2024 Dodge Hornet GT AWD // You Are WRONG for NOT Buying THIS!

[@kristyreceveur586]

I just bought the this car. My first brand new car ever. $32k It’s really beautiful and I really like the way it drives. It has a ton of get up and go. I’ve been doing 85 on the hwy and not really noticing it at all. The red interior is snazzy. You made me feel reaffirmed about my purchase, thank you. I had been a little nervous but I really do like it a lot.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Enjoy it!!!!!!

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Congrats, Kristy.

[@johnbeckham1483]

Congratulations, Kristy, for your purchase of the Dodge Hornet! Enjoy your Hornet because it is a well built small suv with some Italian flair indeed!

[@joseitox]

All the haters can go drive their corollas and sonatas. I LOVE my hornet. It’s so much fun to drive!!!! And it’s super nice and comfortable. Keep hating on it, it just makes it cheaper for us that love it lol.

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

*mic drop* 😎

[@aavalos7760]

Not even comparing to the same segment of car... Come on man.

[@joseitox]

@ that’s fair! I’ll give you that :)

[@aavalos7760]

@@joseitox On a happier note, glad you enjoy your car!

[@arcraider937]

We got so tired of the toyota dealerships and their BS . The Hornet was out of my price range . Till one day it came up in my search on auto trader . Fell in love on the test drive and got a super deal to to boot . Now I hope they just keep making them .

[@thebeardedjock5035]

My GT is now over 7K KM and it has been the most fun car I've ever owned. Sure, it has some quirks but I call it character.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Love to hear it!

[@thsmit2367]

My 23 hornet gt has 6500, Miles and yes it is the most exciting small suv to drive. We test the competition…..zzzzzzz Toyota, Honda, Nissan = cure for insomnia. Mazda cx5 is its closet competition and is full second slower to 60mph.

[@mariez0r]

I love mine!!! I guess I’m gonna have to start making some videos of it from a consumer point of view because so far I do not understand all the trash talking… really is fun to drive.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Love to hear it

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Well, if you get to see what sad cars they drive. It all make sense. 😂

[@KingKamba]

I just stole one for 27k OTD, I love it so far. Very thankful for the bad rep

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Way to go! 😎

[@johnbeckham1483]

​@@mixedbyfiatcatHow is your Dodge Hornet doing?

[@Camaro69z]

Got a RT Plus for 29k. I drive about 300 miles a week and spend about $40/month on 93 fuel. 80% on electric which is about $15/month to charge. With the discounts and incentives, good luck finding anything comparable. After 6 months I average 80mpg. I'm glad everyone hates it.

[@darell8310]

Talk when it’s out of warranty

[@emilygracehoward334]

How the hell did you manage to get an RT for $29K? Going to check some out tomorrow. Give me the details. Lol

[@johnbeckham1483]

​@@emilygracehoward334Prices are $10,000 less on Dodge Hornets currently! I bet they go down lower! You can get a great deal now!

[@fludzone1]

@@emilygracehoward334 I recently got a gold Hornet R/T for more than half off MSRP before tax, title, and fees. $43,590 MSRP - $7,500 Dodge rebate -$5,600 Colorado EV Point of Sale credit - $8,600 dealer discount = $21,890. For that price, I'll take a chance on it (it is a second car for our family).

[@fludzone1]

@@darell8310 If you intend to keep it past the factory warranty period, then get a Mopar extended warranty. This is a car where those extended warranties probably make sense (only if you you plan to keep it that long).

[@johnbeckham1483]

Hello, GT:Garage Talk, as I just wanted to thank you for your loyal support of the Dodge name and in this case the Hornet! I see where the MSRPs of the Dodge Hornet is coming down by as much as $10,000 to $12,000! Now might be a great time to get a very sweet deal on a new Dodge Hornet GT for me perhaps!

