Absolutely, they need to go electric. Instant torque, precision traction at each wheel, the ultimate rock crawler and wheelie puller. Put a small fast charging battery in it as these aren’t daily drivers needing 300mi of range. It would be exciting.
I love that the new engine is from Ford, and the fact that it has a manual transmission. I hope that this continues, and that they put many more Ford engines in Ariels. I've only ever seen one Ariel Nomad, just once, about a month ago here in Ohio. I was very surprised, as I didn't think that they were available here in the US. Thank you.
Buggies aren't supposed to be precise in their handling, that's part of the fun of them. They're supposed to feel very light at the front, that's why the Nomad 1 was such a joy.
Swapping out the Honda for a Ford, they obviously had way too much to drink just before making that extremely dumb decision; I'll have the Honda powered one please!
Hey Ariel add some electric motors/torque converter to the front wheels to make it 4x4 but still keep it light at the same time and only use when you are stuck so you wouldn't need a big battery
I will never be able to afford an Aerial but as a car lover in general, I would love to see a 4wd version of the Nomad. It would be such an amazing car with so much traction and performance on tap. Can you imagine what it would be like?!
Totally agree, any form of 4 wheel drive on that thing would be amazing, even if it was something as simple as a small 50hp electric motor powered straight off the main engine, no batteries to avoid extra weight. Just enough to stop you getting stuck in snow drifts ;)
i think that the question is if u use the Prius drivetrain instead, how far can it go with just one full tank. wouldnt that be the ultimate adventurer.
does it have an optional swing out bar for its "door"? Would be sweet to have a modular attachment strip on the inside to add a couple waterproof storage pouches maybe a camelbak or as an attach point for a quick canopy for shade/rain ... make it fit in a pouch that wraps the bar for a quasi armrest too.
Jeep: Welcome to the Salty Spitoon, how tough are ya? Nomad 2: How tough am I? *How tough am I?* I once watched that Far-Fetched show at 4 o'clock midnight this Tuesday. Without any *snacks* Jeep: Uh, right this way, er.. sorry to keep ya waiting Edit: Jeep: Welcome to the Salty Spitoon, how tough are ya? Gingium's Rallyata: How tough am I? (tears off US Army star) Jeep: (instant screaming) Gingium's Rallyata: (places back US Army star albeit upside down, forming pentagram) Maverick with Helluva Boss livery: Wow
Serious £60k is absolutely insane! With cars these days costing similar to this with hugely expensive led lights and infotainment systems and panoramic roofs you can kind of see the cost. In this £60k is absolutely taking the piss!
It's called scale, you think all that development is free? Seems like a bargain for what you get to be honest, apart from that ford engine, that is worthless junk
I would like to see this go up against a can am maverick pro r. Just for fun. Not making claims about better/worse, they are clearly different applications. But the nomad doesn't appear that far off from a sxs.
Allow that Ariel, Nomad. It beautiful, so amazing. I was wondering if you can let me know. When do you go on to release full driving experience on the new Arielle moment? Thank you, top gear, peace, and love
Swapping the Honda motor for a ford motor is like taking my cheesecake away and giving me pudding…. Still good, but I had cheesecake…. Aside from that, I want one! If I can use it everyday here in the USA, it’s a win.
I wonder how they came up with the nomad? Like, who asked if they could make an Atom go off road? Besides storage space, they made this thing to be able to go anywhere. Think of any and all Top Gear specials... I think maybe the Polar special is the only one where this car wouldn't make it. And that's just because the drivers would freeze to death before the car would.
It's a pretty logical jump for a company making ultra light tube frame sports cars to capture a chunk of the massively growing side by side UTV/ATV market. Having once worked for Polaris, I see it as rather obvious.
They could have gone electric so easy. Small instant torque motors, small fast charging battery, it would be lightweight, quick as hell, and have insane traction ability.
Perfect for all those charging stations in the woods, desert and outback. But wait - you could add a trailer hitch so you could have a generator with fuel tank tagging along.
