Series 1 of Top Gear, a British motoring magazine and factual television programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two during 2002, consisting of ten episodes that were aired between 20 October and 29 December.
The series' most notable elements included a group of "grannies" doing specialized stunts, several religious leaders racing against each other, and the presenters making their own "James Bond" gadget car.
These new changes included the use of television studio segments and challenges, and a revamped presentation of reviews, unlike the previous show which focused on the production of cars.
Clarkson road tests the Audi RS6 the Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, and the Maserati Coupé, while Hammond reviews a group of "superminis" – the Ford Fiesta, the Citroën C3, the Honda Jazz, the Nissan Micra, and the MG ZR.
Lotus attempts to improve a Lada Riva 1.5E Catalyst, while a group of White-Van men race around the track in a Ford World Rally Transit van.