# Meet Dodge Hornet, the Caliber Replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 24, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858 "2011-09-24T09:45:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Neon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neon)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/1 "2011-09-24T09:45:06Z")
Sneak peak at the Dodge Hornet which will be replacing the Caliber. ![http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/resize/960x655/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/dodge-hornet-spy-shots-9.jpg](http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/resize/960x655/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/dodge-hornet-spy-shots-9.jpg) When we first caught wind of the [Fiat](http://www.autoblog.com/fiat) intention to get cozy with [Chrysler](http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler), our first thoughts leapt to the slew of sexy Italian compacts that could conceivably make their way to the states. Of all the hardware that could potentially be Americanized, the [Alfa Romeo Giulietta](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/alfa%20romeo%20giulietta) was the one hatch that had our loins stirring the most. Now our elite squad of spy photographers have nabbed a few photos of a four-door version of the hatch wearing a split crosshair grille. From the looks of things, these are full-production spec prototypes out for desert testing. The whispers kicking around the web lead us to believe that the car will be called the Hornet and should lock horns nicely with metal like the [Ford Focus](http://www.autoblog.com/ford/focus). To say that we can’t wait to usher the [Caliber](http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/caliber) out the door is an understatement. Given that the compact segment has grown into a fiercely competitive slice of the market, Dodge needs hardware that can perform on style, efficiency and economy. Here’s hoping the Hornet is up to the task. While the vehicle in the image above was originally photographed with matte black vinyl covering its flanks, we’ve colorized the sheet metal to give us a better idea of what to expect from the sedan version of the car. **News Source:** KGP Photography ![http://www.allpar.com/photos/spy-shots/2011/alfa-mito.jpg](http://www.allpar.com/photos/spy-shots/2011/alfa-mito.jpg) [/img][http://autocarpictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/2011-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-red.jpg[/img]](http://autocarpictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/2011-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-red.jpg%5B/img%5D) [http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/23/dodge-calibers-alfa-romeo-based-replacement-spotted-wearing-cro/](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/23/dodge-calibers-alfa-romeo-based-replacement-spotted-wearing-cro/) ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2011, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/2 "2011-09-24T09:46:19Z")
The Neon returns! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2011, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/3 "2011-09-24T09:52:01Z")
epic. AR has some awesome cars. ---
**Author:** ![Neon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neon)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/4 "2011-09-25T06:17:52Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > The Neon returns! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![RedConquestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redconquesttsi/32/7326_2.png) [@RedConquestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedConquestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/5 "2011-11-06T20:42:00Z")
Yay. It’s about time. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/6 "2011-11-06T21:10:59Z")
I’m glad domestic car companies have become so good at disguising rebranded imports, so dyed in the wool 'merica driving, import haters will happily buy them. Even naming it something reminiscent of the glory days, they’re pros at this point Don’t get me wrong, it looks promising, it’s just sad to see that this is the way things are now ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/7 "2011-11-06T21:28:02Z")
couldnt you also look at it like dodge has been shit at ‘world cars’ and needed AR where as the Focus is a very strong ‘world car’ that keeps getting better with every iteration? i personaly wouldnt buy a focus but i’ve driven them and they’re decent for what they are. The Fiesta, Focus, and a bunch of the hyundai sub-compacts and even some of the GM stuff are all pretty cool entry level cars nowadays. ---
**Author:** ![RedConquestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redconquesttsi/32/7326_2.png) [@RedConquestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedConquestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/8 "2011-11-06T21:32:18Z")
Dodge has been selling Hyundai’s for a lil bit now, in Mexico. Rebadged Hyundai Elantra, gives you a Dodge Attitude. [http://www.dodge.com.mx/autos-nuevos/attitude-2012/](http://www.dodge.com.mx/autos-nuevos/attitude-2012/) ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/9 "2011-11-06T21:38:38Z")
> [@RedConquestTSi](#): > > Dodge has been selling Hyundai’s for a lil bit now, in Mexico. > > Rebadged Hyundai Elantra, gives you a Dodge Attitude. > > [Sitio Oficial de Dodge México](http://www.dodge.com.mx/autos-nuevos/attitude-2012/) Quite gay. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/10 "2011-11-06T22:01:06Z")
Watch this video review and lets see how badly Chrysler can fuck it up,I guarantee we wont see 49mpg,6speed manual and 170hp… [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjwvtAzgAk](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjwvtAzgAk) ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/11 "2011-11-07T04:50:34Z")
> [@Jon](#): > > Watch this video review and lets see how badly Chrysler can fuck it up,I guarantee we wont see 49mpg,6speed manual and 170hp… > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjwvtAzgAk](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjwvtAzgAk) this guy is probably correct. Also, it looks like it stole some of the bodylines from the new ford fiesta. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/12 "2011-11-07T05:05:37Z")
Finally, anything has got to be better than the caliber. I’ve never actually hated driving a car so much as the caliber. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/13 "2011-11-07T05:25:11Z")
So a new Chrysler product is going to be based on an Alfa Romeo? So it will still have all the unreliability Chrysler fans know and love, but now instead of being bland on those rare moments their cars are actually running right they’ll be full of Italian soul and passion. ---
**Author:** ![RedConquestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redconquesttsi/32/7326_2.png) [@RedConquestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedConquestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/14 "2011-11-07T07:40:52Z")
Every new Hornet comes with a crazy Italian midget that jumps out of the glove box whenever there’s a problem. That’s customer service. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/15 "2011-11-07T07:52:41Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > So a new Chrysler product is going to be based on an Alfa Romeo? So it will still have all the unreliability Chrysler fans know and love, but now instead of being bland on those rare moments their cars are actually running right they’ll be full of Italian soul and passion. I don’t think FWD economy Fiats and Alfa Romeos really have much italian soul in them. ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/16 "2011-11-07T08:43:27Z")
front end reminds me of vw, and the side profile reminds me of hyundai elantra. lame. ---
**Author:** ![RedConquestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redconquesttsi/32/7326_2.png) [@RedConquestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedConquestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/17 "2011-11-07T09:34:14Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > front end reminds me of vw, and the side profile reminds me of hyundai elantra. > > lame. Your absolutely right. I really miss this profile. ![http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4920502780_6503c3b81a_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/b/7b936b029797526b0461ed0f0dd9cb160b886337.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/18 "2011-11-07T10:29:26Z")
meh, but better than ram badge… ![http://cdn.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/alfa_romeo_giulietta_wide_main.jpg?9707a5](http://cdn.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/alfa_romeo_giulietta_wide_main.jpg?9707a5) ---
**Author:** ![Neon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/19 "2011-11-07T15:24:10Z")
Rumor has it that you will be able to buy the Giulietta and other Alfa Romeo’s without the Dodge “facelifts” in the U.S. in the coming years. ---
**Author:** ![cobalt300z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/858c86/32.png) [@cobalt300z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cobalt300z)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858/20 "2011-11-07T15:29:04Z")
Oh thank god dodge is making another terrible car… [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meet-dodge-hornet-the-caliber-replacement/216858.md?page=2)