2023 Dodge Hornet

[PF52]

.....since it's down to just the 300 and Pacifica now.

I have to admit, I needed to check Chrysler's website just to verify they were still making those two. They sure don't advertise them.... And I can't even remember noticing them on the roads in recent years.

Makes me wonder: What is the biggest selling model in the Chrysler family, these past few years? My guess is that it's the Jeep Wrangler.

 

[BornSlippy]

I have to admit, I needed to check Chrysler's website just to verify they were still making those two. They sure don't advertise them.... And I can't even remember noticing them on the roads in recent years.

Makes me wonder: What is the biggest selling model in the Chrysler family, these past few years? My guess is that it's the Jeep Wrangler.

1. RAM Trucks
2. Jeep Grand Cherokee
3. Jeep Wrangler

 

[97prizm]

Bummer the driving population is getting lazy. This would be an absolute riot with a 7 spd manual gearbox.

 

[Chris142]

The hornet name. What's old is new again

 

[PimTac]

Wut? Why would you think that? They have one more vehicle than the Chrysler line-up, the Durango, Charger, Challenger, and those are all being revamped going forward. I know there was some concern as to whether Chrysler would stick around as a marque, since it's down to just the 300 and Pacifica now.

The Charger and Challenger are dead from what I’ve heard and read.

 

[twouvakind]

The return of the Hornet.

Or Omni GLH

 

[PF52]

Bring back the Gremlin!

 

[chrlsful]

lotsa those Alfas suv's round here. 6, 9 mo now?

 

[OVERKILL]

Pretty sure they are getting the axe. Well if half a dozen or so major news outlets are to be believed…

Dodge will discontinue its Challenger and Charger muscle cars next year

Dodge will discontinue its gas-powered Challenger and Charger muscle cars at the end of next year, as the brand transitions to electric vehicles.

www.cnbc.com

From the article though:

Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis has alluded to the possibility that the Charger and Challenger names could be used for future electrified vehicles, including a forthcoming electric muscle car in 2024. He's previously said he believes electrification — whether hybrid vehicles with less powerful engines or all-electric models — will save what he has called the new "Golden Age of muscle cars."

It just said the gas versions plan on being axed, that's not surprising, that was my understanding as well. That they were going to be moved to a new platform and be PHEV and BEV.

 

[OVERKILL]

The Charger and Challenger are dead from what I’ve heard and read.

My understanding is that they are killing the gas versions, and the LX platform, and that they will come back on a new platform as PHEV/BEV.

Clearly this isn't going to be as elegantly done as it was with the Grand Cherokee with the WL and WKII existing simultaneously (unless plans change) with the WL being able to be PHEV and BEV out of the gate (also like the DT RAM). But I suspect we'll continue to see the names even if they disappear for a year.

 

[Shel_B]

My understanding is that they are killing the gas versions, and the LX platform, and that they will come back on a new platform as PHEV/BEV.

Clearly this isn't going to be as elegantly done as it was with the Grand Cherokee with the WL and WKII existing simultaneously (unless plans change) with the WL being able to be PHEV and BEV out of the gate (also like the DT RAM). But I suspect we'll continue to see the names even if they disappear for a year.

Congratulations! You have won the award for the most acronyms in a single post.

 

[PimTac]

My understanding is that they are killing the gas versions, and the LX platform, and that they will come back on a new platform as PHEV/BEV.

Clearly this isn't going to be as elegantly done as it was with the Grand Cherokee with the WL and WKII existing simultaneously (unless plans change) with the WL being able to be PHEV and BEV out of the gate (also like the DT RAM). But I suspect we'll continue to see the names even if they disappear for a year.

They like the other American automakers like to recycle model names so I’m sure we will see those again.

I’m still waiting for the new Scamp.

 

[Shel_B]

Most millennials and younger only know of the Hudson Hornet via the Pixar film Cars. At least, that’s where I learned about it… I have no shame to admit that lol

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And here's a pic of the real car along with a link to a video ...

 

[Slow Car Sport Mode]

Starts just under $30,000. AWD standard. Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

GT Model: 2.0 liter Hurricane4. 265+ HP, 295 lb-ft. 0-60: 6.5 sec.

R/T Model: PHEV, “285-plus horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, and offers more than 30 miles of all-electric range via a 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery.

Koni FSD shocks standard on both. Brembo brakes standard on R/T and optional on GT. Optional Track Pack.

More powerful, lowered, GLH model coming from the Direct Connection program.

Stellantis Media - The Hive Has Arrived: All-new Dodge Hornet Unlocks Gateway to Dodge Muscle, Offers Quickest, Fastest, Most Powerful Compact Utility Vehicle Under $30,000

Dodge is introducing the all-new Dodge Hornet, delivering the quickest, fastest, most powerful compact utility vehicle (CUV) under $30,000 (excluding destination charge).

media.stellantisnorthamerica.com

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I don't like it.

 

[Flatrate]

Going to wait to see this model in person, kinda digging the GLH.

 

[Skippy722]

I have to admit, I needed to check Chrysler's website just to verify they were still making those two. They sure don't advertise them.... And I can't even remember noticing them on the roads in recent years.

Makes me wonder: What is the biggest selling model in the Chrysler family, these past few years? My guess is that it's the Jeep Wrangler.

Ram trucks (539,388) followed by the Jeep Grand Cherokee (264,444) followed by the Wrangler taking 3rd (204,610) for 2021.

Apparently also 10 Dodge Darts. How, where, and most importantly WHY?!

 

[ekrampitzjr]

Apparently also 10 Dodge Darts. How, where, and most importantly WHY?!

The Alfa–based Dart keeps coming up in Chrysler sales figures, even though the car was discontinued several years ago. Were a bunch of unsold Darts stored somewhere? (Scratches head)

 

[PF52]

I'm not sure I've seen 10 Darts in my whole life, other than driving by the plant on the I-90 tollway and seeing the lots full of unsold ones.

 

[earthbound]

looks pretty darn good, but is it as reliable as Peugeot???

 

[PimTac]

looks pretty darn good, but is it as reliable as Peugeot???

Who knows? It’s a Alfa Romeo. It does have a Italian motor by the looks of it.

FCA Global Medium Engine - Wikipedia

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