I feel like ppl should test drive in real life instead of judging it

Feel like this will go away eventually like the Dart did.

I don't understand why Subaru doesn't enter this market space with a WRX powered Crosstrek. Seems like it would be a homerun with so few sporty competitors. And the Crosstrek could have a manual!

We’ve had ours for 3 months now and really enjoy it so far. GT Plus is the way to go. After 4,500 miles we are seeing 29.9 mpg average. It’s my wife’s car but I like to drive it on the weekends. It’s very peppy.

Thanks for another candid and interesting video Matt! Cheers!

I have had my Dodge Hornet GT for 2 weeks now. I have had some similar issues with the adapted Cruise control glitching out. But overall, it's been a great vehicle. And I do love the trackpack on my Hornet. You do get performance benefits from it. And it looks better on the vehicle than the smaller Boring silver wheels..

Very informative video! Thanks so much for sharing your insight and experience!

Thanks for your insight on this vehicle. Great review as always.

Such a great car! Looks like you enjoyed that Matt 😂 the hornet lives! 🐝

Great review… def takes this off my shopping list

Would you be able to take the model and get it the software updates for the things you mentioned and see if you have the same gripes? Genuine curiousity as i know when the tech doesnt work it can make or break a ride - but the ones i am seeing drive around have none of the tech problems you mentioned.... granted, they mention different issues (such as what happens when you disconnect the battery for modifications) but nothing to what you did. Have you done a longer review of the phev with its 6spd vs 9 to see if the transmission jumps are more comfort orientated?

The 9 speed has always been a downfall of every vehicle it’s been in. Even Honda ditched it. Don’t understand why these didn’t get the 8speed they now put in the compass.

Thanks for the honest review Matt.

You can always trust Stelantis for bringing us a hilarious disaster review😂

Was really excited about the Hornet but then I saw 2 youtubers with the car already have electrical issues just like the Dart I had. I'm just not sure I could go through that again.

The sensor braking issue is very common in Alfa's. If it gets moisture inside the shield you can see the sensor won't work and you get that. Recently had that on my Giulia for the first time and took a good 30 min after the rain stopped for it to dry and come back, light rain doesn't bother it just really heavy. After seeing a couple of them in person and the Tonale, I really do like the looks of them (not that color though). Certainly feel this vehicle would fall into the "don't buy first year of a car" category that I tend to follow. Thanks for the info and honest review.

the wheel gap looks ridiculous on this

Looks good. I prefer the styling over the CX-30. But I’d skip both and buy the CX-5.

Hopefully they can fix much of this via software updates and tuning but that door looks like a major hazard lol.

Cant wait to finish this video to hear what you think.

I appreciate your honesty on this one. You really ripped it a new one 😂🤣😄

I don't know why I care, I hope Chyrsler/Fiat (whatever) can have some renewed success. Just for competition I guess.

Matt tried very hard to say nice things about this thing lol.

A bit more rear legroom than cx30 but Dodge or fiat vs Mazda reliability and that sweet interior they have...

Hopefully it has early production flaws and isn’t a dud!!

This is a really great review - So much honesty and telling it like it is. Nice color but I really loved your comment about attracting bugs! This is definitely not a car to buy.

This Hornet is essentially a CX-30 you got at dollar general.

ahhhh Chrysler and Fiat, what a combo!

can’t wait for the GLH

You do not lose the moonroof with the Track Pack. You have a car with a sunroof delete. I have a Gt plus with Track Pack and sunroof

Thanks!

It looks cool, but I tend to agree with most of the comments here. This is basically a Dart reborn as an SUV, and it's trying very hard to not be as cheap as it is lol. And I don't mean price. I think this transition is gonna be hard for Dodge. Even though the Journey did well, the Dodge brand has become synonymous with big power and muscle. It's going to be difficult to keep marketing themselves as that in this age of turbo engines and electrification. I think they're trying to figure out what to become, and the Hornet is the result of trying to grasp to the muscle car nameplate, but also cater to the new age of car buyers. It's been so weird seeing the Hornet marketed alongside it's V8 brethren. Perhaps they could let Jeep handle the SUVs, and Dodge can stay doing crazy things. But oh well, only time will tell. I feel like you were being nice on this one Matt haha. Hopefully this car won't suffer the fate of the Dart. My ex still has her 2015 Dart, but it's nearing the end of it's time.

This is just a bigger Dart until it becomes electric. But with the already iffy electrical issues, would a dodge electric vehicle even work 100% of the time?

