2024 Dodge Hornet Consumer Reviews
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Great
Love the car it was everything I expected
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Pros- peppy, cons-interior has issues
I’m 5’1” but hit my head getting in over bucket seat edges, same for 58” daughter. If you put a second cup in holder console lid has to remain open. A/C slow to cool in heat of day. Controls conveniently located on nav screen, very confusing to use. Rear hatch made for tall folks- the gripping areas for closing have no grip- just for looks I suppose. The Hornet has good pick up, smooth ride after bumping your head, getting stuck on seat edge and sweating awaiting cool air - otherwise not bad, not for me.
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- GT Plus 4dr SUVMSRP: $40,34010 mi away
- R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUVMSRP: $52,92510 mi away
- R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUVMSRP: $50,59010 mi away
Sporty Hornet GT
We just got it home but so far the handling is great.
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Hot and Sassy
The handling and powerful engine sums it up. No whiny, mundane sucked out CVT. Top notch interior with a great Harmon Cardin sound system.
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Option Right and Enjoy
I tested the GT+ and the PHEV. The GT+ was plenty for me and costs quite a bit less. I also made sure to stay with the 17" wheels / tires, which ride so much better than the larger alternatives, especially the 20"ers on the "Track Pack" and 18"ers on the Blacktop Package. I got the Tech Package for the electronics, especially the adaptive cruise control, surround camera system, and parking assists. I have over 23K miles in 9 months, obviously a good trip car, comfortable enough for something so small. The adaptive cruise control works well, as does the lane keeping, both very helpful as the miles pile up. The rear and top camera views when in reverse are very helpful and useful. It's GREAT fun to pin the pedal and accelerate onto highways. Although there is a wee bit of a lag before the power hits. No trouble at all passing, pin the pedal at 60 - 65 and doing 90+ by the time the pass is done. OK, and more, sometimes the pass lasts a bit longer.............. I'm averaging 27.5 MPG on regular so far and it is NOT babied! Niggles: I would like a larger hatchback area! Dodge made it VERY tricky to DIY change the cabin air filter, including needing two different Torx tools. As other noted, the phone charging pad is hard to access, almost no use for me. And as also noted, sometimes the infotainment system is just a bit slow. But it works just fine! Since I drive 100% solo, I didn't need or want the rear headrests, which block a lot of the view out of the rear window. Removing them, particularly the center one, required dealer help. If you need the rear passenger space it's only for smaller persons / children at best. Well, it is a compact SUV. 23K+ miles, still tight and fun to drive.
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