You and your fellow reviewers do a good job reviewing these so what I will say has no reflection on your review. For the price of the R/T they are out of their mind if they think it's worth $52k. For that price there is certainly way more options out there that I would choose over it including a slightly used base Macan. Max of upper 30's is what something like that is worth in my opinion. I get things are more expensive now but I'm choosing a luxury brand for that kind of money over this any day.
Not that it really matters..but to be truly informative it's worth mentioning that this is made in Italy on the same production line as the Alfa Tonale..not just ''carried over''.
If you have a 5 or a six speed transmission manual shifting or simulated shifting is alright. But 9 or 10 gears unless you’re driving a semi truck, what’s the point?
Excellent video! If I look at the Hornet’s package overall, it looks much more refined. The interior space much more crisp and less “legacy American theme”, pedals look great, and I like it overall. Matt, by chance, have you heard of there is any refresh/update happening to the Durango? I’m weighing whether I should make a purchase for an RT Durango in today’s climate vs waiting until next year, assuming there will be a (better) refresh, if you have any insight. Thanks!
The R/T is way too expensive, imho, but at $30K the GT is about perfect. Cost is right where it should be; you can add some performance goodies if you want but you don't need to. The GT motor is a slightly detuned version of the Giulia/Stelvio engine which is a stout motor capable of hurling a base Giulia to 60 in 5 seconds. In a small CUV like this, that is all you need to have some fun. Looks good too; I'd take this over Honda/Toyota/Nissan all day long even though I know those will run for 10 years while this one may be reliable for only 6 or 7. Who cares? By then I'll want a new car anyway and I'd rather have 7 years of fun vs. 10 years of boredom.
Strangely enough the RT is a direct copy of the tonale phev, Alfa has that priced at around 60k so dodge is squeezing it in at around 45-50 depending on your options. The track pack and the plus package is the best combo for your money
Good review Matt. As an owner of a 2006 Mazda 3 Hatch w/150k on it and going strong. I could never trust anything Dodge/ Fiat/whatever else they are called to last that long. Like the looks and add ones of the Hornet but no sell for me. Keep up the good work Matt.
I’m really looking forward to the dealership I work at getting one of these in so I can check one out. However the one I’d really like to check out is the upcoming GLH model (probably because of the Mopar fan in me and loving the classic name coming back 😂)
Stealerships are likely going to try to capitalize on model interest so don't expect to find any of these selling anywhere near MSRP for at least several months. Once Dodge dealerships return to Earth, good deals are likely to be common. I owned an Alfa for 3 years but waited until the second model year for my Guilia which saved me many visits to the dealer for recalls and TSBs. Stelantis isn't known for coming out of the gate strong so first year owners should expect to become friendly with the service department once the keys are handed over. If one is patient, it might be worth the wait for MY2. Let others be the QC guinea pigs for a debut year Dodge product. Swoop in down the road after the Hornet has wrapped up its first year "ooops" list then grab one at 2K under sticker when dealers realize they've got too many in stock.
From the day of the announcement of these I was most interested in the GT line, if any at all. It sounds like they dodged a number of the problem areas from their last offering in this category, the Caliber. I hope this proves to be more reliable as well.. I want to like it.
Matt, fair and honest review as usual, I will say, I would go Mazda, this is way overpriced for what it is, and we all know the Mazda will hold up much better over the years, plus great steering. This Hornet GT trim how could they not have the paddle shifters?? My Mother has a new Subaru Crosstrek and that even has paddle shifters. The Crosstrek actually is insane how roomy it is and the ground clearance is really amazing, Subaru all wheel drive great, perfect for my elderly Mother, I stopped by my parents and test drove that Crosstrek it is a fun all around car, good value. Anyway, I feel this Dodge/Alfa isn't going to do well, unless they offer lots of discounts to get customers in the dealership doors. Also, the real elephant in the room Dodge customers do not want a turbo four cylinder crossover or the R/T that is a mild hybrid. I am sorry I don't see it working for them, I will say at least it looks good, seems to have nice fit and finish, which is a plus.
