Is The Ariel Nomad Still Worth It In 2023? | 4K

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  • čas přidán 5. 01. 2023
  • Alex Kersten contorts himself into the scaffolding-inspired cabin of the Ariel Nomad to see whether this oddity is still relevant in 2023.
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Komentáře • 211

  • @alexneal8297
    @alexneal8297 Před rokem +281

    Love that Autotrader has bought Alex into the videos. Great addition to the team!

    • @marioc87
      @marioc87 Před rokem +1

      I’ve been thinking this whole video, didn’t he own a blue e36 m3? I know I’ve seen him before. If so, welcome to the team!!

    • @benllewelyn98
      @benllewelyn98 Před rokem +1

      @@marioc87 yes he did called Colin also got a V6 mx5 and a few other cars

    • @sheps970
      @sheps970 Před rokem +3

      @@benllewelyn98 just a few other cars😅😅

  • @jondonnelly4831
    @jondonnelly4831 Před rokem +222

    I want to see him and Rory do a Top Gear type special!

    • @UtopiaYA
      @UtopiaYA Před rokem +11

      By the looks of things ur comment is in the works

    • @jondonnelly4831
      @jondonnelly4831 Před rokem

      @@UtopiaYA Exciting !

    • @daviddouillet4138
      @daviddouillet4138 Před rokem

      Was thinking the same

    • @Dekraakjes
      @Dekraakjes Před rokem

      i would like that to its the perect team

    • @anonimushbosh
      @anonimushbosh Před rokem +1

      Yes definitely. Except maybe something original instead of copying another shows ideas...?

  • @Propulus
    @Propulus Před rokem +254

    Kersten is such a great addition to this channel, and I hope it propels it into the best future this year. CT is looking grim without him.

    • @uk7866
      @uk7866 Před rokem +28

      I think CT suited him better not Auto Trader which can be perceived as more professional

    • @Propulus
      @Propulus Před rokem +9

      @@uk7866 I think so too, but if CT couldn't keep him, and he wants to do his own stuff on Autoalex, but some bigger budget stuff, I think he can do good here too.

    • @clf400
      @clf400 Před rokem +10

      CT is not looking grim…

    • @panz3r696
      @panz3r696 Před rokem +9

      I haven't watched a CT video since he left and I'd been watching that channel for years !

    • @allanon93
      @allanon93 Před rokem +8

      CT was Alex.

  • @miklos182
    @miklos182 Před rokem +119

    I LOVE the fact that Rory and Alex share the same passion and fun for cars in the same screen... Epic videos.

  • @rudymwaurah
    @rudymwaurah Před rokem +40

    The car community can often be toxic and vile, but seeing how everyone supports lads like Alex is very uplifting 👌🙌

  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars Před rokem +43

    I BLOODY love the Nomad, not gonna lie 😍

    • @TomNorris23
      @TomNorris23 Před rokem +2

      Is it better than a Peugeot 308 though?

    • @franc520
      @franc520 Před rokem

      living the dream bro!

    • @BlaxJakx
      @BlaxJakx Před rokem

      A nomad spec Phil would be very cool 😅

    • @louiearmstrong
      @louiearmstrong Před rokem

      it would be cooler with an AWD setup

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Před rokem +1

      ​@@louiearmstrong I think side by side ATVs like Can-Am Maverick destroyed Ariel Nomad sales. Maverick is basically the same thing but starts at 19k, where as used nomads go for 60k

  • @minij8703
    @minij8703 Před rokem +52

    Love seeing Alex on this channel, he breaths new life into it.
    More please 🙏

    • @minij8703
      @minij8703 Před rokem

      @@freemindedproductions what?

    • @freemindedproductions
      @freemindedproductions Před rokem

      @@minij8703 sorry it was not ment to be on your reactions ☺️ but I would love to see them together with a new season of cartreck (UK special?)

  • @elvishdan
    @elvishdan Před rokem +41

    Great vid and nice to see Alex on Autotrader. It would be great to see how the Nomad copes with speed bumps - if it does well it is very relevant where I live!

