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[@Eddie-gd9tw]

This doesn't feel like Top Gear, just feels like another Chris Harris On Cars episode which is why I love it.

[@dln.sweeney]

That's because it is. This was produced for the web, not the TV show.

[@Lemma01]

I hadn't noticed the TG label. I watch CH.

[@tomsteinberg8166]

Not as much cringy oneliners

[@lefroy1]

When Harris joined TG they rebranded his previous vids with their own logo.

[@dragospahontu]

Rip that statement

[@SmallBlogV8]

This is some good Chris Harris right here.

[@pastornaraininoueharyanto8698]

Any Chris Harris is good Chris Harris.

[@SubZero-nd7rj]

Mikeado6

[@user-re7gg5is2y]

Mikeado66 Properly he's the only reason I'm still subbing...

[@SmallBlogV8]

What attitude is that?

[@user-re7gg5is2y]

Being professional

[@davetoob]

Bam! Now this is more like it. More Chris Harris. Man, the scenery in this vid is gorgeous.

[@darkknight7356]

Crab

[@peterc.4638]

davetoob exactly, welcome back Chris!

[@MewFushisDad]

This is it. Chris Harris has saved Top Gear.

[@xripideffectsxx5162]

I know, lucky top gear did not destroy his style of reviewing cars

[@jamesmartin7778]

I really like Rory too, I would happily see him and Chris Harris continue with Top Gear for a long time

[@riemjann1]

Me too! Extra Gear with Chris and Rory is the better Top Gear.

[@nathanknight7090]

MewFushisDad No he hasnt top gear is dead and will shut down when the grand tour comes out. if u would rather watch this dick talking u know nothing of topgear

[@MewFushisDad]

BBC and TopGear was floundering after they mistakingly sacked Clarkson and lost Hammond and May in turn. TopGear under their guidance was and still is on DVD one of the best shows out there. Harris is exceptional at what he does and he did indeed lift the TopGear moniker out of the tail spin that it was in though it is but a fleeting glimpse of the show that it was. It was a fun show. If it shuts down so be it. I'm looking foreward to the premiere ofThe Grand Tour and the return of Clarkson, Hammond and May but I will still be watching Harris in what ever format he may appear in.

[@IlCanaleDegliEroi]

I'm a simple man. I see Chris Harris driving, I press like.

[@vMaxHeadroom]

So agreed...

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Also agreed...

[@dragospahontu]

Not really

[@billystutz55]

".2 of a seond slower 0-60mph, like anyone gives a hoot" - Best line in the video and couldn't agree anymore

[@John_smith118]

Anybody that doesnt find this entertaining is not an automotive enthusiast. Plain and simple.

[@J0lker]

100%

[@VestedUTuber]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_true_Scotsman

[@anonymousstormchaser]

CENTENON Get over it, Harris is a talent and he's getting paid well for it. Clarkson got himself fired. Speaking as a life long TG fan.

[@vantablack5690]

i find it entertaining but not exciting

[@gregskel48]

what excites you?

[@AutoPassionist]

Oh i forgot this was topgear, i thought it was Chris harris on cars....

[@dylan2g]

same

[@BasedWindex]

Is it not?...

[@TassieLorenzo]

it's certainly not from top gear tv, far too technical! maybe an extended extra gear piece? or are these web only new chris harris on cars? :)

[@billsunderland3936]

AutoPassion not

[@edwatters5788]

thats because it is like chris harris on cars

[@shantygaming694]

Stop disliking Chris you losers to protest Top Gear. The guy is awesome.

[@dillingeradam]

we don't hate Chris we hate what the show become to anyway The Grand Tour trailer is out

[@engared]

Well I'm looking forward for the opportunity to have 2 good car shows on TV. Instead of just one.

[@scumbaggeier5458]

How idiotic can these people be?, gratuitously disliking just because they don't have just one car show instead of two. And to top it all, a Harris video. I can't understand a car enthusiast that dislikes a Harris vid.

[@apreture0]

but he isnt clarkson

[@3TimesFaster]

And that's a good thing.

[@keith2324]

I love to watch this guy drive. But what I think most people are not grasping is the fact he has gone from a right hand drive car to a left and did it with ease. That my friends is TALENT!

[@J0lker]

that video is just perfect. Well done Neil and Chris! Those shots, music and... CARS! Those make me want to sell my soul for them...

[@darkknight7356]

J0lker shut up. Crab.

