Vauxhall Adam S Review - An Abarth 595 or MINI Alternative?

[@RikAindow]

Found this after watching your more recent drive of the Adam S. I think they're a great looking car but were the start of new cars going ridiculously expensive. I think this was £17.5k which for something smaller than the Corsa was a lot of money. Then again, the Fiat 500 variants, the DS3, and the Audi A1 etc were of a similar price point. Sadly the penny pinching is obvious, eg Vauxhall didn't bother relocating the heated seat switch to the drivers side for UK markets. By the way, I love watching your older videos. None of the flashy graphics or sponsors, just a man reviewing a car and going in to great detail. I get sponsorship and video gloss help you stand out but these old videos are gold.

[@FatherJack-b1u]

This guy gets it - not up his own arse and appreciates cars for what they are, even the Adam S

[@FatherJack-b1u]

Good video, I'm 44 and I own one of these! 😀 Great little car which I still love getting in each day after over a year of ownership. Best thing about it is that not everyone has one!

[@riccapucho]

Hard to hear you over the noise that shirt's making, mate. Seriously, enjoying yer channel. Keep it up. Ric

[@JamesDownes]

Ric Capucho was wondering how far I'd have to scroll to see a shirt comment.

[@goinawol9447]

The issue between 17-21 is insurance. Cant insure one for less than 10k, some cars you cant even get quotes on with 2 years no claims

[@HorrorbleGamer]

FINALLY, someone giving the Adam some love

[@DANO2015]

And the award for the loudest shirt on KZbin goes to............ 😂😂

[@connorprosser2713]

Bought the S as my first car at 18, no black box and I love the thing.

[@adamsfamilydottwo]

Love the video and the car Bought one for my wife for our 40th wedding anniversary that sounds like we have plenty of money ,I am not so sure about that! Its one of the quickest cars I have ever driven ,Think I am in a position to say that as in my younger days I was South East Rally Champion, and had a Chevette HS and an Opel Ascona 400 road car sadly neither were mine. When I bought the car as a surprise gift they gave me nearly 3 grand discount,I just kept quiet, but the best bit is or name is Adams.

[@scotthastings8845]

Almost 100% set on this being my first car next month

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+Scott Hastings How is insurance on it Scott?

[@tmphotography8443]

we have the 1.4 non turbo'ed version and I love it . pulls away quickly and is very comfortable , yes unless your a baby you wont fit in the back but as its my wifes she only needs it to get to work in . Much nicer drive than the Corsa ( NON ) Limited Edition she had before . As for size its actually taller than my Mitsubishi Lancer

[@unreal1066]

Great review, the first I've seen of yours. I am considering it as a downgrade from my 200bhp Civic type R because I want something cheaper to run , still fun and newer than my civic and has a TURBO! I really like that is something different. The Japanese manufactures have a long history of small capacity turbo engines that can have the wick turned up. The Toyota Glanza is a pocket rocket. I'd love to see what a remap could get in this Vauxhall.

[@rogerbell7025]

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[@tadassmolskas3014]

Makes about 180 remapped not huge but solid jump

[@Twongz_does_anything]

i just bought an ep3 type r

[@Andy-pu2iv]

"There's only one problem with this car, and that's the shirt"... I heard that right, didn't I? Keep it coming James. :-)

[@scrapyardwarriorvlogging]

Just drove past Stratton Motor Company and this was sat on the forecourt!

[@StefABtv]

Really informative video mate, I think the Abarth aftermarket tuning market would also make it more of a popular choice than this but then again I don't really know much about these cars until this video and of course I would be biased towards Abarth lol

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+Stef ABtv You are absolutely right mate the range of tuning bits does help things like the ST and 500/595 popular. Although doesn't help when they all wind up looking the same!

[@weeevilswine]

A quick tune will make these on par power wise with the corsa D vxr, same with the 1.4t corsas

[@wetlettuce4768]

Did you borrow one of James May's shirts? I never knew Vauxhall made a fast version of the Adam I always thought of it as their equivalent to a Ka.

[@paulleggett9735]

Dipping into the back catalogue for some small car advice. Nice to see the evolution of the channel.. re the car, being a 1.4 t, it's very easy to get near 200bhp for not a lot of money. Rather this than an Abatth too.

[@RoobehTunes]

I like the Adam for its looks but I couldn't put the seat back far enough and I'm not really a tall guy at 5'11. I might make that sacrifice though for a pokey one someday. Being a bit obscure is a big plus for me!

[@wetlettuce4768]

I got to drive one a while back and I really do like it but agree the back seats were entirely pointless with me being 6'1 there was no space in the back even for a toddlers legs.

