Dodge Hornet R/T Review // The Fun and Affordable PHEV you NEED to drive

#dodge #hornet #phev
This #dodgehornet surprised me. I didn't expect a Dodge #crossover to be so much fun to drive! I explain how it's a BETTER buy than Toyota's #Prius #Prime and #Rav4 Prime
00:00 - Powertrain
01:58 - Exterior
03:00 - Cargo / Backseat
05:09 - Front Seat
10:51 - Driving Impressions
17:36 - Bettery buy than PRIME?

[@ajjax89]

Nice looking car.. but the question is the longevity and quality...

[@KirkKreifels]

I totally agree!

[@Aslam_Aliyu]

This is a perfect lease in my opinion

[@marshallfox1786]

Nice review! I just leased a ‘24 R/T in white myself. Really liking it so far. When you push up or down on the blinkers lightly, it will give three blinks. Push either direction a little further and that will make the blinkers stay on and work like normal / as expected.

[@ElinoCanuck]

Great review Kirk. Love the look of this suv.

[@bck0001]

Modern Alfas have been pretty reliable. I’d trust one over a Jeep. Most of the issues I read about with Alfa are the dealers.

[@JBsC6]

Nice review. Thank you for insights. Good to hear you are impressed.

[@Notourtube]

Would love to drive it but would hate to own it

[@chawpino8320]

I like the package. Dodge, Alfa, no.

[@bryantcurtis2573]

Looks cool they would probably do better if it was more competitively priced to sway people past the reliability issues

[@maximus11400]

If you have it in sports mode and squeeze both paddle shifters at the same time it gives you an extra 30 hp for 8-10 seconds.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Dodge is absolutely horrible as a normal carmaker when you factor out their muscle cars. The Hornet is further proof of this. I don’t see Dodge lasting another 10 years in business.

[@shredofmalarchi]

10 years? Try 2

[@baronvonjo1929]

Yeah Stellantis has way to many brands. Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram as brands feel so hollow and dont have any investment. Jeep has a lot of issues as well and their models arent selling. But that Jeep brand name will keep it going no matter what.

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@baronvonjo1929Ram and Jeep are doing decent, maybe Chrysler too thanks to the Pacifica, but that’s it for Stellantis in the US imo. I think they’re doing better in the EU with their other brands

[@Turshin]

Definitely surprised you tested this car.

[@thepinkdiamonds8370]

I had enough problems with my Jeep. There’s no way I’m going to move over to Dodge. Major pass!

[@HailCaesar-lm4bq]

Ya think the Alfa grille will pop on ?

[@avan5902]

$50K is not affordable.

[@KirkKreifels]

It's $35k in my area

[@avan5902]

@@KirkKreifels $35 for GT and $43-$50 for R/T with EAWD in my area

[@positively_broad_st3780]

​@@KirkKreifelsRanging from $38K to $52K at my local dealership in NC...

[@imdone1965]

​@@KirkKreifelsCX-5 T , much better vehicle.

[@clcbc97]

I agree not for a compact SUV the Honda CRV hybrid is cheaper than this! I could buy a used Charger or Challenger for that price and have something with far more horsepower but this ridiculous U.S government wants to shove EVs down our throats

[@positively_broad_st3780]

Saw these locally. They're alright looking, but some of them are have a sticker price north of $50K. No one is buying these at these ridiculous prices...

[@maximus11400]

That is why you lease them. They have up to 12,000 in incentives to lease. 0 incentives to buy

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Awesome

[@John-kx3ng]

For as long as they have been out I’ve yet to see one on the road.

[@averywittrock1386]

So after 30 miles or so it’s just a FWD?

[@91_C4_FL]

Sat in one of these recently. My impression was its interior is smaller than I thought it would be, the build quality feels like it’s going to fall apart in 5 years, but the BIG aluminum paddle shifters are wonderful!

[@waynewallace2061]

The motor sounds especially loud.

