r/thegrandtour peaks Wednesdays 5am-7am UTC
Discussion about episode rankings consistently drives high engagement in r/thegrandtour, particularly when comparing special episodes like the Vietnam, Botswana, and North Pole adventures. The community actively debates which specials deserve top placement, with polls and tier lists regularly appearing among top posts. Nostalgic content resonates strongly, especially historical photos and videos of the hosts from their Top Gear days or early Grand Tour filming. Location-based posts where fans visit famous filming spots—like the "Classic Top Gear Location On the Way to Hershey Park" example—generate enthusiastic responses. Memes centered around recurring show elements ("The Holy Trinity of Bad Hair" series) and humorous observations about the hosts' fashion choices or mannerisms also perform well. Text discussion posts asking for favorite moments from specific episodes or series tend to spark lengthy, passionate conversations among dedicated fans who appreciate deep cuts from the show's history.
The community responds best to casual, enthusiastic posts that mirror the show's own irreverent humor and insider knowledge. Successful posters adopt the same playful banter Clarkson, Hammond, and May use with each other, addressing them familiarly as "the boys" without explanation. References to inside jokes like "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" or recurring segments are expected knowledge, not explained for newcomers. The tone should be passionate but not overly serious—matching the hosts' blend of automotive expertise and self-aware silliness. Posts that demonstrate genuine fandom through specific episode references ("S2E4 water jug gag") rather than general praise perform better. Avoid formal language; the community prefers conversational writing with occasional British slang that mirrors the show's vernacular, though exaggerated attempts at British phrasing can come across as inauthentic.
Highly upvoted posts typically showcase either rare content only true fans would recognize or spark debate about subjective show elements. The Vietnam special ranking discussion demonstrates how tier lists of episodes generate passionate but civil arguments among users. Emotional connections to pivotal moments—like the series finale or opening sequence where they drive away from the BBC—resonate deeply, with users sharing personal stories about why these scenes mattered. Posts identifying filming locations with photographic evidence or behind-the-scenes trivia that isn't widely known consistently gain traction. The community particularly rewards content that balances nostalgia with fresh perspective, such as comparing modern Grand Tour segments to classic Top Gear moments. References to specific, obscure jokes or recurring gags (like Jeremy's questionable fashion choices) signal authentic fandom and earn upvotes.
Promotional content immediately raises red flags in this community, as evident from broader Reddit marketing guides that note companies fail when "writing like advertisers" on the platform. Avoid spoiler-heavy posts during new episode windows without proper warnings, as the community values shared viewing experiences. Content that dismisses the hosts' dynamic or shows disrespect toward the trio's legacy—particularly comparisons that favor the Amazon era over Top Gear or vice versa without nuance—often gets down
r/thegrandtour was created on May 11, 2016, making it 9 years and 10 months old and a well-established subreddit. With 628,659 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/thegrandtour is steadily growing, with 2,007 new members in the last 30 days.
r/thegrandtour shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 437.7 upvotes per post across its 628,659 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.06. To reach the Hot section of r/thegrandtour, posts typically need at least 38 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/thegrandtour receive an average of 25.4 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
Based on an analysis of 30 top posts from the past week, Wednesday is the most active day with 6 posts reaching the top, while Tuesday sees the least activity with 2 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 5am UTC (3 posts), 7pm UTC (3 posts), and 9pm UTC (2 posts). The quietest hours are 10am UTC, 11am UTC, and 1am UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (5), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (6), Thursday (4), Friday (2), Saturday (6), Sunday (5) posts reaching the top.
r/thegrandtour currently has 628,659 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 2,007 members (0.32%), averaging 54 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/thegrandtour in the top 47% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/thegrandtour has gained 3,684 subscribers (0.59%). Since tracking began 571 days ago, the community has added 206,251 total subscribers. The recent growth rate is consistent with the community's longer-term trajectory.
r/thegrandtour is steadily growing, with 2,007 new members in the last 30 days.
r/thegrandtour has 628,659 subscribers as of March 2026.
The best time to post on r/thegrandtour is Wednesdays 5am-7am UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
r/thegrandtour is steadily growing, with 2,007 new members in the last 30 days.
r/thegrandtour was created on May 11, 2016, making it 9 years old.
Posts on r/thegrandtour typically need at least 38 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/thegrandtour is a Reddit community with 628,659 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "This is a subreddit about "The Grand Tour", Amazon's car show hosted by former BBC Top Gear presenters: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May." The best time to post on r/thegrandtour is Wednesdays 5am-7am UTC. Posts receive an average of 437.7 upvotes and 25.4 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 38. The subreddit is adding approximately 54 new members each day. Founded 9 years ago, r/thegrandtour is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,347 subreddits.
Last updated: 2026-03-06 03:15:49