Thank you! Yeah the paddle shifter thing really confused me too. My parents and in-laws both have Crosstreks and love them, they are impressive for what they offer! I'm looking forward to reviewing the new one sometime this year. I'll be curious to see how the Hornet does for Dodge as well. I think the lower trim GTs should sell reasonably well.
The Mazda is not fun or exciting! It has a slow automatic and the hornet is literally made in Italy at an Alfa factory so it will be have much better build quality compared to Mazda
@@VanquishedAgain only a dummy would believe the Mazda has better reliability. Way way too many 15 year old plus dodges driving daily. Run that bs on someone else.
My first thought was this versus a Hyundai Kona N (Konan). I ran the configurator and it came up under $35k and that makes this interesting. I owned the original “GLH” so I’m a sucker for cheap Dodges that punch above their performance weight.
25:20 That's the thing I don't like about my 4XE. I want electric mode to be electric mode. If I put my foot to the floor, I still want electric only. I'm sure it's probably a safety thing, but it still bugs me. It's not that the engine gets run dry, as it spins the engine for a bit to get it lubricated before it engages. But running an engine cold for 10 seconds at full throttle, then shutting it off and never using it the rest of the trip can't be good.
I didn't drive it long enough to get an accurate number unfortunately. I'll hopefully have one for a week later this year and will do mpg testing on it then.
It will be interesting seeing how expensive service expenses are when compared to the Hornets Italian bother, the Alfa Romeo Tonale. I'm confused why Stellantis is laying off US working instead of building the Hornet in the US.
Kinda want a Hornet R/T depending on the price. Have to compare how it drives with the Kona N. Edit: 42k for a fully-loaded GT?! That's ridiculous. It seems like Dodge carried over the Alfa pricing too.
I would go with GT Plus with Track Pqck. Right at 39K for the Gold. Feel like that’s all the money for this style vehicle. Still waiting to see what the GLH Package is going to cost.
Dang, I would absolutely n.e.v.e.r. buy any fiat product but I gotta give them credit where it’s due. This is an attractive and affordable entrant into the segment, and it is cool for Dodge to bring back the “hornet” moniker, but I’m curious as to how well these vehicles are going to perform in the market. Obviously the biggest demographic for crossovers seem to be people that know absolutely nothing about cars, so I’m questioning the effectiveness of marketing performance to those consumers. Smart of them to put out a crossover though, no doubt they’ll definitely sell a good number of them
My dealership just received a Hornet RT with several regular options. I was interested in seeing the SUV up close and take a test drive. After seeing the window sticker with an MSRP of $43,000. I passed on the test drive. I'm not interested in an overpriced Dodge SUV that is marketed as performance. I already have a vehicle that provides performance. I'll check out Hyundai and VW for a better priced small SUV that's priced below the base Hornet GT
Nothing on it, it has tons of standard features? For 30k you get 268HP, AWD, 12” touch screen, digital guage cluster, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, a quality interior for a 30k car, and Alfa Romeo steering and chassis tuning.
@@Natethegreat200c in literally every metric aside from infotainment screen the Mazda CX30 is a better choice. Even the CX50 is a better choice. But you can get an equally as fast CX30 fully loaded for 37k. That's 15k less than this joke. A fully loaded cx50 that's 0-60 in like 6.2seconds is 42k... Dodge lost their marbles with this pricing
As a Mazda fanboy I have to disagree. This is far more fun to drive with much sharper steering and better ride than a CX30, the interior is on par if not better, and the technology is way better.
As someone who owned a Pacifica Hybrid and now owns a Wrangler 4XE stay away from any Dodge/Chrysler hybrid technology. It’s half baked and poorly supported. I drove my Pachy for 6 months in non hybrid mode waiting for a part. My 4xe Wrangler has had multiple issues with the hybrid system and it works maybe 50% of the time.
I would still take a RAV4 Prime over this. Dodge and Alfa Romeo reliability don’t seem inspiring that it won’t stay out of the service bay consistently.
Considering that this is a FCA product and a new car model. This will have tons of issues at launch. Also 30K starting for a SUB-COMPACT SUV is ridiculous.
