A new trailer for "The Grand Tour" has been released, showcasing the upcoming six-episode series set to premiere on Prime Video on September 4. The preview has generated significant enthusiasm among fans, with many expressing high hopes for the new format.
The upcoming season marks a new era for the show, with viral train enthusiast Francis Bourgeois, YouTuber James Engelsman, and motoring journalist Thomas Holland stepping in as the main presenters. The trailer features the new trio navigating a series of humorous challenges and comical situations.
One notable scene depicts Bourgeois attempting to unveil a car, only to struggle with removing the cover, much to the amusement of his co-hosts. Another clip shows Engelsman comically falling into a kayak, prompting a witty remark from Holland about his "riding position."
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In their first series at the helm, Bourgeois, Engelsman, and Holland will tackle various automotive questions and challenges. These include an attempt to traverse Colorado in three Japanese microcars, an investigation into the most durable car in history, and a comparison of the speed of a Pagani hypercar versus other methods for placing an item on an F1 driver's head.
The series will also feature guest appearances from former hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, as well as F1 World Champion Jenson Button. The presenters will travel globally for the show, visiting California to test American muscle cars against fighter jets, and Malaysia to explore the local car culture while assessing budget sports cars. They will also embark on a desert journey in Angola using unsuitable track cars.
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Fans have reacted positively to the trailer online, with comments highlighting a sense of optimism for the show's continuation. "I can't believe I'm saying this but I think this has a chance to work," one user wrote, while another noted, "Honestly, the fact that these guys have the blessing from Clarkson, Hammond and May... I'm excited for it." Many expressed a willingness to give the new lineup a chance, with sentiments like "ngl this looks great, I have high hopes!" and "This is going to be epic."
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The departure of Clarkson, Hammond, and May concluded their extensive tenure, which spanned over two decades across "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour," with their final special, "One for the Road," airing in 2024.
Clarkson has since focused on his successful farming show, "Clarkson's Farm," while Hammond and May have pursued individual television and online projects. Prior to the current season, Clarkson had offered advice on continuing the show, suggesting the need for "absolute petrol heads" with deep automotive knowledge, capable of identifying cars from even obscure details.
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This new season represents the first full "Grand Tour" series without the original trio as the primary presenters. Their initial rise to fame occurred on "Top Gear," where their distinctive approach to car reviews, road trips, and challenges transformed the BBC program into a global phenomenon before they reunited for "The Grand Tour" on Prime Video in 2016. Unlike previous "Top Gear" presenters who were established television personalities, Holland, Engelsman, and Bourgeois transition from digital platforms and enthusiast communities to a prominent role in automotive broadcasting.