The 2023 Dodge Hornet.. Win or Fail? My thoughts after the unveiling!
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- I give you another look at the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT and Dodge Hornet RT and give you my thoughts on whether or not it will be a success or a big mistake for Dodge. What do you think about the new Hornet?
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I get Dodge getting into the crossover game. I don’t get Dodge pushing it as a muscle car. The past 2 days have been a big let down. Carbon fiber panels, Chally body, drag pack roller- those are good to the 1% of people in the Mopar world. The other99% of us are down right dissapointed.
Your damn right we are
Amen
Very well said in high hopes today can be better right now it’s very disappointing
The definition of muscle car for dodge is about to change. Whatever they say is muscle is muscle lol
This is true. I have a feeling tonight isn't going to be any different
As a mustang owner and muscle car enthusiast I’m really sad to see the muscle line go away for dodge. The challenger is a beautiful car and the new design of the charger is really dope. It feels like we’re back in the 80s again when everybody was getting rid of all their muscle car lineups for economy cars. It’s also not about how fast these cars go I think they’re missing the point of muscle cars and the character that they bring to going fast
What's going away? The V8? All manufacters are reducing V8's in their lineup.
@@JBennett530 well Ford still has their V8 line up from what I know. But it looks like they will opt for an electric option while the new GTs will still be offered in a V8 but greatly reduced HP. I think Chevy is scrapping the Camaro altogether but I may be wrong. Hell I hope I’m wrong. I was watching a report on my local news that said dodge was discontinuing the actual charger and challenger period. I hope racerx is right in that they continue the line but who wants a damn charger that sounds like a damn Subaru? Or has no sound at all? Just sayin
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@@2009kdizzle
2023 will be it for the Charger & Challanger.
@DucknCoverin yeah I just remember that damn four-cylinder mustang . So yeah you’re right in the late 70s. But I do remember in the late 70s you still had like the Chevy nova Camaro Trans Am Corvette and all those other cars most memorable of most of those cars were 78 and 79. The 78 Trans Am was iconic so there were still muscle cars during that time the world didn’t go totally economy car until like 82
I'm a retired Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealer and I can tell you I would be thrilled to have this Hornet available to sell. After I watched your presentation from last night, I paid attention while driving here in SW FL this morning and these small CUV's are everywhere. They're like Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators down here...you see them all over the place. You have to have an entry level vehicle for those younger buyers so that as they age, they can move up the line and buy the bigger, higher margin vehicles in the future. These are very well contented units and will be very successful in my opinion.
The RT and GLH are prob gonna cost between 40-60k. Not worth it at all... as a young buyer I hate the new cars market it's all stupid looking cars and no soul.
The only electric I'd even consider is the N74 Vision. We young people are screwed.
Somebody has to start somewhere, just like my first car. I could only afford a cheap little K car at the time, but it was a Mopar, and it did the job. For people who can't afford to go into eMuscle right away, the Hornet offers something sporty and exciting, unlike a lot of other vehicles in the same segment. AWD is a really nice thing to have!
@@gc1087 i agree with you...these hornets will essentially = the cost of a used r/t or scatpack, and actual teenage, early to late 20's, and just car guys and girls who're not too loaded financially will still settle for something much much sportier like a used scat, r/t, g37, genesis coupe, elantra N, and etc etc over this hornet which is essentially no different than a gmc Acadia with a prettier exterior...these hornets will just attract non-tuners who just want something that looks good on the outside, and has alot of interior accessories which is ok...but yeah, this isn't an actual tuner's car by a longshot...it won't even cut the edge over civics, WRX's, or the new elantra's either...only reason dodge is ahead of the game right now is due to their 392, 6.2 Cats, and of course, their 5.7's, and these turbo 4 bangers won't offer much of what mopar guys and girls are looking for since they've all been kind of spoiled with the big v8's...i'm a mopar guy myself, and owned an r/t but that does not mean i'm going to settle for a v6 challenger over what i currently have which is a genesis 5.0 rspec fully loaded...buying brand isn't everything...
Yeah in a pre plandemic world
@@gc1087 As a young guy, I can't relate. The Charger concept is sexy as f***. Depending on when this may release, I may consider this for my wife. I have a Gladiator now that I LOVE, but man a 4xe version would be dope. As far as other EVs. The ionic 5s are dope looking, so is the EV6. That GLH hornet is sexy
A SUV under 30k in these days is a win for everyone, especially the way the base model looked.
