Ironically to me at least, that front clip looks like a Mitsu!
Official Hornet release - great price for what you get!
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Thanks for the post Dave, I was following this on "other sites" but did not want to jump in before you did!
My first impression was very good, and I quite like the color they chose for the reveal model. I just wish there had been some interior pics.
The next thing I noticed was that they stuck with the "racing stripes" badge instead of the Fratzog. Interesting...I guess they are saving the Fratzog for special editions or full EVs. But honestly the racing stripes look great by themselves, and one wonders why Dodge hasn't been using that as the emblem this whole time.
My first impression was very good, and I quite like the color they chose for the reveal model. I just wish there had been some interior pics.
The next thing I noticed was that they stuck with the "racing stripes" badge instead of the Fratzog. Interesting...I guess they are saving the Fratzog for special editions or full EVs. But honestly the racing stripes look great by themselves, and one wonders why Dodge hasn't been using that as the emblem this whole time.
I actually like the front. The rear could have used a more unique touch IMHO…
I was waiting for your article, Dave! Nicely done.
As for the vehicle itself... I can't say I like it all that much. It already looks dated and I can't say I think the front looks all that great. Then from the side, it looks curved and rounded like and Alfa, while the front is more angular. I truly think it looks dated already and not all that appealing. If you turn on a video game and there is a generic crossover in the game, it looks like this.
Despite my poo poo-ing it's looks, I hope it succeeds to some degree. I just... I just don't know if people will think of Dodge for a crossover that really doesn't provide anything all that stellar. This honestly seems more like a stop-gap before they can make something better. The Dart seemed more significant to me than this.
As for the vehicle itself... I can't say I like it all that much. It already looks dated and I can't say I think the front looks all that great. Then from the side, it looks curved and rounded like and Alfa, while the front is more angular. I truly think it looks dated already and not all that appealing. If you turn on a video game and there is a generic crossover in the game, it looks like this.
Despite my poo poo-ing it's looks, I hope it succeeds to some degree. I just... I just don't know if people will think of Dodge for a crossover that really doesn't provide anything all that stellar. This honestly seems more like a stop-gap before they can make something better. The Dart seemed more significant to me than this.
This seems more mainstream than what they claim Dodge to be. Now how much will a Chrysler of this size cost? Someone mentioned the Dart being more significant but this is what the mass wants. They'll have a trim level for the gear heads.
Not bad. I wish they had released some interior pics as well. Over all, I like it. It’s definitely better than what they had before…which was nothing.
I do like the possibility of an alcantara interior. Something other than leather & cheap cloth.
I do like the possibility of an alcantara interior. Something other than leather & cheap cloth.
I'm not wild about the styling, but I'm very glad we have a US branded entry in the compact CUV market besides a Jeep. Power numbers are a nice edge.
My Buick loving wife said "You would like the GLH, huh". Duh I replied. Shes no longer talking to me.I'm not wild about the styling, but I'm very glad we have a US branded entry in the compact CUV market besides a Jeep. Power numbers are a nice edge.
She'll talk to you when she wants to ride in ... your... NEW... GLH!!My Buick loving wife said "You would like the GLH, huh". Duh I replied. Shes no longer talking to me.
As I agreed above, the front looks like the cheap Mitsu, but the side like a Mazda CX-5.
The more I see the more I like it. If I was ever in the market (which I am not) for a Macan like vehicle at least now there is a Dodge version with decent pricing. And glad to see the absence of a CVT and the presence of a traditional gear lever. In theory these should do ok if not well…
It's filling a gap for them, much like the smaller Jeeps do. I'm curious why no interior pics were released. I wonder if this is yet another vehicle the NA brass didn't have much to do with so they just will follow orders and sell it.Not bad. I wish they had released some interior pics as well. Over all, I like it. It’s definitely better than what they had before…which was nothing.
I do like the possibility of an alcantara interior. Something other than leather & cheap cloth.
This isn't a Macan competitor. The Tonale/Hornet is C-segment, the Macan competitor in D-segment is called Stelvio.The more I see the more I like it. If I was ever in the market (which I am not) for a Macan like vehicle at least now there is a Dodge version with decent pricing. And glad to see the absence of a CVT and the presence of a traditional gear lever. In theory these should do ok if not well…
There are interior pics out there. Tfl had a video of the interior.
I believe it is nearly identical to the Tonale inside.
I believe it is nearly identical to the Tonale inside.
Slightly different dashboard, different outer air vents, changed buttons, same seats and general layout. All official pictures:
The C pillar is ugly...it makes the rear of the Hornet look fat. A more upright rear window, and the addition of a D pillar window would give more room, increase more rear visibility, while simultaneously making the rear end not look so fat.I actually like the front. The rear could have used a more unique touch IMHO…
The front gives me 1999-2004 Oldsmobile vibes...
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