Throttle House 2021 Car Of The Year

[@savagegeese]

Don't worry you will get a GT3 allocation in 4 years after you buy 5 Panameras.

[@coltonkarges2656]

So good to see my other favorite car reviewer in the comments! Keep the technical and nerdy details comming Mr. Goose!! No one does deep dives like you (and your team) do!!

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

What would be your pick goose? It would've been amazing if you did your top 3 in each segment (eco/small, mid, large sedan/SUV/truck,, EV, and other crap)! It might sound like too much, but your streams are 3+ hours anyways - just get enough MEATS!

[@brettheyer2421]

Well Mark, I personally think Silverback Jack can pursued some local dealers with a test drive in his Grand Wagoneer. After hucking 7000lbs into a corner followed by a swift heal toe, could they really deny such an animal? Probably, but they would still give him a discount on his latte's while servicing his Panamera

[@savagegeese]

@@rosgoncharuk2403 It mirrors James and Thomas pretty close. Ill have a video but its gonna be almost a clone.

[@thehumanoid6543]

No need just get 3 macan 2.0's with the deviated stitching and you have an allocation for the GT3.

[@jchaps1]

I understand your hesitation on giving the porsche the car of the year, but not because it's a predictable choice but because it's also, like the lucid, way over $100,000. I think it'd be ok to either say, we're only giving the car of the year to a vehicle under $100,000 or give a car of the year in two categories: 1. Cars under 100,000 and therefore in the realm of normalcy and attainablility and 2. Cars over $100,000. Love your show, thanks for a great year.

[@daniellenner813]

Appreciate this channel so much! The work and quality content Thomas, James with crew churn out is outstanding. Makes my day when there is a new video popping up in the feed. Mad props, thank you and merry christmas!🎄🎁

[@danieldole2750]

nailed it

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks Daniel merry Christmas!

[@cywoods60]

I couldn't have said it better. I sooooooo agree with you.

[@BoothsEurotrash]

My favorite KZbin channel - thanks gentlemen!

[@ericruhlmann6817]

Obviously the video is fantastic, and the commentary exceptional. However, about halfway through the video I noticed the golden record in the background and my heart smiled. haha

[@Affalterbach1967]

Spoiler: Ford GT on old tires in the wet was the most thrilling to drive.

[@oldanslo]

And the sphincter clenching.

[@dougrobinson8602]

And soils your Fruit of the Looms.

[@joshuaalan7580]

"We'll cut right to there" *_90 seconds into the video_* Love you guys Throttle House to 10M 2022

[@JBOB21]

But of course…water is wet, the sun is hot and the 992 GT3 is the y’ ultimate car of the year…simply flawless…and good job guys…love the channel.

[@OscarA5824]

I discovered you guys this year and you have become my go to channel on the platform. You have managed to itch that scratch that could only ever have been itched by Top Gear/Grand Tour, and at least for me, that's as high of an honor as I can bestow. Your reviews were a nightly watch for me and I think I might be making a purchase of a Hyundai Veloster N because of it. Thank you guys for making this year so much better ❤️👍

[@jackhaskins6855]

Here Here!!!!!!!! Agreed

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thank you Oscar let us know how it goes!

[@ziyuguo7697]

Agreed. Their videos are just so enjoyable to watch, and they somehow managed to keep getting better!

[@Kmancanada]

I don't have disagreement with the GT3. I just think the CT5-V Blackwing deserved it more, for the courage it took to build such a car (V8, manual, RWD, balanced), and to execute it so brilliantly.

[@Xenopus123]

I don’t understand this statement, the best car deserves 1st place. Courage is like participation trophy

[@am.i.serious4284]

@@Xenopus123 Agree with your point. That said, both the GT3 and CT5-V Blackwing are 'Halo' cars for their respective brands and manufactured in intentionally limited quantities. Net result is that it makes the award irrelevant to anyone who would watch this channel to help decide if they should buy one. Perhaps moving forward TH should consider adding 2 basic rules: 1) Price is irrelevant... only value. 2) the vehicle must be mass-produced with no purchasing restrictions. Not necessarily on every dealer's lot, but if a person in North America walks into a dealer or goes on line and orders one, they will have nearly 100% confidence in receiving it in less than 12 months.