[@angelarubright8729]

❤ MY 2024 HORNET GT TRACK PACK AWD TURBO. IT'S BEEN SO FUN TO DRIVE, THE POWER IS VERY VERY GOOD , PEOPLE ❤ THE LOOK OF IT- BUT ASK WHAT IS IT ? THE INSIDE IS VERY SPORTY ECT.... CAN'T JUDGE IT TILL YOU OWN ONE !!!! 😁🥰

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

way to go! 😎

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

The problem with the Hornet is its not cheap, and its being marketed to the wrong demographics. It should be positioned for families who want a sporty crossover along with a high performance variant. Stellantis management are way out of touch trying to shoehorn this car towards current Charger and Challenger owners, those people do not want this crossover and they are making it known. I mean why import this thing from Italy in the first place?

[@GTGarageTalk]

The “Dodge Bros” definitely aren’t trading in their Hellcat Durangos for this. (Coincidentally that is what we are testing this week)

[@brokeboy87]

I figured they were targeting younger demographics with an entry-level Dodge product.

[@jonathanwerrell3897]

@@brokeboy87 Except, it's not a good price for entry-level vehicle. The product is overprice. That's why it failed.

[@danieltinelli608]

It is really much too small for a family. That said, the deals are going strong. Dealerships are selling them now with massive discounts at 24K and 25K

[@johnbeckham1483]

​@@jonathanwerrell3897Currently Dodge Hornets are $10 to $12,000 less at many dealerships! Check a Hornet out today!

[@jedlevron]

Dodge has been way more than just a performance brand. Dodge came out with the Grand Caravan, many station wagons in the past. We have had a Neon, Caliber, and currently a slow 4cyl Journey and its great and simple. Im a simple person and I have always liked the Dodge Brand and these more affordable everyday cars let me also spend more on my Ram Trucks which should have never been broken away from the Dodge brand. I remember as a kid of the 80s and 90s riding in back of one on road trips and still drive one today.

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@SPLITTINIMAGE]

Mazda Service Advisor here, the CX50 is definitely not a replacement for the CX5. Marketed to a different crowd, and a very different vehicle overall. Much less nice and refined than the CX5 as well in my opinion, and we see far more warranty repairs done on the CX50.

[@snarlz]

I believe it was the Neon that saved Dodge. 4cyl not a muscle car. Just sayin'

[@TheRealGraylocke]

I like my Hornet GT

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@NetLiege]

Probably the best interior Dodge ever had because it's an Alfa Romeo, lol

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@KarinaMinnella-Montes]

I love my Hornet!!!

[@GTGarageTalk]

Awesome!

[@johnbeckham1483]

I am considering a Dodge Hornet! The prices are coming down as the fate of these Dodge Hornets are taking a similar path that the 2013 to 2016 Dodge Darts have taken! I love my 2014 Dodge Dart SXT! Best Dodge that I have owned since 1969!

[@alanjohnstone462]

Thanks for validating my purchase decision

[@GTGarageTalk]

It’s a fun car.

[@carlmcdonald5864]

You made a bad decision enjoy your plastic tie rods and Italian build quality

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

@@carlmcdonald5864again with the negativity. What boring car do you drive?

[@goochi5544]

I am buying one next year

[@johnbeckham1483]

Sounds like a plan as I like the Dodge Hornet!

[@622Superman]

I love all of these high-performance SUVs and crossovers, I wish they were making more of them but alas, as soon as a new option hits the market, another one gets its walking papers. For example, the gas version of the Kona N. Luckily, there's the Hornet, the Ford Edge ST, Explorer ST and the Dodge Durango SRT which is beast btw, although sadly I'm afraid it may have got the chopping block with the Challenger and Charger, I'm not sure though tbh. I want the perks that come from driving an SUV and then the fact that you get to or can drive it like a muscle/sports car too? Where do I sign? Lol

[@drewgrows7765]

Can't decide between this one, a Mustang-e, or another Honda CRV

[@austinallen5190]

I test drove a GT the other day. I really wish I hadn't, only because I liked it! I like the power and the looks, and now the price. They are now selling GTs with Blacktop + Track Pack Bundle and Cold Weather Group for sub 24k! That's a lot of car for that price. Had I not came home and researched the crap out of them, I probably would have gone back the next day and bought one. Then I read how they are the worst selling model in the US and all the problems they are having (seems to be mostly the R/Ts having most of the issues). I am going to go try a Mazda CX-5 or CX-50. I was already thinking that before I test drove the Hornet.

