The 2023 Dodge Hornet Has Muscle Car Performance And Style | MotorWeek Road Test

Dodge prides itself in being America’s performance-first brand. But as we all know, performance is going through lots of changes these days. For Dodge, that means entering the small crossover segment and doing it the way only Dodge can! #Dodge #DodgeHornet #HornetGT
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I love that Motorweek is still doing the 90s chill VoiceOver and text with brand new vehicles.

[@leomux2004]

Same, it gives me Gran Turismo 2-3 vibes!😊

[@tyler9703]

It's so refreshing in today's media landscape. I swear these reviews actually lower my anxiety.

[@DankSi]

Never submit to the future

[@z1n53r]

I remember watching Motorweek with my Dad back in the 90's on TV. Amazing to see it's still going via KZbin

[@JT-fq2bl]

Stop it. Y'all showing our ages in the comment section. 😳

[@fordTH7335]

God Bless John Davis. He deserves a Hollywood star of fame

[@rjscott6116]

Agreed.

[@richardparnell8402]

He's been doing this since I was 1 I'm 42 now lol. He's being doing this for one whole ass middle aged man.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Does he talk to his wife with that voice?

[@redorange]

He’d have to buy one since that’s how they get the star.

[@CONCERTMANchicago]

Star car of fame. And with AI now, he will always be Mr. MoterWeek for many exponentially Motoring centuries to come.

[@allpar300m6]

A fully loaded Hornet R/T stickers for $52k that's a bit too much for a small crossover in my opinion 👌

[@dontelindsey5846]

GLH version is coming. I think that's as close as it's going to get.

[@tom11zz884]

Add to that Dodge's crappy quality and reliability and that's a big NO

[@hailstorm1986]

These are going to get marked up like crazy..

[@faugrad]

I’ll take a CPO Porsche Macan for that price.

[@DankSi]

Pretty sure you can get out the door around 40, it's american

[@incompetentdiplomat3716]

Typical John Davis, hemi-sphere made me chuckle again, he’s still got it.

[@skaughtmc6591]

Car prices have gone nuts. I picked up a low mileage RS5 for the RT’s price last summer, and that’s the first time I’ve paid over 30k for a car ever. Nothing will convince me a compact SUV is worth that much.

[@Floreypottery]

Nope if it would of been sun 30k loaded they would of had a big hit not like it’s even got good MPGs

[@DankSi]

Porsche does a good job

[@lldjslim]

Welcome to communism

[@FYMASMD]

@@lldjslim🙄👎uh ok Beevis

[@jaromudesigns2636]

Ive been listening to this man's voice since my childhood. To this day, i much rather his reviews than any other youtuber. No corny jokes or childish acting. Just facts. Thank you John.

[@jimsimons4113]

The Dodge Hornet looks like every other cross-over on the road. I’ll keep my Challenger, thank you.

[@askanashkenaziaspee8881]

Dodge Caliber was essentially the same, with the same gas-mileage, but HALF the price! AND, it was at least an original design, not just a copy clone....

[@ingchatboy]

And no power nor any pep 😂

[@sporty1701]

And the Caliber came and went very quickly...they were AWFUL!

[@greatvaluechoppedonions8130]

@@sporty1701 2006-2012

[@buildmorefarms1007]

No

[@pabloq2412]

God bless Mr. John Davis. Decades. KZbin car review channels gotta give him a percentage automatically, like he's the father to the whole game!

[@BMan100]

Glad I got my Challenger when I did before the interest rate increase and micro chip shortage... and a manual..

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

Dodge is owned by Stellantis now. This is a cheaper Alfa Romeo Tonale.

[@hailstorm1986]

After watching this road test I'm actually shocked by how well this crossover performs in this might sell really well for Dodge as long as they're not marked up like crazy..

[@revelare_xvii6269]

I’m hoping Dodge considers making an SRT version.

[@trainfan998]

Oh please, this car stinks. Nobody wants a performance crossover.

[@Juan-os4hs]

@Peter Flores Really... Then how come Subaru has a lock on that segment? WRX ring a bell?

[@trainfan998]

@@Juan-os4hs There is no WRX crossover in the United States.

[@Juan-os4hs]

@@trainfan998 You're right, I am not a Subi guy, I was thinking of their Crosstrek Sport. They sell a lot of these.

