The 2023 Dodge Hornet GT AWD is their first all-new model in almost a decade. With more power than others in the class, does the new Hornet SUV have what it takes to compete with rivals like the Jeep Compass, Nissan Rogue, and Chevrolet Equinox?
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I really don’t like the horrible decisions that Dodge/Ram are making. Now their vehicles are weak.
Their vehicles have been weak for decades.
Now!?
So basically, it’s a Jeep Compass……which is crap
The music is too loud, making it hard to hear his voice.
I thought his voice was too loud
It’s very amateurish
Very nice! I hope it is a success for Dodge. Alex is the rock star of CR. I recommend he stands on the hood and shreds his guitar.
Too bad about the car-and the super annoying music.
I was curious to see how this stacked up against the Mazda CX-5 turbo since they are the leaders in horsepower in this segment. Looks like the CX-5 is a clear winner.
Solution: X1 or GLA.
Compass was an okay product, but this is a dollar shop one-time use experience.
If you won this on The Price is Right, ummm Drew can I get the cash value?
I agree with below, lose the music!
you are going places fam!
Whoever approved this vehicle at Stellantis is out of touch.
I test drove the Hornet and liked it! Quick, handled well and comfortable font seats.
To the editor: Make the background music louder. I can still hear that guy talking. Might as well make it a music video.
An EXCELLENT succinct initial overview – thank you.
Please lower the music
I got rid of a 2010 Mazda 3s hatch because of the thick A pillars interfering with my vision at intersections . Traded it 2 years later for a 2013 Mazda CX5 which I’m still driving 11 years later. For my money you can’t go wrong with a Mazda CX5 in the compact Cuv market.
I did like that you didn’t have to use a rod to hold up the hood—–but that was all I liked.
Leave it up to Chrysler/Fiat to give us a 20 year old platform as a new car.
It reminds me of a version of the Fiat Duster. When i seen the Duster when i was in Rome. I thought it would be a good fit for the American car market due to its size and looks.
A Dodge based Maserati?.. That should be expensive once the warranty is over.