Next week I’m driving the Hornet, Dodge’s impending entry-level compact SUV that’s rumored to be a supply of frustration for Alfa Romeo. And I’m very desperate to see how I discover it — maybe much more keen than you may anticipate. Because final time Dodge used an Alfa Romeo as a base for an entry-level automotive, issues didn’t go so effectively. Dart apologist that I’m, even I’ve to confess that. You doubtless have some questions too, and I wish to hear them. Tell me, what do you wish to know in regards to the Dodge Hornet?
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To get the ball rolling, I’ll let you know what I wish to know. How’s it going to face out? Dodge has carved a pleasant little area of interest for itself within the automotive lexicon because the everlasting defender of muscle, however Dodge doesn’t have a lot opposition in that area. By distinction, the Hornet will face competitors from nearly everybody. Again, this situation didn’t play out effectively for the Dart.
But the Hornet could have destiny on its aspect, for 2 causes. First, a crossover is extra apt to promote (and rake in earnings) than a small sedan, which ought to assure a baseline of gross sales that on the very least retains the nameplate round. Second, Dodge seems to be positioning the Hornet as a semi-premium choice within the phase, based mostly on the $31,500 beginning value of the bottom 265-horsepower GT trim. The Honda HR-V, for instance, begins at a shade beneath $25,000, whereas the Hornet’s preppier cousin, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, is decidedly up there, at $45,000. With vacation spot, the Alfa’s even $4,600 greater than an Audi Q3.
What will the Hornet do to earn that standing, although? Will it drive with the spirit of its larger, older (a lot older) V8-equipped siblings? I’m positive that’s what the professionals of muscle will love for us to consider. Maybe that’s extra of an expectation for the plug-in hybrid 285 HP, 383 lb-ft Hornet R/T — I’ll be driving each the GT and R/T on my journey. Also, how a lot of these luxurious Italian underpinnings may’ve survived the cost-reduction marketing campaign?
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Those are my burning questions. Tell me yours within the feedback, and I’ll see what I can discover out.
Source: jalopnik.com