@@tylerwatt12 Naw. You can get them for a discount. You can't get this for a discount. And the RT is 40k base when the CX-30 turbo can be had for around 30k base. fully loaded 37k vs 53k for the RT Fully loaded. Plus you get a much better quality car. Dodge (speaking as a repeat buyer) is crap quality
@@VanquishedAgain True Dodge quality isn't nearly as good as Mazdas. but the Dodge base model GT also has the 2ltr 4 cylinder turbo, so it technically has the same power across all trims.
@Tyler KD8ZMM I'm not against the hornet (i mean I am now but I wasnt). I heard about the RT and people had erroneously reported 5.1s 0-60 which I was super pumped for. Then I heard it was 6.1s to 60 them I heard it was 53k, and then I bought a fully loaded G70 3.3T for 52k. Really disappointed at how mismanaged this Hornet was.
Excellent detailed review. I think this could be appealing to the masses in the low 30K price range IF IF IF manufactured w/ decent quality. Blacktop and Track packages are silly on a crossover with elevated ride height. Instead of seeming sporty, it just makes the crossover look slightly less dorky w/ a huge bump in price.
Exactly like the Dodge Dart they did not learn their lesson with all the money grab add on packages making it a nightmare for customers to decide. Prime Example is the BlackTop package another Dart carryover package. I see this having the exact same fate as the Dart.
Too bad Fiat/Stellantis makes garbage. That's a really sharp vehicle with great specs for the price. Such a shame it'll lose all of its value and start falling apart within 3 years
My personal experience doesn't square with your sentiment. I have a 2014 Fiat 500L with 90K miles which has the dual dry clutch transmission, and I've gotten great service out of it. I changed out the seal for the PCV valve at about 60K miles, but that's it. It drives as new, the interior has held up really well, no squeaks or rattles, doesn't burn a drop of oil. No rust anywhere despite our salty roads in Northeast U.S. winters. It's been an excellent car. And if you take the time to learn how to drive the DDCT, it's engaging and enjoyable, with no clutch chatter at all. It really feels like a manual in the way it functions, minus the clutch pedal. The press just dog-piled on that transmission, which to me is ironic. The enthusiast auto press complains that auto transmissions are boring to drive and aren't engaging, so here my 500L has one that isn't boring and is engaging to drive (at least to me), and the press complains that it doesn't act like torque converter slush box. Go figure. Our other car is a 2017 Fiat 500X, which, granted has only 31K miles on it, but it too has been trouble free. Not a huge fan of the ZF 9-speed, and it's not rewarding to drive in manual mode, but it's adequate, gets the job done. Our "X" has been a good car for us. Again the interior and exterior have held up very well, no squeaks or rattles. Both of our Fiats have been very solid cars. I do prefer a turbo though, and wish I'd have waited a year (or was it two) at which point the only engine available in the U.S. for the Fiat 500X was (and remains) the 1.3 liter turbo which has (IIRC) an updated ZF 9-speed. I gather it's a little nicer than the one mated to the 2.4 liter in our "X". I haven't yet had the opportunity to test drive one. I think if you keep a Fiat maintained in accordance with the schedule, they will typically be to be reliable cars. I've had Honda's, Chevy's, VW's and Acura's, and our Fiats have been the most reliable.
@@bellaguzzigriso6350 I totally understand and appreciate that there can be exceptions to the rules. But your experience isn't the norm. I'm happy for you, but it seems you may have just gotten lucky.
Please Matt upgrade your vocabulary! I counted somewhere around 20 "nice", "really nice", "good", "really good", "great" and "really great".... In the first 5or6 minutes! It's like nice, good and great are the only ways you can describe things and it becomes very very repetitive.
I would lease one of these, but not buy one. You can rely on having the same ownership experience as purchasers of the Alpha Romeo model. Study reliability before purchasing.
Maybe. The RDX A Spec is a good looking suv and way more usable than this. The RDX is like 6.2s to 60 tho vs this claimed 5.7 (need to wait for c&d to test). I'd still take the RDX all day over this thing for the price
@@VanquishedAgain I got a 2021 aspec and man, in sport+ it feels crazy quick. Haha yeah I'm coming from a 2002 crv, so I might be easy to please. Gonna start the go fast mods this summer
You and your fellow reviewers do a good job reviewing these so what I will say has no reflection on your review. For the price of the R/T they are out of their mind if they think it's worth $52k. For that price there is certainly way more options out there that I would choose over it including a slightly used base Macan. Max of upper 30's is what something like that is worth in my opinion. I get things are more expensive now but I'm choosing a luxury brand for that kind of money over this any day.