[@maximus11400]

Motor is not loud at all

[@JogBird]

the engine sounds rattly af

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

if its direct injection that might be why the noise

[@omendarklight1526]

😂😂I heard it but didn't acknowledge it until you pointed it out.

[@KirkKreifels]

That was not typical of how it normally is. The hybrid battery was in need of charging so the engine was acting as a generator when I had the hood open.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

then that explains it, its a cool car. I didnt even know it was a hybrid. Even cooler to me.@@KirkKreifels

[@mrgurulittle7000]

It looks nice. It’s just that, it’s all Dodge offers now. I want a new Grand Caravan, Dart, Avenger, Challenger, and Charger.

[@peaceable263]

They never should've dropped the dart. They could've used it as their very affordable economy car and introduced hybrid variations to fix their poor fleet mpg issue.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@peaceable263Can’t agree more. Dodge has made so many stupid decisions leading them to have only two cars left in their lineup.

[@peaceable263]

@mrgurulittle7000 The number of mistakes they've been making is ridiculous. I hope they can turn things around. It sucks that there are so few quality domestic car models. My entire family buys Japanese vehicles because the domestic market keeps falling well short.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@peaceable263Agree.

[@baronvonjo1929]

​​@@peaceable263Im sorry but no. Everything I saw the Dart and its cousin the 200 were horrid cars. My neighbor for some stupid reason had both and I saw both broke down so many times. Then never heard anything good about them online. The world is a better place without the Dart. They really need to just start from scratch....again. Such a unstable company.

[@maximus11400]

If you think your sound system sounds good you should hear the one in my Hornet. Its the Harmon Kardon premium surround sound. It sounds absolutely fantastic!!!

[@brucekalter4206]

A Dodge made by Alfa Romeo... hard to imagine anything of worse quality. Hard pass.

[@M13x13M]

It’s not the build quality it’s a design longevity issue.

[@rishinarang9966]

@Brian_Eugene_Leeyeah I would like the two too be separate

[@maximus11400]

What do you drive? Let me guess you have a Chevy Cobalt....

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

don't worry, there's already a long list of boring cars for you.

[@shredofmalarchi]

You were the one that reported to us that the PHEV is the most unreliable drivetrain according to consumer reports and the most unreliable car is a Stelantis phev is the most unreliable car. I just got rid of my dodge for a camry hybrid xse...the most reliable drivetrain and car combo in the game! I think I'll stick with what works. There is no way you really like an alfa phev. I just don't believe it for one second and I'm calling you out. 80% of your videos are electrified Japanese vehicles. Something is off here.

[@peaceable263]

He has odd takes now and again. I come here exclusively to get info on new vehicles. Facts and not opinions. I go to Savagegeese for facts and opinions. They've yet to fail me.

[@MicahAcker]

We bought one for $41k last year. It's been a great car. Has big power and we get around 50 mpg. Typically put about 6 gallons of gas each fill up. Nice to road trip. No problems. We feel like we're driving a secret weapon.

[@a.c.7541]

Depreciation of that hornet vs any toyota...

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Life is too short to drive a Toyota.

[@Mattisttam]

Nope.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I have barely seen any of these or the Tonale since they have been released. I even live near a dealer but still nobody is buying them.

[@raymond_sycamore]

How much they pay you to do this?

[@KirkKreifels]

You pay me by watching. Cheers.

[@Will---Davlin]

Lifted sienna>>>

[@ssmart5701]

The only thing that would make this better is …well if it’s a Toyota. Dodge and Italian craftsmanship, this will probably combust in 3..2…1

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Life is too short to drive a Toyota. Do you know what's combust:ing in 3...2...1.. the new Toyota Tundra! 💩

[@ssmart5701]

@@mixedbyfiatcat welp I can’t argue that one, they did produce ALOT of shit boxes this year.

[@omendarklight1526]

Hey Kirk, you should check out other review channels on this car. It literally starts failing during the drive. 😬😬 Looks great but that's where it stops 🛑 Happy New Year 🎊🎊🎊🕛

[@KirkKreifels]

Luckily for me, other than the screen freezing occasionally, it was rock solid.

