2023 Dodge Hornet GT Review // $30,000 Turbo Machine

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • The 2023 Dodge Hornet GT ($40,190 starting in Canada, $31,830 in the US) is a brand new compact crossover with a torquey 2.0L turbo ‘Hurricane4’ engine. Dodge proudly displays that the Hornet GT is the quickest and most powerful CUV for the price. With 268 horsepower and 295 lb ft of torque, combined with an eLSD and all wheel drive, the Hornet GT certainly looks to make a performance statement. Thomas and James are excited to get behind the wheel and see what this brand new Dodge has to offer. We hope you enjoy the episode. Subscribe!
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  • @claudiocerezo1644
    @claudiocerezo1644 Před rokem +5111

    Alfa Romeo + Dodge = Master reliability

    • @shahzebnasir4692
      @shahzebnasir4692 Před rokem +763

      Alfa isn’t too bad anymore honestly! But I do want more people to continue believing they’re unreliable so that we can pickup used Quadrifoglios for cheap 😂😂😂 keep telling people they’re break! You’re doing Gods work

    • @shahzebnasir4692
      @shahzebnasir4692 Před rokem +76

      Alfa isn’t too bad anymore honestly! But I do want more people to continue believing they’re unreliable so that we can pickup used Quadrifoglios for cheap 😂😂😂 keep telling people they’ll break! You’re doing Gods work

    • @akdomun
      @akdomun Před rokem +499

      Two negatives cancel out lol

    • @patmanz28
      @patmanz28 Před rokem +342

      Didn't another CZcams channel have one of these and it broke down instantly...

    • @divios1
      @divios1 Před rokem +173

      Saying it twice doesn’t make it true😊

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks Před rokem +822

    The front end gives me modern eagle talon vibes

  • @B-rad1
    @B-rad1 Před rokem +210

    Rental lots will be stacked with these things, and honestly this would be an amazing rental car.

    • @anuragrajagopal7553
      @anuragrajagopal7553 Před měsícem +3

      guess what Avis just gave me lolol

    • @Hussamysf
      @Hussamysf Před 28 dny

      @@anuragrajagopal7553 how was it ? 😂😂

    • @HUNTERS_CRACKPIPE
      @HUNTERS_CRACKPIPE Před 27 dny

      I'm new to this channel. Are the bought off by manufacturers or non-bias?

    • @bryandiaz8038
      @bryandiaz8038 Před 19 dny +2

      I work at avis/budget as an auto mechanic and I can say the Hornet spends too much time in the shop

  • @nickloss
    @nickloss Před 8 měsíci +45

    There's nothing Dodge about this thing except the reliability.

    • @hankhill6469
      @hankhill6469 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Hahaha

    • @MrJtin69
      @MrJtin69 Před měsícem +1

      Get the phev edition has 383 torque

    • @eugenerichards3977
      @eugenerichards3977 Před měsícem +2

      This will be like the 200 , buy it for 30 when you hit the street it will be worth 15 immediately 🤭🤣😂

    • @randymcnaughton4318
      @randymcnaughton4318 Před 24 dny

      @@eugenerichards3977Exactly right, there’s a used hornet with 2,000 miles for sale for $21,000 at my local dealer. 2 Months ago someone bought it for 32k$

  • @BurstingVeins1
    @BurstingVeins1 Před rokem +1293

    Every time James says "And I'm James" it feels like Thomas is the dad and James is the excited kid getting to drive his first sweet car.🤣

  • @TheBreakfastLover
    @TheBreakfastLover Před rokem +1502

    An Italian-made Dodge... sure sounds reliable.

    • @elvistwatty
      @elvistwatty Před rokem +39

      Apparently both based on a jeep

    • @artemis83
      @artemis83 Před rokem +109

      ​@@elvistwattya Dodge that is based on an Alfa Romeo that is based on a Jeep that is based on a Fiat.
      The starting point of all this disgrace is the Fiat 500x.
      Then the Jeep Renegade came, then it has been reworked A LOT in years, for example by changing the chassis to use two different AWD systems, or for being a plug-in hybrid, or both.
      When everybody was convinced that FCA (now Stellantis) wouldn't make another car on that chassis because it was old and extremely painfully adapted, the Alfa Romeo Tonale was presented.
      And now, just by changing a couple of logos here and there, we have the Dodge Hornet.
      In an almost 15 years old chassis.
      What could possibly go wrong? :D

    • @krane15
      @krane15 Před rokem +10

      Cars have been international for a very long time. Including, Dodge.

    • @kronk9418
      @kronk9418 Před rokem +9

      @@artemis83Dodge is living rent free in your mind :D

    • @DFWsCars
      @DFWsCars Před rokem +9

      Alfa isn’t that bad. All stories I’ve seen affected first year Giulia.

  • @brianhalliday2384
    @brianhalliday2384 Před rokem +180

    The Hurricane engine was designed in the U.S. at the old Chrysler Tech Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It's the first engine in the Hurricane program, the second being the twin turbo straight six that will replace the 5.7 Hemi in the Jeeps and Trucks. This engine is built in Saltillo, Mexico and shipped to Italy for final assembly.

    • @CreampuffgameZ
      @CreampuffgameZ Před rokem +10

      Seems like an ore deal to complete assembly of this engine.
      I could imagine shipping costs highly affect the price. Hell ordering anything overseas

    • @WhyDidYoutubeDoThis
      @WhyDidYoutubeDoThis Před rokem +36

      Tell me why we're sending American parts to Italy for final assembly. Just to jack up the domestic price for Americans who could build it here. Unemployment is high, what the fuck are we doing that for?

