McLaren Artura | The Hybrid Super Car Formula

We do a first drive and quick look at the engineering behind the new Mclaren Artura. This next-generation vehicle uses a new platform to optimize hybridization that balances the best of old and new technology. Hopefully, the team did not engineer "out" the driver.
#cars #mclaren #technology
Index:
00:00 Interior Exterior and Vehicle Engineering.
4:46 Interview with Chief Engineer
12:27 Quick Drive
16:00 Final Thoughts

[@chasenewberry6866]

Great video, most reviews are just "Car go zoom" but Jack is asking the chief engineer about cooling, ESC, adjustable stiffness, and vehicle dynamics. Where else would you find that kind of in depth analysis? You guys are really special and great at setting yourselves apart

[@LittleCrowYT]

Savege Geese for the crunchy numbers and engineering, Throttle House for fun antics

[@fzr1000981]

Agree, Jack asks smart questions. TH is fluff

[@sports2hedz542]

That's why I'm here

[@sports2hedz542]

@@fzr1000981 they are great at the driving element and interior reviews...ntm the 🤣🤣🤣

[@mofayer]

Engineering Explained reviewed this car in depth, worth the watch, but he reviews cars like once a month.

[@lucagattoni-celli1377]

It must be refreshing for engineers to get such granular questions like this.

[@oliverdurgen5953]

or annoying to talk to people who think they know what they are talking about, but actually don't.

[@brotato654]

@@oliverdurgen5953 just say you're dumb LMFAO

[@stevencurrall6944]

​@@oliverdurgen5953stfu hater

[@cartere9981]

@@oliverdurgen5953I assume you liked your own comment 😂

[@aviator-kn8zq]

Matt Farah was shocked at how good it is. About time McLaren keep up to their promises on reliability. They poured everything into this next gen setup , looks sleek and stupid fast .

[@d1sturb3d119]

Didn't it also throw a warning for seat warmer malfunction during the drive? Just looking at that packaging gave me nightmares. Its almost like they built these cars to be run into the ground... How does a tech even get to the damn thing to change plugs... While I appreciate how quick their cars can be, its almost like no thought is given to working on the damn thing at all. Seems like an engine out special for everything.

[@gigachad6162]

Lmfao McLaren is british crap and they have horrible build quality. There’s a massive reason why they don’t retain their value.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@d1sturb3d119 the people who usually can afford these new dont seem to carex they almost always have someone else working on their cars

[@TML34]

McLaren reliability....🤣🤣

[@d1sturb3d119]

@@ShaiyanHossain Y'all need to get off this train of "rich people don't care". Its time and money spent to get these cars to and from a garage. Its time spent on my drive being interrupted and having to make an appointment and get it fixed. We're not sitting around with trees just growing money. If you genuinely think buying a supercar equates to "I have all the freetime in the world" you have no idea what it takes to make this level of money.

[@itsamilkshake]

Saw someone driving a McLaren in the snow last Sunday. God bless him.

[@jameswillard1]

With proper winter tires they rock in the snow ❄️ 👍🏻

[@mikemustang5488]

I loved that you asked the chief engineer about his goals during development. Great questions!

[@Fearlys]

Thanks for another great episode! I hope you guys will talk more about how the C8 z06 compares to this Artura's driving experience. C8 Z06 is on the top of my wish list so I will be eagerly awaiting to hear about your z06 ownership experience Jack.

[@johnm5131]

I tried to daily-drive a 570S.....it ended...badly. Great car, but never-ending problems. Mclaren finally bought it back. The company was lovely, BTW. Great customer service!

[@mattymatte6289]

What were the major problems?

[@johnm5131]

@@mattymatte6289 the regular Mclaren ones: rusted body panels, bubbling paint, headlight faults, limp-home mode, carbon canister issues, pieces of trim falling off, HVAC logic board failures, cracked windshield. I don't think a day came by without me seeing a "return to Mclaren" message on the display. On a good note, I never had to wash my car in the year I had it. Since the dealer always detailed it, and it was in the shop every other week (for a month), it always was returned pristine!

[@mattymatte6289]

@@johnm5131 what did you replace it with?