SUVs is not for everyone🤣💯
Love Racer X, always professional and upbeat, you have a great way about expressing yourself and your always POSITIVE
I appreciate that!
Being positive doesn’t mean you’re correct.
I’d rather be realistic. Helps, ironically, keep people positive by setting proper expectations.
@@eldiablort1461 can’t say anything nice without some dipshit saying something
I think I would like a hornet as my commuter car.
My son bought his Challenger at 21. I see plenty of young dudes with their R/T’s, Scats, and Hellcat on their channels. So Dodge already had the young market for real cars. No gateway needed.
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Dude the popular anit just young men who want v8 they had to make a move trust me get it on or later
Exactly. I got my first Challenger at 28. I don't understand them wanting to go for a younger crowd when they're removing what drew us to the brand in the first place. This was a marketing move. They began the show by saying that SUVs were the best selling vehicle over the last few years and are projected to increase by 48% or something like that.
My grandma had a hornet. Does that answer your question?
AMC Hornet?
I wouldn't mind almost 400 pounds of torque and 75 to the gallon. I'd definitely own one for a "daily".
Man, they were kicking ass in the muscle car market for the last 15-16 years. I love that my 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona has only 50k miles on it and still mint, and have to keep it that way but still have fun with it. I am in North Alabama and need to find a reputable speed shop that has a lot of experience with installing the cams and heads and getting it tuned and just drive for pure fun. Oh I need a lower geared rear end.
I’m not a Dodge guy but I would definitely drive this car. It has good power for its size and I like the design
It's a cuv for soccer moms, definitely a different market segment. I'm young and I want V8s with a manual.
My problem with the hornet is that they presented it like it's the future of the "brotherhood of muscle" , that's a joke.
Absolutely correct.
Buy a mustang then lol those are never going away
@@thanosianthemadtitanic Pretty much will. I was gonna order one of the last special editions Challengers but dodge said you won't be able to order just only get raped by the dealers and the markups. I'm good off that.
Unfortunately you'll have to buy a mustang or camaro for now.
@@gabrielf1911 Even Camaros are going away after 2023 just like the Challenger, Ford's gonna be by itself
I love how you always unpack the facts, then give your opinion on those facts, THEN you tell us how YOU like/dislike those facts. Main reason why I follow your channel cause you’re unbiased first, and THEN! You give us your opinion but still allow US! To make a decision on what WE like/dislike about it
Fail, they are making a mistake with the Challenger/Charger shutdown.
Like Tim said, it’s 1972 for the big V8.
Racer X, spot on with your summary and evaluation couldn’t agree more. It’s been a good 20yrs of muscle but times are changing yet again.
I believe Tim also said, If your not first then your last.
Dodge is a Top Competitor for a reason. -Thanks
Dodge shouldve launched this Hornet like 3 years ago
They did the first concept of this in 06
@@eldiablort1461 The Caliber.
My '85 Dodge Aries K goes 0-60 mph in 15 minutes. I'm fine with that. No TH-cam pressure to buy anything.
This is a car the public wants! Style, performance, the right size, a cool name and badge. I'm stung! The price is right. I think they nailed it with this one. I like it. At the very least, it will make the perfect rental! 🥰
This is just what Dodge needs. Dodge should be utilizing the Alpha Romeo chassis and platforms to expand their very, very small product line. There are only TWO cars sold by Dodge! This is down from a Nine vehicle product line in the early 2000s. I am, for one, very relieved and grateful to see new vehicles from a car division I thought may becoming extinct. And the trim levels and powertrain offerings on the Hornet ( excellent choice of names from the Mopar names list btw) are awesome. And GLH!!! A little call back to the man in the black hat is always welcome!
Lmao! Are you serious? This is crap! SMH
@@fredwilliams7893 if there is zero negative reviews then you know they are all fake . Red flag
I see it as a Dodge Journey replacement if anything. I could see a “SRT-4” version of this if they wanted to go that way.
Yeah but isn’t the Dodge Journey over there in Canada and china have similar interior trimming
A far, far SUPERIOR replacement of the old Journey. Unlike the old Journey and it’s very compromised chassis origins, the Hornet rides on a chassis built for performance.
I had an Omni GLH Turbo in college, super fun! I was most interested in the GLH model and you barely talked about it.