    • @GhostHighLights
      @GhostHighLights Před rokem +16

      ​@@WhyDidCZcamsDoThisjust to say it's Italian engineering. 😂

    • @ohutchie
      @ohutchie Před rokem +15

      @@WhyDidCZcamsDoThis unemployment hasn't been this low since 1969

    • @emptyshirt
      @emptyshirt Před rokem +10

      @@WhyDidCZcamsDoThis Because the auto industry is build on backroom dealings. You scratch my back, I'll lobby my government for you. You have to do favors for the big dogs in Europe from time to time.

  • @bobabreath5097
    @bobabreath5097 Před 5 měsíci +4

    You guys are the best. The perfect amount of objectivity and whimsy. No matter the car, the fun is always there with you guys doing the review. Thanks

  • @chickentonight22
    @chickentonight22 Před rokem +187

    Dudes, your intros are unrivalled and make my day 😂

  • @noad9977
    @noad9977 Před rokem +235

    Looks ok but if someone switched out the logo to a Mitsubishi Logo, I'd have believed that, too.

    • @eoinkenny3188
      @eoinkenny3188 Před rokem +11

      I was just trying to figure out what 90s Jap car the dodge styling department used for their homework.
      It looks like an old base lancer that someone threw a hatchback on and put stilts under it

    • @thegodfreyspecial423
      @thegodfreyspecial423 Před rokem +12

      THANK YOU I was thinking the same thing. This is what Mitsubishi should have evolved into instead of their hideous current design direction.

    • @Sickwitit18
      @Sickwitit18 Před rokem +4

      I thought it was a Mitsubishi at first with the 2 red lines

    • @oceanzu6585
      @oceanzu6585 Před rokem +4

      Mitsubishi shares its platform with jeep compass, and Jeep shares its platform with alpha, and alpha shares its platform with dodge. I thinks we are back to a full circle

    • @ScavengerSRT
      @ScavengerSRT Před rokem +4

      @@eoinkenny3188 dodge stealing designs? We gonna ignore that Ford, Toyota and Gm and Honda just to name a few. Completely stole the front bumper from the charger and taillights from dodge? Dodge is usually the first company to come up with a well designed car then the other companies copy and paste. 19+ camaro and Honda accord = front end of the charger. Fords and Lincoln and Toyota stole the taillights on a few cars. That’s what all companies do they copy what’s being successful. Dodge is very popular so they copy them

  • @DavidFernandez-sc5ws
    @DavidFernandez-sc5ws Před rokem +88

    I’ve liked these things sense they were announced. Doubt they can do 30k miles without issues though.

    • @picomanbungace4035
      @picomanbungace4035 Před rokem +22

      Had a brand new one come in at my dealership and right out of the box it had 174 DTCs (not exaggerating), all the dash lights were on and the steering angle sensor was out of calibration. It had 4 miles on the odometer so I’d say 30k would be a miracle.

    • @Perry....
      @Perry.... Před rokem +4

      ​@@picomanbungace4035That doesn't even surprise me, lol.

    • @austingutierrez2709
      @austingutierrez2709 Před rokem +2

      @@picomanbungace4035good god already ??? 😭😭😭

  • @dqkneely9803
    @dqkneely9803 Před rokem +14

    that is such a cool little ride! if the GLH gets the I6 (which i know it wont because the original was a turbo 4 and brands these days rarely increase cylinder count) i'll camp by my nearest dealership to put an order in.

  • @yissibiiyte
    @yissibiiyte Před rokem +1133

    It's a good little "normal" car. People forget Dodge have ALWAYS made regular cars and not everything needs to be a Hellcat

    • @Dr.Spatula
      @Dr.Spatula Před rokem +162

      This is their new neon, which they've always had in some capacity. However! Everything, including this, does in fact need to be a hellcat. Supercharged v8 and all

    • @TermlessHGW
      @TermlessHGW Před rokem +46

      TFL did a roller slip test on one of these and it completely shut down. It basically panicked and got back into the whom...

    • @TimDatMan
      @TimDatMan Před rokem +13

      I've been literally yelling this at people on IG LOL

    • @yissibiiyte
      @yissibiiyte Před rokem +73

      @@TermlessHGW okay so it sucks off-road. I'm sure crossover buyers are going to be devastated by that

    • @sameermohideen4913
      @sameermohideen4913 Před rokem +39

      ​@@yissibiiyte Considering the current market, I've seen Raptors, Broncos and Wranglers relegated to being on grocery store and school run duties. Some of them have never even gone slightly off road, just parking lot queens.

  • @theepicricemaker6611
    @theepicricemaker6611 Před rokem +221

    Alfa and dodge: a match made in Mechanic's heaven

    • @CG-zj2zh
      @CG-zj2zh Před rokem +5

      Not if you get paid by the hour Lol

    • @DFWsCars
      @DFWsCars Před rokem +6

      Alfa isn’t that bad anymore (owned one). All stories I’ve seen affected first year Giulias.

    • @mattspeer01
      @mattspeer01 Před rokem +4

      @@DFWsCars Lol... right, only "first year Giulias." Then explain the owner forums where every single model year of the Giulia/Stelvio have endless lists of major problems owners are having.