[@FatherJack-b1u]

Let's be honest, you don't buy one of these for your family and friends to ride in

[@andyhowlett2231]

These are pretty rare on the used market and I just missed one! As for the 1.0 litre turbo (slower but a much sweeter drive), they are truly like hen's teeth.

[@SHEARMINATOR]

I'm in the mood to buy A fiesta st200 on a 16/17 plate they are about 17k as low as 14k. For A Adam s now you can get one for about 9k my good lady drives a blue Adam 1.2 energised

[@kristianspencer1978]

Nice car, just needs a stage 1 remap and ram air induction kit. Then 180 bhp.👍

[@ruvenberger5979]

Dude the car aintthat small. it's that you are huge! you should review SUVs

[@tomatodamashi]

Does anyone know Ricky from Trailer Park Boys?

[@sutty3864]

U can get insured on one of these at 17 for £1635

[@sutty3864]

@The Bump Test Guy with a box tho

[@jordanmcleod4375]

I’ve got the model down from that an I absolutely love it the only reason I would get this model is for the extra power other than that there both exactly the same

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

Comparing this to an st is a bit redundant, as it's in a way lower insurance category, which, if it's a first car, is important. I doubt many would be able to afford to insure an st as a first car. That said 20k is mad for one of these. Good review though.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+Diarmuid Marsden I dont think either would be a first car but probably a first "fun" car after a couple of years driving. It would definitely seem quick after some 80hp eco mobile

[@scotthastings8845]

Diarmuid Marsden this is on my list for first cars, £8,900 with the bucket seats and 19,870 miles. Just need to wait till pay day to put my deposit down (unless I get persuaded otherwise)

[@Thomas-cu5hp]

Don't buy your first car with thousands of finance. Terrible financial decision

[@carsonking5549]

Can you add subtitles next time you wear that shirt please dude, It was so loud I had to turn my volume up to 11? The car looks quite good, if that's going to be people's first car, some people are pretty lucky. £20k is a bit much and it's a vauxhall but it looks good.

[@tommyflynn4163]

You are fantastic. That's shirts amazing

[@rbattson7171]

Most adams'tho cute'in looks to my eyes, a bit underpowered. However, I managed to buy a 1.0 ltr 3cyl turbo model 115 bhp, they're a bit rare apparently. It's 6 speed. Pokey smooth, cheap to run. Overall its the one to get. 👍

[@beaverman1974]

20k? For a Nova? Wow. When you doing more on the MR2 and the MG? Really want to see more on those.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+beaverman1974 as soon as we can! Big updates on both

[@mattmellor4597]

Audi S4 2013 model year £18k used on auto trader & job done 😊

[@wetlettuce4768]

It's a done deal right up to the moment as a young driver you try to insure it.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+Wet Lettuce Yep, S4 never gonna happen for a young driver

[@MrRoyck10]

What a shirt mate, do they do it in a blouse for my lady? I prefer your shirt to the Adam.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+CK ROY They do ladies wear

[@NubletPie278]

That's quite a shirt

[@matthewtaylor215]

I love the shirt , where's it from is it a joe browns ?? Though I would never disgrace it with wearing trainers ! Nice review tho of a good car ! Thumbs up !

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+matthew Taylor Claudio Lugli is the brand

[@StephenButlerOne]

The Vauxhall viva is the smallest Vx currently on offer.

[@atvatedzone154]

Hey can you do a review of the Citroen C2 please because I can't really find a review about it for like first time drivers

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+christopher gomes I will see if one comes my way

[@bign3ck]

Lol his shirt reminds me of that scene in commando where Arnold cusses his own shirt by saying no one will notice if his captive pukes on his shirt

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Isn't that from "The Running Man" ?

[@bign3ck]

JayEmm on Cars yeah think you're right, or both films have a puke Hawaiian shirts

[@mrmarrow8918]

Nice shirt! Shame about the car :)

[@FoxFox-zi8pg]

Love the shirt great video please could you do a review on a Mini Cooper clubman s as I own one haaaaa ps love the shirt

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+Fox cub Fox The Clubvan I just reviewed was quite similar

[@porkiechops7689]

Vauxhall corsa E VXR all the way😍 still an awesome car tho, for a girl. Haha, enjoyed this review the car actually looks pretty surprising.

[@wetlettuce4768]

I got to drive a Corsa VXR and while it's a good car the stock exhaust needs to go there's no excuse for a hot hatch like that to be quiet :D

[@porkiechops7689]

Wet Lettuce the new corsa VXR? They're extremely good sounding for a stock car, they come with a Remus exhaust system. I think you're on about a corsa D VXR? They're too quiet I agree with that one but not the new one.

[@wetlettuce4768]

You're right it was a Corsa D I drove it was in toxic sludge green that kind of asks for noisy exhausts. Not heard or even seen the new Corsa VXR in person yet will have to keep my eyes peeled.