[@kovaji8212]

​@@am.i.serious4284 I understand where you are coming from, I get wanting to add modifiers to make these sorts of contests more competitive for "normal" cars. If you start doing that though, you should really just rename the entire contest. It's no longer "best car" or "car of the year" at that point. Might as well rename it to "Car for normal people of the year". And there's value in doing such a contest, just be clear about what you are doing though. Another thought is perhaps these contests should just have two classes, "normal" class, and "unlimited" class.

[@cwx8]

@@Xenopus123 welcome to 2022

[@Motorcycleboy23]

You are rught man that is so rare these days!!!

[@MrNemo721]

Congrats to the car of the year on winning the car of the year!

[@YouArentSlick]

I knew it was gonna win, called it a week ago

[@johncorbett3109]

I WAS a Doug Demuro fan.....not anymore! I'm Canadian and I love it when you guys say ZED! Drives our US pals crazy! Keep up the good work....hi Carson.

[@sabzor123]

To Thomas and James and the whole Throttle House team as a whole. Your videos invoke so much emotion in me, especially that LFA and Ford GT video's. There were truly a masterpiece to behold. The cinematography is breathtaking and the chemistry between the two of you is so organic. The love and passion for cars you share and how it translates to screen made this year all the better for it. Don't stop making such amazing content and wish you great health and prosperity going into 2022.

[@KayJblue]

Man, I was not ready for the Verstappen reference. Had me dying!

[@bokiNYC]

Same here, haha 🤣🤣

[@tronderikbrekke8792]

I can totally understand why you picked that car as the winner. Car of the year should be a great car, and that car really is. It's so impressive. Engineering at its best.

[@CptSpears007]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for not fawning all over a Tesla like most other motor journalists.

[@jj481012]

Throttle house has been a place a warmth. I always get excited when I see a new video in my recommended. Can’t wait for another year of enjoyment. Thank you!

[@mry82]

That was a great way to end the video, haha. So the Porsche finally has suspension as sophisticated as my old Prelude!? I kid! ;)

[@DJL78]

Thomas saying “about” is the gift of “nails down a chalk board” the world truly deserves. Merry, Merry boys! ❤️

[@chrisreimer]

And "house." I cannot duplicate it

[@wkwsmith8412]

Great job everyone. Think i`ll buy 1 of each or at least the top 3. Now going to go watch 2020 car of year video. thanks, WW

[@elibanon5272]

I really like how you guys don't cut out everything you guys say in the video you will, it makes it more personal and better to watch. Enjoy the content a lot!!

[@daniel_poore]

THROTTLE HOUSE TEAM: Its now time for the Daniel Poore's Car Show of the Year Award ( across all platforms including broadcast TV ) The winner is Throttle House. I found you guys earlier last year, and I must say, no other currently broadcast/ streamed automotive show does it better. Your cinetography is on the level of the best, you guys found the right sauce as far as teh comedy and humor of the automotive show world that the original ( by original I mean when the show returned in the modern era ) top gear cast, while not copying them directly and making the car humor style your own. I mean it, you guys do great work and as long as you keep your channel fresh and inspired I think everyone with Throttle House has a very bright future. I dont really want to purchase a streaming service to watch you, but frankly Id love to see you guys get a netflix or amazon prime show. You would absolutely nail it and with their promotional chops Throttle House will draw a much larger crowd. Anyways keep it up fellas, I greatly appreciate all your hard work and content.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks Daniel! Happy holidays to you and yours

[@YearsOfLeadPoisoning]

So excited to hear the new Chevy Blazer was your pick for 2021!

[@bjwal6]

Thank you all for being so passionate and consistent in your delivery of the best automotive content there is right now. I like all the incremental changes and improvements to the channel over the years, but most of all I really appreciate how you have never lost sight of the perfect balance of entertaining/informing.