    • @JohnSmith-wx9wj
      @JohnSmith-wx9wj Před rokem +9

      ​@@mattspeer01European car owners are like women with two black eyes saying, "He's actually really sweet."

    • @rlsedition
      @rlsedition Před rokem +3

      @@mattspeer01 Oh really? What Alfa forum are you referring to? The Giulia/Stelvio cars have about the same reliability scores as their competition, and NO major problems as long as you stick with the base 4-cylinder engine. The QV is another thing entirely, both in performance and pricing.

  • @andretosolini5995
    @andretosolini5995 Před rokem +3

    As always another great video and review so well done. But that intro with the flies made me damn near spot my coffee out. Especially when you said, “is your name Be drillin, cause I’ll be drillin you later”…. That was amazing😂

  • @antoniorakestraw7590
    @antoniorakestraw7590 Před 9 měsíci

    I love it how they explain every detail on the cars.

  • @jamesmin2837
    @jamesmin2837 Před rokem +892

    Every time Dodge comes out with a new small vehicle, people are hopeful. But then realiity sets after year 2, and we all know this will share fate with Caliber and Dart. RIP Hornet.

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 Před rokem +64

      Not entirely fair, since those two buckets were rushed into production by government mandate after a massive corporate bail out. They never would’ve had a chance to be good

    • @spiritdegratis
      @spiritdegratis Před rokem +37

      I have a 2015 Dart that I drive an hour to and from work five days a week.. they were supposed to have come with 9-speed automatic transmissions, I often wonder how much better it would be if it wasn't rushed to production. It is a good car that could have been better with time, not unlike any other thing in this world

    • @joefries7046
      @joefries7046 Před rokem +32

      yeah almost everything dodge has been shit quality, among the worst in the world for the price. They also have been known to depreciate in value faster than almost any other make. So will be interesting to see what happens now

    • @usmcplu
      @usmcplu Před rokem +25

      Right? There's value and money in cutting costs, using cheap materials, and not investing in reliability. Sometimes, a company needs to do this. But when it's the whole business model forever, people lose trust and the company loses money. There's no reason to trust this or buy this unless you're okay with having catastrophic issues year 2.

    • @alandanielsaucedo5066
      @alandanielsaucedo5066 Před rokem +28

      The dart should of been called the neon, it wouldn’t have saved it but maybe it would of had a stronger start.

  • @mihirsunkara5401
    @mihirsunkara5401 Před rokem +408

    You guys consistently nail these videos and make my day so much better

    • @fcbandwagonlona7315
      @fcbandwagonlona7315 Před rokem +18

      Some might say they toe-nailed it.
      🚶‍♂️🚪

    • @danailivanov8301
      @danailivanov8301 Před rokem +4

      @@fcbandwagonlona7315I expected this comment. Thank you😂

    • @yourmommashouse
      @yourmommashouse Před rokem

      @@danailivanov8301idgi please explain to me

    • @smoothkebab
      @smoothkebab Před rokem

      They're not even close to prime Top Gear or The Grand Tour.

    • @Bluebeast2005
      @Bluebeast2005 Před rokem

      @Mihir Sunkara
      Here here! 👍

  • @povicollege3055
    @povicollege3055 Před 10 měsíci

    I REALLY LOVE YOUR HUMOR!!!! Please keep on doing this guys!! RESPECT!!!
    Kind regards,
    Vincent 🙂

  • @aspecreviews
    @aspecreviews Před rokem +3

    4:11 I LIKE sequential shifter modes. If I'm the passenger, I can look ahead and shift at the points that are the most efficient. If I'm driving, it makes me feel like I'm driving a sequential race transmission.

  • @baranie1809
    @baranie1809 Před rokem +184

    This HAS to be one of the best intro@ to your videos guys! Honestly keep up the great work you do. Everytime I see a new upload my day feels tremendously better! Much love from Germany❤

    • @Bluebeast2005
      @Bluebeast2005 Před rokem +1

      @Baranie Aravindan
      Completely agree!!

    • @technocraticcoup8863
      @technocraticcoup8863 Před rokem +1

      Does this reviewer know what a manual transmission is? He's looking for "paddle shifters" LOL...What a joke!

    • @fj717
      @fj717 Před 6 měsíci

      Totally agree. This has to bee one of the best.

  • @JamesOKeefe-US
    @JamesOKeefe-US Před rokem +47

    Not gonna lie, I'd watch an entire fly review. 😁

  • @S1ick10292
    @S1ick10292 Před rokem +2

    Everyone in the comments all of a sudden own a dodge and know it’s reliability,I have a 2018 Durango I do my regular maintenance and still works like a charm, you maintain your vehicle it should last you a lifetime if you can’t afford it don’t own a car.

  • @bmvlogs4740
    @bmvlogs4740 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Love it!! I didn’t know it was correlated with Alfa Romeo! Love it!! My friend just got one traded in a Volvo X60 for it!

  • @clangdon1436
    @clangdon1436 Před rokem +60

    I feel a dart scenario coming . Cool at first , then Dodge disowned it .

    • @ducktails1695
      @ducktails1695 Před rokem +13

      Dodge cannot afford to disown it. They don't have the vehicle line up to disown a vehicle like this. This is a very important vehicle for them. It has to succeed.

    • @kronk9418
      @kronk9418 Před rokem +10

      @@ducktails1695Dodge has more than enough money to disown this. The Challenger and Charger have butched the market share of GM and Ford recently. The only reason why this car was even made is due to emission regulations on manufacturers.

