Punishing a Brand New Car in the World's Oldest (Cheapest) Motorsport // Lands End Trial Pt 2

Punishing a Brand New Car in the World's Oldest (Cheapest) Motorsport // Lands End Trial Pt 2. In this episode Jonny Smith convinces Kia to let him take a brand new Picanto 1.0 turbo GT Line on the Landsend Trial. This may be the most cost effective motorsport left, but it's definitely not the mildest.

The trial was designed over 100 years ago to prove the robustness and reliability of new motorcycles. Then cars started entering. 2024 marked the 100th running event, so Jonny wanted to see if a new car could handle the punishment.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:35 100th Lands End Trial
2:02 Budget MODS
3:15 Why a brand new car?
3:27 Unwanted parts
5:15 What does CANT mean?
5:37 Serious Under-armour
8:25 No alloy wheels
9:37 Armoured front suspension
10:30 FIRST SHAKEDOWN!
12:58 Bit too steep?
13:42 Funfair chequer plate
14:55 Exhaust mods
16:05 Hosepipe brake pipe protection!
16:30 Rear ground clearance
17:51 SHAKEDOWN PART 2
20:20 Front end mods

#cheapestmotorsport #oldestmotorsport #newcar #thelatebrakeshow #4k

[anaru]

When reading the titles, thought "how awful". After watching, its now "how freckin awesome!". Probably one of theeee best series of the channel to date, can't wait to see more. I'm so totally into this challenge.

[harrydilks]

Hi jonny, brilliant video it was me in the l200 and my brother in law in the disco who pulled you out must say you certainly made us smile when we seen a little kia up on the mountain on the lanes😂💪💪

[AdamLeask]

Hats off to Kia for providing the car, this is such a fun and exciting project!

[fozzie]

😊This has got the makings of one of the best things you have done on this channel .
I can hardly wait for the actual event.
Best of luck🤞

[bigswoop]

The editor needs a raise for the "okay lets go" meme at 13:50 😂😂

[certifiedbidry]

The cant is just the definition of an absolute unit on wheels

[leejohnson]

This sport is a bit like being a rural supermarket delivery driver. Driver instructions: Plz deliver to cottage halfway up mountain 1 mile past 'unsuitable for motor vehicles' sign, if lost plz call.

[kevjaybee]

I hope Kia release a special edition Picanto in recognition of your adventures

[neildaniel]

The 'bodgery' of the build is exactly in keeping with the event, as long as it works it's good! Really looking forward to the next episode.

[johnwilde]

Disappointed I didn’t see you there Jonny, but I set out early on a bike. I only started doing these MCC trials last year. Aside from the history and low cost, this also has to be the friendliest motorsports event. It is you and your car against the course, not other competitors, so the sense of comradery is incredible, with everyone helping each other out. When I melted my clutch at Exeter this year - there was no end of offers of help - including two chaps in a van who gave me a lift all the way home to my house in Kent! Superb fun. Looking forward to Edinburgh already. Loving this series!

[gregtrumpet]

“NO ALLAN YOU CANT”

“Well there’s no need for THAT!”

[johnhopkins]

Jonny, always like your uploads (idol chats, car caves and of course barn finds), but for some reason this little series I find most fascinating! Kudos to Kia for donating the Cant and looking forward to the next episode! Best regards from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.

[IsadoreWoW]

Really wish there were more high quality low budget rally video series out there. Already this is up there with my life as a rallyist on \drive

[gordcivic]

Traverse Pastrana, Sir Ranulph Findanother. Hopefully we can have a Smith and Sniff sketch show by the end of the year

[bdeithrick]

Exceptional. Jonny definitely the best motor YouTuber in the world.

[Koulis_]

I bought a Kia Picanto after having one as a rental car while on holiday. It reminded me of the pleasure of a light weight, small car which drives surprisingly well so it's nice to see this humble little terrier doing this challenge.
Best of luck with this intriguing project and I think the little Kia will do you proud.

[jimjohns]

Great vid. Sion a natural at presenting.

[phoenixaph]

Great video. Lots of new cars have entered the trial previously but of a different era. We did the trial in our VW Baja and at one time were behind a pre war MG that did its first trial in 1936 straight out of the showroom

[stkjjke]

Believe it or not, I had never heard of the Lands End Trial until this series. But I'm very tempted to participate now!

[JulesAtCumbria]

Honestly, I was sat there with my mouth open in amazement, watching this little Kia valiantly attempting deeply-rutted tracks that I'd struggle to walk down! You've both done an amazing job and boy - Part 3 is going to be something else!