We reunited Richard Hammond with his favourite Grand Tour car! 

As a member of everyone in the UK, I enjoyed my time in Martin. And that's a phrase that will only work with this video.

It's awfully nice of Mike to return your car to you after he's put on 100'000 miles lol

He really loves the Subaru. He chose a Subaru for the Africa Special as well in Top Gear. And he had a comparitively comfortable ride than J & J.

It's crazy Richard has two cars ingrained in our memories for pure joy and entertainment. One leg of the best trio ever

Without a shadow of doubt this is my favourite of your cars from The Grand Tour, I grew up with Subaru's and for me it is still one of my top dream cars to own. So glad you fixed this car and kept it.

At the end when Hammond was disappointed I had the same exact reaction as him when he was told " In the next video you will see Richard Hammond take Martin for a spin" 😀

Loved the effort to include all the details and decision making that went into it, can’t wait for the drive

Richard in a Subaru just make me happy cause as he says its iconic

With all the OTT supercars we see on various RU-vid channels, I can't think of a single one that I'd rather own than this one. It's not exactly a sleeper, but for all its gold wheels, iconic blue paint, and a few stickers suggesting this might be a serious car, it's still going to surprise anyone who fancies their chances against it. But for all that, you could still use it as your daily driver, 'hopefully' without a grimace after every tiny bump you drive over. RIP Collin. You have left this world with one heck of a legacy.

it is nice that the car was named by Clarkson 😂😂 I like Martin... Martin is reassuring 😂

The best thing in the video. Is that they spoke about the next time grand tour. Which wasn't denied by Richard. So the trio continues 🎉🎉🎉 🥳🥳🥳

I've owned a lot of different cars but just recently got a 2005 WRX STI. First time owning any suburu and it's shocking how good it is. Even with totally worn out rear shocks that need changing it feels so exact and responsive

Headlights look like they could do with a restoration polish carried out to get them diamond/crystal clear again!

Oh that ending was perfect. Hammond, one advantage of the tow hitch. Is people can't drive into the back of you without damaging their car, so they're handy in carparks.

Keep the hitch: next episode, Richard takes Martin caravaning

I've had my 06 STi for 16 years, now. Still love it just as much as the day I got it. Even at 'just' 294whp/344wtq it's still a blast to drive on the streets. I'm torn on weather I want to build it up more or get a new platform. I still love it but the higher you go, the more unreliable it becomes. They are also incredibly expensive to build, compared to other platforms. Granted, things have certainly advanced in the past years, so they are more reliable now (it also helps that I live 30 minutes from IAG Performance, as they have some of the best engine builders and tuning available for Subaru's) but the cost..

There are trailer hitches where the "receiver hitch" I think its called can be slid out after removing a pin. There are also winches mounted on barstock that can be slid into it's place and again, secured with a pin. A winch might come in handy if for some reason the camera car following you ends up in a ditch.

I've recently bought the grandfather of the WRX, and it needs so much work. It's a 1987 Subaru RX (with the turbo ofc) and according to the VIN, it's the 58th production car. Hopefully one day I can fix her up and get some pretty photos with other WRXs like this one

Richard tried to hide his sly smile when he heard the horsepower haha. Glad to see you can never get too old to be excited for a car.

The first time Hammond shin's himself on the tow ball is probably going to be the decider. My Forester came with one, it only gets used to hook the shopping trolley round to stop it rolling down a slope while I unload into the back. For that reason alone it has stayed.

"So how long was the shakedown?" "3000 miles" 🤣

I love how they embraced the martin racing

Dear Drivetribe, please stop milking this format. Time to pay Richard and give him a new format where he drives cars and comments on them. Sincerely, A long term follower

Very cool Subaru! Richard Hammond is glad to see you ;)

I'm going to Osaka in March. Happy to pick up the stickers and bring them back!

Anyone else kind of miss the old top gear days. What a job those guys had. GT was alright, but no TG. The specials were just pure epic.