[@jonathanmichelsanchezaguir7128]

J0lker ver cars

[@dwink7]

your Kia Soul?

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

This KZbin channel is better than the actual TV Show

[@mikeferndz]

I have no clue how this beautiful content could be downvoted... truly baffles me.

[@AleksandarGospic]

Every true car enthusiast also asks the same question? Most probable answer might be morons :)

[@mojondro]

I respect Harris for his talent and driving skills but is to sterile,to boring and that's why is down voted

[@dragospahontu]

Not really

[@dragospahontu]

I'm sorry but I had to dislike

[@mikeferndz]

Dragos Pahontu We’re not surprised

[@Ohmz_i]

Chris Harris, come back to Drive/ these top gear fans won't ever give you same respect.

[@kasparskaspars1787]

Constant dislike to Top Gear

[@pastornaraininoueharyanto8698]

You're probably right. But BBC sure will give him more cash than Drive. Not to mention most CHOC fans are here too and support him.

[@Ohmz_i]

Tom I know. and BBC changed the top gear. they tried to take his online success and copy it on their falling apart brand. BBC needs to understand these top gear fans were here for only the trio. may be bbc should kill top gear brand and start new show with Chris Haris b/c he is amazing at what he does. it will sell by his name. that said, check out Jason Cammisa at motor trend if you like the comedian behind the wheels sort of thing.

[@user-re7gg5is2y]

Omar I he's the only reason that I'm still here.

[@themadplotter]

Choo chooo! That's the BBC gravy train leaving the station! I'm taking this big cheese.

[@Gravy_Master]

The incredible Mr. Harris reviewing two 3-pedal powerhouses and there's about 1/3 as many dislikes as there are likes? What is wrong with people?!

[@bazzie85]

it's probably general dislike for Top Gear and the BBC, not necessarily against this video and Chris Harris. this video is phenomenal and Mr. Harris is, as always, superb, But I too hate what has become of Top Gear. Edit: The decline of Top Gear from greatest motoring show to worst, reminds me of the rapid decline of Nokia...

[@Tyhikastija]

They dislike the clutch pedal?

[@ShadowFalcon]

They dislike the petrolhead passion. They just want an orangutang who shouts at a dwarf, and rolls over a nerd.

[@dragospahontu]

Nothing wrong

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

@@ShadowFalcon You do realize that everybody that liked the Trio also likes Chris? We just hate the rest of New top gear (sad about Matt departing though, he was great.)

[@BenMcghie]

Awesome. Chris does the best job making you feel like you're having a go, without setting foot in the car. I can FEEL his emotion as he changes gear, and it makes the footage all the better. Simply great clips, thanks guys.

[@potaka79]

The guys at MotorTrend should be taking notes on how to shoot car comparison videos. Thank god for Chris Harris....

[@123paul]

No one on old top gear ever reviewed a car with this level of skill, insight, knowledge and ability. The three tossers just made children's tv in the end.

[@michaelmordecai7889]

I think Jeremy did, whereas James and Richard are pretty overrated.

[@jbuckley2546]

Exactly. Enough said.

[@123paul]

Michael Mordecai he was possibly the worst offender. In the end he almost became a parody of himself. He never got anywhere near this level.

[@michaelmordecai7889]

He did seem to copy his own style repetitively, when I read about how they tried to keep it "new" I don't really believe it.

[@calebbonsall-pearson3218]

123paul Top Gear was never about car reviews, it is about having a fun time with cars and doing fun activities

[@farisazman5103]

haha the haters are confused whether to like or dislike the vid. You may hate TG but Harris is awesome.

[@TaiyoTakizawa]

Chris Harris you are such a brilliant journalist. The way you describe and present makes me and I'm sure everyone else feel so involved and think about what you are presenting and also disappointed that we aren't driving the car too. I could watch your videos all day. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@adamchallis249]

Chris Harris is bloody great. That 911 is unfathomably delicious

[@bbehzadi413]

Love the v12 vantage it just screams classic sports car

[@SpoolinVR]

Hands down the best car reviewer ever. Chris Harris you are very lucky to be doing what you love. Keep up the amazing work. I think everyone agrees you need your own big time show.

[@rocketn8]

The only down side to Jeremy punching that guy in the face, is the consequent lack of content from Mr Harris. So a 17 minute video is more than appreciated. cheers

[@zakynoviro8367]

This reminds me about jeremy driving the aston on the same road.

