Hornet or Rav4 Prime: Which one do you think will come out on top?

To all the people saying the Dodge is garbage, unreliable etc...I used to agree. But then my niece bought a 2023 Hornet GT plus and absolutely loves it. Was one of the 1st the local dealer got in so she has had it close to a year. She has had 20k problem free miles..zero issues. I drove it a few months ago on a visit home and I was shocked how well it drove. Powerful, great handling and it felt very solid, no squeaks, rattles etc... Is she just lucky? Maybe...but I was impressed enough after thinking about it that I bought one this past week, also a GT Plus. It was a leftover 2023 so I got over 9k off sticker (which was just under 40K). I had equity in my trade so when its all said and done over the 3 years of payments I will have paid just under 20k for it. I am hoping for the same reliabilty that she has had but if not its covered under the bumper to bumper warrenty for the full term of my loan. And while the resale may not be the best I can guarantee if I decide to trade it in after a year it will be worth more than I owe on it.

Wait about 6 years from now when there's hardly any more Hornets left on the road because they're all broken down and then we'll see who the real winner was

I own the 21 Rav4 Prime SE. Didn't need the few extra bells and whistles for the extra 10K. Absolutely freaking love it! No tickets, yet, but ... Especially when my Rav4 sits next to my 2002 Tundra with 270k miles and it's a daily driver, too. Wouldn't touch that Dodge.

Let’s just look down the road a few years and see which one is still running and worth something

Anyone buying a Dodge over a Toyota deserves whatever happens to them.

Prime ❤️

If you're LEASING, get what you want. If you're BUYING, get the Toyota. Seriously Dodge AND Alfa? It's gonna fall apart inside of 2yrs.

I just put 1,500 miles on a 2024 Hornet R/T and came out wanting to buy one. Effortlessly fun to drive, with grown-up practicality. Love that car.

Bias much 🙄

Both the CRV Hybrid & that Rav 4 Hybrid are very good & very reliable vehicles.. But they need to grow bigger.

Curious review as I don’t think anyone is cross shopping these cars. If you’re thinking of buying a Toyota you are not considering a dodge because perceived reliability. If you’re thinking of buying a dodge you’re not considering a Toyota because perceived boringness.

Why is the price of the downmarket Dodge and Toyota about the same as the upscale Alfa and Lexus versions of these cars??

Who would ever in their right minds buy a dodge over a Toyota. Dodge will be lucky to still be in business in five years

How delusional are these car journalists? This Video shows clearly how out of touch they are with the reality. Most of these criticisms would be justified if these were sports cars but the average customer is definitely not going to buy a RAV4 expecting a Supra. "I'll take a slightly more cramped interior..", "..creep home in EV mode after your canyon run" "If they were full EVs they would be so much better". Misses the whole point of a Plugin Car, especially a Compact SUV.

This kind of feels like a head to head revival

$53,000 for a vehicle in the ‘I don’t really care what kind of vehicle I drive’ segment is absurd.

Great review. You’re bang on. The Hornet is night and day nicer than the RAV4. Drives great. I hope it sells well.

Nice video. There's no comparison. The Rav4 is light-years above any Dodge, especially this Hornet. Faster, bigger, reliability, practicality, MPG/Range.

This guy put a pretty good shine on a sneaker.

You can tell this dude is extremely biased even before reviewing.

There is no comparison. Toyota will still be runnin in ten years like it is today. The Fiat, well, won’t be.

First yall say Toyotas are boring then you say they’re overstyled and “busy”

These cars are way more practical. Electric with no anxiety

DUDE!!! been reading through the comments and you have been crucified 😂. I for one enjoy the driving experience above getting from point A to point B in a boring way. Just on looks alone I would not touch the Toyota. Besides car people as opposed to utilitarian people trade their cars every three to four years. OH!! and I have an Alfa Romeo Tonale, love it, and its BEAUTIFULL. 😍

The great crossover race to the bottom.

