Our Top 5 BEST cars of 2022 I ReDriven

[@brunooliveiramazza]

So nice to see Jim joining the full-length conversation. Nice this back-to-back model you've done in this video. Well done, boys. Better and better every day.

[@ReDriven]

We're thinking we're going to do this far more. - AK

[@spikechurchill7478]

My biggest surprise is you still haven’t reviewed the Mitsubishi Mirage Hello Kitty edition, it is a class leading car when it comes to animated cats.

[@enronenron2411]

And Magna. Plz do one on one of the most iconic Aussie cars, the Magna !

[@2jztheworld361]

@@enronenron2411 same with the Mitsubishi 380 es ugly as hell but almost indestructible lol

[@StephenDeTomasi]

2024 and still basically zero coverage on animated cat themed vehicles, ReDriven is washed. Unsubscribed

[@scottcarter2362]

A mate of mine has a Toyota Century, in fact the very car Mr Regular flew to NZ to test. It's not a column shift, the shifter is in the 'usual' place. His car also has the TV and DVD for rear passengers, and also has the lace curtains in the rear windows. A couple of mufflers had been deleted, but he's replaced them because he prefers the smoothness. Bloody fantastic car.

[@jackmehoff1840]

Regarding the Century V12 engine, essentially, the 1GZ-FE consists of two straight six-cylinder engines that use the same crank. Throttle bodies, EFI systems, and separate left and right cylinder bank inlet manifolds are all present. Additionally, there are separate ECUs for each bank so that in the event of an engine failure, the engine can still function as a six-cylinder engine.

[@Juicefpv]

I also own an ex cop BMW. Fun thing to do it stop on the side of the road and see how long it takes to show up on Waze. It gets a bit tiresome at times as people drive on the speed limit, when I want to pass them. Funny how well everyone drives around me now

[@johns997.1]

Last year James from Throttle House fell in love with a Century and bought one. Its hard to argue with the build quality, ride etc... Occasionally its nice to waft along like a magic carpet to a far away destination. I'd like to get my hands on one as well

[@ddsgardening7437]

Absolutely the best auto review show in Aust ,down to earth,I'm looking forward to 2023 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@ReDriven]

You are too kind, thank you! - AK

[@vincedemarchis7238]

Wow! Thanks guys! So humbled to be mentioned.. love the show..

[@elijahbennett88]

Man, I so appreciate these videos; just some honest down to earth but well-informed takes on cars - so refreshing! I love how both of you acknowledge and concede when you have a bias based on personal experience, rather than double down.

[@AmirChemE]

Good list! ReDriven is right, don't get the VW Polo, buy a well-maintained Suzuki Swift Sport (2016). It's a really good car for the money, albeit a little small. The latest model has a bigger boot but the 2016 version arguably looks cooler.

[@matthewsmith1547]

You guys have the best car advice channel ever. Because of a suggestion on your channel I’m looking at an Lexus is250

[@ReDriven]

Cheers mate! Thanks so much for the kind words. All the best with the IS250!

[@ultimatedonar]

Awesome list, guys! I definitely agree that MCM should try and sweet talk Subaru into producing a Chopped Edition Levorg STI. I'd snap one up in a heartbeat, especially in BLAAAACK. ✌🏻

[@samartz]

congratulations guys for another year!! hope you get 5mill subrsctibers!’

[@EzzaLeo]

Love it 👌👍😊 Especially the most fun segment 😁 Though I have a 6 rather than a 5 Series, it's been such a bizarre yet hilarious experience living through this era when suddenly it's ME people on the highway visibly freak out about appearing behind or approaching them. The Century is a well deserving winner. I've known about them for a while,but after your recent review I went onto Carsales and discovered the new version is no less than a V8 hybrid. I'd be so curious what that's like compared to its V12 predecessor.

[@nswgarbo1772]

Great video, I’ve loved every single one I’ve watched. It would be cool if you did a ‘horn test’ on cars you review. Anyway, keep up the awesome work!