[@DaCheezerz]

Something about the Vantage is just so beautiful

[@Christoffski]

Chris Harris is great.

[@stephenlane9127]

Still loving watch these old "Chris Drives" videos!! I love Aston's so seeing this Aston V12 Vantage S in the perfect scenery too! Epic!

[@Sw-sn4tp]

Already saw this on TG site but why not again lol

[@mej6519]

the tgdotcom player is awefull, glad they are uploading to youtube.

[@Sw-sn4tp]

***** Honestly for me it isn't bad as I've never experienced any issues with it at hd but I understand some have had issues

[@mej6519]

Thing is, on mobile devices the Tg dot com player works really well, but when i try to run it on my PC, It's awefull, laggy, and pretty crap to be honest man, But at least they are uploading to yt, so all is not lost :-)

[@Sw-sn4tp]

***** Haha it's opposite for me most likely because I'm not from us. On my iPad Air 2 it doesn't run while on my pc it plays without fuss

[@ivory-paulpayne7712]

Was leaving my office in Beverly Hills the other day, heard the most beautiful sound ever...looked to my right, it was an Aston Martin V12. Exotics in this area the proverbial "Dime-A-Dozen" but out of all in recent memory, the Aston stood out based on sound. Pure music!

[@SlashmanG]

The new top gear is changing for the better,Chris Evans is gone and then Chris Harris is making great reviews and films. Then on top of that grand tour is coming out in November, so the old isn't changing and then the new is changing for the better, what is there to dislike?

[@porscheduke]

11/10 pure joy rating watching Chris throwing these cars around the circuit! 911 R is simply a masterpiece!

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

yea its way better when the Top Gear producers stay out of Top Gear and let it be Chris Harris.

[@LCTRgames]

*watched* *thumbed-up* *checked people were still saying they want 'old' Top Gear back* *double-checked I'd thumbed-up*

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Chris Harris should take over as lead presenter, if that happens I'll start watching TG again. 2 great automotive shows (Grand Tour and Top Gear w/Chris Harris) are better than one!

[@DiscoticUK]

This aged well :)

[@stenhouse540]

Top Gear or Drive, he is one of the best motoring journalists out there. Any Chris Harris is Epic

[@nismoztune03]

1:33 "It just goes, it just goes, it just goes" hahah, loving it. Great video nevertheless, it's like watching a Chris Harris on cars episode.

[@antonoat]

Those wheels on the Porsche are pure art.

[@knubbelidoo]

A proper motoring journalist never skips clutch leg day!

[@brianhimmelman420]

Thank you Porsche for the 911 GT3 Touring, 500 hp NA, 9000 rpm and manual ... improved engine and chassis ... spec LWB and PCCB’s add lithium battery and Dundon Street headers and side muffler deletes equal minus 65 lbs lighter than the R same spec

[@Tyberes]

body on the Aston Martin's gorgeous, but I'm not very keen on that paint.

[@TodunOlusola]

these two are the god manuals of 2017. The Porsche is the brains and the Astons the heart.

[@theclassyreview2169]

The V12 Vantage S must be the pinnacle of manual gearbox sports cars..The perfect embodiment of blending men with machine. The soundtrack of that roaring V12 is just spectacular and the elegant and eternal lines of the design make it have a special place in our hearts. We would definitely have ours in all black and get rid of those comical stripes. TCR.

[@DavidGossettMusic]

Chris Harris is the one presenter I feel is really up there with the caliber of the likes of Clarkson, Hammond, and May, and I love it when they dial it back and just put him in a car and let him talk.

[@mghaz]

so he is exercising his legs to drive the aston martin LOL

[@arjun._.bbC6]

Thank you for coming and saving Top Gear, Chris Harris. You are amazing!

[@enigmaPL]

Exactly right. This is why automotive enthusiasts love cars, and love driving. It's the relationship between car and driver, and the car ONLY responding to the drivers inputs. If you get it wrong, so does the car, but if you get right, now there's a beautiful moment. Exactly why I couldn't be more opposed to autonomous driving. Just because there are muppets in this world who have a hard time differentiating between a throttle pedal and brake pedal and driving of any kind, doesn't mean the rest of us should have to suffer because of their incompetence. Fundamentally, driving should be only left to those who love to drive. Why? Because we're good at it and enjoy doing it well. Those who fall into the opposite category that want to move about without driving themselves... allow me to introduce to you the idea of public transportation, taxis, or other competent drivers that may be willing to haul you around for compensation. This would reduce traffic on roads by staggering amounts, it would reduce road accidents because incompetent drivers would no longer be on the road, and also keep car enthusiasts and non enthusiasts happy, we get to drive, they still get around while staring at their stupid cell phones and mobile games.

