TV Top Gear - Season 18 Episode 9 : Episode 9 Top Gear - Season 18 Episode 9 : Episode 9 7.893/10 by 112 users Traditional car design in Eastern Europe has lagged decades behind the west, but with the new Lada Samara, the Russians seem to have caught up. Sue Baker visits the Togliatti factory in Central Russia to drive one of the first right-hand drive versions of the new hatchback. This week’s car of the decade is the Austin Mini, a symbol of the 60s. Chris Goffey samples the cheaper end of the 4x4 market — how useful are they as transport for families in rural areas? Details Casts Posters Images Title Top Gear - Season 18 Episode 9 : Episode 9 Alternative Titles 巅峰拍档, 疯狂汽车秀, Top Gear Classic (Original Series) First Air Date 1978-07-13 Last Air Date 2009-08-02 Number of Episodes 530 Number of Seasons 45 Genres Documentary, Networks BBC Two, Casts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Ben Collins Plot Keywords , Self - Host Jeremy Clarkson Self - Host Richard Hammond Self - Host James May The Stig Ben Collins Episodes List Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 1 Episode 1 Episode 1 1987-09-10 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 2 Episode 2 Episode 2 1987-09-17 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 3 Episode 3 Episode 3 1987-09-24 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 4 Episode 4 Episode 4 1987-10-01 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 5 Episode 5 Episode 5 1987-10-08 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 6 Episode 6 Episode 6 1987-10-15 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 7 Episode 7 Episode 7 1987-10-22 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 8 Episode 8 Episode 8 1987-10-29 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 9 Episode 9 Episode 9 1987-11-05 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 10 Episode 10 Episode 10 1987-11-12 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types. Top Gear Season 18 :Episode 11 Episode 11 Episode 11 1987-11-19 Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.