Thursday 12th June 2008

New Hornet Buzz

Chrysler says production Hornet will arrive in 2010

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American carmakers don’t bother too much with making small cars for the home market because they know most people want an SUV or pick-up. But one concept caught the public’s imagination – the Dodge Hornet – thanks to its macho looks and small size.

Now that petrol prices are soaring everywhere Americans are becoming a bit more receptive to small cars and as a result Chrysler has now said that it is planning to bring out a production version of the Hornet. Apparently the Hornet production saga has been on and off more times than a light switch but Thomas Hausch, Chrysler's vice president for international purchasing, recently told Financial Times Deutchland that ‘we are working intensely on the Hornet study’.

He also claims that the company ‘will announce something on this in the near future’.According to the report the car will be launched worldwide, including the US, in 2010 and it is even rumoured the car will be built in China.

Chrysler is also said to have reached a deal with Nissan to have the Japanese carmaker build it an all-new small car, which could be the Hornet. The Hornet’s chunky looks were very well-received when it debuted some time ago and we’re hoping they will be little changed when (if) it reaches production.

[Official Slacker]

Pics?

[Official Slacker]

I liked the concept Hornet, can't wait to see the final car

[Yugguy]

Looks like a new Mini Clubman from the back.

[deckster]

Personally I think a Mini looks better without the bodykit.

[G0ldfysh]

Suzuki Swift?

[Official Slacker]

G0ldfysh said:

Suzuki Swift?

Yeah, I think you might be right! Does kinda look like one

This was the original concept site - more pics etc

http://www.dodge-hornet.com/

[mightymouse]

G0ldfysh said:

Suzuki Swift?

Be a good bench mark though.

Really do hope they get the interior right in terms of quality.
Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge cars are cp IMO

[trampagne]

If I was forced into a shopping trolley I'd rather that than the usual micra/corsa/clio/other ladies accessory.

Hemi 8 + shoehorn please.

Edited by trampagne on Thursday 12th June 13:15

[wab172uk]

Jesus Christ

[photo_ed]

What a foul beast!

Horrible.

[louiebaby]

Bet the suicide rear doors don't make it to production...

Will reserve judgement for the production version, but at least it's distinctive.

Let's hope Americans learn the value of another commodity of which there is precious little over there...

Build quality...

[Seven Smiles]

Every bit as good looking as the Wolseley Hornet which also looked like one car emerging from the discarded skin of another

[chunkymonkey71]

G0ldfysh said:

Suzuki Swift?

Dead on!

[Fetchez la vache]

Like the look of it, but something tells me the prod version will have b-pillers..



best not stand on the roof, eh?

[bobberz]

I kind of like it for a small car. Rather have this than a Scion or Fit/Jazz. I hope it's light and tossable. Also really hope it'll be in the sub $15k price range.

[stigmundfreud]

Yugguy said:

Looks like a new Mini Clubman from the back.

suzuki swift more like!

[flattotheboards]

photo_ed said:

What a foul beast!

Horrible.

+1 Its hidious, I dont see why anyody would want something as ugly as that.

[photo_ed]

bobberz said:

tossable.

Not over that, surely!!!

Get over to the P&P with your filth!

Edited by photo_ed on Thursday 12th June 14:42

[Turbo Sandwhich]

Suzuki Swift on Viagra!

[Twincam16]

Doesn't anyone make low, wide-looking small cars any more?

This thing looks like a pensioner's mobility chariot dressed up like a Gangsta rapper.