[@outty77]

The single best thing to come out of the new top gear is that Chris Harris gets to play with these toys. This is a great video.

[@jalalalap-akalala]

chris harris is the only part worth watching on the new top gear

[@j.daniellopeza.345]

Chris Harris Drives video about Aston Martin v12 Vantage and the 911R AND The Grand Tour trailer all in the same DAY HELL YEAH! WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME TO BE ALIVE

[@TGE]

Enjoyed this 👍

[@houseking9211]

This was great my favorite car companies are Porsche and Aston, my favorite engines are V12s and flat 6s. A video made in heaven

[@talhaayaan344]

as always no one can beat Porsche because they are the world's best sports car manufacturer and nicely presented by Chris Harris awesome reviewer

[@JetBlackGT]

The 911R would be perfect looking with a duckbill on the back. That would be pure perfection.

[@iLLGT2]

JetBlackGT unfortunately duckbill wasn't on the menu when Porsche raided their parts bin to make the R's (parts bin being the term from my buddy who owns champion Porsche) lol

[@JetBlackGT]

I'd like to think that one more "custom" part wouldn't be that hard to come by seeing as how they made custom seats, gauge cluster, etc. exclusive to the R.

[@TassieLorenzo]

so what's that other ducktail option, why it's not compatible? :) c2.staticflickr.com/6/5039/7190692498_d31eab36c3_b.jpg

[@SpurnOfHumanity]

My two top favorite car manufacturers go head to head. Nice!

[@waxmax117]

Dear Lord that 911 steering wheel is gorgeous. No buttons, no switches. Perfection.

[@nickgenerazio196]

Really don't see the point in disliking this video...

[@danjones6525]

Chris Harris living the dream. I love that you're with top gear now man, good for you.

[@AllenSAshley]

this Chris Harris stuff is cool

[@nojustno7530]

One doesn't dislike Chris Harris video, no matter the format.

[@user-in2en5pv2u]

Great video. I always love those slo-mo shots of the car absorbing the bumps around a bend.

[@laronda10]

I love old top gear and i love that chris harris has gotten mire opportunities now. And its not like we dont still have grand tour stop comparing them. Chris Harris is one of the few racing drivers that can properly give a car review

[@thomasbailey4139]

The Spitfire vs the Messerschmitt

[@erikhertzer8434]

...with the Messerschmitt winning this Battle of Britain.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

The V12 is such a rowdy, luxurious motor.

[@Abbbb225]

Good to see you back Chris.

[@thecaptain5026]

I wish Chris Harris all the success in the world with top gear. It's a proper car show now and he knows his shit.

[@hmackprotection1]

Yup, Harris is still the best in the business Period! #NoOneElsComesClose

[@Zafo24pl]

Funny thing is that a 8 minute long video of REAL Top Gear hosts driving one car in turns is more entertaining that entire new Top Gear series.

[@johanbenade8885]

That was utterly spectacular...

[@allonm5968]

Chris Harris - I don't care where you are or what company you work for you are still the best Auto Journalist making youtube videos.

[@waleez]

yes for Harris

[@Perry_dAccard]

Thank you Porsche and Asron Martin. It's those simple things, like a steering wheel without buttons, that make a true sportscar. Epic cars.

[@bennyjose13]

y can't Chris Harris b the main host of the top gear. I feel he can do a good job. won't b a replacement for the trio but he will definitely b so much better than the ' Chris Evans '. he ruined top gear but I think Chris Harris can bring it back. this is what I feel.

[@snootbritton]

This is more like it. Shame that the TV show isn't 60 mins of this type of content. Make Top Gear about the cars and let Clarkson et al do their thing.

[@hadissaeed1546]

+David Britton i read an article which stated that chris evans is done. He is not gonna be in the next season!

[@Gravy_Master]

Benny Jose Did a vowel kill your puppy when you were little or something?

[@Gravy_Master]

Asher Hodson ABT I'm assuming means "about". Jz however I haven't a clue.