Add 10k for Canada
Yeah I totally understand, I think the GT is the far better value for sure.
If it got the tax rebate, it might be, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Battery isn't big enough.
Love it or hate it, you gotta admit it’s a nice looking crossover…….and I rarely say that.
Looks good, but will it have the usual FCA gremlins that seem to come standard with every Alpha model?
Cause it’s basically an Alfa
@@mfmf100 that's my point
@@lions208436 oh defiantly. Unfortunately that’s what they are know for. Good looking vehicles that can’t last long
Am I the only one that thinks it looks hideous?
19:10 where are they getting 288 hp from? 3 numbers on the graphic and none of them add up to 288?
Not that it really matters..but to be truly informative it's worth mentioning that this is made in Italy on the same production line as the Alfa Tonale..not just ''carried over''.
interesting to see the Charger influence in the front end. Seems like a competent CUV and a big upgrade over the Journey.
The journey was at least useful and good value. This is neither
Thorough review! If build quality and reliability are better than decent it should be a completive offering
Thanks!
If you have a 5 or a six speed transmission manual shifting or simulated shifting is alright. But 9 or 10 gears unless you’re driving a semi truck, what’s the point?
Excellent video! If I look at the Hornet’s package overall, it looks much more refined. The interior space much more crisp and less “legacy American theme”, pedals look great, and I like it overall. Matt, by chance, have you heard of there is any refresh/update happening to the Durango? I’m weighing whether I should make a purchase for an RT Durango in today’s climate vs waiting until next year, assuming there will be a (better) refresh, if you have any insight. Thanks!
The R/T is way too expensive, imho, but at $30K the GT is about perfect. Cost is right where it should be; you can add some performance goodies if you want but you don't need to. The GT motor is a slightly detuned version of the Giulia/Stelvio engine which is a stout motor capable of hurling a base Giulia to 60 in 5 seconds. In a small CUV like this, that is all you need to have some fun. Looks good too; I'd take this over Honda/Toyota/Nissan all day long even though I know those will run for 10 years while this one may be reliable for only 6 or 7. Who cares? By then I'll want a new car anyway and I'd rather have 7 years of fun vs. 10 years of boredom.
Strangely enough the RT is a direct copy of the tonale phev, Alfa has that priced at around 60k so dodge is squeezing it in at around 45-50 depending on your options. The track pack and the plus package is the best combo for your money
@@SARGENTDOODLE no the Tonale is 45k.
Let’s go Matt I chose to watch your review first 🎉
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
Honestly the killed it in the styling department for this car!
Thank Alfa Romeo, not Dodge.
No they didn't. Looks like a boring mazda
@@jessekuchinski1172 Fine. Which small CUV do you think looks better?
This car is like getting excited to get on the train….
Did Dodge mention anything about the GLH package that was shown when the Hornet was revealed?
Not really, they just showed the GLH package for the R/T.
Did I miss him checking out the back seat and the cargo area or did he not touch on those?
Great review Matt. Really like the new Hornet. G/T best bang for the buck (if you're careful with the options).
Great review here. No interest in this car really, but watched just to stay informed on what's out there. Great and thorough content 👌
Good review Matt. As an owner of a 2006 Mazda 3 Hatch w/150k on it and going strong. I could never trust anything Dodge/ Fiat/whatever else they are called to last that long. Like the looks and add ones of the Hornet but no sell for me. Keep up the good work Matt.
Good review Matt. Was able to listen on my run today. Decent offering by Dodge.
Thanks for listening!
You mean by Alfa.
Does it require premium fuel for the power numbers?
I believe so.
