Top Gear Botswana Cars ((better)) Jun 2026

Chosen because Lancias were historically successful rally cars. Performance and Modifications

Tasked with finding a car for less than £1,500 that had no off-road pedigree, the trio selected three very different machines: top gear botswana cars

True to his "Captain Slow" persona, James chose a Mercedes-Benz 230E. Known for their "over-engineered" build quality, the W123 Mercedes was the logical choice for African terrain. While it suffered from some suspension issues and James’s stubborn refusal to strip the car for weight, it was arguably the most comfortable and reliable vehicle of the trio. It proved that German engineering from the 1980s was nearly indestructible. The Challenges The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans 500 that had no off-road pedigree