[@oregongaper]

I'm going out on a limb here, jz = just? Could it be that simple? Those two saved key stokes could be put to much greater use somewhere else, like maybe you could redeem them for one free caps lock rant? Those cost you two key strokes. But he saved quite a few strokes before that, so he must be saving them for something else besides that.

[@vis10n101]

I love that shot of him Rev matching in the 911R....like a boss

[@terminater996]

oh my god will people stop whining about topgear not being the same without those three top gear is about the cars as well not the dam hosts if the hosts are more important than the cars then your not a true petrol head and chris harris people should like hes a down to earth car guy like those three were either stop complaining or sod off.

[@RiiTz09]

Lee Goodman no those three made top gear

[@terminater996]

Duncan M yes they did but even with these new hosts it was not to bad apart from chris evans

[@uninsulatedshrimp5518]

Lee Goodman TopGear is only half about the cars

[@emilkranz1257]

If you watched the original Top Gear it was about the costs more than the cars. Just look at all of the specials with second hand crap cars, but it was the hosts that made them the best episodes of the entire series.

[@1001speedster]

+Emil Kranz And if you watched the ORIGINAL Top Gear and any Top Gear episode before 2005. You'd know it was ALWAYS about cars.

[@hgbsmart]

Glad to see TG is figuring out what Chris is BRILLIANT at, a petrolhead's petrolhead through and through!!

[@gripsanity]

Best part about Top Gear, Chris Harris! Good on you mate!

[@terbor33]

This is what top gear always should have been. Its great to see that the spirit of Chris' videos hasnt been spoilt. Nice to see a top gear video that targets proper car enthusiasts

[@nsephuma1718]

I don't think I'll understand the 915 people who have disliked this..

[@leozulu6462]

911 R vs Aston Martin Vantage vs Corvette Grand Sport 2017 or Mustang GT350R

[@psycodriver]

I can't believe how many dislikes has this video so far. Seriosly, nowadays it's hard to find better driver cars than these, I see a lot of envy here lol good job TG-Chris

[@mopsnuf]

I honestly don't understand the dislikes? This is top notch. Props to Chris, as always.

[@B0GlES]

Where was he driving the Aston?. That road looks like a bikers wet dream!

[@gregoryatkin1509]

It's the A4212 from Trawsfynydd to Capel Celyn in Snowdonia.

[@sirspikey]

ok it's not TopGear but I really like how Harris always explains the car in a driving technique way, if that makes any sense...

[@nhoff7703]

Who’s here in 2018?!?

[@hugoyoung4890]

He says that the Porsche is a road car yet he keeps comparing it to the GT3 RS, one of Porsches most track focused models

[@akmal94ibrahim]

This guy is brilliant

[@justinlangley9522]

Akmal Ibrahim so true ! . i cant say this enough . but he has phenomenal car control, i havent seen anyone drift around a corner while just casually remarking information about the car. like his not even trying!!

[@alechall7082]

Coming from someone who has been watching your videos for years and who has never seen the new new top gear, this is some of you and neil's best content for sure

[@loneranger7877]

Chris Harris... the best thing since Jeremy Clarkson..!

[@MrAG1996]

Top Gear needs a special,not just car reviews!

[@light459]

Chris Harris ... thumbs up !!!!

[@d0718]

TG are doing the right thing now Thanks for uploading!

[@ginomcfino4639]

Can we just like this series without comparing it to Top Gear?

[@cleanflow5640]

The difference between the previous top gear hosts and Chris is Chris can actually drive.

[@mro9466]

always technically revelant informations, thank you Chris =)

[@Asktogrow]

But still, I miss Jeremy, James and Hammond :/

[@mro9466]

AskToGrow.com The Grand Tour is coming ! So we have best of both :) ... POWAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@verzekeringsadviseur]

that Aston.. lovely car, and lovely sound

[@Sincee1809]

Porsche might not have forgotten what driving is about but they have forgotten on how to supply it to the world. The limitation to 911 units is just laughable. You want one? You can't. All of them were sold in a blink of the eye. It's like it never realy was available in the first place. Whatever I don't even have the money to buy one break disc of this car.

[@soulsnatcher5408]

The V12 Vantage S is my dream car.

[@c00lpotato]

Are people still serious with the dislikes after such a long time.

[@warnpassion]

A summary of the comment section, 10% About the cars showcased in the video 10% About the video production 80% Comparison of Harris to Clarkson and/or Hammond and/or May or how the video is/could have been better with/without either of them.