[@jameswardrn5013]

Combined fuel of 25mpg? Wow that’s what my 2012 5.7 l Challenger gets (I’ll keep my Challenger) 😊

[@flurpoid]

Looks like a much more compelling crossover than snoozeboxes like the Equinox and Escape. Sucks that consumers only want these things, but seems like Dodge wanted to spice it up a bit.

[@VanquishedAgain]

And then you realize that it costs 53k for the somewhat fast version.

[@scottyred2362]

and then you realize that escapes had a 250hp turbo a decade ago and that a Rav4 prime is both faster and cheaper...

[@tedschmitt178]

The reliability certainly won’t be compelling since it IS a Fiat.

[@andrewlampart-shakerscdjr4396]

You can't even option these cars out to $53k. No idea where you're getting that number from.

[@coastaku1954]

@@scottyred2362 I have that 240hp Turbo~!!! It's fucking awesome on the highway~!!! 0-60 takes 7-8 seconds, passing pulls take no effort at all, it's a true sleeper!

[@Veritas419]

It’s literally the same vehicle as the Alfa. The interiors are virtually identical. The biggest difference is on the outside.

[@ddellwo]

It’s interesting to compare the “run through the cones” of today’s vehicles with the ones from back in the 80’s and 90’s! Completely different chassis dynamics in today’s vehicles!

[@ztwntyn8]

Yeah some cars used to look like they are about to roll or sling the rear out excessively hard.

[@redriver15262]

Rear end looks like Great Value Porsche Macan

[@cpassehl]

For the soccer mom that wants to pick up her Walmart groceries in a hurry!

[@BigWheel.]

For angrily tailgating on your commute to arrive 15 minutes late.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Hey it attracted you

[@markhealey9409]

😂😂

[@quadrifoglio400]

I just drove this identical vehicle, I must say, I was impressed, great build quality, fun to drive, a little stiff when in sport mode, but not something I would complain about. Not as quick as my Alfa Stelvio Sport but the R/T may be. Can't wait to drive one when they come out.

[@film50565]

Test drove one today and was impressed with how well they sorted the chassis, steering and drivetrain. This is definitely a small SUV for an enthusiast.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Nothing could ever get me to buy a crossover SUV. I would rather have an 80 horsepower economy car from the 70's than drive a crossover

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

Glad to see John is still doing these videos.

[@ELPJM09]

It seems like Dodge paid for this. There’s a video on KZbin where they where testing this car and all the service lights came on.

[@super19kh87]

“Service department please”….”Hi Tony, yeah I’ve got a 2023 Hornet, all the warning lights stayed on after I started it this morning, not sure what’s going on”….

[@seanclearwater1633]

@@MyerShift7 This vehicle is based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, an Italian vehicle.

[@seanpalmer2050]

Just give us the Alfa to spice up our choices. But dont use the Hornet name from AMC just because you own it by default... This vehicle is so unrelated. I have many fond memories of our AMC Hornet and Hornet Wagon growing up. I also loved my Fiat 500X. I don't think the two belong together, though.

[@Trailfloater]

This show used to come on one of the only three channels that I got as a kid love, MotorWeek

[@petervitti9]

I drove a caliber. I really liked it.

[@unfairsanic5089]

I used to own a caliber and its the worst piece of 💩

[@britneygoth3811]

@@unfairsanic5089 Yes, it was crap, but it was also $16,000...Still a unique entry, and if they only updated it, they way they updated the ancient Charger/300's, it would have been a great car.

[@jamesdaple9951]

I lo ve this channel and Mr Davis he never gets old !

[@vinnybruce2874]

OMG this is like another Dodge Dart let's see how long this will last. Dodge Hornet/Journey ...but no Hemi

[@TimGi1]

Alfa Tonale looks much better - Hornet is cheaper -also the look 👀 - Best of all: John Davis still does the introduction ! 👍🙏🇺🇸👊

[@roberthoyt7921]

Tonale < Hornet

[@bruschmidt9943]

Here it doesn't have a Hemi, but it COULD'VE. Few would remember the Chrysler K-cars back in 1981, Dodge Aries & Plymouth Reliant. They were available with a smooth, high revving & potent 2.6L 4 cyl Hemi built by Mitsubishi. Models toting that option wore HEMI fender badges. My father enjoyed his & typically beat Z28s & 300ZX (non-Turbos) from a standing start. That was impressive!