[@porkiechops7689]

Wet Lettuce yeh they're really quiet stock them, they need an after market exhaust on definitely. The new ones sound good for an stock exhaust, have a look on KZbin there's a few videos of the sound.

[@888johnmac]

liked just for the shirt..

[@labster100]

Honest I love the Adam, but I’d take you in my mapped 1.9 cdti Zafira (can do a “stage 1” Fiesta eco boost 170-180 ish bhp) don’t knock the Zafira I love my daily and I have a Mk3 Focus RS! Ahah

[@craigclements4210]

Looks for cool for Vauxhall

[@jimmysandshoe]

Where was the car? All I could see was a shirt.

[@jimmysandshoe]

Love your vids though

[@bign3ck]

Na, I'd like mini cooper s, or even a suzuki swift

[@gabrielcaramet3238]

Never heard of this thing

[@akhikahn8463]

Some James May type of shirt

[@cuddlyDragon123]

I was given a Vauxhall Adam 1.2 litre courtesy car when I took my Lotus Elise in for a service. The first time I got in it I thought "what a pile of sh*te" - it didn't help that the driver before me must have been incredibly short so they'd maxed the seat up high, and up close to the wheel. After adjustment I still thought "sh*te", and being used to a car with 0-60 of 4.2s, of course I was unimpressed with the performance. In fairness though, it wasn't bad on the motorway, pretty easily doing 85mph. I was so happy to get back into my Lotus Elise though. Next time I'll take the train or hire a more fun car if the garage can't offer me something better! What were Vauxhall thinking calling it the "Adam"?

[@Henning12398]

Because Thats a rebaged Opel and the Founder of Opel was Adam Opel. They named the Car after him

[@rowanchaplin4848]

why is that comment so accurate loool

[@leearmstrong9763]

That shirt though😜🤪

[@zzhughesd]

Shirt!!!!!!

[@ScottishTouge]

Did you lose a bet and have to wear that shirt?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+TheHK2127 Nope. Just wear it so everyone knows how much of a badass I am :)

[@clanmac66]

Ha ha....love it!

[@marklawson4694]

Yeah bad to the bone XD

[@RumblestripDotNet]

(Based on the opening) Are you changing your name to Sam? Are you going to start worshiping anything that comes from Maranello?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+Rumblestrip.NET ahaha, I think he will regret buying a 360!

[@brucewayne5342]

First of all, i'd like to say i enjoy your reviews quite a lot. You really seem to know a lot more about cars than probably 90% of people (shown by your love for Lotus :D) However, even mentioning this overdesigned atrocity in the same sentence as the Abarth/FIAT or Fiesta gives me a headache. Both are very good looking cars in their own way. Seriously, you can imagine the board meeting at Opel headquarters going something like "Yes we need a car for ze hip young people. Steal everyzing you can from ze ozer companies wizout risking a lawsuit!" The outcome was a car with zero personality and eyecancer inducing looks in my oppinion. I'm sorry about the rant, i'm very passionate in my hate for the Adams design :D

[@christianweller4288]

Couldn't hear this review.... drowned out by the shirt.

[@ziplepingouin1186]

Nice shirt lol

[@nikjac79]

Abarth for the sound, Abarh for the design, Abarth for the history, Abarth for the sports seats, Abarth for the funny drive...Abarth FOR EVER!! Mini is good but the last version is too big. Adam? No thanks, it's very ugly. Opel is ridicolous, without sense for the sport cars.

[@Louis-pk3yz]

Nik JAc There is nothing like an Abarth. It's a very niche car for a niche customer base. If you don't understand it, you never will 😁😁

[@kerimcil9108]

İch liebe meine adamm.. 😊

[@paulwright9656]

Even that shirt cannot make you interesting!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+Paul Wright The shirt is just for safety purposes

[@paulwright9656]

JayEmm on Cars Surely a safety warning because you're so incredibly dull?

[@spookyghost7524]

the shirt is a tad..........camp?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+John W2008 must try harder next time

[@clanmac66]

WT Holy F!!! This is a car designed for girls!! Come on JayEmm, you can do much better that this! (I'm not being sexist, Vauxhall did market this car for the ladies)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

+clanmac66 Maybe they missed something there, probably why guys didnt buy it!

[@FatherJack-b1u]

clanmac66 You calling me a big girl?! 😂

[@clanmac66]

I'm not, Vauxhall are! ;-)

[@SmokingCrop]

nah, fiat 500 is made for the ladies. The adam is fine, as long as you pick the right colour. ;)

[@FatherJack-b1u]

Smoking Crop Arden blue Adam S is my colour of choice, it thinks it’s a mini VXR lol