[@4mercl]

There is a follow-up to that video you referenced. You should check it out... they got a mazda cx5 to do the exact same thing. And the faul was completely explained.

[@calr4459]

I wonder why there’s an over one year supply of Hornets sitting in dealer inventory?

[@rogerrussell9544]

The price, the car. Two basic issues going on.

[@Anti_Abe]

Because they’re there trash lol they should stop saying “Performance SUV” it’s slow and unreliable. Lol and it doesn’t help that dodge has the dodge Durango hellcat. Im pretty sure people are comparing it to that and these cars are like night and day.

[@Mike-bi7kb]

I bought an Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint PHEV EAWD instead. It has more character, feels more up scale, is better looking, and gives a different impression then the Hornet.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Keeping it in the family. 😉

[@frankmontgomery9208]

That’s all the hornet is a knock off of Alfa Romeo

[@Iraqveteran-ke6qu]

Just brought one home for $25k.

[@GTGarageTalk]

NICE

[@Iraqveteran-ke6qu]

@@GTGarageTalk I just seen another one for $23.5. Prices are dropping.

[@johnbeckham1483]

Great price as I see the MSRPs coming down on the Dodge Hornet by as much as $10,000!

[@johnbeckham1483]

Factoid: Tom Gale was the designer of the Viper while his son, Jeff Gale, is the Chief Designer for Stellantis in which he designed the interior of the Dodge Hornet!

[@scottbehl216]

Every vehicle has its problems !! Im thinking about getting one for my grandbaby. She hates when I call her that lol

[@TheGamingDead14]

It’s the only dodge I actually find nice, design wise, and seems fun to drive, but the prices that these dodge dealers are demanding is Ludicrous.

[@Cerby1979]

Maybe because it’s the Dodge version of the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

[@arcraider937]

My 24 GT handles terrible with the ESC on under full throttle . In sport with the ESC turned off and under full throttle, it's fine .

[@paultomaszewski1964]

For the majority of people AWD is not needed/useless. Make the AWD an option and keep it FWD to keep the cost down. They didn't kill the Charger, it is coming back as an EV/Straight 6 models, two door and four door models, but they are behind in production. Know one wants one with the Alfa reputation for reliability (or lack there of) and financing one is a headache with very few lenders not wanting to put money up for the reliability issues and how quick they depreciate.

[@theguy4615]

Good point. I live in Minneapolis and drive a rwd charger year round with no issues. There's maybe a day or I hesitate to take it out on ice covered roads, but the salt and plows come out right away.

[@johnbeckham1483]

GT: Garage Talk, check the Chrysler test redone regarding the Dodge Hornet failing the TFL test! On KZbin use the key word title: The Truth About Why The Dodge Hornet Failed On The TFL... Your friend from Colorado went to the Chrysler testing grounds & spoke with Brian...

[@622Superman]

Not really hearing any noise...

[@Fuego84rc]

Hornet is too expensive for what it is. Should be in the price range of a chevy trax.

[@GTGarageTalk]

It’s more complicated than the Trax. AWD as standard vs not available on Trax. Also, it has a more luxurious interior and more power.

[@rogerrussell9544]

@@GTGarageTalk Complicated from Alfa is not a good combination long term.

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

@@rogerrussell9544have you driven or own an alfa or just talking trash cause you read consumer report?