[@randallcrisp3266]

Hear me out. Cool background jazz music, wrist check at the start, and a Navara in the background 💪

[@TwistedDonners]

I called the Century as yours and Hullsy's pick for car of the year as soon as I had watched the video. A thought I had for the future review videos is if its practical enough put a link in the description too the fan/owners groups you've used as some viewers may want to get in touch with them. Looking forward to what you've got planned for this coming year guys and also looking forward to the first review for the year this Friday 👍

[@thefreshestprince89]

I saw one at a shopping centre car park and got super excited thanks to these guys haha!

[@benchmark.solutions]

Another cracker video guys. Thanks for the Props with Alex's car. I'll make sure you can sample a few more packages at different power levels this year.

[@buzzliteyear11]

Great video guys, just an idea but is it possible you could include in all future car reviews at the end of the video, a small bit of footage of you with the actual owner standing next to their cars (if they agree) because your description of the Toyota Century owner has me curious if he looks like a Yakuza boss 😂

[@wayneb5626]

I can relate to the ex-cop car thing. When I bought my Commodore SV6 many years ago we also had an Astra with the stalks on the opposite side of the steering column. One day in the Commodore I accidentally indicated left while I was driving along the motorway and the guy in front of me pulled over to the road side. Doh!

[@lesklower7281]

The best car you have reviewed the Toyota Century very good choice there are a lot of you tube videos on them mainly from the USA and there is a mechanic who works on Toyotas but he out it on a hoist and even underneath is just as brilliant as the rest of it so well engineered

[@zylanx]

I have an old 530d. They are nice cars, torque is fun. It's cool seeing them used by highway patrol

[@BinkBricks]

Love your guys content and I can't wait for what 2023 will bring! Also when do you plan to review the GR Yaris?

[@lukebrewer6726]

You both hated on the forester in your last two videos but seem to hold the Outback in quite high regard. Aren't these mostly the same car? Or is it because the forester is more popular than it deserves to be? I own a forester but still love your vids. I'm trying not to take it personally 😁

[@ReDriven]

Great question. The Outback on the used market can be had for only a small amount more than a Forester yet it offers a fair amount more. The previous generation Foresters I personally love, mechanics think I'm an idiot but that's nothing new, but please don't take our recent Forester assessment personally. We think you're wonderful and would give you a "yes you should buy a Luke Brewer" in a heartbeat. - AK

[@lukebrewer6726]

@@ReDriventhanks for your reply! I have an SJ so until you right that one off my pride is somewhat still in tact ;) however I'll be 'gifting' it to my partner at some point and getting back into a hot hatch where I belong. Anyway, thanks for all the videos this year! I've watched most of them and love what you guys are doing. I know it must take a lot of work to create each video so I hope it pays off for you guys! 🤟

[@tim9241]

Love that BMW story - never would have thought how much fun that idea would be!

[@Ford_TImelord]

There is an old VW T3 transporter that sits in the back of the garage sometimes (probably on a tow truck the rest of the time) Be great to see you do a review of that sometime. Perhaps a seperate channel where you take old nuggets for a review.

[@Asymmetry0]

Great video! Surprised the Kia Proceed GT on the list compared to the amazing cars you've driven. The KZbin effect is real only 7 Proceed for sale on carsales. Prices have jumped to average 20K now Best car of this century is one made in the last century 😆 Century is boss

[@torypuglisi8681]

Happy New Year , Great work 👍

[@liamsrides6023]

Loving your vids. When I finish building it, come and have a drive of my GT40 (except you're too tall and won't fit in it).

[@jefflloyd4874]

Great great stuff guys, keep up the excellent reviews!

[@bruunm1975]

Love the snare Adz ;) And the water... we must drink some water, sometime soon...

[@leoesposito8762]

good stuff guys thoroughly enjoyed it..

[@ReDriven]

Cheers Leo!

[@PieterBreda]

Mates, you started a refreshing and nice channel with videos that are quite interesting and not to forget rather funny, Well done guys,

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much mate. - AK

[@anthonydagostino5078]

Another great Vid guys.

[@hespie1]

Well done guys. Love your passion.