[@AngySumo]

Also, I just want to give a massive shoutout to the team. It's been amazing watching your content somehow get better and better over the years. The quality and down to earth vibes you guys have is so refreshing in a "HEY GUYS WELCOME TO MY CHANNEL!!!" era of car content. Keep up the amazing work guys, and massive thank you for all of the awesome videos you've put out.

[@Betheball1966]

That is a very well curated background

[@philipcampbell6683]

Boon: A thing that is helpful or beneficial. "The navigation system will be a boon to both civilian and military users" Bane: A thing that breaks Batman's back. "Owning an M2 and/or driving in Toronto"

[@tonymontana4595]

Great Channel! In the future please consider having categories for Cars of the Year since I would guess the vast majority of us can't come close to affording to purchase a GT3.

[@matthewgagliano5740]

I spat out my drink at the Max Verstappen part. Was not expected that hahaha

[@bokiNYC]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@toiletthinker8693]

James face tells me he knew what was coming😄

[@RyuLongRHOG]

All the cars mentioned in vdo are amazing (i love electric cars but my personal favourite car in this video is the great BMW M5 CS), but, i absolutely love and have immense respect to Thomas & James & the whole TH-team for mentioning the GOAT LFA. That car is a great timeless classic, as they say here, & supposedly the best of Japan. The 'disrespect by unacknowledgement' bcoz of not getting the recognition it deserves is huge on this legendary car. Don't believe me? Go check every EVERY review of this car. Seriously, mentioning this thing in a Car-of-the-year-2021-vdo should tip you off. TY TH.

[@andrewmemije]

James: Say something you mean No one: Thomas: I think Max Verstappen derseved the title Thanks for the amazing videos and making 2021 a little bit better and filled with amazing cars!

[@jody024]

Still not seeing anything mean....

[@Sickwitit18]

RIGGED! Jk happy holidays n all that shit

[@anthonyschroeder521]

Oof

[@sinesthetix]

Gasp! Is that the Golden Record box set behind you? I have it too. Nerd recognize nerd. Respect.

[@SirBackPack]

Came here for more GR86 talk and hoping to convince me to just get it and learn to drive manual since I was never taught. I’ve taught myself so many other things and I figure why not. Love the videos

[@GetOffMyLog]

Do it! I taught myself this year and it was only nerve wracking for like 2 weeks!

[@h3nk1pro2]

Your hard work is indeed a source of enjoyment and relief for many of us. Thank you, the success is much deserved. Let’s hope for a better 2022.

[@user-cx5uj8jf6c]

I wanted to convey my thanks to ALL of the Throttle House team for the enjoyment you’ve provided to a sad, desperately lonely bloke stuck somewhere in ‘Planet Covid Babylon’. From my perspective, the entertainment and production values of TH films, coupled with your obvious collective love of cars, has been the metaphorical ‘glue’ that’s kept me going during such a difficult couple of years. You’re fantastic ambassadors for Canada and may I wish you, and the TH collective family, a most wonderful Xmas and New Year. Best wishes, Nick…(Oxfordshire)x

[@gordonmills2748]

Can confirm about the 911 driving position thing. You sit down and everything is just...there. "Drives like a glove." Now if only I could afford one. Happy Christmas!

[@jonathanrobinson2628]

Throttle house really is in a class of it's own in terms of entertainment, in-depth knowledge, genuine passion for cars, production values, on-screen chemistry and comedy. Thanks for keeping me entertained in 2021 and looking forward to 2022.

[@mikeharter3237]

Thanks so much for the amazing content. Y'all are down to earth and your love for what you do is so apparent. Thanks for hanging with us during these sad days.

[@mavcly]

Merry Christmas from Singapore. A Golf GTI is already 182k USD here in Singapore haha

[@bumpandrun]

I never watched KZbin videos until I found you guys. I watch a few others now as well but you guys are still #1. Keep up the great work!

[@joseaguilar1768]

Maybe next year you guys could do something like Marquess Brownlee does with “smart phone awards” where he talks about like the best things in certain categories. Like best battery, best screen etc. maybe do best handling , best styling. Just an idea !

[@4g5y]

oh no! an award for every contender is it? no no! this format is better. Not easy and will need some context, a lot of explanation, but it's simply better to have a single COTY than the armrest of the year or mud flap of year etc.

