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#19 of 58 Re: Waste of material [merkur_xr4ti] by netdude Jun 26, 2006 (8:16 am)
Replying to: merkur_xr4ti (Jun 26, 2006 4:01 am) The razor was a nice looking concept. But, the people like myself who are looking at the Hornet like it because it actually has a usable back seat, and should hopefully be a pretty fuel efficient vehicle with go-cart like handling. With gas prices the way they are and especially the traffic I face everyday, I don't need a gas guzzling sports car or SUV. I just need something that handles better than a Camry is pretty roomy, fuel efficient and quick enough for all practical needs. I also would like the car to have some good styling to it. This is where personal preference comes into play. You may not like its size or styling, but those are exactly what appeals to many on this particular forum. That's why the automakers have so many different makes and models of vehicles.   That's my 2 cents..
#20 of 58 Nice concept, I hope it comes to US by mmyk72 Jul 26, 2006 (10:13 am)
This car has the design that I think can work here. Perfect for the day to day commute when people mostly travel alone anyways. When it comes time to haul stuff, just fold down the seats and push the cargo thru the big back and side doors.   I'd love to drive one of those popular mini cars like xA, Versa, etc. to save money on gas. It's just that they are not that practical for those once in awhile instances when you need to carry something big. I think the Hornet is a dream come true. Just hope that Dodge learned its lesson from the Caliber and know better to make a car with cheap looking interior and expect customers to not notice. Replies to this message: cjshow (Aug 10, 2006 11:23 am) mmyk72 (Aug 10, 2006 11:30 am)
#21 of 58 I didn't realize by nippononly Jul 31, 2006 (3:50 pm)
until just the other day that the Hornet is no longer a concept - it is scheduled for production in Europe as an '07 model! Wow! That was quick.   This is exactly the sort of car the American companies need more of, and I hope they bring it here even THOUGH the Caliber is selling well. But I fear the same thing mmyk fears: they will put in a dirt-cheap, hard-plastic Dodge interior for the U.S. market.
#22 of 58 Re: Nice concept, I hope it comes to US [mmyk72] by cjshow Aug 10, 2006 (11:23 am)
Replying to: mmyk72 (Jul 26, 2006 10:13 am) I totally agree. I love the techno styling on the Hornet way better than the toy-look of the Honda Fit, or the mini-minivan look of the xB. I agree that the flexible seats are a real selling point. I think Dodge missed the boat in bringing the Caliber here first instead of this cool true subcompact. The caliber is definately closer to mid-sized especially when you see it in person. I'll keep my ears and eyes open to see when they finally bring the Hornet here. Replies to this message: mmyk72 (Aug 10, 2006 11:30 am)
#23 of 58 Re: Nice concept, I hope it comes to US [cjshow] by mmyk72 Aug 10, 2006 (11:30 am)
Replying to: cjshow (Aug 10, 2006 11:23 am) Agree...the Caliber is not that small in size or in gas consumption. Now that gas price is going to stay close to $3, more people will look for cars with greater than 30 mpg.   One more thing, I hope there's an option for auto transmission.
#24 of 58 Automatic tranny's are an abomination.. by iluvmysephia1 Aug 10, 2006 (9:29 pm)
but the Dodge Hornet is a keeper. It is a welcome addition to the American family of cars.
#25 of 58 I assume by nippononly Aug 11, 2006 (6:07 am)
you have all seen the news - Dodge is "shopping around" for someone to partner with to build and sell the Hornet for U.S. sale - it is not cost-effective for them to go it alone, I guess. The front-runner is VW apparently - they would build it in Mexico on the Polo chassis, or something?
#26 of 58 Right on all accounts, nippon... by iluvmysephia1 Aug 11, 2006 (10:56 pm)
and as far as the Polo chassis goes you're talking Greek to me there. I don't know what rig the Polo even is.   I just think that the Hornet body design will be a hit and I think that the ghastly mileage will be welcome in the current state of ghastly we're observing.   The thing is is there can always be another refinery fire or another ship full of widgets sink or somebody's second cousin decide to root for the Steelers instead of the Seahawks and the "fuel traders" will artificially drive up the cost of ghastly being traded in order for them to maximize their earnings and burn the average fuel consumer.   Thus the Hornet should be a welcome sight for sore automotive eyes.
#27 of 58 the Polo is by nippononly Aug 14, 2006 (6:41 am)
VW's smallest car, sold in Mexico (and Canada?) and all aroudn the world, but never federalized for U.S. sales as VW did not consider it profitable in this market. Many VW fans have been calling for it to come now that all the other new subcompacts are entering the market here.   Actually iluv, now that you are so near the Mexican border, you should keep your eyes open and you will probably see a Polo. I have extended family in El Paso, which as you know is right on the border, and whenever I visit there I see a bunch of Polos and other Mexico-only cars.   It is a competitive chassis to hang the Hornet's looks on - I hope they bring the Hornet in, and unlike the Caliber, PT Cruiser, and now the Patriot and Compass, I hope they put some materials inside that AREN'T trash can lid plastic.
#28 of 58 nippon... by iluvmysephia1 Aug 15, 2006 (8:16 pm)
we were in Douglas, Arizona, yesterday. It's right on the border and I think I saw a VW Polo. I thought it was a Jetta, then realized it wasn't and we just drove on by. I think I read 'Polo' on it's rear end. My wife and son are not any where near the car nut I am so I just muttered to them real quickly "what kind of car is that...", then I saw the Polo name on the back of it. Not a bad looking car!   We have discovered the old mining town of Bisbee, Arizona and it has us captivated. Lots of really cool old buildings built into the weirdest places on the sides of reddish-colored hills. A town that puts you back in time with it's amazing historicity-I can't get enough of it. It is about 85 miles from Willcox, though.   I guess I'll just have to trade the Sportsman in on a 2006 Scion xA with a 5-speed right quick and start getting that 36 mpg! Another valid reason to take the plunge!

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