For what it is. A CUV I think they nailed it and the price point for the GT being under 30k is actually incredible. I think it's a win.
Agreed!
You're playing it safe to be honest and I understand why, but the fact is this, the Hornet is nothing but the Alfa Romeo Tonale with different badge. You also have to consider what happened with that car, it was a complete failure because of it's reliability issues and knowing Dodge that WILL be an issue with the Hornet too.
Dodge getting into the CUV market is okay but they should have made something new instead of slapping the badge on a car that was never a good one.
Completely agree
Agreed!
The Tonale isn't even on sale yet in the US and just came out to very rave reviews so far in the UK, so I don't know where you are getting your information from. Cross platform sharing between brands is a normal thing, why would they develop an entirely new chassis when Alfa has one for them to use right now. You do know that Stellantis is consolidating all their brands to a handful of chassis to be shared across multiple brands right? Oh and the engines in the Hornet are different than whats in the Tonale as well.
@@jakedavidson9641 Guess you will be driving a hornet soon ! 🤣🤣
It’s still not original.
Most crossover platforms didn’t do that great bud .
Dodge stealth , dodge aka Chrysler conquest .
Mazda truck that was a Ford ranger etc .
Eagle talon vs eclipse . Just to name a few
@@MR.TOYBOX Might buy a GLH for a daily but I'll be sticking to my Giulia Quadrifoglio for the foreseeable future.
I understand Dodge targeting a new demographic with the Hornet Trims to boost sales, but I just hope they continue building Muscle Cars that are not just EVs. As a Scat Pack Challenger owner, I guess I am just hoping for equal effort in their SRT division, or whatever that becomes, and expanded Direct Connection products.
They can't -- at least in high volume. The need to average 54.5 mpg for their entire lineup for 2025 CAFE. That is exactly why the V8's are going away at the end of 2023.
@@LakeHowellDigitalVideo Ya, what a shame, but I understand the need for Dodge to stay competitive. As long as they don't forget about the enthusiasts like me... Which I realize I represent a smaller percentage of customers on the market...lol
@@LakeHowellDigitalVideo i thought there was a law that if they make less than 10k models they don’t have to follow the rules
@@MrMlbfan6 Not sure, would have to research that law, if it exists..
They already said they're not going to be building the fun stuff after 2023. Another company run into the ground. The writing was on the wall as soon as they announced they were being bought by Stellantis.
Correct.
This is absolute garbage! Fuckin total fail in my eyes! SMH. Horrible!
I just recently subscribed to your channel and wish I had done so earlier. Love it. I fully agree with what you said about the Hornet, and I have to say also, the fact that you talked to us in your car while it was running is pure music. Thank you, nice touch!
I love it! Thanks Stellantis. I want an affordable fun to drive and environmentally friendly daily car that can go on long distance trips. This is it. A PHEV for me.
This will help Dodge survive in the future and have been waiting on it to come out to consider for my wife’s replacement for her older Dodge.
It’s a WIN , I love my Challenger but it’s not my daily. A hornet will be replacing my 2014 CRV
If we compare the looks to other cars in the segment. It looks really good. 2.0 hurricane puts out amazing power. It should sell well, as long as the mpgs are good, and the car is reliable. I would hope they would import the alfa standard hybrid system, I know people are getting about 40mpg highway in the alfa " not sure which engine"
I'm hoping that with the 2.0T carrying on and being used in more vehicles, that more aggressive factory tunes will be released for it. Any rumor on that?
He is right . . . For those who need the 'muscle cars', sales of these kinds of cars are very important for the future of Dodge. Volume is what keeps an auto maker afloat. This is the hot market segment these days and they need this to stay relevant. Rebadging an Alfa may not seem the way to go . . . but this will bring in new sales, sales that Dodge has ignored.
I like the Hornet. There... I said it. I am not in the market for a vehicle like it, but if I were, it would be a no brainer. I would personally order a GLH or a GT+ and mod it. A 2L turbo will make tons of power with some mods. I would guess 300whp and 350-375tq with mods on the GT with intake, downpipe/exhaust, and tune.
I think the Hornet will be a success. I love v-8 muscle, but that does not pay all the bills. Dodge needs to catch a little of every genre and this is going to get the younger crowd. So far, looks good. Dodge is on it.