[@johnm5131]

@@mattymatte6289 2019 Porsche GT3 6-speed. 12K miles so far and not a single problem. I mean--Nothing--. Drive it everyday unless it snows. I autocross it, but never track it. Admittedly, It lacks the drama and speed of the 570S, but the 6 speed is more fun and the engine sounds are glorious at any RPM. The 570 sounds like a tractor under 5K RPM and short-shifts all the time, so it is a bit dull unless you are ripping it. The 570 can get 30MPG, which is impressive. the GT3 can't beat 18. I plan on keeping the GT3 for the duration. I admit that I would get another Mclaren someday, if they improve the QC and engineering. The company does go the extra distance to make every buyer feel special.

[@mattymatte6289]

@@johnm5131 very nice cars.

[@qwerty69600]

When you say McLaren as a brand isn't pretentious, you're absolutely spot on. Try getting let out of a junction in a bright yellow GT3 or a 488/F8/whatever. You'll be waiting a while. McLarens seem to get the same response as Lotus - people stop to talk to you, they wave, they generally react positively to it. I would say it's the only supercar manufacturer that doesn't shout "I'm richer than you."

[@RyuMoto]

Excellent job on this review. You asked the right questions and captured the right topics for a car like this. Thank you!

[@ForgetfulFoot]

Can't wait to see the 987 Cayman video you guys eventually do.

[@josephcitizen4195]

The Artura has been getting nothing but good reviews so far. I hope this thing live up to they hype. I really like. Also, Savagegeese is hands down the best automotive journal online. Mike and Jim knock it out of the park on a consistent basis.

[@ezekielalexander709]

Videos like this are the reason why this is my favorite car channel I like all the little technical shit lol

[@hardykornfeld1733]

Now if they could just get this to a $75,000 price point.

[@daniedeklerk1914]

😂😂😂

[@Ficon]

Give it two years on the used market when it’s completely broken and unaffordable to repair.

[@TheBswan]

lol

[@aaron___6014]

The new lotus at $75k would be a killer.

[@austinfrazier7325]

25K price point

[@HiddenWen]

Mclaren has only one problem in my eyes: reliability. If that gets fixed, they are up there with Porsche and Ferrari.

[@hotdog9262]

@@AnantGupta02 turbo engines over na v12? add to this ferrari looks much better both inside and out. who cares if mcclaren is a tiny bit faster

[@openranks4519]

Not even close dude😂🥴🤡

[@seren1ty755]

Ferrari isn’t that great either in terms of reliability. Porsche is one of the most reliable brands in this area.

[@HiddenWen]

@@seren1ty755 It's not as good as Porsche, but it's still much better than Mclaren. And Ferrari makes up for it with their brand power and styling.

[@seren1ty755]

@@HiddenWen I approve this message

[@AwesomeBob]

New dream car unlocked! This and a 992 GT3 RS and I can die happy lol. The engineering, particularly the forward-thinking hybrid drive train and axial-flux motor that is a perfect fit for its use-case are things engineers dream of. No one wants excess baggage or unnecessary complexity, but the right necessary complexity to magnify the impact of traits like driver responsiveness, engagement _and_ efficiency is just a rare and set of problems and resources to be presented with. Kudos to the team at McLaren and their partners that made this car possible!

[@brandonclark8736]

Nearly spilled a tear for you two. You're doing so well now. Keep it up!

[@bigpeeler]

Fantastic interview. Thank you Geoff for your time and knowledge. Great video as usual.

[@red95gts]

Incredible as always. Love these Q&A sessions with the designers. Great work Jack!

[@FutioN1]

when Mark skips a McLaren you know the viewers are in for a treat in the coming weeks, perhaps a 4th gen Firebird? Lincoln town car limousine? Winnebago..... perhaps.. it couldn't be... PT cruiser convertible? omfg a PT CRUISRER ``` CONNVERITBLE!??!????

[@jamesglosangeles]

Clearly looking at a low mileage Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet to buy

[@FutioN1]

@@jamesglosangeles quite the upscale machine, however I'm not sure he could handle the influx of women chasing him in such a piece, I feel the PT is for someone affluent yet who seek understated luxury and esteem, where those who are in the know simply acknowledge with a nod as sign of respect.

[@deanchur]

@@jamesglosangeles He's out there shrewdly negotiating on a Mercedes EQ of some sort.

[@dielaughing73]

Now you're talking

[@mistamaog]

I can't believe they kept it at just 3300lbs! That pancake looking electric motor putting in good work.

[@sorengz]

Well you certainly hit this one out of the park. Thanks guys! So cool that you got the chief engineer. I have a soft spot for McLaren AND for hybrids so imagine 🎉👌🏼

[@roymoorman5990]

Wow that ED9 CRX brings back memories. My first car. Even the same color.