I am commenting as I watch so I don't forget. Johnny Moron, Toyota has eCVT which is not the same as CVT. There are no belts or chains. There is actually a motor inside that control gearing.

RAV 4 is quicker now than Testarossa. Let that hit you.

Wonder how much Dodge paid them for this advertisement. Hornets are sitting on dearer lots rusting away while Toyotas order books are full.

Not sure about the Dodge's looks, but that color is absolutely bangin'.

Guess which one will still be on the road 5 years later…

The other time I was this early I became a dad!! Gr8 content ❤

Over 50 grand for a Toyota ?

My 23 RAV4 prime still has less than 5k miles on it and this comments section is making me giddy over my decision… it’s such a great car I call mine the Phantom Menace

He looks like the comic guy from the Simpsons, even has the same attitude.

LOL. Imagine trying to convince a potential customer, "take the Dodge, it's better"...😆

I was till the price 52,000 dollars keep em

Unless it's a top of the line ram there is no competition lol. Dodge will be broke and in a junk yard in a couple of years lol

You might be a Dodge fan boy. It shows just a little. The Toyota has more HP, is faster, goes further in all ev mode, goes twice as far on a tank of fuel!(what matters to this customer).....and you gave the win to Dodge? The Dodge was not superior in anything! Good job on a fair comparison. Enjoy the free Dodge you probably got for it that's going to rattle and fall apart, while yet another Toyota racks up hundreds of thousands of miles worry free.

$53,000 Dodge Neon station wagon

They would be burning to the ground as well as every other ev out there….

Jonny, time for some hair restoration to get that young adult hairline back? Can I recommend Mark Dauer in Century City? He did a great job with mine. Makes me look a decade younger.

I would rather have the Toyota RAV4 over the Dodge. Far more reliable than the Italian/American compact.

From a style point I'll take the dodge but the price is a no I'm not going to pay for a Mercedes and drive a dodge

Lets not take into account each brand's history, or lack, of reliability, build quality, and dependability because... you know... too many wins for Toyota already. Subjective much?

Wow. Could you be anymore bought and paid for by Dodge. That Toyota will outlast and cost less to maintain, plus be worth much more than that Italian clone. Unreal how sad the auto journalists have sold themselves out. Except for Jason Camissa.

Dodge Charger preferred? Is this a joke? Dodge Charger never sold more than 100K cars a year in the last 5 years. Toyota sold RAV4 on average 400K year after year. And if they could make more hybrids so people don't have to wait years they would sell even more. How many years does a Dodge buyer waits for the car? Compare that to Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or Prime especially in Canada.

Where can I buy electrons for cash? Until that happens I’m never buying a full electric. Glad hybrids still exist.

The Dodge Hornet is beautiful...love it

WHY ARE YOU YELLING?¡?!

It's funny he thinks the Rav 4 doesn't look good. I feel like one of it's big selling features are the design of the car. Also the different color top is why it's an XSE. it looks sportier that way. Also the dodge looks bland and ugly let alone the color

Wrangler 4xe should have been in the competition too

The toyota will go off road, last a decade longer and have less problems.. its a yota. Mpg in this economy is more important.

Full EV's suck... don't want one and they certainly don't help the environment like the lie yhey have convinced most people. Phev's i like those but anything that does 2 things usually sucks compared to things that do one good.

aaahhh durable ? pls watch 5 years of video . hehe WHO junk first . HAHAHA❤🎉

This review seems so biased

Because they are a hybrid the insurance is much higher than a gas as well

Way to much hot air spent by this guy on exterior nothingness. Get to the meat.

Here waiting for they typically Toyota fanboy matting call " but but but reliability "....

Dodge Hornet is Pure Garbage!

Gotta admit, the Hornet is good looking. it simply stings the Rav4 in looks. However, I'd rather sleep with my sister than have a Dodge in the garage. Oh, and the Prime Rav4 is near impossible to find and when you do, they want $10 K over sticker on the TSRP.

And the hornet will still be on the road after the RAV4 has been recycled at least three times

Toyota’s are for NPC’s