[@joseaguilar1768]

@@4g5y not like that. Main parts to focus on of a car that matter my guy. Styling, handling, biggest flop, biggest advancement in technology, best value etc, and the overall best. This way it was just mostly subjectivity. think wider than things that don’t matter like the armrest.

[@ethand6260]

@@joseaguilar1768 I think it’s better as car of the year much simpler

[@joseaguilar1768]

@@ethand6260 to each is their own my guy

[@boneszy]

@@joseaguilar1768 stop saying my guy my guy

[@Tonga2]

I received my 2022 BRZ 3 days before the snow. Now I wait until Spring here in Canada. A blast to drive, faster is not better, it’s all about engagement!!

[@gillmanavbir]

Just felt like a personal win when you folks named the GT3 as the car of the year. Don’t own one, but just how much I respect the Porsche brand as a consumer. I love your reviews so would like to request a review of the Porsche Cayenne GTS and if possible compare the difference between the GTS and the GTS coupe. Can’t decide which one to pick? Thank you so much.

[@stacydornan9765]

Thank you all for what you guys do,awesome job.Roll on TH

[@89ayobami]

Merry Christmas guys. Great video. You guys really made my year.

[@gouldnj]

I could not agree more with your choice. I daily an RS6 and have a 991 Carrera S as a weekend toy. In the past I was guilty of thinking the Porsche GT drivers were a bunch of snobs and assholes for no reason….and I still do, but I got to drive a 992 GT3 demonstrator and I can say without question that it is a vehicle that is on another PLANET of handling. Kinda like you guys are on another planet with your skits and reviews. We love you, enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

[@henrycokeriv5269]

Y'all are wonderful!!! As a person in the medical field, I use this to help me unwind from the chaos at work. All I can truly say is, "THANK YOU!!!"

[@paulgeorge1699]

It was your choice to work in the medical field

[@abdurrehmanmughal9813]

@@paulgeorge1699 bro you broke ur leg you need him

[@paulgeorge1699]

@@abdurrehmanmughal9813 Hahahah

[@victreebel170]

@@paulgeorge1699 what a pointless, a-hole comment.

[@paulgeorge1699]

@@victreebel170 how is it an a-hole comment. It’s the truth, they’re making good money from their job and it’s what they signed up for. All nurses and doctors are trying to play victim and act like heroes. Hell nah

[@mucahitagirtmis7892]

He absolutely deserves the title! Great review

[@mateuszwolski1704]

Love your show! The humor, integrity and excellent presentation! Keep it coming :)

[@beachtyger]

Best motoring journalist 2021 title goes to you guys. Thanks for doing this and looking forward to 2022.

[@chiemekaa]

Thank you guys and the entire TH team for making this a special year for car enthusiasts all over!

[@elliottbeetz6753]

Wow goosebumps with that ending. Love this video. Great work this year! Cannot say how much I love watching anything from this channel. Cheers to 2022! No shame in the GT3 winning

[@pezz_pezzer]

So I really enjoyed this one like all of your content guys, thank you. However all I could think about, because I am a nerd, is the cool Voyager gold instruction record in the background. Also impressive T-Rex skull model also. Pretty baller background things. Have a great holiday season and happy new year!

[@BryanTrusty]

Yes, what this guy said!

[@sherazshahid1]

One of the best automotive channels on any platform right now. Great work guys. Keep it up in 2022.

[@dhuguenin718]

Best automotive show/ channel ever! Watch every episode and never let down. Always funny, informative, and entertaining. Happy holidays to you the crew and all your families

[@BraveDeterminedMerciful]

Thank you guys for all your videos! They're so much fun to watch! Special thanks for your last remark there, that together with your videos was creating enough rays of sunshine in an otherwise indeed quite rainy year 🌞

[@edobec2]

Max definetly deserves a title 😁 why is not GR Yaris on the list James drove it?

[@jamorg2306]

Good video. Keep them coming.