[@Tracertme]

You guys really are in a class of one now, especially with your technical and under suspension reviews…🎉❤ always my first port of call if I want to know something with realism to the content.

[@Silversmok3]

SG’s moving up in the world. No more Hyundai hatchback vids! 😂

[@daweithisisdavidinmandarin6121]

Listening to technical details in this channel is literary mouthwatering!

[@ToreHansen]

Very cool video and getting the guys behind the cars gives great details!

[@mtlsi]

Thank you for all the technical details. Great video.

[@daivietnguyen7289]

This is the best video review of the Mclaren Artura out there. Period !!! 👍👍👍 Keep up the great work, guys !!! 👍👍👍

[@timothycc711]

Wow. Incredible dense yet entertaining piece. This car is absolutely gorgeous. I think the hybrid system will make this car standout. The English really know how to make these dynamic communicative cars that give the best feedback due to not having break or steering by wire. Everything from the tub, v6 , electric motor and transmission are well integrated and engineered...what a sport car!

[@PhonyBologna]

The front end seems like a Taycan a bit.

[@_Makanko_]

Hope you enjoyed the launch. Great interview.

[@andrewb325]

I love this car. The details in weight and space savings are impressive.

[@rdr1rx1974]

I drooled more over that JDM EF8 than that Archooruh.

[@mattcusto]

I can smell the depreciation.

[@gregmize01]

Pungent aroma👃

[@K03sport]

...sure it isn't a wiring harness?

[@zoetele123]

Awesome reviews guys

[@Tool0GT92]

My only issue is that it's too low for the Arby's drive thru.

[@bwatt1383]

Just got some beef gyros hell yeah lol

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

That's why I also own a Mercedes EQB EV, to take it out to Arby's when not driving the McLaren.

[@assaultlick2169]

Top notch review, Jack

[@kevinkyser1274]

Nice review!

[@802Garage]

So, if the battery dies, you lose reverse? Ah, technology! Jokes aside, it does look like an amazing car.

[@TsLeng]

You start the car and charge that damn thing.... Now if you lose the motor yes... But that's not unlike losing the engine or gearbox lol

[@beakerbiker3033]

Great job Jack!

[@skidstung]

Great interview great car, thanks Mclaren and Savagegeese

[@zediorka]

i heard the Arturas just got recalled because they were catching on 🔥 because of a "high-pressure fuel pipe issue." what a shame. beautiful machine.

[@Slow2Pro]

Awesome. Appreciate how you guys get the engineering background whenever possible. I am bummed though we did not get an Encore GX (or it’s competitive piles) engineering deep dive. I need to understand the soul of it.

[@adensterchi977]

Mark and Jack sense of humor is absolutely elite

[@michaelrowley8566]

Great video

[@ChrisWalksFast]

I wish Jack spoke his thoughts more in the drive section. Thanks for the video!

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video 📹 Amazing car

[@thepylonperspective]

Still can’t believe they went through the effort to make a truly balanced 120 degree V6

[@pete1067]

Simply a beauty to behold.

[@markvergara]

What an amazing video.

[@DaveFogel]

I seem to feel a lot when I drive my NSX, and it doesn't have a shit ton of issues that reviewers seem to already be experiencing.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

Refresh NSX? The price night continue to drop for a few years but even as is, its a good value alternative to the McLarens and Italian exotics.

[@TermlessHGW]

Also wtf is going on with the screen on this thing. That's another level of "stuck on the dash" BTW I love the HONDA Nsx👍

[@mitchellsteindler]

@@TermlessHGW it's mounted for easy reach. That's called good ergonomics.

[@yungrichnbroke5199]

You said a lot of nothing other than “look guys I own an NSX!”

[@mitchellsteindler]

@yungrich nbroke he's commenting that he believes the nsx is not a numb instrument as reviewers say. And that it's been reliable, which mclarens are not. I think this is pretty valuable perspective.

[@kalmmonke5037]

liked video because of the point that hydrallic steering is much more communciative of grip levels, more fun

[@landonjennings-stoyles9804]

Glad you asked about the hydraulic steering

[@DAShanin]

Well done boys!

[@Promisedland_garage]

This review was epic

[@busterscrugs]

How much bullion can I fit in the frunk?

[@raldyjimenez3319]

Nice driving dude :)

[@technologyandsociety21C]

Well done!