[@jamessheard7067]

Bought a swift sport over the polo gti thanks to you guys, that video of your polo on th eused market was on point.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

I thought I caught myself a great bargain a year ago; I found a 2012 Hyundai iX35 in perfect as new condition with 72k on the clock for 17k, so I got it. Was a wonderful car, added 10k to the clock in a year then ... GEARBOX, and it is STILL in repair 6mths later with no ETA and the dealer now saying that it has MORE issues after being 'fixed' than when it went in. I paid the $4,200 for the new gearbox. Its spent the last 2mths at Hyundai head office being 'investigated'. I wish there were Lemon Laws in NSW, but there arent and I certainly dont have the cash to take a dealership to court. So I am scouring your videos for ideas on 'what next'?!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Awesome vid as usual, thanks guys 👍

[@charliecasey550]

Can you guys do classic cars such as the Beetle, Mini, Kombi etc?

[@ReDriven]

We sure can. The challenge is compressing so much information into a video that doesn't end up going for three weeks! - AK

[@s3fron]

Good work lads xx

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Welcome to re driven, the best videos of the year 😊

[@ReDriven]

Mate you're the best! - AK

[@amosy8345]

These guys are so awkward together but that’s why I love watching, keep it up!

[@ReDriven]

You know what's weird but, in other comments we're hearing "you guys are so natural together", and considering we've been great mates for well over a decade, seems odd we're awkward together. - AK

[@amosy8345]

@@ReDriven oh ok that makes sense now, but I meant it in a good way

[@acerudy5815]

That toyota century is a fantastic car you need to drive one to appreciate it

[@danmccarthy4700]

OK, I need to ask this... is that AK playing the drums for the music at the beginning and in the transitions of the videos?

[@supaflask1275]

Yes

[@ReDriven]

Some are me and some are another drummer called AJ Hall. I've lost track of what I've recorded and what pieces are his. - AK

[@jonathanwishart9104]

I love that your distilled water holder is a bass drum.

[@ReDriven]

Sorry mate, it's actually a Floor Tom (it's a Tama SLP Spruce 14"x14" with a coated Remo Pinstripe on top and clear Remo Ambassador underneath). - AK

[@jonathanwishart9104]

@@ReDriven Thanks for the reply, I had a 50/50 shot of being right. Was it a custom job?

[@ReDriven]

@@jonathanwishart9104 Not at all mate, just a standard Tama model and I love it. - AK

[@jonathanwishart9104]

@@ReDriven That's great, and you totally should love it.

[@twiggo69]

Haha, I had a white AU sedan back when they were a couple of years old. I pulled into a court in an industrial area one arvo and came up to a few bloke doing burnouts. Still giggle as it was like someone pressed pause on them.

[@OrnumCR]

Pretty cool to hear two cars parked at my home on the list. Stinger GT and pro_cee’d GT…and yes I’ve known of the Toyota Century for quite some time given it has a V12 lump…and having owned now a very rare example of the Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas, I can vouch for just how smooth and tractable a well sorted V12 is….Thanks for the excellent videos…

[@adedapoadeolu5500]

KIA has done a major recall on this car and other models for premature engine failure. Although it is a very nice looking vehicle and fun to drive.

[@paulwang5213]

you guys should do a ReDriven video on a Toyota Crown coz they come in a sedan and wagon with some having the legendary 1JZ engine under the hoods.

[@Thepotagerscottage]

Love you guys!

[@ReDriven]

Love you more! - AK

[@thomasbroich5439]

Well done- gentlemen!

[@samyeomans6710]

My favourite car is the Holden Craptiva. Reliable, luxurious, cool and very powerful. Lamborghinis are too slow

[@melissabarrett9750]

😳

[@bobspacon]

I see GR corolla and Yaris everywhere, and everyone seems to ignore the almighty AMG A45s. I think it's the best hatchback

[@brendendas]

Hey guys happy new year. Any chance of seeing W211s on your channel this year?

[@ReDriven]

We're hoping so mate! - AK

[@billyrock8305]

Why do I instantaneously want tea and biscuits? 🤔

[@solid7468]

Scaring P-platers is one of my favourite things to do.

[@RavisherDevil]

I'm personally shocked that their personal choices for car of the year wasn't the i30N / Elantra N.

