Dodge Hornet to be built on Nissan's Versa's platform

So much for Chery building it.

The Dodge Hornet will be Japaneese, not Chineese.

It means it will be eligable to be sold in Japan without tarriffs.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-back-on-hornet-development-as-global-small-car.html

I called it what do I win :D

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5431269&postcount=10

but you also said it was not going to be on the Versa..

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5431586&postcount=11:eek:

So since I am within one dollar of both showcases do I win both? :lol:

This is very good news for Chrysler. I think that the Hornet is an attractive car for the segment and being built by Nissan I think it will be a much more competitive entry in the small car segment than a Chery based version would have been. Had the Chery been less than stellar (which I find likely as a first entry for this market) it could have had negative repercussions for a long time to come. Those buyers might not have ever considered a Dodge product again.

This is very good news for Chrysler. I think that the Hornet is an attractive car for the segment and being built by Nissan I think it will be a much more competitive entry in the small car segment than a Chery based version would have been. Had the Chery been less than stellar (which I find likely as a first entry for this market) it could have had negative repercussions for a long time to come. Those buyers might not have ever considered a Dodge product again.

I agree, this is a good move on their part. I think the Hornet/Versa Ram/Titan deals will work out good for both Dodge and Nissan.

This should be interesting. For one, I loved the Hornet concept and also because I see closer Chrysler/Nissan/Renault ties coming.

Good news, I'd consider a Nissan platform for a DD as usually if it's an American Brand the insurance is cheaper and the reliabilty would be great compared to something from China. Not impressed with any vehicles, dirt bikes, 4 wheeler's etc from China.

This should be interesting. For one, I loved the Hornet concept and also because I see closer Chrysler/Nissan/Renault ties coming.


As in Carlos Ghosen's dream come true? I dont see it as some sort of close relationship. I see Chrysler as a Nissan owned nameplate with everything eventually across the board as being a nissan derived platform.

I called it what do I win :D

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5431269&postcount=10

but you also said it was not going to be on the Versa..

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5431586&postcount=11:eek:

So since I am within one dollar of both showcases do I win both? :lol:

Seems when Nissan and Chrysler came up with this Rams for Versas trade, Chery was dropped like a hot potato. Chrysler is still supposed to sell a Chery model or 2, but the Hornet would have been the volume maker.

2 beers next meeting. :)

This should be interesting. For one, I loved the Hornet concept and also because I see closer Chrysler/Nissan/Renault ties coming.

I see that as well. Chrysler is going to need outside resources if it's going to compete and continue. GM started the trend, Ford is about to usurp what GM has done in integreting global resources. Chrysler is going to need engineering resources from outside the US as well.

BTW, Nissan has 1 and soon 2 RWD platforms. Anyone want to take bets that the next decade replacements of the 300 &/or Charger will toss the Mercedes Benz based LX/LY in favor of Nissan based RWD platforms?

Reason I bring this us is Chrysler is looking at RWD for the next Avenger.

2 beers next meeting. :)

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

BTW, Nissan has 1 and soon 2 RWD platforms. Antone want to take bets that the next decade replacements of the 300 &/or Charger will toss the Mercedes Benz based LX/LY in favor of Nissan based RWD platforms?

Charger GT-R? :D

Actually its not a japanese car, its a French owned japanese car built in mexico sold in the US type car. How's that for global?

Actually its not a japanese car, its a French owned japanese car built in mexico sold in the US type car. How's that for global?

Details, details.