  • @drewmangan8542
    @drewmangan8542 Před rokem +13

    Love having these two on screen. Can't wait to see more of this in the future.

  • @BlaxJakx
    @BlaxJakx Před rokem +3

    This is a great addition to the channel, will be watching more autotrader content with Alex. Very well deserved too, one of the best in the uk and I think most will agree.

  • @stevemartegani
    @stevemartegani Před rokem +10

    Alex and Rory are a great combo on screen!

  • @AlvinWillistonDavis
    @AlvinWillistonDavis Před rokem +2

    ALEEEEEEX between Rory and Alex and the team auto trader is officially one of the best automotive channels...in the world...ahem 😉, brilliant work folks

  • @KarlFarbman
    @KarlFarbman Před rokem +6

    Alex on Autotrader?? Awesome!

  • @sir__vasilis
    @sir__vasilis Před rokem +2

    I can't get enough of Alex in this channel..and him with Rory just pure entertainment

  • @CarObsession
    @CarObsession Před rokem

    Loving seeing Alex on Auto Trader! Him and Rory work really well!

  • @SM-fh5ep
    @SM-fh5ep Před rokem

    Great to see Alex 👏🏽 looking forward to more epic videos

  • @jondoe769
    @jondoe769 Před rokem +3

    Great to see a proper car man on auto trader 👍🏼

  • @smohan123
    @smohan123 Před rokem +5

    the rory + alex rapport must’ve been natural because it was evident so quickly and now it’s so effortlessly fun. how top gear used to be

  • @moonliteX
    @moonliteX Před rokem +1

    he sounds more and more like clarkson. i love it!

  • @BazippysVideos
    @BazippysVideos Před rokem +2

    Id love to daily one of these, for the experience and the drama. The cold might suck but it would be an adventure everyday.

  • @th3gughy
    @th3gughy Před rokem +1

    Seen this beauty once in my life, in rugged Somerset.. Couldn't rest my eyes on for too long though, as it just disappeared in its natural habitat pretty easily!

  • @JerryFlint6
    @JerryFlint6 Před rokem +1

    Like the video Alex, good to see a positive review, last time you drove one you were not so happy.

  • @pdalton1907
    @pdalton1907 Před rokem

    Great to see Alex on here

  • @PureCountryof91
    @PureCountryof91 Před rokem +1

    Amazing to see Alex. Love him. But here's a thought. You can build a really cool buggy for about 10k and have some fun. Swap tires, adjust ride height/stiffness for different surfaces. I wanted one back in the day along with the atom.

  • @lovelehstuff
    @lovelehstuff Před rokem +6

    Imagine a journey involving Alex, Alex and Rory with 3 supercars on a windy road 🤤

  • @kpSergiu
    @kpSergiu Před rokem

    Really good combo with Alex and Rory.

  • @HedgeCCL
    @HedgeCCL Před rokem +1

    Great vid. I never gelled with mine but so be it. Maybe I should have taken it to the track these guys were on. So many owners move them on after a few hundred miles. It's a very polarising car, once you've actually got one.

  • @pauln0371
    @pauln0371 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love the Nomad. I'll take mine in Green on Green with Green alloy's thanks 👍👍👍

  • @yousefdeeb01
    @yousefdeeb01 Před rokem

    Man, just by hearing your voice, it brought out many memories.

  • @garymurraya
    @garymurraya Před rokem +1

    I may be wrong but I think the last time you reviewed this car, you summarised by saying you didnt see the point.... I see perhaps now you have got the point! well done.... and yes I was an nomad owner.

    • @BoyeeSmudger
      @BoyeeSmudger Před rokem

      Was? What happened?
      Love to try one of these out. Never seen one in the UK but saw 4 in the states just this November.

  • @dayz8866
    @dayz8866 Před rokem

    Alex on autotrader.... a-bloody-mazing, 2023 is off to a great start!!!