[@2LaneTraveler]

It's going to be better than the Caliber just because it's a lightly redesigned Alfa Romeo, whereas the Caliber was designed by a committee who just phoned it in. Still don't want one. Still hate touch screens.

[@planetfabulous5833]

Hornet? Umm more like a Gnat.

[@calebwoods9358]

LMFAO that's cold blooded

[@brycem72350]

An ant 🐜

[@drrider100]

🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@analogchris9084]

MotorWeek"s review sounded impressed.....& Dodge would do well to finesse this category vehicle moving forward. Let's see if they are committed enough to PUT THE CUSTOMER FIRST. 😊

[@bobbg9041]

It kinda looks like the 60s amc hornet.

[@pepeshopping]

Not bad, a bit too expensive, and as most Stellantis cars, it’s the recalls and TSBs that some people are not willing to deal with.

[@dohc1067]

Sporty styling, power, and interior. I know this is a different size class at least for its time, but I am surprised 🤨 Dodge didn't create a next generation Journey even before the Hornet.

[@chileshemubanga3594]

I'll Take The Alfa Tonale Thank You

[@roberthoyt7921]

Same with me

[@AraCarrano]

Nice stripped down Alfa Romeo Tonale.

[@MrBurgerPal]

This car is smooth af for what it is ngl. Gives me some Japanese Mazda vibe

[@BlacKnightRising]

U guys are shilling good for that piece of SHYTE Alfa Romeo I'll give you that😅 Dodge is all done and rumor has it that Buick, that's right, is getting into the muscle car game with a resurrection of the Skylark GS, how true that is, who knows.... hmmmmmm....bring back the Grand National and we'll talk...but I digress....

[@jthrelf]

If you think you NEED a small SUV (hint: you don't) this seems like a pretty fun option compared to rivals...

[@m3rdpwr]

We know the nine speed ZF transmission is a decent transmission. The question is, how good is that six speed transmission in the plug-in hybrid.

[@PrincessOPD_Utah]

same. thanks

[@fordfanaticcoach9424]

The srt4 was already offering this level of performance and practically 15 years ago

[@MCoupeMike]

"The 2023 Dodge Hornet Has Muscle Car Performance" - words never spoken by a car enthusiast.

[@TBird100636]

2:02 - And the Tonale borrowed that chassis from the Jeep Compass.

[@peachyclean93]

I don't know caliber's can't be too bad still see them today!

[@harrybaulz666]

Another raving review from john about something he knows nothing i can read specs myself

[@harrybaulz666]

I know right

[@crushthis123]

This is exactly what I was telling my buddy Tony that someone should build with an electric motor in back and a smaller battery.

[@kclark8080]

I've seen this in person and it's actually better looking than this video shows. Nice, solid interior. I fear they are late to the party with this though because most CUV/SUV owners could care less about 0-60 times.

[@definitionXrp]

4 cyl thats trassssh looks beautiful

[@belizetj]

I legit thought someone left the seat heaters on 😂

[@REVENGEISCANDID]

People are going to love this thing

[@TheCXTKRS1]

I was waiting for the game show to start after the review.

[@bobbg9041]

The dash looks a lot better then the AMC version. If you didn't know Chrysler bought AMC and Jeep when they went under. Now do the cuda and keep it a low profile usa looking car like AMC made in the 60s and 70s with real horse power say 350 stock hp none turbo 475 with twin turbo 6 speed manual transmission . Why is everyone ditching manual transmissions? That takes the fun out of driving.

[@rasheemfoster87]

Nice 🔥

[@patrickgorham4269]

Bring back the CONQUEST TSI and put that motor in it at around 3000 LBS and it'll be unbeatable in it's class, I have a Cobalt SS with a bigger turbo ZZP Z54 and wish Chevrolet would bring it back also, never had one (but did get to test drive one back in the day when it came out, first standard/ 5 speed I ever drove) but ALWAYS love loved and wanted one. come Dodge and Chevrolet, y'all have retroed the big boys give us little guys a chance, but they probably never will because they'd be faster than all but the fastest models they make.