[@Broadpaw_Fox]

So, while I love the coverage of the car in the title, and look forward to possibly driving it in one of those expensive track day packages like they offer in Vegas, are we just going to ignore that beautiful CRX sitting behind you in the final thoughts? I want some details and a short (or not short) piece on that - those are great fun little cars. That one in particular had the SiR badge, which hopefully means it was B16 swapped to be just like the foreign only actual SiR model. :) Get a camera on that thing and give us a modern "retro" review of that awesome piece of Honda tech.

[@alexnelson9505]

The CRX SIR in the background. I want that!!!!

[@baron_xd4633]

its beyond me how someone can hate mbux but doesnt trash this infotainment system here

[@Desertduleler_88]

McLaren reminds me a lot of Honda’s philosophy to driver appeal rather than brand image. Great review btw.

[@ferdl7940]

Reliability and depreciation are Mclarens major issues!

[@jameswillard1]

What model Mclaren did you own that you experienced this firsthand with?

[@redbaron5308]

@@jameswillard1 bro he’s just saying that it’s common.

[@FreeRangeLemon]

@@jameswillard1 ???

[@animeweedlord]

@@jameswillard1 me and my buddies on the bus agree- reliability has been a serious bar to ownership for us

[@objectivethinker3225]

@@jameswillard1 I own a 570S and he is correct. It doesn't take ownership to realize that McLaren's reliability is trash. Just read the forums and see that they have issues that carry over from model to model. Misaligned doors and strikers, broken windshields due to stress, paint quality issues, and of course general electronic issues and mechanical faults. All of these things have carried over from the mp412C to the 650 to that 570 and then 720. So that's four generations of cars that McLaren couldn't teeth out issues. Why should I be convinced that the artura will be any better?

[@R8andGT3Fan]

It looks pretty nice and the performance is great, but the thing I liked the most is the sound. It's a bit less loud than any of the V8s but it has a muuuch nicer tone, especially on the interior! 😃

[@rootsmanuva82]

It’s about time the rear suspension is now multilink because my 570S handles like my daily commuter Dodge Diplomat with bias-ply tires.

[@ahmedsyed3436]

I love this soundtrack; 80s action movie theme.

[@ghost21501]

I'd still take a Huracan because of that sweet, sweet, naturally aspirated V10.

[@mitchellsteindler]

And incredible reliability.

[@dragosi8980]

I clicked "like" before I even saw the video. Still, shoutout from Gura-Ocnitei, Romania. You are Savagegeese, I have to actually go feed my geese after this video

[@smoath]

I wish i was at smoked meat con 🤤

[@tmmtmm]

Just out there smoking these meats

[@thugnasty8400]

I think everyone who bought a 570 thought the car would be more reliable than the P11 platform of cars are not going to buy this. Lots of owner's who tried McLaren ownership with the sports series line might be forever avoiding the brand because they said that line was the same thing. Now we introduce more electronics which might cause more problems.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Totally absent was any emotion. Totally present: objective analysis. No reason to spin this thing into a wall but you want to allow some natural human emotions to enter the drive & video. Thanks for the treat to peer into a cool car. Good job Maclaren 👍

[@gabrieleb5408]

Mclaren is probably my favourite brand

[@julianwatchesanything]

Man as much as I want to love this car something with the design for me (for me, not you) leaves something to be desired. That being said I love seeing the inner workings of the two powertrains almost as an automated diagram, really cool.

[@sickjohnson]

Awesome review to say the least, no one has extracted even half as much information on this car like you did Jack. That said this one is a double tough sell for me (note the team of McLaren staff working with influnceres for the very first time ever?), as it is nick named the baby P1 but it is nearly the same weight even though it is down hundreds of horse powers via 2 cylinders. When the the 720 came out it was lighter and faster than the P1...and I kind of hoped they would keep going that way as a desired result. Now, by the sounds of it, the Artura is the 570 replacement at the same weight and 100hp more...

[@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames]

I know the hot vee set-up has been in the car industry for awhile, but putting 2 turbos in the V of a V6 or V8 is still very cool

[@ChrisProuse]

Great video! An amazing car I'm sure... though the funny thing is I've seen much cleaner looking carbon layups in canoes, lol. Maybe they don't worry about ripples in the layup because people won't see most of them behind body panels?

[@jayjavier8132]

nice intro " neon lights neon dreams"

[@gabrieleb5408]

Great car

[@dinosoarskill17]

uhh that CR-X at the end looks sick... more on that, please?