[@shredofmalarchi]

Straight Pipes

[@maximus11400]

I've watched many other channels on this car and none of them had issues.

[@NokiUSA]

Thank you for the review. One thing you forgot to mention is it's inferior reliability. It will likely be like Dart's. Smart people will not be buying this at any price.

[@michaelbrohl1625]

Dodge and Alfa. If it lasts 3 years without major repairs, I would be shocked.

[@user-xk1kw]

this car looks like from a cartoon😁

[@harrybaulz666]

Pricing dooms it to darts troubles

[@scottgabbard662]

Weren’t the Alfa engineers/designers ticked that Dodge got to badge it?

[@shredofmalarchi]

Designers have the last say. Statantis board members make these decisions on their own. But yes, of course they were mad.

[@MilkieMilkers]

Yes bc Alfa was hoping the Tonale would help get their footing in the NA market and the Stelantis umbrella could help get their cars sold at Lithia Mopar dealers which are everywhere compared to Alfa dealers. Until Dodge slapped their own stupid badges on their car and are now selling it as their own. That pissed off Alfa.

[@DrT1250]

TFL did their roller slip test on one of these. It bricked the car. Alfa Romeo are masters at building cool fast cars that break so often you could nickname them hanger queens. Alfa is gonna give Dodge a bad name.

[@Aslam_Aliyu]

They remade the same video and had a dodge engineer show the fault with the car it wasn’t actually broken, it’s just quick to show an engine light can’t remember the scenario but you should watch the second video

[@usarms149]

@@Aslam_Aliyu he won't tho. Haters can only see confirmation bias.

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

It was DRIVER ERROR! and they did the same thing in a MAZDA, same thing happens. Again, driver error.

[@usarms149]

@@mixedbyfiatcat indeed. That "slip test" off theirs is a ridiculous concept.

[@CTR_Dan]

These will age like milk

[@jaylay3453]

Also hope it'll fun sit on a side of a road and wait a tow truck, couple of years on.

[@robertsullivan6246]

35 miles EV is not very impressive. I get 60-70 in my 2018 Volt. We also own a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV and it gets about 30 miles EV.

[@ericB3444]

Thoughtless car Kirkball. Buy a 740i.

[@mbiker345]

Don’t ever buy murican cars. Even one made in Italy.

[@davet7184]

It's a DODGE... NOT even close to ANYTHING Toyota. Quality, Dependability and Reliability is Toyotas mantra. Dodge slaps poorly engineered crap together and it falls apart. The Hornet looks AMAZING... but it is a Dodge under the covers... The Eagle Talon looked AMAZING.... but it was a TOTAL piece of shit! It went thru timing belts like oil changes. Albeit the engine was Mitsubishi, but overall the car was a hard fail. I'll Stick to Toyota every day of the week.

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

You should check out the new Toyota Tundra has lots of issues. Toyotas mantra is gone.

[@davet7184]

@@mixedbyfiatcat, yes I've heard a bunch of problems on the Tundra. Every mfg has issues from time to time. This is NOT the norm for Toyota though. Chryco has had quality issues for the 50 years of my life. My family owned a bunch when I was growing up... they were GARBAGE!

[@devinmiller285]

Wow it’s built in Italy. Dodge truly is committed to building the most unreliable cars lmao.

[@krispyywombat7382]

No. These are such bad vehicles they were breaking down on the press while they tried to review them. No thanks.

[@bigpopa1971]

19,000 miles on my Hornet GT Plus without a squeak. The car had been awesome. I love it more than my 2019 Charger Scat Pack

[@usarms149]

@@bigpopa1971 these clowns just parrot everything they see and hear with zero first hand knowledge. Ignore them and enjoy your Hornet. I spent a while with one myself driving cross-state. It's a damn nice car.

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

Ok, mr. I don't know what a Pre-Production Vehicle is. hahah.