    • @mattspeer01
      @mattspeer01 Před rokem +3

      Wait, the Dart was cool at first? I don't recall that ever being the case.

    • @victreebel170
      @victreebel170 Před rokem +8

      The Dart was never cool. It was just Big 3 fanboys swearing it would be a class-leading compact, when it was one of the clunkiest. Shame, I thought it looked great.

    • @ragweedmakesmesneeze
      @ragweedmakesmesneeze Před rokem +1

      @@victreebel170 Good news...Toyota like the Dart looks too and made the new Prius.

  • @cafe405
    @cafe405 Před rokem +201

    There's something off about its looks. From the front, it looks like a lifted hatch rather than designed from the start as a cross. The Alfa doesn't suffer that. Wheels look too small for it on that trim level, too.

  • @biz4twobiz463
    @biz4twobiz463 Před rokem +2

    GREAT Intro!! Enjoyed the video

  • @likesubscribe343
    @likesubscribe343 Před 11 měsíci

    I remember owning a dodge product a few short years back, I spent more time at the dealer getting work done than it felt like driving it. Real fun was going for routine maintenance and them telling me they had to run diagnostics on the trans because there was a problem with them so I was like ok. Got car back a bit later with a "everything is good" except the service some how caused my stereo go reset and restart every 15 seconds. Took over a month to get it solved. I love what CDJR/A is doing but got a ways to go before I'll consider them again.

  • @roronoaaaaa
    @roronoaaaaa Před rokem +21

    The intros just keep getting better 😂

  • @B4Uagain
    @B4Uagain Před rokem +54

    Reminds me of a 10 year old Mitsubishi crossover.

    • @koyamma9575
      @koyamma9575 Před rokem

      Yeah looks like outlander

    • @zaynkhan136
      @zaynkhan136 Před rokem +4

      That would be because the Mitsubishi outlander is based on the GS platform which is shared with Stellantis which the jeep compass is based off of, which the alfa romeo tonale is based off of which the hornet is

    • @sephirothprime8403
      @sephirothprime8403 Před rokem

      Or that new eclipse

  • @hagakuru
    @hagakuru Před rokem

    That intro was epic! And, the powershot feature... OMFG

  • @angusandleigh
    @angusandleigh Před 10 měsíci +1

    "...and I'm JAMES".......that's gotta be the most enthusiastic introduction yet!...lol.

  • @TheWombatCredenza
    @TheWombatCredenza Před rokem +6

    ThT look James gives the camera when he “launches”it - hilarious!!!

  • @maximeparent3004
    @maximeparent3004 Před rokem +79

    I test drove a base model Hornet, and it had the hardest seats i've ever sat on. Literally hard has a wood plank. I guess they're not the same seats has the upper trims.

    • @joshuamcgarity1109
      @joshuamcgarity1109 Před rokem +2

      The GT is the base model

    • @maximeparent3004
      @maximeparent3004 Před rokem +6

      @@joshuamcgarity1109 well, the “base” GT then. It had 17 inch silver wheels with little brakes.

    • @Bearbytez
      @Bearbytez Před rokem +6

      We're they almost like hard plastic? I've encountered those in some newer Jeeps I've ridden in. I assumed it was for the intended "outdoorsy" audience to easily clean mud and debris. No clue why they'd be in this though.

    • @pilotdog68
      @pilotdog68 Před rokem

      I noticed Thomas never actually commented on how it handles either

    • @bravocharlie8019
      @bravocharlie8019 Před rokem +1

      I have the base gt. I find the seats to be comfortable. I guess it's up to the person

  • @adamcampbell8794
    @adamcampbell8794 Před 6 měsíci

    I bought a GT in August 2023 and love it so far

  • @billbob9570
    @billbob9570 Před 7 měsíci +1

    im a dodge tech. im driving the electrified trim right now. it fills the tourque in amazingly. i have a cammed c5 corvette snd the tourque i felt was very similar. really feel in in your stomach but this was only in 1-3 gears. it drops off after that

  • @SpectreMediaHD
    @SpectreMediaHD Před rokem +37

    I bought a red Dodge Hornet with the Track Pack a few weeks ago and it really is a lot of fun to drive. I generally drive pretty relaxed in town but on highways, I'll get on it from time to time. I'm clocking in around 5.9-6.0 seconds 0-60 mph at ~700 ft above sea level. Although, I would say the car shines in 30-70 mph passing power. You'll be cruising along and then get on it and the car will surprising pull really hard with a pretty wide power band. Time will tell how reliable the car will be, so I went ahead and got an extended warranty from the dealer I bought it from. I cross-shopped this with a CX-30/CX-5, Kona N, and a Crosstrek/Outback.

    • @Kkyle230
      @Kkyle230 Před rokem

      Honnet*

    • @alp3781
      @alp3781 Před rokem +1

      Good info, thank you! Dealer by me is getting the GT + soon. My Cherokee lease is about to be done. Looking to take one of these. Give it a shot. I am on my 4th jeep. Never one issue. The Cherokee is a little monster.

    • @seamuslewin4325
      @seamuslewin4325 Před rokem

      😢shoulda gone kona N

    • @1kenstar
      @1kenstar Před 11 měsíci

      Does your gear shift feel kind of hard to shift? I feel like I have to give a little force when changing the gears 😩

    • @SpectreMediaHD
      @SpectreMediaHD Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@1kenstar not particularly, make sure you squeeze the trigger on the shifter all the way before shifting between reverse, park, drive, etc. My previous vehicle was a 2000 Dodge Durango and the gear shifter was on the steering column and that required more force than shifting on the Hornet.