I’m really looking forward to the dealership I work at getting one of these in so I can check one out. However the one I’d really like to check out is the upcoming GLH model (probably because of the Mopar fan in me and loving the classic name coming back 😂)
Stealerships are likely going to try to capitalize on model interest so don't expect to find any of these selling anywhere near MSRP for at least several months. Once Dodge dealerships return to Earth, good deals are likely to be common. I owned an Alfa for 3 years but waited until the second model year for my Guilia which saved me many visits to the dealer for recalls and TSBs. Stelantis isn't known for coming out of the gate strong so first year owners should expect to become friendly with the service department once the keys are handed over. If one is patient, it might be worth the wait for MY2. Let others be the QC guinea pigs for a debut year Dodge product. Swoop in down the road after the Hornet has wrapped up its first year "ooops" list then grab one at 2K under sticker when dealers realize they've got too many in stock.
Some dealers near me have them already prices 2k under msrp around the Illinois/Missouri area 200 mile radius
@@Dsmpunk59 Yikes. I guess the disdain for Chrysler products is even worse up there than it is down here in Florida.
@@Maxx61 30k for 253hp in compact cuv is worth a shot
From the day of the announcement of these I was most interested in the GT line, if any at all. It sounds like they dodged a number of the problem areas from their last offering in this category, the Caliber. I hope this proves to be more reliable as well.. I want to like it.
It's Italian, so it won't be reliable.
This is an Alfa Romeo with very minimal cosmetic changes, the latest Alfas are actually reliable.
Nice review. Also where did u get that shirt
Matt, fair and honest review as usual, I will say, I would go Mazda, this is way overpriced for what it is, and we all know the Mazda will hold up much better over the years, plus great steering. This Hornet GT trim how could they not have the paddle shifters?? My Mother has a new Subaru Crosstrek and that even has paddle shifters. The Crosstrek actually is insane how roomy it is and the ground clearance is really amazing, Subaru all wheel drive great, perfect for my elderly Mother, I stopped by my parents and test drove that Crosstrek it is a fun all around car, good value. Anyway, I feel this Dodge/Alfa isn't going to do well, unless they offer lots of discounts to get customers in the dealership doors. Also, the real elephant in the room Dodge customers do not want a turbo four cylinder crossover or the R/T that is a mild hybrid. I am sorry I don't see it working for them, I will say at least it looks good, seems to have nice fit and finish, which is a plus.
Thank you! Yeah the paddle shifter thing really confused me too. My parents and in-laws both have Crosstreks and love them, they are impressive for what they offer! I'm looking forward to reviewing the new one sometime this year. I'll be curious to see how the Hornet does for Dodge as well. I think the lower trim GTs should sell reasonably well.
The fact that the Track Pack deletes the sunroof and ventilated seats is annoying
Matt, you have created a UA-cam channel that is impressive and most excellent.
Definitely a good option in that segment. I think the Mazda is the better option but overall pretty cool.
Mazda how ?
@@Natethegreat200c it's as fast, as well equipped, better reliability and 15k less expensive
The Mazda is not fun or exciting! It has a slow automatic and the hornet is literally made in Italy at an Alfa factory so it will be have much better build quality compared to Mazda
@@VanquishedAgain only a dummy would believe the Mazda has better reliability. Way way too many 15 year old plus dodges driving daily. Run that bs on someone else.
@@SARGENTDOODLE you're hilarious.
I like it good journey replacement, only issue is the hatchback on stilits look is odd from certain angles. Great review as usual :)
Thanks for watching!
AMC Eagle
It’s not a direct journey replacement though
My first thought was this versus a Hyundai Kona N (Konan). I ran the configurator and it came up under $35k and that makes this interesting. I owned the original “GLH” so I’m a sucker for cheap Dodges that punch above their performance weight.
Wow I’m sure that original GLH was a riot! I’d love to drive one someday. Thanks for watching David!
The kona N is 4.8s 0-60 and costs 35k. The Hornet RT is 5.7s 0-60 and costs 53k.
@@VanquishedAgain a base model Hornet is 30k and has 268HP and AWD. This is also bigger and has a much nicer interior.
@@VanquishedAgain I was thinking in terms of the similarity of being a raised hot hatches. The Kona is faster, lighter, and likely handles better.
@@MattMaranMotoring If you can get behind the wheel of either a GLH or a GLHS (Omni or Charger) that would be a very cool throw back episode.
Top notch review.
