Yeah. I’m not going to watch the video either. I can’t stand those guys any more.They seem to "break" everything they test.
Then take a 30 second scenario and stretch it into 15 minutes of blathering. I won't watch it to see if their test was valid or not.
If it's a press vehicle that's even worse. They go over press vehicles with a fine toothed comb to make sure they're perfect, and TFL does this with literally every AWD car they test, so it's not like this should have been a surprise. Even if it's not a reflection of a production car, it's still a major 'oopsie' and some bad press, right when they do NOT need it for their first new car launch in near a decade....anyway, I'm definitely in a holding pattern now.It is likely a press vehicle.
They have to stretch it, otherwise it's a 5 minute video. I find this sort of traction test to be very informative though. Even this one, though not for the reasons everyone thinks...yeah, I'm not too happy about the break-down, but the scenario where both front wheels are on rollers makes me think there's always some power going to the rear, explaining why it got loose so quick. Might also explain the relatively low fuel economy, not disconnecting the rear axle creates a lot of drag, but it also shortens reaction time and can increase handling dynamics.Yeah. I’m not going to watch the video either. I can’t stand those guys any more.
Let me fix that for you.If it's a press vehicle that's even worse. They should go over press vehicles with a fine toothed comb to make sure they're perfect,
They really don't go over press vehicles like it was 1970, you know. Most of them have another company handling the press vehicles, and while they are all spotlessly cleaned and obvious issues are usually handled, they're not especially prepped. I've had problems with press vehicles, albeit mostly Fords—for a long time every Ford I borrowed was broken in some way, e.g. a remote mirror that only went out, not in... I forget the other issues. Once the brake light came on and stayed on and they had to fix it while I waited for two hours.If it's a press vehicle that's even worse. They go over press vehicles with a fine toothed comb to make sure they're perfect, and TFL does this with literally every AWD car they test, so it's not like this should have been a surprise. Even if it's not a reflection of a production car, it's still a major 'oopsie' and some bad press, right when they do NOT need it for their first new car launch in near a decade....anyway, I'm definitely in a holding pattern now.
Yes, TFL’s AWD test is better than most. I just find them increasingly irritating.They have to stretch it, otherwise it's a 5 minute video. I find this sort of traction test to be very informative though. Even this one, though not for the reasons everyone thinks...yeah, I'm not too happy about the break-down, but the scenario where both front wheels are on rollers makes me think there's always some power going to the rear, explaining why it got loose so quick. Might also explain the relatively low fuel economy, not disconnecting the rear axle creates a lot of drag, but it also shortens reaction time and can increase handling dynamics.
I'm still going to wait for them to work out the bugs. I mean, really, this was my kind of fix they suggested. Reboot, then update the drivers and firmware. I thought they called the IT Help Desk. 🤣 🤣
The YouTubers are especially concerned about clicks because that’s how they get paid. Number of subscribers, number of views, length of views, etc. You’d think that good content would be enough to bring in the subscribers and views, but the way YouTube changes their algorithms periodically it affects the monetization of videos. And in a sea of clickbaiters, good content providers can struggle to gain those subscribers and views because they get drowned out by the nonsense.Yes, TFL’s AWD test is better than most. I just find them increasingly irritating.
Tommy used to be this quiet, unassuming kid who got down to the business of making good video reviews. But he has grown into an obnoxious drama queen like his dad. And Roman is just full of hot air. TFL is now all about “controversies.” Andrei is the only one I still take seriously; all the rest are just a bunch of clowns.
I guess I have grown impatient with YouTubers in general. After awhile, they become more concerned with the number of clicks than making good content.
The issue with Hornet, though, is that Dodge soon won’t have anything else to sell. Hornet is it. So they cannot afford this type of bad publicity.Yeah, I wouldn’t beat them up too badly for this. I’ve seen lots of reviews of press cars, and some are pre-production models, and there are frequently issues (however big or small). Hopefully whatever it is has been addressed. And it’s a brand new model, so you’re going to expect issues anyway…regardless of brand. It’s why I’d really be hesitant to buy a first model year vehicle.
Agreed, I've seen press cars have issues in many early reviews. Regardless, not what Dodge needed in today's times.Yeah, I wouldn’t beat them up too badly for this. I’ve seen lots of reviews of press cars, and some are pre-production models, and there are frequently issues (however big or small). Hopefully whatever it is has been addressed. And it’s a brand new model, so you’re going to expect issues anyway…regardless of brand. It’s why I’d really be hesitant to buy a first model year vehicle.
I don't think a Throttle House video is going to kill Dodge.This is not good at all. Dodge already had an uphill battle with this vehicle without the negative publicity.
This could very well spell the end of Dodge...with Charger, Challenger and Durango already at the end of production.
Move over Fiat USA...
It isn’t Throttle House, it is TFL.Agreed, I've seen press cars have issues in many early reviews. Regardless, not what Dodge needed in today's times.
I don't think a Throttle House video is going to kill Dodge.
