Thoughts on the new Dodge Hornet vs Bronco Sport

[dakman]

If the BS wasn't made and this was the type of vehicle I wanted I would definitely look at this hornet. My last car was a very fast modified and tuned ecoboost 2.0. Before that was a dodge srt4. That thing would easily smoke my focus. I believe in dodge turbo 4's and it looks way better than a rav. I'll keep my BS though.

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[Tigger]

I think this is a better comparison (and I think this ugly fish bowl is no comparison either)

 

[Mark S.]

I think this is a better comparison (and I think this ugly fish bowl is no comparison either)

Needs flames...and a licorice dispenser.

 

[JerryC]

A Dodge? No thanks!

Even worse, I heard it's made in Italy at the Alfa Romero plant.

 

[Tall Timbers]

The Hornet "might" compete against the Escape, but not the Bronco Sport.

 

[rootdoc]

I think this is a better comparison (and I think this ugly fish bowl is no comparison either)

Wow, is that an AMC Pacer? Haven't seen one of those in ages.

 

[69cuda340s]

Before that was a dodge srt4.

I bought '05 SRT4 brand new drove for 11 years. Cam position sensor went bad once that was it. And yes fast. My son now owns it still super reliable well built car.

 

[69cuda340s]

Looks like GT is a 2.0 turbo 268 hp and 295 tq. The RT is hybrid is almost 400 tq. Don't know what it weighs. Reliability hmmm not sure:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40908805/2023-dodge-hornet-suv-revealed/

 

[Mark S.]

this is like comparing a fork to a spoon, they have two completely different uses

Which one is the fork. I wanna be the fork...

 

[Carolo]

I think this is a better comparison (and I think this ugly fish bowl is no comparison either)

That ain't no "fish bowl", it's a genuine "California Bubble Gum Machine"! I used to own one. It was meant to have a rotary engine, but at the last minute the engine contract fell through, so they replaced it with a truck inline 6 banger. Many folks replaced the 6 banger with a small block Ford v-8. It was actually a cool car, but, wow, that was a long time ago!

 

[Carolo]

Which one is the fork. I wanna be the fork...

OK, You be the fork, I wanna be the KNIFE!

 

[Osco]

Even worse, I heard it's made in Italy at the Alfa Romero plant.

I thought they all had FIAT engines because Dodge can’t build a decent small Eco motor.
FIAT : Fix It Again Tony.
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I used to be a Mopar nut back in the Cuda days.

 

[13MikeH]

Cars are cars but I'd agree, someone looking at a bronco isn't likely looking at the hornet. It seems to align with the escape segment. I suppose someone shopping broncos could decide on a Ferrari instead... I mean...both have tires and a motor.

 

[dakman]

I bought '05 SRT4 brand new drove for 11 years. Cam position sensor went bad once that was it. And yes fast. My son now owns it still super reliable well built car.

Right on. Mine was a caliber 2008. 285 hp stock. I sold to get the srt dart which never happened. This hornet looks a lot like a replacement for the caliber.

 

[fsjdw2]

Per car and driver"The Hornet is a subcompact SUV that shares a platform and other parts with the Alfa Romeo Tonale." As far as car brands that are known for reliablity... Alfa Romeo isnt... Perfomance, amazing innovation, YES; reliablity and cheap to operate NO.

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