25:20 That's the thing I don't like about my 4XE. I want electric mode to be electric mode. If I put my foot to the floor, I still want electric only. I'm sure it's probably a safety thing, but it still bugs me. It's not that the engine gets run dry, as it spins the engine for a bit to get it lubricated before it engages. But running an engine cold for 10 seconds at full throttle, then shutting it off and never using it the rest of the trip can't be good.
What mpg did you get on the RT? Thanks!
I didn't drive it long enough to get an accurate number unfortunately. I'll hopefully have one for a week later this year and will do mpg testing on it then.
Please do a comparison video between the new BMW X1 and this GT hornet!
Unfortunately BMW doesn't provide me with cars to review so it's tough for me to review any new BMW.
@Matt Maran Motoring ah got it Matt! Regardless, thanks for all the great content!
Awesome video, Matt.
Thanks Yanal!
Did u upgrade your camera setup? Quality seems much more crisp with this upload. Maybe the lighting
I upgraded my road view camera last year but the others are unchanged. Glad it looked good to you though!
I would honestly buy this if it comes in standard transmission
No manual coming.
It’s so refreshing to see real vents unlike those fake vents crazy on some cars. I’m looking at you handa civic
That road is a level in Need for Speed HP!!!!
NICE!
Why didn't they put the 1.3t in the Dart? That would've made it a helluva lot more competitive in its class.
Phenomenal review 👏
Thank you!
Stellantis doing Alfa dirty.
First they take Alfa’s 6C and give it to Maserati. Now, they make Alfa share the Tonale with Dodge.
Yes, the rape of Alfa Romeo.
If you build the normal hornet instead of the gt model, you can get everything fully added package wise and come in at 38k
I like how the Stelvio looks over this and honestly, Mazda is super premium compared to this. Imo
@Matt Maran Motoring this? or Mazda CX-30 Turbo PP ? Here's the hitch, the mazda has the red leather interior option aswell. 🤣
I compare it to CX-30 Turbo in this video :)
The pricing seems reasonable and hopefully they will be reliable. Another awesome long review 👍
Thanks Jay!
A Dodge and reliable? Lmao dream on.
It will be interesting seeing how expensive service expenses are when compared to the Hornets Italian bother, the Alfa Romeo Tonale. I'm confused why Stellantis is laying off US working instead of building the Hornet in the US.
Got the same plus package in black one for $32.5k.
This thing is screaming for bigger / wider wheels and or tires. Looks incomplete as it sits. Interior is impressive for the price.
Looking forward to interior coverage of this one.
Kinda want a Hornet R/T depending on the price. Have to compare how it drives with the Kona N.
Edit: 42k for a fully-loaded GT?! That's ridiculous. It seems like Dodge carried over the Alfa pricing too.
Why does this look like the FL5 Type R in a crossover/suv form…? The front and the back.
I would go with GT Plus with Track Pqck. Right at 39K for the Gold. Feel like that’s all the money for this style vehicle. Still waiting to see what the GLH Package is going to cost.
Same 😂 already thinking about getting it
@@MusicfromJ I just recently found out GLH is concept. No official release yet. The R/T Hybrid is their top trim level for now.
We will have to wait and see how the materials hold up, you know that you get what you pay for.
Thanks for mentioning it's port and direct injected. Not common in this market.
It'd be pretty sweet if someone made a manual sports crossover..
That wheel gap is horrid though
Thought it was only DI well this make it muchhhh better there’s enough injector for a e85 tune 80 to 100 more hp yupp and a down pipe and exhaust work
Dang, I would absolutely n.e.v.e.r. buy any fiat product but I gotta give them credit where it’s due. This is an attractive and affordable entrant into the segment, and it is cool for Dodge to bring back the “hornet” moniker, but I’m curious as to how well these vehicles are going to perform in the market. Obviously the biggest demographic for crossovers seem to be people that know absolutely nothing about cars, so I’m questioning the effectiveness of marketing performance to those consumers. Smart of them to put out a crossover though, no doubt they’ll definitely sell a good number of them
My dealership just received a Hornet RT with several regular options. I was interested in seeing the SUV up close and take a test drive. After seeing the window sticker with an MSRP of $43,000. I passed on the test drive. I'm not interested in an overpriced Dodge SUV that is marketed as performance. I already have a vehicle that provides performance. I'll check out Hyundai and VW for a better priced small SUV that's priced below the base Hornet GT
The "$30k" version literally has nothing on it. Even putting any decent options on base hits 40k.