[@rogerrussell9544]

@@mixedbyfiatcat Have you worked on an Alfa or are you just a Carlos Tavares toady? They had electrical connector issues before they were driven back to Europe. The engines and driving dynamics were great, but Americans love reliability.

[@johnbeckham1483]

GT: Garage Talk, I am waiting for these Dodge Hornet MSRPs to drop even lower as Dodge is wanting the dealers to either lease or sell these cars so they can get a new V8 dodge to the dealers by Sept., 2025! Dodge wants these slow selling Hornets off their lots ASAP! Hornets have been on some CDJR Brands dealers for over 500 days! The Dodge Hornet in the Acapulco Gold that you are driving in this video looks like it shows some yellow & orange hues depending on the amount of sunshine & shade around the road you are driving? Would that be your observation as well? I do like your videos and I really do like the Hornet but I also have been enjoying my Dodge Dart SXT since 2017 as it has been a great & reliable car indeed!

[@mariovazquez3874]

The biggest problem I see with Dodge is that they constantly kill/change the car branding, which lowers future resale value.

[@tr5946]

This car is a mechanical nightmare

[@GTGarageTalk]

So are the latest Toyotas. Lol

[@Mav10]

​@@GTGarageTalk pretty weak argument. what's a hiccup over decades of consistency?

[@GTGarageTalk]

lol. Look, I am not buying either. I am just pointing out that vehicles get a bad rap for one thing or another, while others get a great reputation but then have to do a FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT in 100,000+ vehicles... (I would say that is a little more than a hiccup). They are also delaying the launch of the new 4Runner due to the issues they are having with the shared components on the Tacoma. Its not all sunshine and rainbows out there. I daily a vehicle that got a bad rap, and I have owned it for 11 years without any major issues...

[@AmbassadorPineapple]

Difference is that Dodge doesn't have a good track record with bad design PR where at least Toyota is admitting faults. Their newer (late 2010s) RAM heavy duty transmission valve bodies had major issues with heat-related warping pretty much at the tail end of warranty miles or just over them, that dealers' service depts gaslit the customers into believing it was their fault for using the truck for what it was designed for, then try to sell them a completely new valve body or transmission. My dad had to bring his to an independent shop that specially machined an upgraded version of the part for the valve body so it doesn't have the issue anymore. Saved him thousands on a new transmission and the valve body was fine with the upgraded part installed. Dodge is a nightmare in general. All their cars have had major electrical or mechanical issues that were never fixed in later iterations. I have no reason to assume they're any better now than they were then, let alone willing to sink $40K (without dealer markup) on a compact crossover.

[@steak5599]

I drove one at the dealership. I cant imagine paying like 40k for it. The road noise were horrible, and the engine is very loud. I have a 2019 v6 3.2L Cherokee, figure i will give Stellantis product a look. The Hornet cost like $10k more and feels inferior in every way. Sure, it feels more "sporty", but most of the time are are just driving straight on the highway or going to grocery store.

[@622Superman]

The R/T has the same specs, it's just a hybrid.

[@karols432]

When life gives you lemons, open a dodge dealership and sell them

[@trendel13]

What's really funny is that eventually this will be a decent deal. Just not now.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Or if you can find a dealer wanting to move em

[@toddstephens4431]

This will be a 10k used car on buy-here-pay-here lots in three years. Garbage motor and garbage engineering.

[@FinancialStorm7]

You can spend 45-50k on this with a turbo 4 or you could literally spend a few extra grand and buy a new AMG GLB, Or a higher end sports car with an actual engine in it. Plenty of cars in that price range that are MUCH better, especially in the used market. This car realistically should be no higher than 40k.

[@GTGarageTalk]

We have had the GLB… it was mid.