    • @sabrina_jolly
      @sabrina_jolly Před rokem

      ⬆️ Direct Text to claim your prize 🎁🎊🏆.

  • @phucnguyen0110
    @phucnguyen0110 Před rokem

    Yes, the one and only AutoAlex

  • @matthewfrench2343
    @matthewfrench2343 Před rokem

    Love Alex getting about he deserves it.

  • @Skiridr22
    @Skiridr22 Před rokem +1

    Dang that looks like fun going around them turns 😂😂

  • @christopheroconnor7659
    @christopheroconnor7659 Před rokem +4

    I want this car. This is the perfect ‘sports’ car - especially for here (Australia). Hillclimbs? Rally? Track days? Yep. Hell, I’d even have a crack at going off road with my 4x4 mates. If anyone knows the lotto numbers for next week please DM me…

  • @howardmckenna
    @howardmckenna Před rokem

    The Nomad is a Sandrail for modern times. Wonderful!!!

  • @franc520
    @franc520 Před rokem

    Living the dream Alex!

  • @robertlloyd7493
    @robertlloyd7493 Před rokem

    Good work Alex 👍

  • @cdnim2358
    @cdnim2358 Před rokem +3

    A Nomad is the car equivalent of Alex; and all the better for it.

  • @christianwernher9559
    @christianwernher9559 Před rokem

    The sound is superb

  • @paulstephenson7073
    @paulstephenson7073 Před rokem

    Bro' 😀You guys are just kicking it together

  • @jonathantaylor1998
    @jonathantaylor1998 Před rokem +1

    Nifty footwork, Alex... 👌

  • @fernandoroldan2288
    @fernandoroldan2288 Před rokem

    Fantastic to se Alex here.

  • @cflwhat
    @cflwhat Před rokem +1

    More Alex on youtubez... Everywhere please

  • @labibahmed9710
    @labibahmed9710 Před rokem

    Love the video

  • @chesspiece81
    @chesspiece81 Před rokem

    One of these with a Frankenstein K24 bottom end and K20 top end making about 350hp NA would be a blast.

  • @matthewbowler6563
    @matthewbowler6563 Před rokem

    Love it alex go on lad!!!

  • @garys7828
    @garys7828 Před rokem

    Cool car....enjoyed the content👍😎

  • @abidmalik3773
    @abidmalik3773 Před rokem

    Good to see the car throttle guy going places.

  • @themorganator
    @themorganator Před rokem

    Alex on Autotrader! Result!

  • @Dekraakjes
    @Dekraakjes Před rokem

    nice Alex its a step up for Autotrader Alex and Rory together. lets make some Specials like the old top gear H, M & C

  • @BurtSampson
    @BurtSampson Před rokem

    Rory and Alex are a great duo.

  • @benitezjosem30
    @benitezjosem30 Před 11 měsíci

    Rory and Alex Are the Dream Team for auto trader

  • @SuperWolffie
    @SuperWolffie Před rokem

    My dream ; with a camper and a Nomad crossing Europe.....such a fun and beuatifull car

  • @somerandomfella
    @somerandomfella Před rokem

    Autotrader placed an ad for a bonkers presenter and found the perfect candidate 🤣👍

  • @jamesalexander4203
    @jamesalexander4203 Před rokem

    Great to see Curborough being driven in this !

  • @panman1964
    @panman1964 Před rokem

    Next up. Replace the spare tyre with a roof box and take the Nomad shopping at a local supermarket to “prove” it is a practical vehicle (optionally take GF )

  • @griffogriff9532
    @griffogriff9532 Před rokem

    That looked like great fun, wasn’t sure what was going to move with the winch… Rorey or the car lol

  • @kar.antares
    @kar.antares Před rokem +3

    I think these 2 folks must get called in for Top Gear hosts, with Matt from carwow and maybe even Jason from Hagerty. Would probably shoot that series back to the golden era of those 3 knobs. But then again, I'd hate to see any changes to the existing respective channels they represent...