[@tayne1807]

You guys have the best chemistry I’ve seen in the auto space since Clarkson and the boys left top gear. I would like this video but that verstappen comment was a bit much. Haha, great job guys keep bringing us the laughs

[@bikebudha01]

#1 Honda Ridgeline. Roomy, comfortable, super functional bed... and now subtly handsome. #2 Toyota GR86. A rear wheel manual you can throttle to max on the street. #3 Cadillac CTV Blackwing. For all the reasons listed in this video. (But dam, sooo expensive...)

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

I was so happy when I saw this, I missed these. I wonder if any vehicles from Genesis will be a runner up since you guys liked them so much

[@kanashimi0786]

You pretty much are the best thing that happened to the KZbin motoring world this year (...and the previous years). Thank you for all the joy and excitement you've given us!

[@Stuka87]

Hard to go wrong with a GT3. Great video guys, I love these couch sessions.

[@blackfish95]

Best car channel on KZbin. Thanks for another great year!

[@shammyh]

Class act. Congrats to a wonderful year of work from everyone on the team and looking forward to more top quality content next year!

[@TH-ox5ig]

Everyone knew. Nothing beats the 911. Any 911, but especially that one.

[@danlewis7641]

Good video guys. Your videos do bring a smile into my day with your sense of humor combined with solid car reviews done professionally. If I might suggest something for next years picks perhaps you could pick some cars based on their value for dollar spent. I assume that there are other auto enthusiasts like me that can only afford one car and would like to know which cars are the best all purpose vehicles.

[@karelhoogendoorn]

I wouldn't have been surprised if the BMW M3 CS ended up there considering all the reviews, but this Porsche feels like a true winner as well. For me, the 911 is the most beautiful car ever built and if life would ever be so kind to me, a remod 911 in the style of Ruf, Von Schmidt or Singer would be appreciated... Great video guys and I'm looking forward to what 2022 will bring with all the electric innovations!

[@user-yx4gd9pc7y]

Not going to lie. I though Thomas was resting his hand on James’ knee for lot of this video. 🤣

[@OriolRey]

Thank you very much for your infectious enthusiasm! It is a pleasure to be able to enjoy your content! A big hug from Barcelona and happy new year !!!

[@Agas1822]

Unquestionably the best automotive duo on KZbin!! Thomas & James, you two are brilliant reviewers with effortless chemistry and a great production crew to churn out top-notch content. Keep up the great work! P.S. ~ I wore the "And I'm James" shirt from your merch store today 😎

[@Pete_Finch]

The golden record from the Voyagers and a Tyrannosaur skull on the wall behind? Two of the coolest props I've ever seen. Cheers to another great year of TH fellas.

[@wilsonwray2432]

1. You guys are great. Thanks for a year of great videos - even about cars I figured I would have no interest in. 2. Great room. 3. Now I really want a dinosaur skull.

[@DavidMorales008]

Excellent as always. I will add my Peoples Choice Award to the CTS 5 V Blackwing

[@superchargedsteve3411]

Never a doubt of what was the car of the year to me. Porsche GT department is the best in the game, bar none. Even the Cayenne turbo GT is a marvel of engineering for what it's able to do. Now the GT3 has a double wishbone front suspension and turns in even better than before. Game changing, no. But constant evolution makes perfection.

[@UESide]

You two are such a cute couple. Also, I agree with your choice.

[@obedthejusticeschultz]

Hey guys, huge fan! I just wanted to say the videos have been amazing! The production quality has grown so immensely, it’s been really cool to watch! (Especially the Ford GT vid) so thank you for the amazing content!

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Thanks for introducing everyone.

[@michaelswick4251]

Great year gentlemen! You continue to make me laugh and the Blackwing bit still makes me crack up. Happy Christmas! Can’t wait to see what the new year brings on Throttle House!

[@johngalt5411]

I've now watched several of these year end wrap up videos and this is the best by far. Well done, looking forward to another year of your awesome content.

[@Drcheeser79]

Thanks for all your hard work this year guys!! Absolutely love this channel, you keep pumping out top quality episodes and I think everyone on here can’t thank you enough. In what’s been almost 2 crap years, your whole crew deserve a good slow clap 👏 for keeping us all anticipating a new video every time we open KZbin. I still really, really wanted the CT5-V Blackwing to win though 🤣 Thanks again !