After seeing the reveal and hearing the direction Dodge is aiming for with Hornet…I totally get it…and I think they are pretty cool
I was a teen in the 80’s and all manufacturers had a spicy trim of every model it’s kinda nice to see that happening here
With Dodge only having the Charger,Challenger & Durango in the line up it makes sense to have a model to compete with other makers
Hard core Mopar muscle guy here but I have to admit the Omni GLH would be in my collection if I had the money. The fact is this may be in that window someday.
Well, as I said last night in reply to a Facebook post - for what it is, it ain't half bad. I would consider one as a go-to-work/everyday car. As an muscle car enthusiast, I'm a fire-breathing V8 guy all day. But, even today's reveal of the charger BEV wasn't bad at all. The thing looks sharp as hell. Very much what I would hope it looked like, with the retro styling still well-intact. Personally, I think dodge is A) buying time until a new governmental administration comes in, B) getting into the BEV thing to at least offer something cool that's an EV. and C) likely exploring other options behind the scenes. (Think hydrogen combustion.) It ain't over yet, that's for sure!
It's not bad. I'm interested in the GHL, will be keeping an eye out for the final numbers.
I totally agree with you on how they’re trying to attract different demographics, tire shredding cars just for you won’t get them afloat for long; especially when there’re more new brains from stelantis. They will bring some good stuff for hardcore v8’s lovers like you and me. Dodge will always be a badass car company
Excellent video, Racer X! You are absolutely right. The Hornet isn't for everyone, but it is a vehicle that is needed. I see the Hornet like the K Car that helped save Chrysler. There's a market for it. Hell, My first car was a K Car. A 94 Dodge Spirit! It was a fun little car to drive, and sometimes I find myself missing it. The Spirit R/T 2.2L Turbo variant was an incredible vehicle for it's time, and one of the fastest too. Anyway, Dodge is bringing to the masses something exciting for the segment it's trying to fit into. AWD, Awesome power to weight ratios, quick acceleration... I don't know about everyone else, but I think the Hornet is a very important vehicle, and will help pave the way for greater things ahead. Give Dodge a chance! Let's see what's in store tonight!
Thanks buddy..
Honestly not that bad. I think dodge did pretty well with this, something new for people to look at.
Soccer ⚽️Moms here we come 🤪
I wanna stand behind Dodge on all these changes but I don't know if I can. My dream car has been the Hellcat for some time now and watching what I have the last couple days, now I may never get that chance...
Boo hoo
Just purchase a used Hellcat, hold on to it as the value will go up.
U wanting to stand behind dodge has nun to do with your dream car being a hellcat they still gone be around it’s just gone be hard because people gone keep there car or sell it for the high
Order a '22, or look for a used one... They're out there.
If you don’t have a HC by now you never will. Just keep dreaming
FAIL !!
These Dodge Hornets looks very similar to the current model Jeep Compass, my Niece has one 😂
RacerX, I am with you on this. We have seen dodge try to get into the crossover market before with models like the Nitro or Journey which did not quite take off... they just seemed to cheap out too much. But the Hornet looks like they now have a crossover that looks good and has performance out the gate. If that was available in my 20s I might have jumped on it. I think Dodge will continue to push the envelope and offer leading performance and style in this next era of the automobile.
Great coverage RacerX. The Hornet R/T looks like a sporty commuter car. Hopefully the $3X,000 price point is actually within range for the target audience. GLH seems like it will be good for the dealer who can mark up the add-ons but why pay extra for exhaust and ride height? A lot is riding on tonight’s reveal - I’ll never let go of my V8 Hemi and I’ll only buy another Dodge if it is a step up in performance and driving experience for the middle class buyer. EV’s meh 👎
EVs?? Oh... you mean CBs?
(Coal Burners)
First of all, congratulations for your video! I give you my opinion from ..... CANNES in the south of France and especially as a former Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge dealer. I read all the comments regretting the big V8 Hemi etc .... What to do with the current situation ??? Above all, we must not forget that if almost all of the automotive markets are switching to everything is electric, it is only due to the DIESELGATE of the VOLKSWAGEN Group!!! I think too many people have forgotten that! As for Dodge's situation, we owe it to Mercedes, which "killed" us during our cooperation. Mercedes looted CJD then kicked us out like shit! Today, through (thanks to) Stellantis, the brands are recovering and will take back market share; I'm sure of it because we have brands that still make people dream all over the world! Let's be proud of the Stellantis Group and its brands; our jobs are at stake. Coming back to the Hornet, I drove its cousin the Alfa Romeo Tonale last month and I can tell you that it's an excellent vehicle!!!! The Dodge will also be perfect but forget V6 and V8!.....