    • @panman1964
      @panman1964 Před rokem +1

      Errrrm I think you'll find Rory was a Top Gear Host and TBH CZcams suits him better

  • @reubenjackson7829
    @reubenjackson7829 Před rokem

    Now we need to see this off road

  • @joshvlogsTV
    @joshvlogsTV Před rokem

    I'd love to see some reviews from Alex and Rory together!

  • @Bobisuruncle54
    @Bobisuruncle54 Před rokem +1

    The new Top Gear should be Rory, Alex, and Chris. Proper car enthusiasts.

  • @Adam-M1
    @Adam-M1 Před rokem +5

    As if Alex is making content on this channel! This has potential to be the next top gear line up! Brilliant.

  • @yissibiiyte
    @yissibiiyte Před rokem +3

    It's as relevant as it's always been...not much. But that just adds to the appeal

  • @harryphypers3881
    @harryphypers3881 Před rokem

    Alex you legend❤

  • @SimonLaudati
    @SimonLaudati Před rokem

    One of my dream cars

  • @peanusbenis5631
    @peanusbenis5631 Před rokem +1

    Short answer: Yes
    Long answer: Definitely

  • @leangrypoulet7523
    @leangrypoulet7523 Před rokem

    It’s absolutely relevant. Because it’s something purely for fun, something entirely different and something 100% ICE with no driver aids, in a world of amorphous blobs. I live in the French Alps and from Apr to Oct the weather is generally dry. I’d drive one of these as my daily around my local twisties.
    Personally I can think of only one negative and that’s that there is no 4WD option. RWD shows it’s Ariel DNA and road bias, and will limit the car to fast, hard trail-type ‘off roading’. But with 4WD it could give the user so many more options.
    Nevertheless an amazing vehicle. Well done Ariel. 🙌

  • @cayman9815
    @cayman9815 Před rokem

    must be great fun to drive!

  • @MereReef
    @MereReef Před rokem

    Dont you dare get rid of this man… this man is a legend

  • @jamessheehy4895
    @jamessheehy4895 Před rokem +1

    ‘Inside’ the ariel nomad lol 😂

  • @brooksjtony
    @brooksjtony Před rokem +2

    Question. Would you like to take and test my Nomad R….? K20 Honda engine, Sadev gearbox, 335bhp?

  • @aizazrehman5153
    @aizazrehman5153 Před rokem +1

    I see Alex I click

  • @philipc239
    @philipc239 Před rokem

    Before watching.. of course it is relevant! 😀
    A cheap to run EV for the family and most importantly getting THIS for me self ✌😁

  • @rdeh1678
    @rdeh1678 Před 6 měsíci

    You are total right about never seei❤ng one on the road but i have driven my business partners BAC Mono for a week while he went camping with my Bruder exp-8 in Alaska , so i have a feeling what this beast is like .

  • @LoosSerine
    @LoosSerine Před rokem +4

    Has Alex traded in CarThrottle for AutoTrader? With a 6 months non-compete clause that led him to AutoAlex? :D

    • @kamilcuniak8412
      @kamilcuniak8412 Před rokem

      He just need more money to fix that pile of shitboxes 😄

    • @LoosSerine
      @LoosSerine Před rokem +2

      @@kamilcuniak8412 Those shitboxes are goldmines he's sitting on, if only he'd finish em lol

    • @kamilcuniak8412
      @kamilcuniak8412 Před rokem

      @@LoosSerine if only ....

  • @shaunm9928
    @shaunm9928 Před rokem

    Alex - the three of you on Telly - sure fire winner ?

  • @AngryBulldogGaming
    @AngryBulldogGaming Před rokem +1

    it's like a perfect daily driver car for my mom she likes to go " off road " literally and drive on the sidewalks and people's lawns

  • @PatchedBandit
    @PatchedBandit Před rokem +1

    I want it. Now.

  • @OrgKgTV
    @OrgKgTV Před rokem

    Excuse me..cld i order an automatic version n price please..cheers..