I saw the base car, it's not bad at all.
Nothing on it, it has tons of standard features? For 30k you get 268HP, AWD, 12” touch screen, digital guage cluster, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, a quality interior for a 30k car, and Alfa Romeo steering and chassis tuning.
Love it man. Wish it was a manual haha
No Hemi? 😇
Gap is weird on the wheels. And wheels need a wider stance
Kona N is the fastest cuv. Car & Driver has an amazing time on their lighting track. It was faster than a 2017 Audi RS3.
Hornet fails to sting, just saddens
Its nice looking looking crossover..you definitely see it around here in VA plus for the price all you get.ill like to see it in white tho! 😂
Decent option in that segment. The Mazda is the better choice imo.
No the hell it’s not.
Agreed, especially in reliability considering the alfa/dodge collaboration.
The Mazda has no personality compared to the hornet, it’s unique even with the borrowed Alfa platform this looks good I could see these taking over
@@Natethegreat200c in literally every metric aside from infotainment screen the Mazda CX30 is a better choice. Even the CX50 is a better choice. But you can get an equally as fast CX30 fully loaded for 37k. That's 15k less than this joke. A fully loaded cx50 that's 0-60 in like 6.2seconds is 42k...
Dodge lost their marbles with this pricing
As a Mazda fanboy I have to disagree. This is far more fun to drive with much sharper steering and better ride than a CX30, the interior is on par if not better, and the technology is way better.
Really sucks with the exhaust only being a RT thing thats just dumb.
Love to lease a GLH with a warranty lol
This is awesome. Dodge has had a slim line up. Also nice to see them bring an old name back instead of calling it the Charger Suv or something. 🤣
I totally agree!
Cant wait to see everyone's aunt buying this
yeah on that comment that it's heavily based on the Tonale that is absolutely wrong! It's a Tonale with a Dodge badge
For the algo 👍
thx 👍
Thank you!
Lowkey wish it could’ve been a sedan
As someone who owned a Pacifica Hybrid and now owns a Wrangler 4XE stay away from any Dodge/Chrysler hybrid technology. It’s half baked and poorly supported. I drove my Pachy for 6 months in non hybrid mode waiting for a part. My 4xe Wrangler has had multiple issues with the hybrid system and it works maybe 50% of the time.
I want one but after I bring my credit back up 😂😅
The price makes it irrelevant. 650 days of supply. Dodge only sells 700 per month. Toyota sells over 1000 RAV4s per day.
I would still take a RAV4 Prime over this. Dodge and Alfa Romeo reliability don’t seem inspiring that it won’t stay out of the service bay consistently.
They need to offer the GLH pkge!!!! And not everybody wants black wheels as the ONLY option!!!!
Considering that this is a FCA product and a new car model. This will have tons of issues at launch.
Also 30K starting for a SUB-COMPACT SUV is ridiculous.
"Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable." *Theodore N. Vail
So this car looks GOOD to you?
"If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission." *
It's not though. the CX-30 is faster
CX-30 Turbo is also pushing 34k
@@tylerwatt12 Naw. You can get them for a discount. You can't get this for a discount. And the RT is 40k base when the CX-30 turbo can be had for around 30k base. fully loaded 37k vs 53k for the RT Fully loaded. Plus you get a much better quality car. Dodge (speaking as a repeat buyer) is crap quality
@@VanquishedAgain True Dodge quality isn't nearly as good as Mazdas. but the Dodge base model GT also has the 2ltr 4 cylinder turbo, so it technically has the same power across all trims.
@Tyler KD8ZMM I'm not against the hornet (i mean I am now but I wasnt). I heard about the RT and people had erroneously reported 5.1s 0-60 which I was super pumped for. Then I heard it was 6.1s to 60 them I heard it was 53k, and then I bought a fully loaded G70 3.3T for 52k. Really disappointed at how mismanaged this Hornet was.
@@tylerwatt12 the interior is Alfa Romeo. It is on par if not better than the CX30 imo.
It is an Alfa Romeo with Dodge styling. An Italian Dodge that's a nightmare.
