dials as well. Elsewhere, the cabin is pretty well made, with a fair bit of storage and nice materials throughout. 

As it stands, there are two engine choices available, with the range-topper being a 1-litre turbo petrol that can deliver 155hp. It’s available as either a manual or automatic, and there’s a diesel due out next year which will only be available as an automatic. 

The new Focus starts from around £26,000, but should you choose it over competitors such as the Golf? Stick with Mat to see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:44 Design
02:13 Interior
04:04 Back Seats
05:20 Boot
06:40 5 Annoying Things
08:37 5 Good Things
09:41 Engines
10:21 Town Driving
11:30 Motorway Driving
12:23 Country Road Driving
13:22 0-60mph
13:54 Verdict

DON'T forget about this car!

Will a Tesla auto brake for a (toy) dog?! 🐕

Can you name this car?

It’s time for a Germany vs Italy head-to-head! 

We’ve got Mat lining up in the all-new BMW M4 CSL, and he’s going up against Yianni in the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA! Both of these cars are super rare, with only 10 of each being sold in the UK! The question is, which is quickest over the quarter-mile? 

Starting with the BMW, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six which is good for 550hp and 650Nm of torque. It drives the rear wheels only, and tips the scales at 1,625kg - 100kg less than the standard M4! It’ll set you back a fair bit, though, costing £126,000! 

Then we have the Alfa. It’s housing a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 under the bonnet which can produce 540hp and 600Nm. It’s lighter than the BMW, at 1,540kg, but it’s also more expensive, coming in at £150,000! Just like the BMW, it also drives the rear wheels only. 

So the Alfa is down on power, but it’s also lighter! Will that prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out - LET’S RACE!

Alfa Romeo

Giulia

BMW M4 CSL v Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA: DRAG RACE

Introducing the all-new Volkswagen ID Buzz! 

It’s a family-friendly people carrier that’s out to buck the trend of MPVs being ugly and uncool. The question is, has it been successful? 

Well for starters, let’s check out the design, where it’s clear to see that the ID Buzz easily stands out among the crowd! Not only does it look great in this two-tone paint job, but there are a number of exterior features that help enhance its look and feel even more. Around the back, you’ve got wrap-around tail lights and a full-length light bar along with a mini spoiler. There are big creases all along the side, and the wrap-around headlights up top mirror what you see around the back. There’s also a super cool grille design, coupled with the largest VW badge in its entire range! 

The good looks continue on the inside, too. There’s the option to have the same two-tone design as found outside, and there are a number of cool little features on the dash and in the door pockets that really lift the look and feel. The dash has a big infotainment screen, although the system isn’t that great. On the flip side, though, the interior is packed full with loads of different storage areas. 

When it comes to performance, the ID Buzz comes with a single electric motor driving the rear wheels to deliver 204hp. It comes with a 77kWh battery pack which is good for a claimed range of 258 miles. A dual-motor edition is on the way, too, which will be good for 299hp. 

All-in-all the ID Buzz will start from £57,000. But what do you think - is it worth it? Or does it just look a bit too weird for your liking? Let us know in the comments!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 Design
02:01 Interior
04:50 Back Seats
06:22 Boot
08:22 5 Annoying Things
10:22 5 Cool Things
12:34 Motors
13:22 Town Driving
14:46 Motorway Driving
15:56 Country Road Driving
16:55 0-60mph
17:31 Verdict

This is the coolest car!

Introducing the Porsche 911 Dakar! 

That’s right, it’s an all-new 911, but this is far different to any 911 we’ve seen before. It’s a jacked-up variant of the 992 Carrera 4S, and it’s been designed for rallying instead of race tracks! 

So what do you get with the 911 Dakar? Let’s start off with the design. This 911 has had a whole load of features added to it to make it suitable to handle a number of different terrains. There are stainless steel skid plates across the front, sides and rear, coupled with some stainless steel air intake covers upfront. There are a unique fixed spoiler around the back, some black plastic wheel arch extensions, along with the carbon fibre-reinforced bonnet from the 911 GT3. 

Naturally, there are a number of other modifications, too. The ride height has been increased by 50mm (with the option to increase by a further 30mm available), along with some heavy-duty, specially-developed Pirelli Scorpion tyres. It also comes with bespoke driving modes, such as off-road mode, rally mode and rally launch control. 

The inside looks traditionally Porsche, but with a number of changes. The most notable change? The back seats have been ripped out and replaced by a roll cage! There are also some deep bucket seats, and a whole load of 911 Dakar badging throughout. 

Interested? Well, you’ll need to be quick! Only 2,500 911 Dakars will be built, and they’ll cost from £173,000 each! But is it worth it?! You’ll have to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Design
01:28 Suspension
02:19 Engine
02:54 Driving Modes
03:48 Volcano
04:31 Rally Design Package
04:53 Interior
05:40 Roof Rack
06:21 Lamborghini Sterrato
07:31 Price

New Porsche 911: Beats a Range Rover off-road!

This is the ORA Funky Cat! 

It’s an all-new electric car from China, and Mat’s about to find out if it has what it takes to rival established brands such as MINI & VW in the small electric car category! 

Upon first glance, you may be forgiven for thinking the car looks recognisable. For example, look at it from the rear and it looks similar to a Fiat 500, while from the front it looks pretty similar to the MINI Electric! Clearly the designers must have been influenced by the cars they’re going up against, but that’s not exactly a bad thing! 

The inside is pretty well laid out as well. There are good quality materials across the dash and on the doors, and there are two decently sized screens to house the infotainment system and digital dials. They may not be the most intuitive systems, but they work well enough for the size of car. 

One key selling point is the tech that comes inclusive! There’s only one trim level available for this car, so that means that things such as electronically controlled seats and 360 parking cameras come as standard. 

The car is powered by a 48kWh battery pack along with a single electric motor. This can produce 171hp while it’s good for a claimed range of 193 miles. That’s well up on a MINI Electric, but a fair bit lower than the likes of a VW ID.3. 

The ORA Funky Cat costs from £32,000. But does it offer enough to tempt you away from the more established competition? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Design
01:39 Interior
04:20 Back Seats
05:50 Boot
06:49 5 Annoying Things
08:09 5 Cool Things
11:30 Batteries 
12:42 Town Driving
14:50 Motorway Driving
15:47 Country Road Driving
17:02 0-60mph
17:32 Verdict

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