[@jamescalvin902]

It's a handsome vehicle. But I'd have to struggle to name a single Italian-made vehicle with a reputation for build quality and reliability. And yes, I recall an Alfa in the family.

[@revelare_xvii6269]

Dodge should seriously consider making a full SRT version of the Hornet.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Ain’t seen any here on lots in Chicago…supply chain issues?

[@robertcurtis3807]

GT yes, but with certain add ons, or especially on trim up, it will cost as much as the Alfa Romero.

[@MediKombi]

Coming soon to a Buy Here Pay Here lot near you!

[@MPi-KM]

Oh snap! You're not wrong 😂

[@Dragunov302]

Holy crap 59k for that?? I feel like I got a steal of a deal when my I got my 2015 sti on it back in 2020 with 50k on it for $25k

[@EliotHochberg]

Specs wise, the pH EV isn’t bad, and it’s promising that’s based on the Alfa chassis, but what’s up with Dodge designers not understanding how to translate, their history and their current vehicles into something that looks like a Dodge? There are some small cues here that make it seem dodge light, but this vehicle should reflect either the Durango or the Challenger, or one of those other vehicles. If you ask most people, what kind of car this was without the badge on it, they really wouldn’t be able to tell you I don’t think. There’s something very distinctive about the historical dodge performance vehicles, and it wouldn’t have been that hard to echo that. two pairs of square headlights, a somewhat larger target grill in the front, and something that looks a little bit more like it’s stablemates in the back would’ve gone a long way to making this a distinctive car. Instead, Stellantis went conservative and now this car basically looks like every other car in its segment. That’s very disappointing. You don’t sell a lot of cars by making one that’s forgettable.

[@frankweiler8206]

nice but I would put my dough on the new Toyota GR Corolla sedan for my liking , nice try Dodge but no manual transmission here spoils the fun of really honking it to the mat ...

[@lonzo2xx416]

Watching dis felt too nostalgic

[@arlofs]

This exterior design belongs in 1997. Fiat was making cars like the Palio and Punto back then, both of which have a similar design to this.

[@film50565]

It resembles a 2023 Porsche Macan.

[@michaeltipton5500]

Whoever buys this better get an extended warranty. You'll need it.

[@notsureigaf]

I expect this thing will be a Caliber SRT4 redux - smoking the competition on its way to the junkyard. Another fast, cheap piece of crap from Chrysler.

[@ChrisBrown-wk4qt]

It does not have Muscle stop lying. It's POS 4CYL turd. No different than a Hyundai with 1.6lT. It's not a sports car. It's not a Muscle car. Call it what it is.

[@not-fishing4730]

Funny how much the Hornet uses from my wife's Alfa Romeo Stelvio including the dash. What's about that is the increase in mechanics who will be able to work on the Stelvio. We picked up the Stelvio after her Durago 5.7 Hemi started eating the camshafts at 240,000 miles.

[@christianbuhlmann7820]

Let's see if the market responds. The numbers on this are no better than my 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD and we have found another 30hp out of the V6. Chrysler Fiat killed that model when they could have built off it into the CUV space. I owned a GLH Turbo 86-90, thought about getting a Caliber , thought about getting a NEON turbo , did get the 200S that I think is very underrated, and I have had since 2017 the Hornet styling is not that compelling and its gas mileage is exactly the same as the 200S . Maybe the R/T will be the package but at 41K for a Dodge Crossover......

[@Floreypottery]

They failed at the dart wonder why the neon was a top seller could it be prices and quality if they brought a awd neon hatch or crossover that got 25 too 31 city and 42 highway like mine with a dang 3 speed auto at that for under 25k they couldn’t keep them on the lots

[@hereigoagain5050]

Very nice! Hope it is a hit for Dodge. I'd be interested in the R/T, but the Tesla Model 3 dual motor is about the same price after rebate.

[@scharfvehiclemedia]

Saw one yesterday with the blacked-out package. Very European looking rather than muscle...seems like a new Fiat 500XL

[@ThePickleSlicer]

It is a redesigned fiat

[@scharfvehiclemedia]

@@ThePickleSlicer Isn't it an Alfa Romeo Tonale?