  • @tommytopgearReloaded
    @tommytopgearReloaded Před rokem +1

    Sort of feel like Alex might end up on Topgear

  • @harshithreddy4672
    @harshithreddy4672 Před rokem +3

    this channel way too underrated mann
    this deserves more

  • @gustavocavalcanti86
    @gustavocavalcanti86 Před rokem

    Why this car is sold in cold and wet UK but not here in Brazil?! This is the perfect car for our weather!!! 😂

  • @simonthomas5367
    @simonthomas5367 Před rokem

    Alex, Rory and Taylor should take over at Top Gear!

  • @durstyjohn
    @durstyjohn Před rokem

    i saw someone daily this a few years ago in chester

  • @moonsapling
    @moonsapling Před rokem

    Rory and Alex on the same channel, oh man!

  • @lolsovs
    @lolsovs Před rokem

    That honda engine makes a lovely noise.

  • @markchip1
    @markchip1 Před rokem

    I assume it has a lower road tax than other cars - because I rarely seems to all four wheels on the tarmac at once??

  • @michaelp.3485
    @michaelp.3485 Před rokem +1

    My 2021 Mazda CX5 GTR can drive on grass too.

  • @Indecisive7337
    @Indecisive7337 Před rokem

    Hell Yes!

  • @apache1234657
    @apache1234657 Před rokem

    lol took me a while to realise who I was watching on what channel haha

  • @BenHur872
    @BenHur872 Před rokem

    The Nomad is top of my lottery-win shopping list. And there's not much else on the list!

  • @Cloxxki
    @Cloxxki Před 9 měsíci

    Still obsessed with the Nomad. But would also want one that's whisper silent, to explore rural tracks and villages without scaring any villagers or animals I didn't mean to scare. So that's a Rolls Royce engine swap, or something electric. Could a project result in a ~400 hp ultralight rally car and at the same time a fun exploring vehicle using "Chill Mode"? What would be the way to go, a 30 kW rally car kit, or well chosen 4 motors, one per wheel, that offers the right power and torque between 0 and 2000 rpm or so? 2500 rpm direct drive is going to be scary methinks. Two Plaid modules would make for 40 kWh and 400 hp. I bet those are 400V thus 800V motors are an option. A light way to get that capacity and power. And dare I say, cheap. I'm a big guy so I could live with an upscaled Nomad cage chassis to make room for the mods, +10% or +20%. Not 20% in the width, though probably. Wheels, whatever the lightest grippiest gravel WRC like wheels/tyres are? In a light build with EV drive, brakes would not get pushed too much so could be relatively modest.

  • @mrbagins3774
    @mrbagins3774 Před rokem

    If it’s got Alex in I’m watching it, the funniest Munchkin on CZcams !!

  • @wayniexagt
    @wayniexagt Před rokem

    top bloke alex a proper car freak

  • @youtube2kwatcher
    @youtube2kwatcher Před rokem

    be good to see a car challenge with rory and alex

  • @davidhayes4814
    @davidhayes4814 Před rokem +7

    They are quite pricey, I recall. If they were £30-40K, they would be a good toy but I think that they are much more than that.

    • @Shyted
      @Shyted Před rokem +2

      Think they’re twice the price. Look bloody brilliant though.

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Před rokem +1

      @@Shyted I think side by side ATVs like Can-Am Maverick destroyed Ariel Nomad sales. Maverick is basically the same thing as nomad but starts at 19k, where as used nomads go for 60k

  • @jaysmartin
    @jaysmartin Před 11 měsíci

    Ooooh autotrader has a celebrity presenter! Now they just need taylor and rory and theyve got a better line up than current top gear

  • @CianHa
    @CianHa Před rokem

    I'd love for someone to compete in rallies in these to see how they compare, point to point.

    • @RBWill1
      @RBWill1 Před 26 dny

      Autocar magazine did a feature a few years back racing one against a Group N rally car (Mitsi Evo) on a stage in Wales and think there was only a second or so between them.

  • @Fiox789
    @Fiox789 Před rokem

    I would fight someone to have one of these