Love the design and price point. The pedigree scares me. I think the 2024 Chevy Trax is a safer buy. Also a tasty looking morsel but sadly only FWD. Great review Matt!

I think you should circle back to this one at some point. Most of those annoyances seem like 1rst year gremlins.

Matt seems to be one of the few reviewers of the Dodge Hornet that wasn't overly impressed with this beautiful Dodge Hornet GT!

besides those few concerns.....perfect?

I feel you're saying buy a CX5 if u need a rear car seat.

I don't know why the reviewer compares the Hornet to the Mazda CX30, since the Hornet is a compact crossover and the CX30 is a subcompact. To my mind, the proper comparison would be to the CX50, which is Mazda's compact crossover. While the Hornet is on the small side for a compact, the lack of rear seat space and luggage space in the CX30 will rule it out as a competitor for the Hornet with many if not most buyers.

Let me talk to ya!! Everyone is entitled to their opinion 100% but I don’t understand why people aren’t even giving this car a chance. I’ve worked for Chrysler in sales now for 3 years and there’s a lot of excitement about the Hornet. Firstly, people need to understand that 2023 is the FIRST model year and as we know with any brand and the first model year of any car that the vehicle will have issues, that is just the way it is. I sold the first Hornet that came into my dealership and I followed up with the customer a month later to see how things were going. She told me she loves it and gets so many compliments on the vehicle. Also I have personal connections within the corporate side of Stellantis and they all are very excited for the future or this vehicle! I personally ordered a 2024 model for myself and can not wait!! The difference between the Hornet and the Dart 10 years ago is the dart was rushed to production and the transmission options were not the best but I still love the dart. Morale of the story is don’t write off a vehicle before it has a chance to succeed.

Hate the Kona N is leaving 😭 definitely the best in this segment

Make sure you have your Stellantis service department on speed dial.

I was in the Poconos this past weekend and saw a Dodge Hornet that looked exactly like this. Maybe it was you…lol? 🤷‍♂️

It’s not just the car that needs to be reliable, the owner has to also be reliable. Cars give trouble because owners don’t take care of them or take them in for scheduled service. Cars don’t take care of themselves.

So in conclusion: It’s a dodge

Test drove one today. Very smooth and quiet ride. I felt the transmission shifted smoothly. Seats are great nice and comfy.

Matt, we don't all think that leather is an improvement over a good cloth.

Glitchy italian electronics?? YA DONT SAY

This or the VW Taos?

Only bad thing is the base wheels look awful.

Anyone who relies on adaptive cruise to get them where they're going in heavy downpour should not be driving. Get on the wheel and drive 😂

IT'S TOO SMALL. It's TOO EXPENSIVE. This is NOT what Dodge Buyers want.

Even though the cx-30 turbo has a 12.7 gal gas tank and gets 22/30, i would take the cx-30 over the hornet

Despite the paper numbers it's slower than the CX-30 Turbo acceleration times from the automotive magazines. It's somehow more expensive than a CX-5 Turbo but worse in almost every way. Baffling.

Lol I'm disappointed but not surprised coming from a Stellantis/Dodge.

This should have been a car…

People are saying that the Dodge Hornet isn’t reliable. Well people have told me that brands like Kia, Hyundai, Volks Wagon, and Mitsubishi are unreliable and to stay away from them. Also I recently read that Teslas have poor driving ranges. Plus I don’t like those low priced Teslas look on their front bumper, it’s like there’s been a dent or that something was supposed to be put there but wasn’t. Also cars like Hybrids, Ford Pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee I’ve read are high targets for car thieves and carjackers, people who are on the rise in crime.

It’s funny how much better the Mazda Cx-30 is than this. Literally in every category.

The Dodge Hornet is going to end up being a LOANER CAR right next to the Cherokee and Compass.

This vehicle will be the death of the Dodge brand.

Cx 30 turbo lol

Haha I feel like you low key hate this car

I own one and I love it! It handles and rides like an Alfa Romeo because that’s what it is! The Alcantera seats are comfortable and it is a haul ass mid sized SUV! I’ve had it for 2 months and it’s a great vehicle and a pleasure to drive!

As a Chrysler salesman… i wish I could be excited about our products… but I know this company is junk. My dealership is a fun team though and it’s a paycheck

Its a dodge fart...stay away.

Oh FCA…🤦‍♂️

I just can't like this thing no matter how much I drive one for work

What a dumpster fire. I pray a mfg makes a successor to the Fiesta ST. We need another cheap manual hot hatch for the masses!

Typical mopar quality!!!