[@ThePickleSlicer]

@@scharfvehiclemedia the frame is. I’m betting the engine is fiat

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

This is basically an Alfa Romeo Tonale, but $10K cheaper. I won't be buying one but it might prove to be a smart way to get an Italian car for Dodge prices. And stop dissing the Caliber John...I've daily driven one for 11 years now and with the 5-speed it's been a decent car

[@DS_IndustrieZ]

That thing got a Italian platform?

[@user-cj4sm8hv9y]

Get Stung

[@davetypical8592]

Damn, they took everything from Alfa. Steering wheel is from Stelvio, chassis from Stelvio, infotainment from Stelvio. Was there any originality?

[@OldFordTaurus]

I kinda forgot dodge made anything other than the challenger and charger.

[@bruschmidt9943]

Since the Hornet was formerly an AMC car, I'll pass. Thank you for the memories.

[@sumeragi69]

From the outside, it's just a Tonale with a different front face. Everything else is similar

[@hardworkingsloth]

In 1 or 2 years junkyards will be full with these

[@chrisl8355]

I actually like this much more over the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

[@user-es6tj6cw1w]

Can a child’s carseat fit in the back seat? It doesn’t look like there’s much legroom in the back.

[@jeyweb4236]

Why a plug for the hybrid! Self regeneration would have been a better move.

[@Veritech617]

Muscle car performance and style?

[@richystar2001]

Twin turbo v6 Srt this puppy.

[@beandip9043]

Like a trailblazer competitors

[@Johnyshmit]

Muscle car performance and style. Hate to point it out, but looks like you filmed a wrong car :)

[@rootsmanuva82]

95 mph in the 1/4 mile isn't muscle car performance. It's decently average performance.

[@BlacKnightRising]

Those guys must be smoking the bad stuff or dodge is paying them to say this outright laughably crap😅

[@errorsofmodernism7331]

That high center of gravity combined with the power should make some hilarious videos of these doing roll-overs.

[@TimJoseph08031990]

This is built on the same architecture as the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

[@Phisherman86]

No the Tonale- the Stelvio is larger

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Tonale, the smaller one.

[@ciro356]

No, the Grecale is based on the Stelvio and thus begins from being RWD based. The Hornet & Tonale loosely derive from Jeep's Compass and thus start their lives with FWD setups.

[@malibustacy3606]

Dodge HORNET in Acapulco Gold looking a little BUMBLE BEEish.

[@Itheman123456789]

Maybe they'll make more powerful performance versions. Perhaps an SRT maybe even a Hellcat version.

[@BlacKnightRising]

um, they decapitated the SRT Hemi, remember? there's not going to be any of that --- much like Bud liglht, Dodge is done and done good, finished, killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Muscle Car egg is probably the stupidest thing a major company has done and that's saying something

[@tyhyhh]

You think they are going o completely rework the chassis to put s hellcat motor in it lol its a transverse mounted 4 cylinder at most you'll maybe get the 2.0t with the electric motors added on

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

Should have called it the Dodge Colt because its closer to that than a Hornet, or even the Dodge Bee because one sting and it's dead lol

[@roberthoyt7921]

Mitsubishi has already taken the Colt name for its Renault Clio clone for Continental Europe

[@clearlyzero336]

Let’s see it go against the Mazda CX-30 turbo.

[@Realwessharpe]

"Just get the Toyota" -Car Wizard

[@CherrySquishee]

"Scotty Kilmer"

[@OldFordTaurus]

New Toyotas are basically soda cans with how thin and cheaply they’re made.

[@Celicarz11]

C'mon Mr. Davis it doesn't have it's own body, it is a Tonale with diferent tail and headlights.

[@etexis]

Sounds like a modernized Dart (2013-2016)

[@ronhoover5516]

I bet Stellantis wishes it could get the funds used for the Dart back to put into this model launch.

[@nb7466]

It's an Alfa Romeo not a dodge so good luck with that one

[@gtiguy9629]

Why didn’t they show the LEDs or logo just a repeat of the same shot

[@MPi-KM]

It wasn't working 😂

[@kyvian251]

LEDs are a subscription service

[@tymac3306]

Performance first but quality last.

[@ryangraney9892]

Yup. Not sure why they can't put a little money into quality, when it starts at $32K, and you can get a Honda HRV for $24K