Chrysler is about to announce that the Dodge Hornet Euro B-Car is going to be produced. The car will be produced by Chinese automaker Chery and there will not be a Chrysler version of the car.
The concept version of the Hornet was unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show and Chrysler could unveil a pre-production version of the car at the Frankfurt Auto Show this fall.
The concept Hornet had a supercharged 170 horsepower 4-cylinder engine that was capable of going 0-60 in 6.7 seconds.
It hasn't been confirmed if we will get it here in the U.S. Chrysler could use this car in the U.S.
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Comments (14)
It looks really nice. The timing is good with prices of gas going up.
Posted by BigWarpGuy | June 7, 2007 1:46 PM
Posted on June 7, 2007 13:46
Made in China? So this is the Walmart package?
Posted by CrazyGnome | June 7, 2007 2:39 PM
Posted on June 7, 2007 14:39
So both the design AND the name are a Chrysler original. Nice!
Posted by AdamB5000 | June 7, 2007 2:46 PM
Posted on June 7, 2007 14:46
"Walmart package" Hah hah, good one.
I don't know about the styling. It is a bit odd and I see quite a bit of Mini in it. And those rims? Huge. I doubt the production car will have it.
Posted by Gimp | June 7, 2007 3:05 PM
Posted on June 7, 2007 15:05
WoW! I agree with "Gimp", I see alot of Mini in the design but at the same time it has the tough look of most Dodge vehicles. I really, really hope they bring this one to the US. It would be a real shame if it doesn't make it to American shores. With more information I would highly consider purchasing one of these.
Posted by Cory | June 7, 2007 3:55 PM
Posted on June 7, 2007 15:55
Who needs 170 horses in a "mini" car? And why is going 0 to 60 in 6 .7 seconds so important when the whole idea of a mini is economy? I would rather have a car that is powered by a smaller high efficiency engine, goes 0 to 60 in good time, and runs 300,000 miles, with no problems. Build a car that is better than the Fit, Jazz, or the Yaris and they will come! Make a car that will survive more than one bad accident and you will be mobbed. Don't give it that awkward, "geechy" face, or that silly, fake muscle-bound look. Get real, Chrysler. Or, you might lose the third time. Three strikes, and....You know it.
Posted by John Shanton | June 9, 2007 10:58 PM
Posted on June 9, 2007 22:58
Who needs 170 horses in a "mini" car? And why is going 0 to 60 in 6 .7 seconds so important when the whole idea of a mini is economy? I would rather have a car that is powered by a smaller high efficiency engine, goes 0 to 60 in good time, and runs 300,000 miles, with no problems. Build a car that is better than the Fit, Jazz, or the Yaris and they will come! Make a car that will survive more than one bad accident and you will be mobbed. Don't give it that awkward, "geechy" face, or that silly, fake muscle-bound look. Get real, Chrysler. Or, you might lose the third time. Three strikes, and....You know it.
Posted by John Shanton | June 9, 2007 10:58 PM
Posted on June 9, 2007 22:58
Who needs 170 horses in a "mini" car? And why is going 0 to 60 in 6 .7 seconds so important when the whole idea of a mini is economy? I would rather have a car that is powered by a smaller high efficiency engine, goes 0 to 60 in good time, and runs 300,000 miles, with no problems. Build a car that is better than the Fit, Jazz, or the Yaris and they will come! Make a car that will survive more than one bad accident and you will be mobbed. Don't give it that awkward, "geechy" face, or that silly, fake muscle-bound look. Get real, Chrysler. Or, you might lose the third time. Three strikes, and....You know it.
Posted by John Shanton | June 9, 2007 10:58 PM
Posted on June 9, 2007 22:58
WOW!!!! Great car. If it's as hot as it looks and it can handle well, it shouldeasily become the most popular Pocket Rocket of the decade!!!!!!
Posted by Frank | June 12, 2007 6:41 PM
Posted on June 12, 2007 18:41
The Hornet!!!! A great old Rambler name ! See Chrysler did'nt kill off the AMC connection ! Good for Chrysler Corp. Keep them coming, love it! Frank
Posted by Frank | June 12, 2007 6:47 PM
Posted on June 12, 2007 18:47
The Hornet!!!! A great old Rambler name ! See Chrysler did'nt kill off the AMC connection ! Good for Chrysler Corp. Keep them coming, love it! Frank
Posted by Frank | June 12, 2007 6:47 PM
Posted on June 12, 2007 18:47
It looks too much like a Mine Cooper to me.
Posted by Tommy Boy | January 23, 2008 3:50 PM
Posted on January 23, 2008 15:50
Oops....... I mean....... Mini Cooper.
(DAMN I CAN"T SPELL)
Posted by Tommy Boy | January 23, 2008 3:53 PM
Posted on January 23, 2008 15:53
This is a nice car, she's very beautiful.
Posted by paul | February 21, 2008 4:36 AM
Posted on February 21, 2008 04:36