Series 6

Clarkson puts the Range Rover Sport through its paces, including a test to see if it can avoid being locked on by the main cannon of a Challenger 2 tank. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG and Honda Element are reviewed, and Hammond and May compete against each other in a game of "car football" with a group of Toyota Aygos. Finally, James Nesbitt sees what time he can make in the reasonably priced car.

Following the Porsche cheap car challenge, the presenters each buy a two-door coupé for less than £1,500 that isn't a Porsche - a Jaguar XJ-S, a BMW 635CSi, and a Mitsubishi Starion - and then put then through a series of tests, including a race on a grass circuit. Elsewhere, Clarkson reviews the speedy Maserati MC12, and comedian Jack Dee attempts to be fast in the Liana.

Clarkson decides to fix up a classic Rolls-Royce, in time for his guest appearance at the opening of a new lido. Meanwhile, May drives a 1970s Maserati Bora, the Wiesmann MF3 and the TVR Tuscan are tested out on the Test Track, Top Gear gets a look at the Batmobile from Batman Begins, and Hammond gives his opinion on the Aston Martin DB9 Volante. Finally, actor Christopher Eccleston trades his TARDIS for a go in the Liana.

The presenters decide to have their mothers test out and give their opinion on three new hatchbacks—the Renault Modus, the Honda Jazz and the Peugeot 1007. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the Cadillac CTS-V, Hammond tests out the new BMW 3 Series on the M4 corridor, and a limo attempts to jump over a "wedding party". Finally, British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili sees if he can get round fast in the Liana.

Clarkson sees if the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG and Porsche Boxster S can avoid being shot at by snipers from the Irish Guards. Elsewhere, the Aston Martin DB5 and a modernised Jaguar E-type are reviewed, Hammond attempts a time trial with a Maserati Coupé, May reviews a Nissan Murano, and Top Gear launches a hunt for "Greatest Driving Song of All Time". Finally, F1 driver Damon Hill takes the Liana around the test track.

The car is up against a boat, as Clarkson engages another race by seeking to reach Oslo from the UK with a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren through seven countries, while Hammond and May attempt to beat him via a long-distance ferry and a speedboat. Meanwhile, the Aston Martin DBR9 receives a review, while broadcaster David Dimbleby is asked the questions before he steps into the Liana.

To celebrate the 40th birthday of the Ford Transit van, Hammond attempts to see if Sabine Schmitz can do a lap of the Nürburgring with a Transit, faster than Clarkson did in the diesel Jaguar S-Type. Meanwhile, the TVR Sagaris is reviewed, and Clarkson attempts a race between a Fiat Panda and marathon runner A.C. Muir through London. Finally, The Darkness' Justin Hawkins becomes the latest to get their hands on the Liana's wheel.

The presenters head to Iceland to test out three convertible versions of existing coupes - the Chrysler Crossfire, the Nissan 350Z and the Audi TT - where all three struggle to find anything good about each. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the hard-top and convertible versions of the Ferrari F430, and author Tim Rice is the latest star to step into the reasonable priced car.

Hammond and May spend an evening doing "Road Test Russian Roulette", by volunteering to drive drunk people home in their own cars. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the BMW M5 and three hatchbacks - the VW Golf GTI, the Renault Sport Mégane, and the Vauxhall Astra VXR - while there is an attempt set a world record for sideway rolls made by a Ford Sierra. Finally, broadcaster Chris Evans is on the track in the Liana.

The trio hire out a series of off-road toys to see which is value for money for off-roading fun. Meanwhile, Hammond returns to Iceland to see if a snowmobile ride across the surface of Lake Kleifarvatn, May travels to Dubai to drive the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, and Clarkson reviews the diesel BMW 535d four-door sedan . Finally, tv presenter Davina McCall and F1 driver Mark Webber see how fast they can be in the Liana.

May attempts to recreate the Top Gear theme tune using car engine noises. Elsewhere, Hammonds goes drifting in the Vauxhall Monaro VX-R and recreates the excitement of the Pamplona Bull Run in Spain with the Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster, Clarkson tests the Ford Lightning pick-up truck, and the winner of the "Greatest Driving Song of All Time" is announced. Finally, Timothy Spall makes an attempt to set a time with the Liana.