The blobeye Impreza is my all time favourite car. One of the best sounding engines ever made, turbo noises, capable at doing pretty much anything you want it to, and most importantly, it has character. I know these engines like to let go because they can use a bit of oil, but nothing stops me from loving this car. I will own one some day and cherish it.

this channel has evolved A LOT in the recent time, it always felt like a half assed job in its early days, but the past year has been nothing but top notch content! well done, you boys and gals! very much looking forward to future videos!

It's almost funny that the STi gearbox can take 800hp, but Donut Media broke the gearboxes on two regular WRXs with kess than 600hp. There is a major difference between the standard WRX 5-speed and the STi 6-speed!

10:23 That smile from Hammond said it all

Put a 2 bike trailer on the back and you and Izzy take the dirt bikes to an off road location. Great video

To tell Hammond it wants as much throttle as possible sent a chill down my spine lol! Build is killer 🎉

As soon as they started talking about the blow-off valve, I had visions of Hammond and a certain Noble on the side of an Italian road.

The look on Hamster's face when he was informed that he now has Launch Control.....

Lose the tow bar,and definitely lose the white stripe down the side.Apart from that,the Scube looks fantastic. 👌🏼🔥

What a spectacular Subi. Thanks or sharing the build process.

Totally agree the dent should be repaired. But, I agree that the hitch should stay as it was a key part of the Grand Tour episode and literally the link to this car’s history.

What an amazing skyline backdrop 🥰

Thanks for lending me Martin. My trip around Europe was lovely.

Lord Martin, I salute thee. Welcome back. What a nice corporate car it was for the channel.

Drove it last week, was fantastic.

Love it! Keep the tow hook, you'll never know when you need it.

I think I liked it more before. Still can't believe the improvements y'all did. Martin looks wonderful 👍.

Without a shadow of doubt this is my favourite of your cars from The Grand Tour😀

Towbar/hitch is an ideal accessory for a someone who wants to take his bikes with him for some off road adventuring. Subies were always the most fun utility vehicles. Maybe bright yellow match the DriveTribe stickers. Either way, great job.

i think the tow hitch should definitely stay on. its a piece of history and it comes in real handy in certain situations

Hammond's love for Subarus always gets me.. from a fellow Subaru loving Midlander 🤗

Absolute love they shoot this video on open country make feel very freedom and watching this machine on his own proper environment is chills!

Happy New Year team "Drivetribe" Richard Hammond, I'm your fan

Thanks for fixing the bonnet dent 🥰 Yeah, take the towbar off, it does look out of place on a WRX. Plus the longest car handover in history 😂

100% The towbar must stay. It's a part of it's story. Unlike the dent, it doesn't detract from it's look, just makes it more unique.

you see, this right here, is *EXACTLY* why i love this channel.

Leave the tow hook....if you get hit from behind, it will protect your bumper😅

Martin looks amazing. I am so much on the fence about the bonnet dent.... Tow bar should stay though.

You bloody teasers 😂 Can't wait to see Richard drive it.

Fantastic car, enjoy!. Very jealous 👍

It's not a tow-bar, it's a rear analogue parking sensor. If you reverse too far, your parking sensor gets hit, and not your beautiful Subaru rear end.

His got such a big smile on his face! 😄

Everyone has seen a banged up Subaru we wanted to see him drive

man i want one of these, even more now that it was featured in such a great special.

I'd keep the hitch. Even if it's just a foot rest at shows. It's part of the history and if you need it, you have it

well i agree with Richard, the towbar looks out of place.. but so does a fire extinguisher.. im just saying... its a few bolts if you want it off because Martin has to look his best for a show or something.. but MORE tools is ALWAYS better than LESS tools.. so leave it on.. plus think of the shin barking hi jinx in car parks and garages!

