i totally dig the exterior design, but i'm not so sure about the interior.

1. those seats don't look very comfy.
2. little to no visibility out the back window (though the MINI convertable isn't much better)

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i like where dodge is going with it, but i think it needs a little less "function" and a little more "sexy" on the interior. it's too boxy and... erm... "future-pop-dance-club" looking.

 

Minus the rear spoiler and the "thing" on the roof, I'd prefer this actually.

 

Yep, looks like they chopped and welded a Dodge truck to a Scion xA. Very ugly. And what is the obsession with huge wheels on every concept. They are not an upgrade. You don't see any rally cars with 19" wheels. And what is the deal with the back door and seat. Does anybody really give rides? Let them get their own car. I am taking the back seat out of my Mini.

 

Of course it has history! 1970 AMC Hornet:


Really, there are only so many ways you can design a small hatch. This concept does seem to borrow the MINI's rear quarter and taillight proportions, though.

 

Doesn't it seem a little small? You think you get tailgated now, just wait until you drive this tiny car!

 

If you think our Mini's IC is air starved, that smaller hood scoop isn't going to help the performance much.....

Matt

 

Good MAN!!!!

 

Um.....the stripes are nice?!?!?!:impatient

I feel sorry for those guys...they successfully took a MINI and made it ugly.

 

Just think....now when we need parts for the motor we'll be able to go to the Dodge dealer and get them for one tenth the price...

 

Me too. I like this car. Wouldnt have to worry about anyone else having the same one.

 

Looks like my earlier photo stopped working, and I'd hate for this thread to be deprived of the drop dead
gorgeous, showstopping looks of the early 1970's AMC Hornet.

 

Hehe I'd give the nod to the current day Dodge Hornet

 

I think it looks nothing like a MINI but more of a Scion with attitude. It's not a bad looking vehicle but I personally wouldn't give up the MINI for one.

 

Here's another article talking about Hornet, Mini and Scion

http://www.businessweek.com/autos/au...f_buzz_fo.html

 

Without much lateral support for the seats, it appears that this vehicle is not intended for high G-forces or driving sideways through turns. And even though it may be taking cues from the MINI, it's not a MINI. That's like putting a microphone in Rosanne Barr's hand and saying she is Céline Dion.

 

So you're saying the only difference would be how much they weigh... right?

 

Ummm, no. Those are akin to Shelby stripes.

Little girls in the old west wore "bonnets." That car has a "hood."

 

Here is Diamler Chrysler's attempt to clone our beloved MINI. The Dodge Hornet

It will use a single cam 1.6 liter inline 4 that generates 170 bhp and 165 pound feet of torque. Mated to a 6 speed transmission. Seems that they will finally use the Brazillian built engines after BMW/MINI switches to Puegeot forpower

 

Hey, were have you been? There's already a long Dodge Hornet thread.

Its all good though. I double post stuff all the time.

 

they stol our engine too...those bastards!

 

it may increase aftermarket options for our engines though, so it can't be all bad!

 

There were too many good comments about the hornet on the other thread. So, lets make this the "I hate the Hornet" thread!!

Boo Hornet!

 

hehehe

 

The Daihatsu Trevis looks more like a clone of the MINI.

 

i think dcx will have good sales on their new calibers too.