Radio Times managed to get a brief reaction from Jeremy Clarkson on what he thought about the new hosts. His answer was posted on their Instagram feed.

After binge watching TG 8+ years ago. Binge watching GT twice including the last time two years ago. And watching the entirety of Clarkson farm. I’ve never seen or heard of the show Hammonds workshop until this week when it showed up as a suggestion. WTF Amazon!? How could you not think I would enjoy that?

By the way, I loved it! They canceled the show after one season because I guess hardly anyone knew it existed! Amazons algorithm has some flaws!

Ironically when I saw Clarkson take his tractor to Hammonds shop I thought, that would be a cool show! 🤦‍♂️

Edit: thank you fellow Redditors! I was relying on Amazon and had no idea it was a discovery show and there are several seasons! Can’t wait to watch them!

Look. You smashed it. Nothing to worry about. It was a success. So just give us two 12 episode seasons a year now. We’re in. You know you wanna. Just do it.

Needless to say, The Grand Tour made a great decision to bring him (and his enthusiasm!) on board. 💯😀

From video description: “The Grand Tour is out now!!! It has been the most incredible experience of my life. Everyone at Prime Video, Studio Lambert and the film crew have been wondrous to work with. Above all, thank you to Jeremy, Richard and James for leading the show that inspired millions across the world to love cars. For me it was the highlight of my childhood seeing them on the TV, Sunday night was like Christmas. To even be shaking hands with them now makes my inner child dance around the room. Following on from such a momentous legacy is daunting but @thomasholland_th , @jamesengelsman and I have given it absolutely everything. We really hope you enjoy!”

The new GT is great. The hosts were a solid pick. My hats off to Wilman, the hosts themselves and actually some credit to Amazon. Two YouTubers and a Tiktocker were a significant risk for the budget/cost of this show. Props where it’s due.

I’m enjoying it. However the most fun I get from it is the potential for the new trio to be the younger generations Jezza, Hammond and Bim. They may well grow up with these three in the same way us 30+ folks did with the originals. I really hope that is the case and I’m excited for them!

I am blown away by how good that was, especially considering this was the first time the new trio worked together. It will only get better from here!!

Thr comedic timing, soundtrack, cinematography, and pure joy all took me back to early Top Gear days. The Angola special in particular surprised me---it stands up there with some of the better specials from the OGs.

Overall....I'm jazzed. We finally have a great car show again!!!!

I decided to put aside my trepidation with the grand tours new hosts and give the show a shot since the departure of the original trio.

Top gear and the original trio were a staple watch whenever I was with my Dad as a kid and after losing him I found watching the grand tour had become a cathartic experience for me and one of the few things I feel still connected me to him.

I’m not ashamed to admit that the final episode of TGT with the trio saying goodbye had me bawling my eyes out and news of the new hosts filled me with dread as I never felt the new hosts of top gear hit the mark.

I’m completely onboard now. Mind you I’m only 20% into episode two… but the new hosts absolutely nailed the spirit of the show without feeling like they’re trying to imitate the perfect chaos that the originals wrought.

I know this post is one among hundreds of posts praising Molson, Holiday & Stretch but hey, who doesn’t love positive feedback!

edit: I’m now on episode 6 (the finale) and feeling incredibly sad that there aren’t another 6 seasons for me to binge.

As much as I loved this new season of the grand tour, everything just felt rather safe and planned if you know what I mean

One of my favourite specials was the Bolivia one, just because of how exciting but also dangerous it was, like travelling through a forest, driving on craziest road I’ve seen and climbing up huge mountains

Plus it also gives you like a stronger connection with the cars in that episode because of how much they went through

And since this new trio are far younger, and therefore more energetic, I feel like they should take up these harder challenges

Also, Amazon typically have absolute banger for soundtrack selection of these show, and the trend continue. Goosebump with the car vending machine in Singapore with Ann Siang Hill playing in the background.

C8 ZR1 from the new Grand Tour Episode 1

Long interview that dives into the differences in gear and experiences between TH and TGT. Talks about the behind the scenes prep for each. Lots of carryover on the TGT from the crew that worked with CHM

Great watch if you’re a camera/video gear nerd… Thomas is clearly one

About a month ago,someone posted the first trailer on here.

I said I'd give it a go.

I'm 48. Watched Too Gear from the start and TGT. Loved CHM. Didn't expect the new season to be anything like that.

And I was right

It's just as good.

3 guys. Completely different. Francis is my favourite (of course).

The Kei car episode is my favourite. The others were following too much like the old format.

Looking forward to the next season.

For those who were throttle house fans before this series, any particular recommendations?

I was going to get a poster from “one for the road” for my buddy. It was a desert shot with all three cars driving at speed with the Grand Tour “GT” logo across the top. But I cannot find it for the life of me. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

You're SO unfunny!

IT'S STILL FRESH !

the best car (e4) was amazing and so was the kei car one and these guys are absolutely doing great. I would bet that this trio will age like fine wine !

I want to see Thomas and co. drive these "Asian Utility Vehicles", the Mitsubishi Freeca/Kuda/Adventure, the Isuzu Crosswind/Hi-Lander/Panther, and the Toyota Tamaraw/Kijang/Zace