  • @klassicman1324
    @klassicman1324 Před rokem +16

    The intro though! 😂. Consistently one of the best CZcamsrs and car review duo!

  • @Drinkeroflibertea6969

    Power shot! That was gold

  • @djfrwancling447
    @djfrwancling447 Před 11 měsíci

    Greatly enticing beauty, lovely vehicles....

  • @michaelmahoney8887
    @michaelmahoney8887 Před rokem +9

    You guys never fail to deliver!!! 🤣🤣 3 minutes and 2 seconds in. That face is priceless and creepy 🤣

  • @MJ-we5if
    @MJ-we5if Před rokem +22

    As a watch enthusiast, it’s cool to see a Sinn on Thomas’ wrist.

    • @GetOffMyLog
      @GetOffMyLog Před rokem +9

      He's also worn a Yema Superman Maxi in prior videos, of course he's been wearing his speedmaster a lot lately.

    • @carsaregood911
      @carsaregood911 Před rokem +1

      Thomas has good taste

  • @dannyc4890
    @dannyc4890 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I could see the aftermarket for this car explode in the short future, so long as its able to be tuned. There is so much potential here.

  • @olivermaryjane6577
    @olivermaryjane6577 Před rokem

    That was a funny opening keep them coming 😂

  • @williamtyler9123
    @williamtyler9123 Před rokem +35

    Gotta put this up against a Kona N and drag race them!

    • @henryquevlogsss2108
      @henryquevlogsss2108 Před rokem +11

      No need to. 0-60 in 6 and a half seconds is slow compared to the N

    • @Aidan8777
      @Aidan8777 Před rokem

      Yeah I get 4.7 to 60 in my Kona

    • @DriverJ-N
      @DriverJ-N Před rokem +1

      Lol the N would embarrass this car

    • @apexcobra.official
      @apexcobra.official Před 11 měsíci

      Even the next model up in performance of these things is gonna get destroyed be a Kona N lol.

  • @robervin9107
    @robervin9107 Před rokem +5

    That look cracked me up 3:00 good job James very captivating sir

  • @johnp9477
    @johnp9477 Před 11 měsíci

    You have both created a CZcams channel that is impressive and most excellent.

  • @haditaljeh5414
    @haditaljeh5414 Před rokem

    I don’t think you guys get enough credit for your kick-ass intros 😂

  • @NebulaIsTaken
    @NebulaIsTaken Před rokem +27

    This intro is unparalleled. Credit to the sound designer for that bee sounding intro, I love that the music is so customized for each car. Really makes the video pop.

  • @mcflu
    @mcflu Před rokem +47

    The newest CX-5 style is growing on me, something is still a little off in the front for me, idk what it is. The CX-50 is gorgeous and aggressive looking, and basically the same price as the CX-5. I would take both over this thing lol in a heart beat

    • @DFWsCars
      @DFWsCars Před rokem +1

      Style is def a preference

    • @AH-lw2bj
      @AH-lw2bj Před rokem +3

      I've seen a couple CX-50s and they are really cool looking!

    • @andrewsolis2988
      @andrewsolis2988 Před rokem

      I have owned several Mazdas throughout the years. Never an issue
      Modded Mazdaspeed 6
      Modded Mazdaspeed 3
      Regular Mazda 3
      Mazda CX-3
      Now a Mazda CX-30 AWD Turbo
      Cool vehicles and lighyears more reliable than Dodge 🤣 all my friend's Challengers and Chargers (3 Chargers and 2 Challengers between 4 friends) are always breaking down. My friends Charger blew a head gasket going 72mph with cruise control set! Literally just cruising. Car only had 27k on the odometer. My friends Hellcat blew up after 5 months with just an exhaust and intake. All my turbo Mazdas were/are modded and tuned on 93 octane and I drive them hard and never have to worry

    • @dammagrilla
      @dammagrilla Před rokem +1

      ​@@andrewsolis2988Nice! I still have my (heavily) modded Mazdaspeed 6... not too many people really even know about 'em

    • @andrewsolis2988
      @andrewsolis2988 Před rokem +1

      @@dammagrilla Got my '06 in '09. Please tell me yours in straight piped turbo back!?! Sounds sooooo sick!
      I have half a mind to straight pipe my CX-30 🤣 now that there are tuning solutions out for it.

  • @hakes187
    @hakes187 Před 5 měsíci

    We had an AMC hornet back in the day, it was a pretty cool car

  • @vensan34
    @vensan34 Před 11 měsíci

    You guys earned a subscriber just by that introduction alone

  • @imbeingfrank3864
    @imbeingfrank3864 Před rokem +34

    Should make for a great rental car.

    • @cyanprince00
      @cyanprince00 Před rokem

      Instead of a garbo Journey?
      - for sure lol

  • @loudaccord
    @loudaccord Před rokem +5

    Never stop having fun with the intros

  • @hillaryokwi
    @hillaryokwi Před 11 měsíci +2

    One of the best INTRO's EVER😭😭

  • @danziger69
    @danziger69 Před 9 měsíci

    Hope it has a great warranty. I'm only watching this video on a product I would never consider because these guys make cool videos.