Excellent detailed review. I think this could be appealing to the masses in the low 30K price range IF IF IF manufactured w/ decent quality. Blacktop and Track packages are silly on a crossover with elevated ride height. Instead of seeming sporty, it just makes the crossover look slightly less dorky w/ a huge bump in price.
Ill take the glh version over the rt for that money..
Exactly like the Dodge Dart they did not learn their lesson with all the money grab add on packages making it a nightmare for customers to decide. Prime Example is the BlackTop package another Dart carryover package. I see this having the exact same fate as the Dart.
looks like the interior of my alfa
Too bad Fiat/Stellantis makes garbage. That's a really sharp vehicle with great specs for the price. Such a shame it'll lose all of its value and start falling apart within 3 years
My personal experience doesn't square with your sentiment. I have a 2014 Fiat 500L with 90K miles which has the dual dry clutch transmission, and I've gotten great service out of it. I changed out the seal for the PCV valve at about 60K miles, but that's it. It drives as new, the interior has held up really well, no squeaks or rattles, doesn't burn a drop of oil. No rust anywhere despite our salty roads in Northeast U.S. winters. It's been an excellent car. And if you take the time to learn how to drive the DDCT, it's engaging and enjoyable, with no clutch chatter at all. It really feels like a manual in the way it functions, minus the clutch pedal. The press just dog-piled on that transmission, which to me is ironic. The enthusiast auto press complains that auto transmissions are boring to drive and aren't engaging, so here my 500L has one that isn't boring and is engaging to drive (at least to me), and the press complains that it doesn't act like torque converter slush box. Go figure.
Our other car is a 2017 Fiat 500X, which, granted has only 31K miles on it, but it too has been trouble free. Not a huge fan of the ZF 9-speed, and it's not rewarding to drive in manual mode, but it's adequate, gets the job done. Our "X" has been a good car for us. Again the interior and exterior have held up very well, no squeaks or rattles. Both of our Fiats have been very solid cars. I do prefer a turbo though, and wish I'd have waited a year (or was it two) at which point the only engine available in the U.S. for the Fiat 500X was (and remains) the 1.3 liter turbo which has (IIRC) an updated ZF 9-speed. I gather it's a little nicer than the one mated to the 2.4 liter in our "X". I haven't yet had the opportunity to test drive one.
I think if you keep a Fiat maintained in accordance with the schedule, they will typically be to be reliable cars. I've had Honda's, Chevy's, VW's and Acura's, and our Fiats have been the most reliable.
@@bellaguzzigriso6350 I totally understand and appreciate that there can be exceptions to the rules. But your experience isn't the norm. I'm happy for you, but it seems you may have just gotten lucky.
Matt you need to start off your video by saying the Alfa hornet I think you can help Dodge to sell more of those vehicle💯🇯🇲🇺🇸🙄🥺🧐🤫🤔
Please Matt upgrade your vocabulary! I counted somewhere around 20 "nice", "really nice", "good", "really good", "great" and "really great".... In the first 5or6 minutes! It's like nice, good and great are the only ways you can describe things and it becomes very very repetitive.
over 52k? I'd save and get a bigger vehicle like an sq5.
I would lease one of these, but not buy one. You can rely on having the same ownership experience as purchasers of the Alpha Romeo model. Study reliability before purchasing.
There are no ventilated seats for this vehicle no matter the trim.
Doesn’t even come with a HUD
Their reliability must be shit… too bad, nice looking vehicle
I think my RDX can take it
Maybe. The RDX A Spec is a good looking suv and way more usable than this. The RDX is like 6.2s to 60 tho vs this claimed 5.7 (need to wait for c&d to test). I'd still take the RDX all day over this thing for the price
@@VanquishedAgain I got a 2021 aspec and man, in sport+ it feels crazy quick. Haha yeah I'm coming from a 2002 crv, so I might be easy to please. Gonna start the go fast mods this summer
I know they not going to buy one
It’s a Jeep Cherokee with a different body. Problem child. Way to go Chrysler!
would be interesting if they offered a manual transmission
I’d go the base GT with the Track Package. $34.000. Sweet!
They should’ve made this electric only in my honest opinion.
I'm guessing they'll probably do that for the next generation.