[@alanjohnstone462]

@@FinancialStorm7 base GR. 32000

[@622Superman]

These don't cost 45-50k it's a compact crossover, turbo or not, none of them cost that unless you go into the luxury market and even then, I'm not sure they get that high priced. So...yeah

[@FinancialStorm7]

@@622Superman the R/T plus literally starts at just shy of 47k (fully loaded is 54k), so yes they do get that high in price. Now add options, warranties, and interest. Easily over 50k.

[@mariez0r]

@@Joe-ui5viyep I just got mine barely used for $27k. Loving it so far!

[@johnedwards8795]

Thanks for the heads up! Never would’ve considered it.

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@johnbeckham1483]

The MSRPs are coming down! I saw a Dodge Hornet GT for $24,000!

[@Timboslxice]

Bro said as long as your not stuck behind slower traffic...bro u are the slower traffic in that car

[@MrDave590]

I rented a 24 Hornet gt they claimed 6.5 seconds to 60 mph i got 8 seconds.

[@TheAngrySwampMan]

Dodge was building the most relevant, exciting, and fun rear wheel drive muscle cars in this era, then they saw a Toyota RAV4, and they thought "How can we make a completely worse and unreliable version of this to fool uninformed buyers? Dodge's crossover death is complete. And they can go away now.

[@GTGarageTalk]

😮

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Have you driven the rav4, it’s not much to rave about. Sure it will last. Owner will die unhappy though. Hahah😂

[@brianburke808]

*maybe* on the used market after the resell value tanks. New, may as well buy the Tonale if you're even considering this poor attempt to ressurrect the caliber SRT.

[@JLT3]

Bruh….hope you got paid. 😂

[@GTGarageTalk]

Yup. By KZbin. Thanks for watching.

[@vehiclenanny]

I need to know...who pulled out in front of you and ruined your entire video? 😊 Also...great color.

[@GTGarageTalk]

lol. I was waiting on someone to mention that. lol. It was a Toyota RAV4. It actually worked out for the better because I turned around and re-shot the video on my way back and THAT was the take I used.

[@rogerrussell9544]

If the segment is so hot, why did they drop the Jeep Cherokee?

[@GTGarageTalk]

Because they have the Jeep Compass.

[@rogerrussell9544]

@@GTGarageTalk And now are sales at Jeep going with the changes Stellantis has imposed? Perhaps an SUV in the sweet spot of the market was a good thing.

[@iamdunker]

You forgot to mention that like 1/3 of these cars are lemons.

[@GTGarageTalk]

vs. 100% of new gas-only Tundras. It happens with new vehicles.

[@danieltinelli608]

This isn’t intended to be negative, but I do wish you would just speak normally. The over affected Doug D cadence you are using seems very forced and it’s really distracting.

[@619elephant9]

Im trying to get 1 but the bank won't approve me. Lol

[@GTGarageTalk]

😔

[@goochi5544]

Those idiots in colorado ought to get sued

[@nurzrachit7133]

Not dodge like... Eh.. what did they expect 😂😂

[@angrystrong0591]

It’s extremely unreliable, people aren’t wrong for skipping this rebadged shitbox.

[@GTGarageTalk]

🫢 Language… lol.

[@kalebwhitehurst2799]

Its a suped up escape lol

[@GTGarageTalk]

i really DID NOT like the Escape. This is better.

[@MC-en9rg]

Stellantis has zero idea about how to market to U.S. car buyers. The Hornet is a great example of that. And the pricing needs to be lower. And why get rid of the Charger and Challenger. Just plain foolishness.

[@ar1745]

They want way too muchf or it especially the one you are testing

[@frankmontgomery9208]

😂😂why a 4 cylinder tho , dodge know for the engine

[@GTGarageTalk]

It's the segment it plays in.

[@Stephen_567]

This is not Dodge but alfa romeo.

[@GTGarageTalk]

And…

[@Stephen_567]

@@GTGarageTalk meaning that its quality more related to alfa romeo quality, not dodge

[@jstef928]

Maybe for $18K, certainly not for what their asking.