Racer X friend thank you for keeping us updated 🇺🇸🇺🇸😀😀💪💪💪
Only video that palyed with no ad at the time.
with a v8, you can always make improvements to get power out, with an ev you don't get to make it faster
LOL that is simply false. EV Tuning is weirdly similar to Turbo Engine tuning.
I can currently purchase a Alfa Romero Tonale at my local Alfa Dealership. The Hornet is a rebodied version of that vehicle. I just hope the Hornet is less expensive to service than the Alfa and it's $249 to $500 oil changes. Im guessing the boost feature is pulling power from the hybrid battery to help the Combustion engine giving a short burst of power. If this is the case. It would reduce the hybrid battery range. I like the looks, but currently in it's segment. There's over 20 vehicles the Hornet will be competing with. I'm also wondering the turnaround time when ordering a Hurricane since they will be manufactured in Italy. It appears Stellantis is hooked on performance no matter the types of vehicle. .
EPIC FAIL! We don’t want that crap Dodge, C’mon. That’s what Toyota and others build! Give us new things with serious BALLS!
I want to see that GT Hornet go head-to-head with the MK8 VW GTI.
If it's dodge making it has to be good, even for average consumer. 😎👍
Racer X friend keep up the great work 😀😀🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪👍👍👍
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this vehicle here and the idea of a phev is a good idea because of the high gasoline prices
I tell you what i did ..........
I subscribed to your channel
That's what I did !
Good voice , honest opinion, simple and to the point .
Thank you for what you’re doing! 20 somethings will buy the hornet up. Good for dodge going after younger people. I just wish the Dakota would make a return! I’m a mopar guy to the core, but I own a ford Ranger and I don’t need a full size truck. C’mon dodge, bring back the Dakota so I can get out of this ford!
Look up 2024 ram Dakota.
Can the Hornet exceed the SRT-4? Yes, there is a last line of the biggest muscle car ever that will surpass the SRT Demon. Like you, I am also waiting to see the new HP levels.
Having owned an SRT4 the 2.4 iron block was a good engine.
Somebody in the marketing department should tell Dodge/Stellantis the reason why they Surviving is the V8 engines and the reason why they can bring other Projects to the line which is a no brainer !! This is the reason why the V8 engines need to survive , even if they have to be smart displacement V8 engines !!
I'm digging it....need to see one in person...
Dodge/Stellantis needs to market these little Crossover vehicles, as that only and not compared them to the brotherhood of the big vehicles !!!
Dodge/Stellantis should always have a market for the muscle car vehicles, even if the vehicles have to had a smart displacement V8 engines period !!!
The market did change, and CUV and UV platforms are changing and merging past hybrid to EV. I'm old school, but have an interest in things to come. Many engineers see the pod like transforming chassis as we get closer to just transporting modules of efficiency. For what it's worth, that could be anything in the future even if it's flying. Probably way down the line, or maybe not. I have a Charger RT currently, and had other large cars, trucks and so forth and many prior to 1979 as well. I've had large SUV's(lot's of wasted space). And recently more CUV type and my large Charger. These are just the babies of what was a large SUV and yesteryears station wagon need with a touch of the great AMC Eagle. LOL. But the utility and care free zippiness is pretty much what the newer target populations are looking for. I can see Dodge under Aunt Stella's management style targeting those individuals and younger families. It's just plain everywhere. But tonight, they have the OTHERS in mind for that feel for the past. Can't wait to see the future, the third show.
I'd rather see Dodge bring back the Stealth to compete with the JDM market segment. Imagine Dodge debuting a car that could hang with or beat the new Z, Supra or GR 86. Out of all the younger people that I know, not a single one of them is wanting a fast grocery getter. A move like bringing back the Stealth would set the press on TH-cam car enthusiast community on fire. Especially if it set record hot laps on the famous Nürburgring Track. This move that Dodge has made has definitely got people taking, but not in a good way. It reminds me of what happened when Acura dropped the Integra bomb. A Stealth in Dodges lineup would finally put a finger in the face of everyone who says that owning a fast Dodge is great if ya wanna spend your life driving in a straight line. I love cars of all platforms. Out of all of the fast American cars I truly believe that the Challenger is the prettiest. I want Dodge to succeed, but I wanna see something different.
