Spy Photos: Dodge Hornet Sedan Prototype Nearly Undisguised

wait! why is it looking like a hyundai?

I hope it has scalloped sides like the Charger, otherwise the side profile is unexciting.

Finally, a direct replacement for the Neon. Looks like it will be a winner. Hopefully, it will have adequate gusto to go with the macho.

I hope hey offer a hatch as well, it looks good, but how well does it drive??

"there's just no way that Dodge would try to push a new small car through the U.S. market in only the most stylish, most space-efficient way. No, there had to be a sedan version and this is it. "

Really? Just had to slip in an opinion huh? You must be one that hates the fact that Americans like sedans better. I just dont get why other people care what style of car another buys.

@kopee35, I was thinking the same thing when I saw the front end.
But from that angle, its actually looks good.

Its funny coz Dodge happens to sell some Hyundai models in Mexico.
http://www.dodge.com.mx/img/home/teaser-attitude.jpg

Hey they already copied styling cues from the Gtr and EvoX with the Charger, why not copy other companies with this bug?! Oh Dodge...

I thought your joke was funny, Mike. Just sayin'.

Looks like an updated version of a Neon SRT 4

@ag4 wow! now dats a shocker, for how long has this been?

Sounds like we're finally getting a glimpse of what will finally be a proper replacement for the Neon. Because this comes out after the Cruze, Focus, Elantra, Civic and Jetta, you can expect this to equal or better these cars in all the areas that matter. For the enthuaists on here, there is expected to be both an R/T and even SRT-4 model. Am I a little excited? Heck yeah!

"I just dont get why other people care what style of car another buys."

Because the owners are sitting inside the car, but everyone else has to look at it.

I would rather have the Alfa. That front is hideous, looks like a neon. I think dodge should manufacture toilet lids, it seems they would have a better future in that industry just by looking at that hood. Now I have to go throw up.

Looks like Neon's spiritual successor.... it better perform well and not fall apart after year 1

very interested in seeing details on this. Dodge needs a small car BAD. I have faith that it will be competitive, but doubt it will be as good as Elantra.

If you have seen the Alfa, you'll know that the front end of it is no prize either.

This doesn't look bad.

Doesn't look bad at all! Will have to wait for the full review

No, I'm with Mito. Prefer the Alfa front-end to this.

GRRR! Little car is ANGRY! All the compacts seem to be getting slanted headlights now to convey "attitude"..

My first reaction is that this car certainly looks good, but I don't like to see it's butt so high in the air. If it performs as good as it looks, then Chrysler could do very well with it. Just ensure the quality is top notch.

Why, Why...JUST GIVE ME THE DAMM ALFA AND NOBODY WILL GIT HURT

@kopee, the Dodge Attitude in Mexico has been sold for at least the last two Hyundai Accent generations, as I saw both when I lived there.

@j84ustin thanks for the info! @garrym yeah dat butt is way up in d air lol!

So far looks good, though it's a limited angle shot, so hard to really tell the proportions or how the body is shaped. Front looks masculine. Headlamps r pretty low slung & sleek like a 3-series so it balanced out the huge upturned, blacked-out intake opening. Also the bumper is straight across to help avoid the smiley face look.

@kopee35, Its been going on for 11 years. The first Hyundai model to be sold in Mexico by Dodge was the tiny Atoz city car.

Yeah the front from the Evo or GTR isnt original so you cant call a copy of a copy not to mention TECHNICALLY Chrysler did the single frame grill thing way before Audi years ago with its LHS and Sebring and numerous concepts. My issue with this car is that it looks like a focus and elantra combined which is pretty un original. Its odd since they have the Alfa behind them no excuse why the Chrysler Group cant put out original designs as beautifuly styled as the new Alfas are and really always have been. They set trends no need to copy use their designers......

Hexagonal grill? Hyundai?

@maxx18

Because it's been a distinctive part of Dodge's branding for decades. Why would anyone through that away? And for what? Something more generic? Good thing you aren't a product planner. Personally I really like Dodge's new twist on the crosshair. gives it more definition. Love the way the front end looks and how the whole car is shaping up. Finally a small car from Dodge to get excited about again!

Also I think the Alfa, well all Alfas since the 8C, look like they've been anally probed without consent. Hate the wide-eyed look. The Dodge looks much, much better.

Why don't you just leave it as an Alfa and sell it?

I want a AlfaRomeo hatchback. Not a Dodge.

Nice Alfa Romeo but what is value crushing is the Dodge Symbol
Dodge needs to focus on making cars for the Gangsta Rappers and
drug dealers like the charger and magnum

Wait a few years and Chevy will be bought by Renault or Peugeot
Then we will have some decent cars from chevy

Ford has already relied on the European design and you see they doing better

I think it looks fantastic. The front of the car looks really cool and from what I can see, so does the rest of it. Fiat was exactly what Chrysler needed and I'm excited to test drive this car!

Hatchbacks the most stylish, lol ;) They can look okay, but still too utilitarian to be stylish.

I really dislike the high rake this car has. Looks like they found the fiesta sedan's rear end to be appealing, I surely dont.

Why don't they just bring in Alfa Romeo and selling them in Dodge dealers? No need to make more ugly cars from Dodge.....Pirinfarina did a great job designing alfa, no need ugly hornet...

Looks nice and attractive especially the Grill. If this thing will keep the interior of the Guillieta then this will be a seller.

Hope they bring the Fiat Panda as well.

The look of Alfa has gone downhill since the 159/Brera. Still, the emotional factor exists: would you rather go out with Uma Thurman or a Hooter girl, even if you know the Hooter girl is every bit as sexy as Uma?

Although in this case I doubt Dodge can undercut the Giulietta in the look department.

Smash a Hyundai front into an Alfa body and add a Dodge badge. epic fail!!

Dodge now has a very serious player in the compact market and it will come in many variations of engines, trims and yes, grilles. Wonder if it will get tigershark and Zf 9 speed down the line?