There's a one-off BEV conversion out there as a showcase, but I wonder what's possible with a serious effort. Say, 1/3 the pack of the Rimac Nevera, 40 kWh and 638 hp which is more power than ever needed. No long drives needed so small, light pack. 4 tiny motors, one per wheel, 150 hp per wheel is plenty. Talk to Koenigsegg for rpm matching to skip gear reductions. What can be done to make the cage lighter? Titanium? Carbon tubes between alu lugs as in posh bicycles? I'd want to scale the Nomad up a bit to create decent cargo space in-board. Well placed light aero panels for less drag at speed, so longer road drives kind of work. Oh that 1/3 Rimac pack would charge plenty fast for hardcore roadtripppers. My FrankenNomad would be bigger but still under 1000kg, else no go. I want suspension that makes it hook up like a lightweigh rally car. It just needs to be faster than a chunky rallycross race car on the same tyres, right?
Will it finally be legal to drive the Ariel Nomad v on the roads in the USA? And can we option the Honda motor instead of the Ford? Why the literal heck would they replace a Honda with a Ford!?
Did my research after just to confirm... the ST is a 2.0 the RS is a 2.3 This suuuuure isn't the old respectable Top Gear i grew up on... Cmon man get your facts right.
@@Raspberrycrumbled possibly I guess, would seem odd to do when they literally make a 2.3 litre but hey what do I know. Props on getting to photograph it!
Dear Ariel. Make these road legal in Canada (and the US) and I will get one. Nomad is so much cooler than a Polaris Slingshot etc.
they are legal in the states. They must be registered as kit cars. Not every states allow this
@@helpme3748Dirt Legal will help get anything legal, I used them to make high speed ebikes legal
I'm glad that Ollie is keeping this part of the Top Gear name alive.
He is a great journalist & makes really good videos.
Surely it would be better to send the torque to the wheels rather than through the roof.
bad for traction
Its for when Richard Hammond drives it
Made my day!
Unless, and stick with me here, they also put wheels on the roof. We better patent this idea before TG steals it from us.
Putting that Ford engine into the Nomad is a great move, access will be so much easier for doing the head gasket.
Hahaha ford fixed the headgasket issue tho.
10 year old meme? Boo
all those ford turbo charged issues have massive issues. it's just not reliable, at all.
@evoemperor3776 right just the 50 other reliability problems the engine has then 😂
I hope Ariel fitted the Nomad 2 with a check-engine-light.
Look over your shoulder, and check the engine. You are not edgy, just boring.
Amazing, but ditching Honda for Ford? Hard pass on that.
Red Bull move 😂
Yep stopped the video at that announcement. No longer interested...
Yeah... I don't think moving from Mr reliable to Mr "yOu puT THe wrONg gRAdE oF oIL iN iT" wet cambelt enthusiast is going to pan out in the long run.
This is a crazy expensive toy, if you can't afford to keep it running you can't afford to buy it. Maybe get into Legos.
@@jeffk464 I hear you. But toys stuck in the shop aren't very good toys. No matter how rich you think you might be.
Engine kinda feels like a downgrade even though it will feel much more wild with the torque
Agreed. I love our 2.0 ST engine but I feel like keeping it Honda K series would have been in keeping it just that much more visceral or engaging.
Agree. The durability of the honda unit was legendary. Furthermore, I don't ever recall anyone saying even the stock nomad was low on power or torque.
Well thats for sure from honda to ford. It wont last but its cheap
@@ALMX5DP I was convinced they were going to use the new turbo K20C in the Type R........Dallara uses these engines - crap
Absolutely, they need to go electric. Instant torque, precision traction at each wheel, the ultimate rock crawler and wheelie puller. Put a small fast charging battery in it as these aren’t daily drivers needing 300mi of range. It would be exciting.
