Putting LeBlanc behind the wheel brought a dose of comedy to an already silly car and the 30-person "traveling circus" that descended on Northern Africa for three days in February. He's been with the show for 11 years and got the top job for this, its 23rd season. Different colour powder coat chassis and wheels are available as options and bodywork can be sprayed in metallic, pearl, flip or specially matched to specific requirements. The $47,000 Nomad is the off-road sibling to the bonkers Atom, so it obviously struck the Top Gear guys as something "we can have a lot of fun with," says series producer Alex Renton. The Nomad tactical buggy uses the lessons learned in the development of the Atom for a totally new offroad experience. Nomad Nomads come with a black frame, black rotationally moulded bodywork and mudguards plus a range of colours for bonnet and engine cover as standard. In a 10-minute segment, new host Matt LeBlanc took the dirt-spitting Ariel Nomad for a run through the Moroccan desert, dodging "villains" riding motorcycles, flying drones, and doing whatever it is you do with a paramotor. That explains why even in the, let's just say mixed reviews of the new crew's first episode, no one complained about the American's star turn. ![]() The beloved trio of Top Gear presenters is long gone, but another pillar of the BBC's most popular show endures: spectacular stunts in exotic locales, with cars that drill dimples into your cheeks. Engine 2.4-litre, inline four-cylinder petrol (with optional supercharger) Transmission six-speed manual with limited slip differential Power 300bhp 7,200rpm Torque 300Nm 4.
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