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#1 of 58 Dodge Hornet Concept by qbrozen Mar 09, 2006 (9:10 am)
I think this is the nicest looking compact Dodge has ever come up with.   The video review says it will be about the size of a Mini and, like the Mini S, come with a supercharged 1.6.   Personally, I'd like it to be just a hair bigger than the Mini. As it is, in the video, it looks like the rear seat has much more legroom than the Mini, so maybe it is a big bigger in reality. The nonexistant legroom in the rear seat of the Mini is my biggest complaint.   I'd also like to see the turbo 2.4 find its way into this vehicle.   My biggest fear is that it will have the interior quality of a Neon or PT Cruiser (which, obviously, I find horrible in both cases).   What does everyone else think about this concept? Replies to this message: twain (Mar 14, 2006 10:35 am) harrychezt (May 05, 2006 7:11 pm)
#2 of 58 hmmmm by qbrozen Mar 10, 2006 (12:30 pm)
here it has spent quite a bit of time as edmunds "featured video" and its generating zero chat. That doesn't bode well for its incarnation.
#3 of 58 Re: Dodge Hornet Concept [qbrozen] by twain Mar 14, 2006 (10:35 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Mar 09, 2006 9:10 am) What does everyone else think about this concept? -------------------------------   I like it a lot. I like the RADs (Rear Access Doors). That gives it an advantage over the Mini and the ZX3.   I might prefer a larger base engine (maybe 2.0) with a turbo option. 140hp base and 200 in the turbo.
#4 of 58 I love the Hornet.. by netdude Apr 24, 2006 (8:07 pm)
I've been wanting a Mini Cooper for years, but I needed more space. This is the exact vehicle I've been looking for! Why hadn't anyone else done a Mini Cooper with 4 doors and a usable backseat before now??   They could produce it as-is and I would be buying one today! As qbrozen said, those rear access doors are great. I hope this makes it to production and they don't keep this in Europe. Replies to this message: thefaf (May 11, 2006 4:32 am)
#5 of 58 Re: Dodge Hornet Concept [qbrozen] by harrychezt May 05, 2006 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Mar 09, 2006 9:10 am) I like it, but concur about size.They should maybve try to make this thing around 165 inches total length(maybe 10-12 inches shorter than the Caliber, but larger than this concept by 10-12 inches).   I would probably, at the very least, in any configuration, check one out.   I feel the same about the Ford Reflex(it is 155 or so inches? It is small, smaller than the Focus).
#6 of 58 Re: I love the Hornet.. [netdude] by thefaf May 11, 2006 (4:32 am)
Replying to: netdude (Apr 24, 2006 8:07 pm) "Why hadn't anyone else done a Mini Cooper with 4 doors and a usable backseat before now?? "   That one is called the Scion xA.   Mark
#7 of 58 The Scion XA??? by netdude May 11, 2006 (8:11 am)
The Scion XA is too slow and looks more like a miniature station wagon then a small hot hatch. The proportions on both the XA and XB look off imho.
#8 of 58 I liked the photos of the by iluvmysephia1 May 19, 2006 (2:15 pm)
Dodge Hornet and I am finding that no one has too much to say about it up to now. I like it's overall shape and I am one who has shown a little interest in the Scion xA, so I'm not scared off by the Hornet's small size.   Toyota not only has the Scion xA as a small 4-door but their 5-door liftback Yaris and their tall, Ractis wagon is another example of a small, 4-door (maybe not along Mini-Cooper lines completely, but small and still trying to utilize a back seat). This new Hornet might produce some interest here in the States if gas prices stay high as a city car to fit into tight places and get great gas mileage. DCX should stress getting maximum gas mileage out of it and sales would be brisker for the Hornet. That is if they decide to produce it.   IIRC the thing has 19-inch wheels!
#9 of 58 Isn't this Hornet about the size of the xB? by harrychezt May 21, 2006 (2:03 pm)
Or about the same size? I was told by a the Toyota/Scion dealership that we get our tC tuned up at, that they had heard(on the net?) that the t2B(xB replacement) Might become larger, and talk of RWD?   Hmmm... enter Hornet(FWD?) to take the xB's place? xB sells over 50K units per year, or around there.   Who knows? Chrysler had a PT Coupe, that looked good at the autoshow, but I doubt that they'll make that, either(but, ya never know?).   TCNO:(take-care/not offense).
#10 of 58 harrychezt... by iluvmysephia1 May 21, 2006 (7:54 pm)
it would be interesting to see how the Dodge Hornet concept stacks up against the established Scion xB in overall size and dimensions, length by height by width, etc.   I like small cars and I like this one's initial styling. That passenger door is kind of funky, huh? I'd like to see how that one works, open up from the inside only? That's what it looks like it has to work. Anyway, there's much to still learn about this new Dodge Hornet. I would welcome it to the car market.   harry, BTW, I test drove the new Scion tC RS 1.0 a month or two ago. It really had a nice driving "feel" to it, plenty of available power for me. It's just not what I want, I want 4 doors, for one thing. Earlier that day I drove the 2006 Scion xA in Polar White color and 5-speed tranny. That little car was fun to drive but the other half wanted to keep the '01 Sportage 4x4. I still love our Sportage 4x4 and we're a one-car at a time couple, so we'll just drive it and maximize our purchase price out of the small Korean SUV. Might as well.   I do love to look at all the new cars, though, and this new Hornet concept has caught my eye. Replies to this message: harrychezt (May 22, 2006 5:50 pm)

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