I love that the new engine is from Ford, and the fact that it has a manual transmission. I hope that this continues, and that they put many more Ford engines in Ariels. I've only ever seen one Ariel Nomad, just once, about a month ago here in Ohio. I was very surprised, as I didn't think that they were available here in the US. Thank you.
Was it a blue Nomad?
Ford are trash, worst decision ever by Aerial
Buggies aren't supposed to be precise in their handling, that's part of the fun of them. They're supposed to feel very light at the front, that's why the Nomad 1 was such a joy.
Loved the first. This looks a great refresh, but a shame they didn’t create a 4WD variant.
Swapping out the Honda for a Ford, they obviously had way too much to drink just before making that extremely dumb decision; I'll have the Honda powered one please!
Aren't these new ford engines shite? Is the the one that has the chain issues I see all the time? It must have something to do with cost 🤔
Something tells me you can't afford either one.
@@focussport wow super original 👏
@@acherontiaatropos1 poor comment... haha
@@focussportbro you have a focus stop calling people poor 😂🤡
"literally one of the best days ever" - sure looked like it.
The Nomad has to be my most desired car.
Hey Ariel add some electric motors/torque converter to the front wheels to make it 4x4 but still keep it light at the same time and only use when you are stuck so you wouldn't need a big battery
Add loads of weight but keep it light. What you smoking?
This is exactly the video I’ve been waiting for, minus the driving. Thank you
Ollie is such a better presenter than any of the non driver's.... Much appreciated
It looks like it is straight out of a videogame
nomad 1's are about to appreciate so much
not all ariels had a honda lump. the ariel atom 500 had v8 made with 2 busa engine slung together.
First Atom used rover engine, USA Ariels (although made under licence) used GM/opel engines.
I will never be able to afford an Aerial but as a car lover in general, I would love to see a 4wd version of the Nomad. It would be such an amazing car with so much traction and performance on tap. Can you imagine what it would be like?!
Totally agree, any form of 4 wheel drive on that thing would be amazing, even if it was something as simple as a small 50hp electric motor powered straight off the main engine, no batteries to avoid extra weight. Just enough to stop you getting stuck in snow drifts ;)
*Ariel.
@@AtheistOrphan Auto correct
@@Simon_V_RDJ - Oh right. I must admit though, ‘I will never be able to afford an aerial’ made me laugh though. 😉👍
@@AtheistOrphan *Areola.
i think that the question is if u use the Prius drivetrain instead, how far can it go with just one full tank. wouldnt that be the ultimate adventurer.
does it have an optional swing out bar for its "door"? Would be sweet to have a modular attachment strip on the inside to add a couple waterproof storage pouches maybe a camelbak or as an attach point for a quick canopy for shade/rain ... make it fit in a pouch that wraps the bar for a quasi armrest too.
You know, if people simply boycott the company for the Ford engine, they won't have a choice but to go back. 💎🙌
Ollie is sliding to my list of favourite motoring journalists, which includes Chris Harris, Harry Metcalfe and Henry Catchpole.
I prefer Henry Harry Harris myself
Who cares
@@dman5640 you, evidently.
@@PaulMathias1 ❤️
The focus ST has a 2.0 turbo. The 2.3 is in the focus RS and the mustang.
Cummins diesel inline four would be a fun option.
What terrain would you like to see the Nomad 2 take on?
Sainsbury’s car park.
sand dunes would be insane
Drive two to cape town from the UK....one for you,one for me😊
All of it.
Looks great!
Jeep: Welcome to the Salty Spitoon, how tough are ya?
Nomad 2: How tough am I? *How tough am I?* I once watched that Far-Fetched show at 4 o'clock midnight this Tuesday. Without any *snacks*
Jeep: Uh, right this way, er.. sorry to keep ya waiting
Edit:
Jeep: Welcome to the Salty Spitoon, how tough are ya?