  • @alisahebi1095
    @alisahebi1095 Před rokem +15

    You guys make best intros in car reviews on the planet

  • @noahshort2947
    @noahshort2947 Před rokem +3

    Nice intro 😂loved it 😂😂😂you guys did a great job

  • @hallscarreview
    @hallscarreview Před rokem

    Great video. Cant wait for the RT version

  • @NiceCars
    @NiceCars Před 11 měsíci +5

    if they made an actual hot hatch version of this that would be fire

    • @iandavis8755
      @iandavis8755 Před 10 měsíci +1

      That's coming...the GLH and GLH-S are not released yet, just the GT and Quasi-RT are out now...

  • @wendystacos7447
    @wendystacos7447 Před rokem +61

    The reliability probably sucks, but dang this is a good value proposition

    • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
      @imnotusingmyrealname4566 Před rokem +13

      Look at the Jeeps with the 2.0L Turbo. It's the same engine. The concerns are likely way overblown.

    • @usmc29er44
      @usmc29er44 Před rokem +4

      Probably? :)

    • @fredwilliams8898
      @fredwilliams8898 Před rokem

      @@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Considering what's offered for vehicles these days, no concern is overblown. These two guys certainly did nothing to allay my fears.

    • @badtoro
      @badtoro Před rokem

      Yep. TFL did a 4WD review and the hornet Christmas treed the dash. Dodge is crap

    • @TekuTaurus
      @TekuTaurus Před rokem +1

      A decent car to buy then toss as soon as the warranty's done. Perhaps something worth getting an extended 100k coverage for

  • @Joey.Alford
    @Joey.Alford Před rokem +3

    this is my favourite intro in a while 10/10 😂

  • @stanvelchoxx
    @stanvelchoxx Před rokem +1

    Your intros keep getting better and better

  • @apelnkn2230
    @apelnkn2230 Před rokem +1

    Sat in one at local auto show (jeep country) very narrow, I'm not obese but I don't skip leg day either so fitting in there wasn't comfy for the minimal time in the seat, definitely for snow birds and squeaks

  • @Caffeinated-DaVinci
    @Caffeinated-DaVinci Před rokem +72

    Let's not forget that during the offroad test that The Fast Lane Car did, the Hornet completely broke and had to be sent back to the dealer for repairs. Brand new, straight from the factory, had barely been driven. And they weren't beating on it, just doing low RPM roller grip tests. Stellantis products are totally reliable

    • @andriodman1
      @andriodman1 Před rokem +1

      That's a myth. Totally unfounded... This is sarcasm... Alfa for the win!

    • @thevinceberry
      @thevinceberry Před rokem +4

      Are we surprised? Nope

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 Před rokem +5

      I could do better off-road in my mustang than anything stellantis makes 😂

    • @davidmorgan858
      @davidmorgan858 Před rokem +2

      Typical Fiat except the fiat doesn’t cost $30,000+

    • @DFWsCars
      @DFWsCars Před rokem +2

      In fairness I’d it parallels Alfa the Giulia isn’t that bad anymore (owned one). All stories I’ve seen on that car affected first year ones.

  • @cocoademon8858
    @cocoademon8858 Před rokem +5

    When I saw the intro, I Instantly knew it's gonna be a good video

  • @soplayet73
    @soplayet73 Před 11 měsíci

    Best intro of all time. U Guys are the best. Keep telling it like it is. As you guys are to big on CZcams for them to not get the truth 💯!

  • @mikeogden5256
    @mikeogden5256 Před rokem +1

    I bet that’s a lot of fun to drive 😊

  • @jlegasp
    @jlegasp Před rokem +21

    I just remember how this car went into limp mode with all the dash lights on after TFL did the slip test with this car, on paper it sounds like a great car but in practice it's not off to a good start 😬

    • @osuk1
      @osuk1 Před rokem +1

      Its a dud.👎💩🤡

  • @oneaustin5028
    @oneaustin5028 Před rokem +13

    I'm sure this will go as well as the dart.

    • @DeadAir21
      @DeadAir21 Před rokem +2

      This exists do save Stellantis money. The HEMI’s were costing them billions in fines due to the emissions it puts out.

    • @joeygil-hz9kv
      @joeygil-hz9kv Před rokem

      This will sell way better than the dart

  • @InuranusBrokoff
    @InuranusBrokoff Před rokem +8

    Definitely getting DART 2.0 vibes from this thing. I wouldn't expect this vehicle to be around long.

  • @s130boi9
    @s130boi9 Před rokem

    Even though youre stuck with the console shifter at least its the right way around, pulling back to shift up and push to shift down

  • @josefgordon7712
    @josefgordon7712 Před rokem +10

    I want to like this KA a lot but it’s such a time bomb.

    • @Dr.Spatula
      @Dr.Spatula Před rokem

      Is it? Do we actually know the reliability of the new motors?

    • @TheRealCatof
      @TheRealCatof Před rokem +7

      ​@dr.spatula1064 Yes, every single time dodge releases a new engine it has problems. The chances of this being the first without them is almost zero.

    • @wtDrake
      @wtDrake Před rokem

      Alfa Romeo and Dodge have garbage reliability. Anyone that buys their cars knowing that is a dummy.