Richard, you ride motorcycles… I think you should keep the tow bar! You could take a trip to some incredible driving roads and bring both the car and the bike with! Get to the spot, park the bike, park the trailer, remove the hitch, and enjoy Martin when it’s cold or a rainy day, but then have the bike for the nice sunny days of the trip! You wouldn’t have to choose between which love of motorsport to bring on an adventure!

keep the tow bar ive got one on my bugeye sedan and it has saved my bumper from people hitting my car a few to many times

Keep the holes in the roof lining, lose the hitch. Can't believe we still don't even get to see Hammond's reaction!

keep the tow bar!

Epic video. Towbar joke, brilliant. Great video Mike and Richard ❤

*Drivetribe don't miss!!!!!!*

I know the "Blobeye" is often seen as the ugly transition to the favored "Hawkeye" facelift, but I quite favor these to the later generation. They have a really meaty looking presence to them - like the bonnet is hiding gobs of power... which in this case it really is. Looks like a proper driver's car!

Keep that tow bar and use it to tow cars to meets. Something unique to show up in

love the car and the videos. KEEP THE FOOT STOOL 😂😂

Hey Richard, big fan, we don't know eachother but thanks for letting me drive you car.

Keep the foot rest Hammond!

Tow bars are the biggest audi driver deterrents ever. It's a must have

Hitch should be up to Hammond. He has to live with it at the end of the day. Makes me happy seeing how happy he is with it, same feeling I get with mine.

Best car on RU-vid. Epic work on it!

KEEP the tow ball. It protects the back of the car somewhat from rear end crashes AND its occasionally useful.

I like the tow hitch. Keep it!

Genuine fun here guys enjoyed the video!

Hey Martin. Love your work 👍

Keep the footrest!

Yes, keep the hook but match it gold with the wheels 😁

It was watching this very car on The Grand Tour that encouraged me to buy a 2007 WRX a little over a year ago. Unfortunately due to personal and home circumstances changing I ended up selling it because I couldn't justify the £675 annual tax for the mileage that I was doing. But I loved owning it and I look forward to owning one again in the future.

Noble m600 came to mind when he mentioned turbo flutter and I looked at the smile on hamonds face 😂

Also the towbar helps if you get rear ended in your car

Don’t keep the tow bar, keep making the grand tour 👍

A nice little piece that would be great to add to this build is a Killer B upper coolant reservoir. Adds a lot more room for front mount builds.

9:44 One of the first mods I did on my MX-5 was stick a small piece of the hook side of a hook & loop fastener (like Velcro) on the catch - you find it immediately, every time (not my idea, I read it on a forum, 'top [however many] mods under $50'). Cheapest mod I have done, still one of my favourites.

Love the screen chemistry of these two, And having owned 2 subaru Impreza’s I can say this series is brilliant.

Keep the towbar, given Richards history, this might come in handy to keep the rear bumper from receiving damage

If there's ever a Richard Hammond Museum, Oliver and Martin will have to be on its logo.

Bought collector plates for my 2004 USDM STi today! Nice to see another one brought back instead of scrapped!

Why not get the missing decal made up by a graphics shop? I think given It's such a basic decal you should be allowed to go non-original at least

I think the tow bar should be taken off because it will give the car its original shape and make the car look more like a wrx… (ps: I hope to one day buy a wrx for my own.)

One of the 3 most famous car experts in the world couldn't find the hood catch. FINALLY I FEEL VINDICATED.

Richard definitely seems interested with the Subaru

Yeah... 530whp is VERY fast in a subaru. My STI makes 613whp which is absolutely violent and terrifying. Im on the 450whp map though now for the winter which still makes me grin ear to ear and makes passengers laugh uncontrollably.

Keep the Trailer Hitch. Think about how Jealous people would be seeing Martin passing them towing a Jet Ski!

Great video gents, I could listen to Rich talk for hours

Amazing to see some classic Woolarding from Hammond 😂😂 ok it was the towbar not the bumper but now it's been done, bin the tow bar. 👍