Gingium's Rallyata: How tough am I? (tears off US Army star)
Jeep: (instant screaming)
Gingium's Rallyata: (places back US Army star albeit upside down, forming pentagram)
Maverick with Helluva Boss livery: Wow
Serious £60k is absolutely insane! With cars these days costing similar to this with hugely expensive led lights and infotainment systems and panoramic roofs you can kind of see the cost. In this £60k is absolutely taking the piss!
It's called scale, you think all that development is free? Seems like a bargain for what you get to be honest, apart from that ford engine, that is worthless junk
2.3 eco boom is in the RS and not the ST isn’t it?
I would like to see this go up against a can am maverick pro r. Just for fun. Not making claims about better/worse, they are clearly different applications. But the nomad doesn't appear that far off from a sxs.
Ariel, we wish you were down under (in Australia)!!!
305 HP would be absolutely mad in that dirt buggy, very cool
This is HAM. I like the Atom. But this is way cooler. Hook me up!
Beautiful monster
Looks great, but disappointed not to actually see it in action 😞
That looks crackin fun :)
Wish they stuck with the far more reliable Honda. But looks great!
make 4-wheel drive, diesel,big rack on the rear and front and roof. would it make a GOOD MILITARY VEHICLE?
I wonder how well these would do as a toy in the deserts of Arizona, Nevada, Utah etc.
Allow that Ariel, Nomad.
It beautiful, so amazing.
I was wondering if you can let me know.
When do you go on to release full driving experience on the new Arielle moment?
Thank you, top gear, peace, and love
Oh sweet!
What a debut! 🔥
Great photos of the adventures with the ariel
This is gonna be such a brute toy ❤ can't wait for it
I was sold at the mention of a six speed manual.
Off to aggressive withdrawal a bank vault I go.
Super cool!
I don’t see a place for this when turbo SXS are better all around. And cheaper. If you’re looking for an off-road machine. Although, I want one.
I have to say I'd probably take the plunge if I had this sort of cash to burn, no regret
Yep i still really want one.
this would be great with a HUGE LIFT KIT
Aren't this a beauty?
I dig it. But I won't buy simply because col is escalating all while the bosses get more stingy by the year. Simply put, I don't have money.
Ford's 2.3 in the Focus is an RS not an ST. The Ford Focus ST is a 2.0.
There RS engine is in the last ST with 280 hp as it is only front wheel drive. I used to own one
Swapping the Honda motor for a ford motor is like taking my cheesecake away and giving me pudding…. Still good, but I had cheesecake…. Aside from that, I want one! If I can use it everyday here in the USA, it’s a win.
I wonder how they came up with the nomad? Like, who asked if they could make an Atom go off road?
Besides storage space, they made this thing to be able to go anywhere. Think of any and all Top Gear specials... I think maybe the Polar special is the only one where this car wouldn't make it. And that's just because the drivers would freeze to death before the car would.
It's a pretty logical jump for a company making ultra light tube frame sports cars to capture a chunk of the massively growing side by side UTV/ATV market. Having once worked for Polaris, I see it as rather obvious.
Should have used the K20/24
I remember the Tamiya RC cars back in the days when I was 14 years old. I guess this is the grown up people’s version of that toy 😉
That does look very fun
They could have gone electric so easy. Small instant torque motors, small fast charging battery, it would be lightweight, quick as hell, and have insane traction ability.
Yes but out there it's hard to fuell that one up , don't you think? Gasoline is easier
Keep quiet and dreams come true
Perfect for all those charging stations in the woods, desert and outback. But wait - you could add a trailer hitch so you could have a generator with fuel tank tagging along.
@@ronald4011 Slap a turbine range extender on there. Actually ariel's own hipercar was supposed to do that, wonder where that project is at now.
Love it! Thank you so much!
