About this season
Ignition puts you in the driver's seat of the automotive world's latest car, truck and SUV offerings, courtesy of Motor Trend. Watch as our team of experts throttles, track tests and pushes the limits of these vehicles to harness their full capability.
Episodes (12)
1. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador Unleashed on the Nardo Ring
Aired 28 January 2012
On the premiere episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago conquers the legendary Nardo Ring in the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. Come along for the ride as the most powerful bull ever enters the world's fastest ring.
2. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 Ignities Inde Motorsports Ranch
Aired 4 February 2012
Carlos Lago lights the fuse on the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Joined by pro race driver Randy Pobst and armed with miles of empty racetrack at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ, we finally find out if the mythical ZL1 is worth the wait.
3. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Cruises Crostia
Aired 11 February 2012
In this episode of Ignition, Michael Febbo tests the all new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC stateside, then crosses the pond for some Old World cruising in Croatia.
4. 2012 Audi TT RS: The Bargain R8?
Aired 18 February 2012
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago carves up the canyons in the turbocharged 2012 Audi TT RS. Find out happens when you zap an Audi R8 with a shrink ray.
5. 2012 BMW 335i: Still the Benchmark?
Aired 25 February 2012
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out if BMW's latest 335i still remains the sports sedan benchmark. Does this larger, longer and taller 3 Series mean the icon has finally gone soft?
6. 2012 Volkswagen Golf R: The Super GTI?
Aired 3 March 2012
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests out Volkswagen's limited edition 2012 Golf R. Find out if this "rich man's GTI" deserves its R badge.
7. 2013 Hyundai Coupe 3.8 Track: A True Enthuasiast's Car?
Aired 10 March 2012
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago takes the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition to sports car school to see if it passes the true enthusiast's test.
8. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C: Engineering Gone Wild!
Aired 17 March 2012
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago explores the art and science of supercars with the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C. Find out what happens when you give a team of dedicated engineers the time and resources to dream big.
9. 2013 BMW M5: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?
Aired 26 March 2012
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out what happens when you strap a pair of turbos to an M car. Does this latest M5 live up to the legend of the naturally aspirated M5s of yore?
10. 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition: World's Greatest Super Car Bargain?
Aired 2 April 2012
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out just how far he can push Godzilla. Is the more powerful 2013 GT-R even better than the already fantastic 2012 model of last year? Carlos straps in to find out how many super cars he can slay.
11. 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe - Fun over function?
Aired 9 April 2012
Carlos Lago finds out if the 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe is too quirky for its own good. Does this hard top two-seater go too far by choosing fun over function?
12. 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8: Laps Navarra Race Circuit!
Aired 16 April 2012
Guest host and Motor Trend technical director Frank Markus hits Spain's Navarra race circuit with Bentley's new Continental GT V8. Find out if this V8 version of the GT actually improves upon its W12 big brother.