The following is a complete episode list of the television series Top Gear Australia since its launch in 2008 on SBS One, and its subsequent move to the Nine Network in 2010. As of 13 September 2011, there have been 23 episodes spanning 4 seasons, as well as 1 promotional special,and the final episode of 4th season is currently not shown, because of the cancellation of the show. The show was presented by Steve Pizzati, Shane Jacobson, Ewen Page and The Stig. Pizzati was the only host to make the move from SBS to Nine, with Jacobson & Page replacing Warren Brown & James Morrison. Motorcycling commentator Charlie Cox presented in series 1.
Contents |
Series | Episodes | Originally aired | |
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1 | 8 | 29 September 2008 – 17 November 2008 | |
2 | 8 | 11 May 2009 – 29 June 2009 | |
3 | 4 | 28 September 2010 – 2 November 2010 | |
4 | 3 | 30 August 2011 – 13 September 2011 |
# | Total | Title | Reviews | Challenge | Guest | Original airdate |
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1 | 1 | "Series 01, Episode 01" | Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 • Porsche 997 Carrera S • Subaru Forester • Toyota RAV4 V6 • Nissan X-Trail | Soft roaders • Shark cage | Vince Colosimo | 29 September 2008 |
2 | 2 | "Series 01, Episode 02" | Ford GT RHD • Ford Falcon F6 • HSV Clubsport • Nissan Navara • Ford Falcon XR6 Ute • Proton Jumbuck | Utes at the Super Pit • Smart hearse • Holden vs Ford | Steve Bisley | 6 October 2008 |
3 | 3 | "Series 01, Episode 03" | Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series • BMW X6 | $500 wrecks | Julia Zemiro | 13 October 2008 |
4 | 4 | "Series 01, Episode 04" | HSV W427 • Toyota Hilux TRD | GPS vs Aboriginal bush tracker • Holden Astra Lawn Bowls | Jack Thompson | 20 October 2008 |
5 | 5 | "Series 01, Episode 05" | Audi R8 • BMW 1 Series | Car into Yacht challenge • Toorak Tractor | Shannon Noll | 27 October 2008 |
6 | 6 | "Series 01, Episode 06" | Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG • Audi Q7 • Land Rover Range Rover • Lexus LX | Outback Odyssey | James Morrison | 3 November 2008 |
7 | 7 | "Series 01, Episode 07" | Nissan GT-R • Volkswagen Golf TDI • Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI | Subaru Impreza WRX STi vs. Tiger ARH attack helicopter • Petrol vs. Diesel | Greg Murphy and James Courtney | 10 November 2008 |
8 | 8 | "Series 01, Episode 08" | Holden vs Ford Round 2, • Jaguar XF | Aston Martin DB9 vs Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera vs Porsche 997 Turbo | Claudia Karvan | 17 November 2008 |
# | Total | Title | Reviews | Challenge | Guest | Original airdate |
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1 | 9 | "Series 02, Episode 01" | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X • BMW 135i | Race from Federation Square to Portsea • Murcielago LP640 vs. WaveRunner | Mark Skaife | 11 May 2009 |
2 | 10 | "Series 02, Episode 02" | Walkinshaw HSV Clubsport (Supercharged) | Home made electric cars • MightyBoy vs. Kingswood | Ian Moss | 18 May 2009 |
3 | 11 | "Series 02, Episode 03" | Maserati GranTurismo S | Ute conversion • Prelude vs. Tarago | Anh Do | 25 May 2009 |
4 | 12 | "Series 02, Episode 04" | Audi RS6 vs. HSV Clubsport R8 Sportwagon • Kia Soul | Steve teaches James' dad how to drift • Ultimate Drifting - Ice Cream Van, Stretch Limo, Truck | Liesel Jones | 1 June 2009 |
5 | 13 | "Series 02, Episode 05" | Elfin T5 vs. Elfin MS8 Streamliner | Armoured limousines - Combi Van vs. Statesman Series II vs. Mini Clubman | H.G. Nelson | 8 June 2009 |
6 | 14 | "Series 02, Episode 06" | Pontiac G8 GXP • Nissan 370Z | Lawn mowers - Ferris IS 5100Z vs. Toyota Hilux • Musical engine | Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller | 15 June 2009 |
7 | 15 | "Series 02, Episode 07" | Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser vs Nissan Patrol • Sexiest cars | Smart car and Fiat 500 on the Oodnadatta Track | Gary Sweet | 22 June 2009 |
8 | 16 | "Series 02, Episode 08" | Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III • Lexus LS 600h L vs Mercedes-Benz S320 CDI | Porsche Cayenne Diesel vs. horse | Gyton Grantley | 29 June 2009 |
# | Total | Title | Reviews | Challenge | Guest | Original airdate |
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- | 17 | "The Ashes Special" | None | Top Gear Australia: Ashes Special | Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, British Stig | 28 September 2010 |
1 | 18 | "Series 03, Episode 01" | Morgan Aero SuperSport | Outback Road Trip in South Australia to Lake Eyre • V8 Lifesaving reel | Lisa McCune | 19 October 2010 |
2 | 19 | "Series 03, Episode 02" | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | Can you use a V8 Supercar in the real world? • New Zealand mountain challenge | Michael Clarke | 26 October 2010 |
3 | 20 | "Series 03, Episode 03" | Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 • Caparo T1 | Grey Nomad adventure on a budget | Craig Reucassel & Andrew Hansen | 2 November 2010 |
# | Total | Title | Reviews | Challenge | Guest | Original airdate |
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1 | 21 | "Series 04, Episode 01" | Volvo S60 T6 • Toyota FJ Cruiser | The boys try a round of Blind Rallying • Volvo S60 T6 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo • Volvo S60 T6 vs. Audi S4 • V8-Powered Cricket Bowling Device | Andy Lee | 30 August 2011 |
2 | 22 | "Series 04, Episode 02" | Redback Spider | An Audi R8 V10 Spyder races a VW Amarok up a mountain. | Hamish Blake | 6 September 2011 |
3 | 23 | "Series 04, Episode 03" | Chery J1 | Steve gets a taste of Drag Racing | Shane Crawford and Wendell Sailor | 13 September 2011 |
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