    • @ShadyVibes
      @ShadyVibes Před rokem

      @@TheRealCatof The Hurricane-4 isn't really a that new. It's a corporate engine that's been used in the Wrangler and Cherokee for years now. So there’s been some years to monitor its long term reliability. Dodge is just trying to market this motor as being extremely new/fresh

    • @TheRealCatof
      @TheRealCatof Před rokem

      @@ShadyVibes The wrangler and cherokee 4 cylinder variants are not known for being reliable though.

  • @officialrandomhilarities_
    @officialrandomhilarities_ Před rokem +156

    the worst part of this video is that it ends

    • @Turshin
      @Turshin Před rokem

      Yes I wanted a proper road test.

    • @laistab1916
      @laistab1916 Před rokem

      I recon

    • @ILOVEBACONBOY2018
      @ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Před rokem +4

      No Dodge is the worst part.

    • @joeygil-hz9kv
      @joeygil-hz9kv Před rokem +2

      @@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 the only time when dodge was the worse is when they made the challenger electric

    • @Turshin
      @Turshin Před rokem +1

      @@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 why be a hater?

  • @robertf7610
    @robertf7610 Před rokem +1

    Great review,... I'm also liking the Hornet quite a bit... They need to do an SRT version, maybe the hybrid with the 2.0, or an SRT with the 3L Hurricane turbo straight 6.

    • @dopereflx7203
      @dopereflx7203 Před rokem

      No...dont suggest disrespecting SRT by putting it on this italian trash

  • @keithpetrin6454
    @keithpetrin6454 Před rokem

    How would this compare to the Hyundai Kona N. And which of those would be preferred?

  • @krane15
    @krane15 Před rokem +65

    I've always wondered why almost no car manufactures ever pads that center console where your knee rests. They all seem to overlook the comfort there complete. Across town you may not notice, but after an all-day cross country you will definitely feel a tender spot where your knee has rested against the center console for hours.
    In any event, Dodge has always been about affordable performance. That was the Dodge brothers main driving force, and goes back to the start of the company.

    • @trumptookthevaccine1679
      @trumptookthevaccine1679 Před rokem

      This is an Italian car

    • @kouroshariane5045
      @kouroshariane5045 Před rokem +6

      @@trumptookthevaccine1679 my alfa giulia has padding on the center console where my knee goes. The tonale and hornet are simply smaller and cheaper cars.

    • @race777
      @race777 Před rokem +3

      I really don't know what Thomas is talking about. I'm 6"1' and have the GT plus with leather seats and my knee don't touch the center at all.

    • @garrybussell
      @garrybussell Před rokem +2

      Lexus does in the is 350

    • @trumptookthevaccine1679
      @trumptookthevaccine1679 Před rokem

      @@race777 maybe he has to spread his legs wide for comfort

  • @christiandulaney1638
    @christiandulaney1638 Před rokem +42

    The term "backhanded compliment" comes to mind. I love you guys, and I know that this is a tough car to get excited about. I appreciate that you kept everything in perspective.
    I agree, 30K makes sense for this car. Maybe some maniac 20-something year old tuners will milk these things into an enthusiast car.

    • @DFWsCars
      @DFWsCars Před rokem +2

      It’s a fun different SUV, but ya small SUVs are hard to get excited about now. This is one I genuinely want to check out tho.

    • @musclecarenjoyer
      @musclecarenjoyer Před rokem +1

      This kinda reminds me of the one amg crossover that Mercedes’ made forgot the name wasn’t it the gla 45 amg? Where it was to small to be a true crossover but to heavy to be a hatchback nobody liked it and the thing is super cheap to buy now maybe this ends up like that where it’s in a purgatory of to sporty for the normies and to heavy and normie for the enthusiasts

    • @dopereflx7203
      @dopereflx7203 Před rokem +1

      They should discontinue it and save us all the headache.

    • @douglassalley9117
      @douglassalley9117 Před 8 měsíci

      Give it 6 months to a year after they hit the streets and you'll see them challenging Corvette, Mustangs and other more popular "tuned" street cars.

  • @jackcobbiii1797
    @jackcobbiii1797 Před rokem

    I remember our parents purchasing a 1976 AMC Hornet had an actual Hornet in the hood emblem first thing that flew off lol

  • @WesleyAtkinson
    @WesleyAtkinson Před rokem

    NOBODY BEATS A DEAL FROM PEEL! Thought it was funny seeing my local dealers plate covers haha

  • @jaxsongoldsmith1290
    @jaxsongoldsmith1290 Před rokem +8

    Been watching for a long time and I laugh EVERY TIME at James knocking his head on the lambo in the intro 😂😂 Love y’all

  • @Pete_Finch
    @Pete_Finch Před rokem +29

    I think it's a nice little car with some legitimate potential in the upper models. Make it look a bit more aggressive in the R/T and above models and it should be a solidly good looking car for what it is. Also, James dropping a Benedict Arnold reference got me good

  • @JohnGlen502
    @JohnGlen502 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice looking car - saw one on the lot today.

  • @drmitofit2673
    @drmitofit2673 Před 10 měsíci

    The rear seat back has a ski pass thru which would work great for a fishing rod. I wish more cars had this.

  • @berky1976
    @berky1976 Před rokem +5

    First year model and a mix of all the low reliability based vehicle manufacturers... I've stated in other videos about the Hornet that if Dodge (Stellantis) can bring the dependability up to the level of at least the outgoing models of the Charger/Challenger within the first two model years, I think they will be able to gather up some market share.
    People like me will be watching them closely for recalls and dependability issues... especially major ones like the Dart had. Their non-V8 engines have not had the best track record over the history of the company. I want to see them succeed. We can always use another successful auto manufacturer, because it makes everyone else step up their game.
    They have some great ideas for this initial entry vehicle, executing those with a high level of quality and dependability is going to be key.