FAIL !!
And the true problem here is that Dodge had us thinking we were about to see the next EV muscle car, these Dodge Hornets are not a bad vehicle, but did we need a special event reveal like this ???
My answer is No.
These Hornets could've just showed up in the future lineup of vehicles, that would've been better instead of getting every guy excited for the next EV muscle car.
We were truly mislead !
They showed the EV muscle car today. And it's pretty badass looking
Cars what cars there are no more actual cars in America anymore unless it's a foreign car just Crossovers and SUVs and electric vehicles you might as well call it muscle pods if you could even call it that anymore 🙄
@@DavidSmith-eg5le
lol 😄
@@MaD707MaN
Yeah I saw it,,,
I'm glad you like, but for me it looks pretty plain, no good lines or airvents if that's the name, but compared to the current Charger, it's very plain & basic.
But this is just a Concept, so the actual car when released may change some.
It’ll be outta their lineup faster than you can say ‘Dodge Dart’.
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Good point about using the hornet sales to fund their other projects. Hardcore Porsche fans hated the Cayenne when it came out, but that ended up being their best selling model and allowed them to fund cooler stuff that had a smaller market.
That’s not even remotely the same thing. I don’t remember Porsche marketing the Cayenne as being in the same breath as a 911.
@@eldiablort1461 I don't know man, they were pretty clear about calling it a "Compact CUV". Why would anyone assume a Compact CUV is in the same class as a Challenger or Charger?
I really like this Hornet, nice ride I'm sold on it. Turbo rear wheel drive. It will look great parked next to my Ram 1500 Lonestar ! The Package that it comes with is really nice! For the price. Will future models come with a Sun roof.
They needed something to replace. The Neon R/T's, ACR's and SRT - 4's.
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Don't forget the Spirit R/T! :)
Looks like every other crossover....and damn your really pushing this
I totally agree, Dodge is targeting a specific market with this vehicle. I am not sold on it but I do not hate it either. I am excited about the Hellcat Durango's coming back because I missed the first go around. I really hope that dodge will do something to keep the dealers in check the last year of the hellcats. I have my 2022 widebody charger but if the markups aren't absurd i'd love to get into a Durango or something else before they are gone.
I drive an X1 3.5. It's a blast. I am hoping that this will be a more powerful up to date replacement.
I cant believe I missed your move to Fla. Doing a great job. How much do all these new cars weigh. The Hornet look great.
I already have one burbly Stroker R/T Challenger that i cannot get enough of. I don’t need another one. New is fine but I can do without. I’d have to drive this first to see how I like it. It’ll be either this or a Durango V6 when the wife and I start our family.
Well it remains to be seen if this works out for Dodge/Stellantis. Crossovers are hugely popular (🤮), but was a rebadged Alfa Romeo the way to do it? We’ll see. For me, I’m gonna keep enjoying my ‘19 5.7L 300C I picked up last month! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Unfortunately it's gonna be a disaster.
It's not an American Dodge anymore. Nor is it an Italian Alfa.
Stellantis / FCA still offers us a tasteless vision of the automobile.
Like a kind of Unilver or Mars incorporated. Offering products without history, without strong roots, sometimes under one badge, sometimes under another depending on the country...
The most frustrating thing is that the group could have done something undetectable, like PSA knew how to do for its products. Look, there is no possible relationship between a DS7 Crossback, a Peugeot 3008, or a Citroën C5 aircross. However, it costs a little money... And that FCA does not want to do.... The group wants big profits but low investments. They let their brands die for lack of investments.
PSA by joining Stellantis brings a healthy and updated technological base. I'm afraid that the Italian side will take over and only live on this asset without trying to develop it.... Sad for Dodge this story.
@@fakebrake Again. Sadly FCA is a specialist. There is no love for the automobile here anymore, only love for profits. So they spend little and hope to get a lot. FCA now stellantis is a financial group that sells products like they would sell noodles...
This Dodge is barely reworked aesthetically. It's a Euro Alfa. FCA keeps making the same mistakes. It's disastrous for Alfa's premium image, it's disastrous for the Americans who are proud of the iconic Dodge brand.