[@ReDriven]

Awesome and amazing car and after driving a bunch of them I'd own one in a heartbeat, but the Kia Pro_Cee'd GT offers 85% of the drivability and thrills for half the price. - AK

[@RavisherDevil]

@@ReDriven only started seriously considering the Pro_Cee'd GT after your video on it. Keep up the good work! Your content fills a large niche in the second hand car market. 😍

[@richardenebrad7647]

Merry christmas and happy new year guys!!!

[@blackvulcan3]

I’ve owned three Kia’s and we thought the second one was an anomaly. A few issues, we still bought the third. Kia is the worst company I have ever dealt with, poor ownership experience, 11 months to fix the air conditioner on a 2019 Sorento, 3 months to fix a recall and steering. Still has a definite whine they can’t identify and repair. Battery went flat waiting while unsafe to drive and they made us pay for it to be replaced. Mongrels. Would never buy a Kia again.

[@ReDriven]

Mate this is so bad to hear. Thanks for adding this, it's exactly the sort of feedback we're after. - AK

[@juki6377]

no mention of the honda jazz ?! your review had me try one out

[@ReDriven]

Brilliant car, but the others were just more memorable. - AK

[@juki6377]

@@ReDriven should have tried fitting a fridge in it that was pretty memorable, glad you guys mentioned it

[@darrennorth7987]

Every time I watch, I miss my 2 door 2ltr 1980 Ford Escort.

[@iamtuzii]

how good, the 5 series is in the best!

[@myspacerocket]

Out of curiosity I checked Toyota century prices on carsales in VIC and it starts with $23.8k for a car made in 1999. The next cheapest is $28.2k (2001). 28k for a car which is 22 years old, really? I'd pass.

[@ReDriven]

Yet people are paying $140k for MY99 WRX STI's and well over $300k for 2000 model GTR's. We argue the Century is as special to the luxury car genre as the STI is to performance cars, seems like a bargain. - AK

[@myspacerocket]

@@ReDriven makes sense, thank you

[@blacktoothstavros2606]

I've always disliked Subaru products, until a mate powered his Brumby with a WRX engine. Now Marty has made another Subaru that finally looks good and has good power. It's a pity Subaru can't do the same. I love your list. The Century is next level awesome.

[@buddyvdbfive4552]

So glad the Century won! I played this video with the expectation that the big Toyota would be best!!

[@kynanleech4408]

I bought my Kia Procee'd gt a few months ago and all its been is problems, it could be ex owner but i just doubt it cuz it was an old lady who took it to kia every 6 months for servicing and maintenance. Constant engine lights electrical faults etc. I'm not saying all kias r bad but this one has just put a bad taste in my mouth

[@Mexxx65]

V12 .....mmmmmmm interesting boys .. Centurys all grey imports? I put in a dig for the Suzuki Vitara any model!

[@karlfarrugia1204]

I think Toyota Century owners selling this car across Australia are about to be swapped with offers.

[@wilydimayuga519]

Using the ex-cop car sounds fun to see everyone just slowing down when they see it 😂

[@martintownley5803]

Awesome. Same as riding the white ex police Yamaha FJR1300 bike. Everyone who sees you coming in the mirror shits themselves 😂

[@onecookieboy]

Interesting video, many thanks. I see that once again the Stinger is being compared to 'a BMW' but without mentioning what specific BMW that would be. Please enlighten me, is it a 1,2,3,4,5, or 6 series, a sedan, coupe, station wagon or SUV?. Does the Stinger come with a range of engine options including petrol, turbo petrol and turbo diesel as well as hybrid, 2 and AWD?. Perhaps you are comparing the Stinger to one of the many BMW 'M' cars, perhaps the M5 competition?. TBH, it's pretty pointless comparing a car which is available in only one body style and with fairly limited engine and transmission options to a range of cars that spans fairly basic to very high performance.