[@jeremysirwin]

Great choice for car of the year......and yes Max does deserve the title.

[@justinmadden7739]

Great choice as a dream car. I’m terms of what most average enthusiasts can afford the GR86 would be my pick. Love the vids and thanks for the laughs and keeping us sane through the pandemic. Merry Christmas.

[@vincentjoyce5100]

I’ll take the Hakone edition!

[@christofc78]

Well done guys, keep it up. Best motoring journo pair in the world atm.

[@kyledonnington4957]

OHHH YESS LESS GOOO, EXPECTING BEST INTROS PART 2!!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

I do still want to do this

[@jrlarbi8310]

You guys have been AMAZING this year. Thanks for the entertainment. Looking forward to a blissful 2022.

[@fifieuskadi]

I love you guys! Such a perfect match! So funny and pro! Keep up with the good work! ;-)

[@zippin1]

Huge fans. Thanks for wonderful and entertaining content all year.

[@catinthehat5140]

You guys have such wonderful chemistry, it's like you've been friends for 20 years but isn't it like 2?

[@wbwayne8887]

I thought they had. 🤷‍♂️

[@doronc.5297]

As an ex-pat Canadian from Toronto and huge car lover, when I discovered your channel here on YT it was like a breath of fresh air and at the same time it brought me back a little home. LOVE your channel and reviews, very in-depth and fun at the same time. Here's to many more years of car reviews and testing! Keep up the Great work! Hope to one day see you guys on the streets of TO (or anywhere else for that matter) Take Care and All the Best!

[@beleafer22]

The ct5v blackwing should’ve been car of the year

[@4strum]

Guys! I’ve been watching for years now. My fave channel on KZbin and the first I check. Congratulations on all your success, you’ve come a long way. Merry Christmas to you both and happy holidays.

[@obsidian....]

The Blackwing is such a bigger swing, at a great car, than the GT3. I love the boys from the GT group and yet all they did was add double wishbone suspension to the front of a car, that has existed for 50 years. Plus it tramlines and acts extremely nervous due to that upgrade off the track.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

I lived with the car and didn’t experience any nervousness and minimal tram lining off track

[@porscherain]

991.2 better on the road

[@iluvcakes19]

The 992 GT3 isn't even good looking.. I don't get it. This is the first GT3 I haven't thought was an attractive design.

[@morepanicboy7120]

The only reason you say that is because caddy has never made a car as excellent as blackwing since idk when, while porsche regularly make the (always positively reviewed since the last few years) gt3. So of course the improvement on the gt3 is minimal. Just because the blackwing is more groundbreaking, especially when we're specifically talking about caddy performance car, doesn't mean that it should be better than the slowly evolving yet consistent gt3.

[@thephao4327]

Thomas and James: The cars are the excitement Us: No you're the excitement!!!

[@georgimihalkov4781]

"The car is so faultless!"...Harry Metcalfe from Harry's garage found some pretty significant faults with it. He even said: "This is the first 911 GT3 that I don't want to own."

[@MrZotteltier]

It’s an honest and imho the correct choice. Also “prolonging“ the “tension” right before made Google drop an unskippable ad in between.

[@Speed_and_Power]

I respect the decision, but I would have to say the CTV5 because of how special it is, and how special it will be down the road

[@kris_5]

Best car review channel on youtube! Keep up the great work. Keep having fun. All the best to you guys in 2022!

[@dean3969]

Interesting ….you just picked one of the most amazing cars ever made ….that is selling above list and will take you almost two years to get . At least the Blackwing is within striking distance and you might get one in 6 months. Love the Porsche….but anything that is 200k plus is in hyper land for 95% of the public. Starts to make the Golf R look great. Lol You guys are great.

[@morepanicboy7120]

Just because the blackwing is easier to get, doesn't mean the car is better lol. The fact that they still crowned the gt3, all things considered, shows just how much better the car is.

[@lorddrake2418]

Thank you both for a good year, seasons freetings and look forward to 2020