I drove a small compact Audi turbo. It was all-wheel drive and small 4 cylinder. Now I am V-8 guy but that little sucker handle like nothing I had driven. So if Dodges all wheel drive system works properly, thing will be fun to drive.
I think the Hornet is a smart move for Dodge. It will get people who are looking for a daily driver with that edgy aesthetic that Dodge does so well, and could get people hooked onto the brand. It's aggravating to see all of these people raging about the Hornet, as if it's existence effects them at all. Don't like it? Don't buy it. But, when your friend or a family member is looking for a subcompact SUV you have a pretty sharp looking recommendation! And Dodge did do a great job of giving that Alfa Romeo a Dodge facelift - it has a very handsome front end. Great video!
This is the first sensible video I've seen. Well expained
Imagine back in 2010 if Dodge were to release a muscle crossover with a mean angular body style and the same engine options as the Challenger and Charger to pay homage to the AMC Eagle and kick it up several notches. It would be the perfect car for those who want a crossover with the same great American muscle power, sound, and thrill as the Challenger and Charger.
Not into the hornet whatsoever. . It even looks funny ! Great job RacerX. Keep the content coming 👍
I'd say a F in my opinion.
I don't know if I missed it but what is the HP AND TORQ on the glh and why would anybody order a new car without being able to test drive it to see if they would like it or not just my thought. Your doing a awesome job RACER-X God bless and as always be safe 👍
They have not released really anything on the GLH just yet.. no price and no performance numbers
People do it. I bought a widebody scat from out of state without having driven one. Only thing in my area was the v6 so thats what I test drove
It’s a cheap Toyota Venza. Just sold my 2021 Venza because even though it was super loaded, it just wasn’t a Chrysler product. Now we have a Pacifica hybrid on order. One BIG concern with the Hornet is the steering wheel controls, if Dodge changes the super simple back of the wheel 3 buttons per side they risk losing me as a customer.
X, Im proud of you for being the chosen, Buffer.
Dodge/Mopar..Stellantis and all subsidiaries ,.. Need buffers. Enthusiasts who have the means to communinicate.
I like the Hornet, I was hoping them to make it RWD but sadly it isn't. It looks like the GT will be the sweet spot and likely to outgun the R/T after some mods to the turbo.
What the heck is Dodge doing with this Hornet/Alfa Romeo!!
There is no need to fix something good that ain’t broken. Way to go Stelantis!!!
My next vehicle. I sold my Hellcat Challenger so can buy the Hornet when it come out. Go Hornet!
Awesome X《☆》👍🛎A Non Turbo Hornet or Dakota Pickup is what I'm looking for🍺🍕Something that will knock the Socks off the Maverick hybird🖖😎☮
Exactly they have only mentioned the v8s going away. I bet they add the hurrican 6 with a hybrid in the charger and challanger.
It'll work! It's similar to why they brought in the Dart. It was another rebranding of an alfa Romero car then
I ordered mine, base GT. Should be more fun and practical than the challenger sxt I just sold. 32k before any rebates.
If you remove the v8 from the Charger and challenger you might as well not make them. Dodge said no more v8 so that is why people are freaking out. The Hemi is Dodge.
Im just hoping Dodge doesnt just become the new Chrysler. The brand name always reminded me of goofy against the grain cars not family vehicles. If they are going to shell all the cool stuff under the fratzog name, so be it. I just want to see them still making interesting vehicles.
HORNET 🐝 = Modern day Nissan Murano with hood vents and painted brake calipers.
I'd be okay with it if they werent getting rid of the v8s. If they can keep a v8 or 2 around, I dont give a crap about these things. Hoping for a V8 hybrid thats reliable fast, and no more than the current scats. However, I figure theyll go all ev or maybe v6, which will suck
That’s what everyone was hoping for but they went full retard . In the next few years a lot of big brands are going to fail and disappear
Dodge also only have 3 models. They needed to add another model. The fact that they are going after the Entry Level buyer is a smart move. Most people in their early 20’s don’t have $40k - $60k to spend on a Vehicle. Also, SUV’s and Trucks generally outsell cars due to their ability to haul stuff.
Are those Hornets 4 wheel drive? A they going to make a "Gremlin" too?
I’m already hearing about crazy mark up pricing
I actually love this SUV 😮💨😭 I plan on getting one
One of the best looking American EV's I've seen. GO DODGE!!! Looks better than the Mustang EV.