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Three French chaos agents + €5000 junkers + South African wilderness = what could go wrong?

Top Gear France - Coming to South Africa (2017)

chaotic road tripbroke boy energyfreewheeling adventure

Overview

AdventureDocumentaryTV Movie

For this second special, the French trio only has a budget of 5000€ to find a car that can handle the wilderness of South Africa.

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tv special

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Genuine €5000 car torture — no safety nets, all disasters

Production

South African landscapes steal every scene

Best for:Friends: Group watch — you'll roast each other's car choices·Background: Perfect cooking/cleaning companion, French yelling optional·Rewatch: Catch the mechanical disasters you missed first time
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Director

Olivier Ruan

ReleasedNov 1, 2017
Runtime1h
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
RMC Découverte

Top Cast

Philippe Lellouche

Philippe Lellouche

Bruce Jouanny

Bruce Jouanny

Yann Larret-Menezo

Yann Larret-Menezo

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Top Gear France carved its own identity by embracing continental chaos rather than copying the British original's polished cynicism.

Trivia

The €5000 budget was real and enforced — producers reportedly rejected cars that crept even €50 over.

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