[@ReDriven]

Great question Mark. Am I correct in suspecting you might be a BMW fan? To answer the question, we weren't referring to any specific BMW but focussing on what we feel BMW should stand for which is, to provide "The Ultimate Driving Machine" experience, a sexy looking yet relatively practical and luxurious feeling, driver focussed, front engined, rear-wheel drive vehicle that offers and excellent array of features, equipment and safety. The Stinger GT does this exceptionally well, probably because the guy responsible for some of the very best BMW modes, Albert Biermann (and his team), developed and engineered the Stinger. Plus the Stinger has a 7 year warranty, the cost of parts and macitence are more affordable than many European rivals and like many BMW's, the Stinger really comes alive with some quality modifications and tuning. This takes nothing away from our BMW experiences this year. As mentioned, driving around in an ex-highway patrol 5 Series was one of my all-time driving highlights and aside from feeling incredibly powerful, the 5 Series is a superb car in its own right. However, if I had to choose, I'd buy the Stinger if I wanted a BMW style experience. I still love BMW (an E21 323i, E28 535i and M2 Comp are all incredibly high on my must own one day list) but the Stinger is such an incredibly impressive vehicle in every sense. - AK

[@onecookieboy]

@@ReDriven Nice response, many thanks. Haven't they stopped production of the Stinger?

[@mikespencer3824]

Could you tell us these car equivalent to the cars in the United States please? Thank you!

[@SamOnWz]

You guys need to drive/experience a modern BMW. Something with a B58/ZF8 drivetrain. Your views on BMW reliability will change significantly.

[@thatfordescortguy]

How will driving one change their opinion about reliability? Maybe you should visit a BMW workshop to change your opinion 😂

[@SamOnWz]

@@thatfordescortguy maybe I should have said “speak to owners of”. You’re clearly one of those guys that have no idea. Let me guess, you have an uncle or a mate or know a bloke that said BMW is baaaaad mkay?

[@thatfordescortguy]

Well that’s put me in my place. Your knowledge on the subject comes from talking to BMW owners. That’s cute. The fact that I’ve been working on BMWs for years (as a technician) and also owned a few, probably wouldn’t count for much.

[@SamOnWz]

@@thatfordescortguy oh sorry, you’re thatfordescortguy, how silly of me! A lot has changed since the Ford escort, champ. My knowledge comes from actually owning said BMW, also from being part of said club, and talking to members since 2018. I’m betting you had to google B58.

[@ReDriven]

We're planning on it. - AK

[@luked237]

I would like to know a bit about that escort…!

[@tomcat7525]

Tokyo Vice is a great current Yakuza themed TV series that features a Nissan President. 👍

[@Innov8cnc]

Gt40 kit car with ITB, should be featured.

[@ReDriven]

Yes it should, unfortunately they are as rare as hens teeth so it might be a while till we see one. - AK

[@matthewsmith1547]

When you guys recommend a car, the car value goes up.

[@Australiacalling]

Got it wrong again, the Jeep GC Trackhawk, only kidding, wait a minute, you haven't tested one of these yet, so how about it. I know it's a jeep, but they are all not bad, as I have found out. Just brought a 2014 Jeep GC Overland, same as the one I think you tested, but a V6 petrol, bloody awesome car.

[@rsoul7282]

You are either new here or taking the piss, pretty sure these guys have given their thoughts on that vehicle.

[@Australiacalling]

@@rsoul7282 not new, but was taking the the piss. Just let you know, they haven't tested a Trackhawk yet I think. I do know what they think of Jeeps, so do like stirring them up a bit.

[@ddsgardening7437]

What about i20N ?

[@ReDriven]

As soon as we can get our hands on one, we'd love to feature it. However, we have a bit of a "must be more than 3 years old" rule. In saying that, I'd own one as my daily in a heartbeat. - AK

[@-kyoto]

You guys still looking for a Blade Master to review?

[@ReDriven]

YES!!!!! Can you message us (ReDriven) on Insta??? - AK

[@ReDriven]

Yes!!

[@-kyoto]

@@ReDriven will do.