[@GTGarageTalk]

I wish you could get ANY new car for $18k

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

You’re not realistic with that price. Avg new car this year, it’s 48-50k.

[@johnbeckham1483]

@@mixedbyfiatcat utterly too expensive I say!

[@chuckdameron5626]

It's a Fiat your going to see dodge pushing these cars because they got 445 day supply on the dealership lots no body wants a Fiat that they slap a dodge name on it

[@gregbumgardner3006]

Could we talk more about this car, less about ones not in the video. Was supposed to be a Hornet revue.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Perhaps this: 2023 Dodge Hornet GT | A Compact Crossover in a League of its Own kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpndn6J_ZciIqKc We had essentially the same car two years in a row to review, so I did things a little different the second time.

[@BA-gn3qb]

It's just another piece of crap from Dodge, Fiat, Stellantis, and whatever else they call themselves these days.

[@622Superman]

Dude, this is the fastest crossover in the segment. You can thank Biden for the death of the Charger, Challenger, Mustang, Camaro, etc. Are you really comparing the driving experience of a supercharged v8 muscle car to a turbo 4 crossover? That's like comparing apples to oranges. Why are you even talking about the Charger and Challenger? BOTH Cars, this is a crossover. Shouldn't even be in the same discussion. What you should compare it to is something like the unfortunately shortlived gas model of the Kona N. That, would be something to compare it to, sadly, the gas model got the chopping block after only 2 years, yes the Kona N is still made and in production but, it is now only available as a full EV sadly.

[@RyanD8293]

Biden, really? 😂👌

[@jimdruckenmiller3739]

Umm, Biden drives a 1967 Corvette convertible that he has owned since it was new.

[@zi0cat]

One word.... Fiat

[@GTGarageTalk]

Alfa Romeo, actually.

[@mauricetaylor4018]

Every tundra gas engine....pretty big statement........you watch to much h KZbin.........yes a few but not everyone.....do your research better...ty

[@GTGarageTalk]

Every non hybrid

[@4drturbo85]

Overpriced. FUGLY. SLOW. Its like the buick encore or the ford eco sport. Going to be bought by widowed 60 year old ladies.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Fugly? It’s a little plain, don’t know I’d call it fugly.

[@carlmcdonald5864]

Nobody is wrong about this vehicle the Dodge Hornet has plastic tie rods it is complete garbage

[@silenciummortum2193]

AMEN!

[@BamaMark]

Sway links. Not tie rods

[@mike_johnson87]

I don't understand why people constantly waste their time looking at videos and commenting on a car they don't want. It's just a waste of time.

[@carlmcdonald5864]

@@mike_johnson87 because people need to know that this car is a piece of garbage and to stay away it needs to rot in a landfill

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Drove the RT, it was really nice.

[@Team-Webber]

I wouldn’t buy any Dodge vehicle…special this turd. There is a reason why the lots are full of them, and the ridiculous high price is only part of the reason.

[@autonomous_collective]

Dont talk about other cars when you are doing a review of the Hornet. Waste of time. Starve your distractions and feed your focus.

[@GTGarageTalk]

🤔

[@frankkoolosko4255]

Don’t let this guy talk you into buying this piece of crap. Go out and buy a Mazda or a Toyota

[@GTGarageTalk]

I just said you should test drive one... 😉

[@frankkoolosko4255]

I looked it up and looked at the prices they wanted for one of these , you can’t honestly tell me this compares to a CX five.

[@davidturgeon2087]

@@frankkoolosko4255 I can and it does. I test drove 'em both and bought the Hornet because it drove better than the Mazda, which felt much less lively than the Hornet. It really is a fun car to drive!

[@frankkoolosko4255]

My CX five will be on the road 20 years after that piece of junk is in the scrapyard.

[@Blizzard64267]

​​​@@frankkoolosko4255The hornets I'm seeing are selling for under 25k new.