[@maereanm]

does the Artura have Regenerative Braking? Great video. Keep up the good work!

[@TsLeng]

Of course it does. You bet your bottom dollar any car that is hybrid does it, just more or less. It will do it. The motor will provide retardation

[@maereanm]

@@TsLeng McLaren P1 doesn't have Regenerative Braking even though it's a plug-in-hybrid like Artura.

[@Bmontepeque11]

Now this is what I expected when people said "Hybrid Fun Cars" ❤️ (Not the new C63 S 🙄)

[@dasautogt]

You're on a spending spree ATM Jack, how about adding one of these to the new blue beast, in the garage. 🤔😁👍

[@electrikoptik]

I don't get the hype and praise. Didn't Acura NSX do this all the way back in 2016? But now because Mclaren does this it's like the best thing ever to happen to super cars?

[@S8ER]

I equally don't care about this one...McLaren whores will be excited and I expect a ton of youtube videos, I just don't think Acura had the same kind of fan base to generate any buzz even if it's essentially the same offering.

[@R4M_Tommy]

The NSX did it before, and now Ferrari does it better.

[@dougrobinson8602]

It's not what they did, but how well they did it that counts. BMW did it years ago with the i8, but it was an underwhelming car. There were definitely issues with it. The fact that McLaren went with a hydraulic steering rack speaks volumes about what kind of experience they want to deliver to the lucky few who can afford a supercar.

[@kogrady2409]

Yeah but the badging on this one says Mclaren. Idk.. I’m not impressed either. You won’t make 500 miles without a failure leaving you stranded somewhere.

[@papa_pt]

NSX didn't have 120 degree motor, hydraulic steering or rear wheel drive. I remember every review saying how shitty/odd the brakes were

[@westrm2010]

Off topic important request: Please consider doing a video about the feature cylinder de-activaion. I was looking to buy a pickup truck with a traditional V-8. However, the horror stories of unreliability is very concerning. Thank you

[@savagegeese]

Depends on the brand and how its implemented. The GM problems are the worst. The FCA/Dodge/RAM are usually just solenoid issues. Honda V6 previous gen destroyed certain cylinders from heat. Mazda had the heat issue figured out by constant variation of cylinder deactivation but then had software issues. From consumer side if there is an option to disable do that.

[@westrm2010]

@@savagegeese OH, great. Now we have to "bullet proof" gasoline V-8s like Ford diesel engines. Appreciate the rapid response and keep up the great work as a trusted resource.

[@haroldstaam]

I watch a lot of car KZbin and savage geese is the show I like t9 watch for really getting into the nitty gritty details that other shows don't. Probably the most in depth review you can get . Like I've watched plenty of videos on the artura and none of the other ones had nearly the depth

[@billshoe22191]

Has there ever been a reliable “hot vee” engine design? Feel like this might be a complete basket case of problems

[@camryt]

I thought AMG 4.0V8 wasnt problematic, was it?

[@ricktrue8441]

Probably easier to get one of these than a Civic Type R or GR Corolla

[@Sideways_Singh]

Nice, best looking Mclaren ever other then the p1. I think this new v6 might actually be better sounding then there previous v8. The AMG-GT series cars use a hydraulic steering aswell.

[@Jimo368]

My Nissan Pulsar had the switches in the same location.

[@girlmagnet3]

Jack is so cool 😎.

[@Nathans_Margarita_Salt]

Is the tow truck included?

[@NomadJedi]

It’s great that they still use hydraulic steering. Another brand who still uses it is GMA.

[@_arkel7374]

What is that song at the beginning of the video? Gave me Scarface vibes. Excellent

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

Getting strong F-body Camaro/Firebird vibes from that front end.

[@bikebudha01]

Wow, a supercar with fantastic 360 degree visability... amazing...

[@doxydoxdelamanca9902]

I understand it's a bigger displacement, but is this perhaps foreshadow or a test mule for an F1 PU?

[@greatheightsu]

Congrats on getting to drive this daddy Jack.

[@jamesglosangeles]

I MISSED SMOKED MEAT CON!?!?

[@jwazftw4200]

When will the SmokedMeatCon22 video be out?

[@petermgruhn]

Can't find Smoked Meat Con. Please post link.

[@The_Noticer.]

CRX SI-R in the background? Whose car is that?

[@lotsofcurveslover]

After 30 years in the auto industry I’ve decided to accept an early retirement offer so I can watch Savagegeese videos.