[@harveym5716]

I was a bit surprised that you used mighty car mods as a support mechanism to rubbish the Subaru levorg. I enjoy that channel as I enjoy your channel too, however mighty car mods claim that the golf GTI & R are reliable where as your videos on both basically say the opposite. The levorg mightn't perfect but I'd take a punt on one over the golf as an out of warranty daily

[@ReDriven]

The GTI and R are generally reliable for the first few years and if maintained well and driven within their limits, after that warranty is up and if the previous owners think they're driving gods, it can get very interesting very quickly. Subaru once used to have an excellent reliability record for the general public (excluding those pumping more boost through early EJ25's or dumping clutches when launching anything), but these days, we just keep seeing and hearing horror stories. As a Subaru fan, I really wish this wasn't the case but talk to any mechanic, they'll generally agree, the once mighty brand has let things slip a little. However, our major issue with the Levorg is the CVT. Give it a manual and I'm in! - AK

[@harveym5716]

@@ReDriven Fair call but in another video of yours which reviewed the best 5 fast wagons for 15-30k; a heap of praise was laid upon the levorg & that included its overall reliability

[@ReDriven]

@@harveym5716 In terms of wagons, 100%. But there aren't many wagons left for us wagon loving types, hence why I own a Stagea. - AK

[@Designandrew]

I still slow down when I see BA XR6 falcons

[@thefreshestprince89]

Serious question but you guys trash the RRS but haven't reviewed it yet: any plans to review an L494 in 2023?

[@ReDriven]

We're on the hunt for really any Range Rover mate. Two problems keep occurring, owners not keen to lend us one and the couple of examples we've locked in to film....ah....went bang before we could get them in front of a camera. - AK

[@sbasuroy]

Adam, mate are you by chance related to Col’n Carpenter ?? 😊

[@ReDriven]

We just share a vocal range. - AK

[@Sabumnim666]

I really struggle with the whole RAM thing I personally just love the American Trucks but the BS about the towing ability of the Ram and it is a cheap American truck for a good reason, it is not anywhere near a base model F series or a Chevy. I know the Aussie utes claim to tow 3.5 ton and they can with a full fuel load and cut lunch the RAM claims 4.5 Ton if your 10 year old son drives it with 10 liters of fuel. To me its like I want a big powerful USA truck so I will put a body kit on a Ute. Yep I have driven a Ram and a 2019F 150 massive difference.

[@roblotomy]

Raptor vs ram.. Raptor can tow a jetski, the Ram can tow two Raptors.

[@bozenamaciejewska7205]

You guys look smashed in the photo 😂

[@perpetualgrin5804]

There's a taxi waiting outside.

[@andreyvensberg6737]

why didn't you show RAM 1500, now I have to google it

[@ReDriven]

Here you go mate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXO9knt-nshkfrc

[@enronenron2411]

Plz do one on Magna

[@ReDriven]

Which generation? - AK

[@mohamedsalama4322]

First view and comment Regards

[@ddsgardening7437]

Totally agree

[@riversonthemoon]

I just heard of this thing called 'recency bias'. It's my favourite kind of bias. Just kidding, I'm sure you would have picked the Century anyway.

[@simonshek8701]

Hahaaa 9 second evo? Mine was a 10sec daily for 5 yrs. Blew up day 2 after selling it

[@simonshek8701]

Lol i drive a beem now two

[@joebot2127]

Um guys.... Didn't you talk about the same EVO in last years top 5?

[@ReDriven]

Ah, shit. Let's just say it was so mind bendingly amazing, it deserves a second mention. - AK

[@chorathmy]

Biggest surprise should be the entire status of stagnant company - Nissan

[@andyh5666]

Hillarious with the beemer.

[@shanecameron7869]

Hopefully you had something to eat before that water!

[@ReDriven]

Ahhhhhh, do crackers count? - AK

[@rdlmm]

Subaru Forester shi$$ ????? We definitely have totally different SLAs for a vehicle. I think its with the RAV 4 the two best SUVs in Australia. Sorry CX-5 but sexy its not enough.

[@johnhannonHanno]

In Queensland Police use Stingers. It is no go for Raptors and Rams, I see them as a posers car. I have never seen a Toyota Century, I would love one.

[@maxpower7774]

Adam, that facial hair and a questionable right arm tattoo are the entry requirements for police recruits in NZ, except here you'd be given a crappy Skoda instead of a 5 series, sorry. And 300C's here are either 1/ completely original driven by a 70 year old, or 2/ ghetto modded and driven by a low level drug dealer.

[@ReDriven]

Hahahahaha, cheers mate!! - AK

[@HughesyTech]

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