There's a one-off BEV conversion out there as a showcase, but I wonder what's possible with a serious effort. Say, 1/3 the pack of the Rimac Nevera, 40 kWh and 638 hp which is more power than ever needed. No long drives needed so small, light pack. 4 tiny motors, one per wheel, 150 hp per wheel is plenty. Talk to Koenigsegg for rpm matching to skip gear reductions. What can be done to make the cage lighter? Titanium? Carbon tubes between alu lugs as in posh bicycles? I'd want to scale the Nomad up a bit to create decent cargo space in-board. Well placed light aero panels for less drag at speed, so longer road drives kind of work. Oh that 1/3 Rimac pack would charge plenty fast for hardcore roadtripppers.
My FrankenNomad would be bigger but still under 1000kg, else no go. I want suspension that makes it hook up like a lightweigh rally car. It just needs to be faster than a chunky rallycross race car on the same tyres, right?
638 hp would be suicidal in this thing. Even 450 would probably be too much tbh.
all that will be theoretically doable eventually if not now, but I imagine to meet that weight you're looking at unobtanium money
Why would you even want that?
Nyobolt has a 35kWh battery pack which could be suitable, they made a Lotus-based prototype with one.
Nomad was in my 3 car dream garage since the first time I saw it
Maybe now its time to replace it with Nomad 2
Make that thing weather proof and I would turn it into my daily drive!
An Ariel Nomad is purchase #1 when I win the lottery.
Love it.
l love these, pure any where madness
Some more suspension and 4x4 and i would replace my sxs with one
These were so fun in FH4 😂
Just think if they dropped in the JDM tuned FA24DIT :-)
Easily the coolest car on this planet
Will it finally be legal to drive the Ariel Nomad v on the roads in the USA? And can we option the Honda motor instead of the Ford? Why the literal heck would they replace a Honda with a Ford!?
2 years wait 25% down now, its too long of a wait and your money financing their project, with a delay chance. Wow, great car great risk.
I'll be honest, I've never seen a Nomad irl or online. Most ive seen it is in Forza back in FH3.
isn't the 2.3l motor from the Focus RS not the ST?
Did my research after just to confirm... the ST is a 2.0 the RS is a 2.3 This suuuuure isn't the old respectable Top Gear i grew up on... Cmon man get your facts right.
@@WilliFisterbottomI literally photographed this a few weeks back and pretty sure he said ST. Bored out maybe?
@@Raspberrycrumbled possibly I guess, would seem odd to do when they literally make a 2.3 litre but hey what do I know. Props on getting to photograph it!
@@WilliFisterbottom no clue, yeah it was so sweet seeing it before the rest of the world
Try Korres car from Greece
I would go for an electric 4wd one.
Do I have news for you
shame about the honda powerplant being gone
4:00 Based on that, you should be paying us.
I wonder how much it would weigh as a three seater like the McLaren F1? Would definitely need to be longer and wider.
If the BBC ended top gear, why is it still showing up on RUclips with what appears to be new episodes? Did the BBC decide to restart top gear?
Reliable Honda engine swapped for Ford engine. Not sure
Why to automakers make great improvements in certain ways but go backwards in others ?
Early ones had rover k series , not all Honda and the v8
We took a reliable, trusty engine and replaced it with a Ford one that will not last 100k before something pops ... upgrades.
Honda option would be cool as Trust Honda over ford all day long
No drive, no care
Succinct and correct
I just wish they changed it a little more to tell it from the old one
97% new. Why would we think its the same engine in the back.
Wider door gap = more open area for objects to kill you
It's easy to get in and out of you know
2.5tfsi from ttrs/rs3 please
Old one looks safer in side impactsand roll overs
Imagine what Clarkson,May and Hammond would do with these👍💯 Will these be available here in the US?
Yes you can buy Ariel vehicles in the US. The company has a website for their North America market.
‘What a machine this is!’
Music at 4:44?
Make a US spec already!
Ford 2.3? Now I know they are not serious anymore
Imbeciles love Honda.
It’s more “NOT” it’s supposed to be…. It’s not supposed to have a body.
Why would someone pay for that if you can have a can am maverick
Terrible mistake. Got rid of the Honda engine. That was the greatest selling point.