Dodge Hornet competition at all for Yaris? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

why? · 04-12-2006, 11:13 AM

This doesn't look like a truck to me.

echo_hrs · 04-13-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

This doesn't look like a truck to me.

Yes, indeed, I guess the one place the american car companies are designing anything original is in the low-volume "halo" cars, that most mainstream people will either not buy because of practical reasons, or not be able to afford...

I guess at Chrysler people will come in wanting a Crossfire and then buy a Caliber...
At Pontiac they'll come in wanting a Solstice and buy a Wave...
At Ford they'll come in for a GT and buy a Freestyle...

LOL

Ziv · 04-12-2006, 01:51 PM

I think the Caliber would be more of a competitor if you look at it in the market point of view. it's cheap, it's got a bigger engine, it doesn't look too lego-ee. Caliber is not so bad. only problem is an american car.

why? · 04-14-2006, 10:38 AM

The problem with car design now is there are too many regulations and laws that their is very little designing left to do.

plushDJ · 04-20-2006, 01:04 AM

I hate that new camaro, blech!!!! The Charger and Mustang kick some ass though

why? · 04-20-2006, 10:38 AM

The new Mustang looks great. I'd be tempted to get it as a toy.

Goose · 04-21-2006, 09:08 AM

The Hornet looks a bit "over-styled" to me. One of the appealing aspects of the Yaris is the cleanliness of its design. Although the Hornet has loads of design features, I've found (at least for me) that this can prove tiresome over the long term. I get the same reaction to the MINI, which can seem pretty busy; lots of different textures, colors and materials inside and out.

The tuners will have fun with this car, since it looks like Dodge took the MINI drivetrain and just dropped it in. There are plenty of firms offering go-fast stuff for the supercharged MINI four-banger.

This is not an attempt to be argumentative, just adding to the conversation.

04-12-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
Ziv It's all about VVTI Drives: Yaris 5Dr LE White Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 308	I think the Caliber would be more of a competitor if you look at it in the market point of view. it's cheap, it's got a bigger engine, it doesn't look too lego-ee. Caliber is not so bad. only problem is an american car. __________________ Ziv on Vitz '06.

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04-12-2006, 11:13 AM	#1
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	This doesn't look like a truck to me.

04-14-2006, 10:38 AM	#4
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	The problem with car design now is there are too many regulations and laws that their is very little designing left to do.

04-20-2006, 01:04 AM	#5
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	I hate that new camaro, blech!!!! The Charger and Mustang kick some ass though

04-20-2006, 10:38 AM	#6
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	The new Mustang looks great. I'd be tempted to get it as a toy.

04-21-2006, 09:08 AM	#7
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	The Hornet looks a bit "over-styled" to me. One of the appealing aspects of the Yaris is the cleanliness of its design. Although the Hornet has loads of design features, I've found (at least for me) that this can prove tiresome over the long term. I get the same reaction to the MINI, which can seem pretty busy; lots of different textures, colors and materials inside and out. The tuners will have fun with this car, since it looks like Dodge took the MINI drivetrain and just dropped it in. There are plenty of firms offering go-fast stuff for the supercharged MINI four-banger. This is not an attempt to be argumentative, just adding to the conversation.