  • @nehalmathew7510
    @nehalmathew7510 Před rokem +5

    The intro had me buzzing

  • @kentrellgouden
    @kentrellgouden Před rokem

    Where do you guys get your stuff from😮🔥😁❤.. Great stuff!!

  • @dlygrind
    @dlygrind Před 6 měsíci

    The sexy bee bit got me every single time. So good.

  • @sofithebeaglier5190
    @sofithebeaglier5190 Před rokem +7

    “Ima bee drilling you later” legendary line

  • @Trendyflute
    @Trendyflute Před rokem +5

    Didn't know this car existed until I saw this video! I appreciate the styling, it's funky but stylish, I tend to go for stuff like that. I'm really sus on Dodge reliability tho, though I guess this engine is one of their better ones...how's the transmission? I thought the Dart was great when it launched a decade ago but now you don't see them because they didn't last similar to the Caliber before that and the Neon before that. Until proven otherwise, that's what I'm gonna expect from this Hornet.

    • @pacerfan23
      @pacerfan23 Před 7 měsíci

      9 speed very reliable now. It's been around for over a decade.

  • @JoshBoadu
    @JoshBoadu Před rokem

    That intro was one of the best

  • @thanosianthemadtitanic

    saw one the other day still can't believe it

  • @LLG47
    @LLG47 Před rokem +4

    1: Discontinue Dodge Charger and Challenger that could be had with a V8 for low 30s even just a few years ago. 2: Make cornball badge replaced 4 cylinder SUV with Italian reliability. 3: Charge more than what a V8 muscle car used to cost pre-Covid.

    • @eldiablort1461
      @eldiablort1461 Před rokem +1

      4. Thank Washington DC for both the inflation of price and the introduction of this vehicle.

    • @LLG47
      @LLG47 Před rokem

      @@eldiablort1461 Yessir, they really like to terminate all fun. Enjoy your bug juice.

  • @tumadre2186
    @tumadre2186 Před rokem +7

    The intro🤣

  • @TheChill001
    @TheChill001 Před 11 měsíci

    not a crossover, SUV fan...but I got to admit the Hornet is pretty damn cool, especially that facia

  • @jellyfish1433
    @jellyfish1433 Před rokem +14

    My brother is a big dodge guy (even a main tech at a dealership) and he’s gotten to drive a few. They are nice day to day cars, but definitely not performance machines from the factory. Really hoping there’s a lot of aftermarket support for these because they are beautiful vehicles

    • @bobbythomas6520
      @bobbythomas6520 Před 11 měsíci

      what you want more than aftermakret support is forged internals

    • @victorpapillon1487
      @victorpapillon1487 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@bobbythomas6520no speaki engrish my niqqa??
      wtf are you saying??

    • @douglassalley9117
      @douglassalley9117 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I think I saw a RacerX video where some famous "tuner" got a hold of one of these and made a decent small drag strip car So I think the possibility is there to turn one of these into a nice "hot street car" if you have the money.

    • @jellyfish1433
      @jellyfish1433 Před 8 měsíci

      @@douglassalley9117 with enough money you can make any car fun haha I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart to I built the engine up with using forged internals and everything so I could slap a big ole HX35 on it and it’s a blast 😂 the hornet is AWD though so I could see it being pretty awesome if someone built one right haha

    • @douglassalley9117
      @douglassalley9117 Před 8 měsíci

      I totally agree....the point I was trying to make, it seems like these new engines will be "tune able" . The PSI was changed and a few other things and they had a 600+ horse power small "SUV". Se use to call them "sleepers". @@jellyfish1433

  • @Zac_walters
    @Zac_walters Před rokem +5

    Finally you guys reviewed another Alfa Romeo

  • @godzilla7391
    @godzilla7391 Před rokem +8

    Seems a lot like the Kona N. Even has its own version of NGS.

    • @thewardenduncan
      @thewardenduncan Před rokem +2

      Except the Kona N is a full 1.5 seconds faster to 60, handles way better, and actually sounds good. The marketing for this car was all over the place when I was shopping for my N, and I looked at the Hornet as a comparison for about 2 minutes before laughing at the performance specs and closing the tab.

    • @mtDNA_Refresh
      @mtDNA_Refresh Před rokem +2

      ​@@thewardenduncanhaha this was my same reaction as well

    • @godzilla7391
      @godzilla7391 Před rokem

      @thewardenduncan9496 Agreed. Like the Kona N 10 x better. I also just purchased a 2023 Elantra N, which so far has been awesome. I have been going back in forth between Veloster N, Kona N, Kia Stinger GT2, and the Elantra N.

    • @thewardenduncan
      @thewardenduncan Před rokem

      @@godzilla7391 I probably would have gone Elantra N if they had one anywhere in my state when I was buying. Also might have gone Veloster N if the interior wasn't so much worse than the other two, lol. But as it stands, I came from a 2014 WRX, and I definitely prefer the Kona N to that, even with the lack of AWD.

  • @buildmorefarms1007
    @buildmorefarms1007 Před rokem

    Im willing to give it a chance, looks good!

  • @Hennesseyautoreviews
    @Hennesseyautoreviews Před rokem

    And once again , Throttle house Delivers 😂😂, the intro.