[Hornet Buzz]

I was wondering, and my research led me to this-

 

[RexS]

Yes, in fact I was actually waiting for the Tonale to arrive in Dec. I had actually planned on getting one of them. But, when I saw the Hornet reveal (especially the GLH), HP numbers, color options, the Direct Connection mod list and the starting price I jumped on this right away. Love that they didn't change much on the interior.

 

[Hornet Buzz]

I like the base look without the big rims, stripes, ect.

But I do plan on upgrading the ecu tune through Dodge-

The ZF9 is supposed to be awesome with the right tune...

 

[Tonka Swoont]

I was wondering, and my research led me to this-

Somewhere. In that factory, are the parts for my R/T

 

[Hornet Buzz]

Speaking of the zf 9 speed transmission, it's made in South Carolina, and will be shipped to Italy for assembly-

Here's a link that goes into detail on the unit...

The ZF 9HP automatic transmission at a glance

ZF is the first transmission manufacturer worldwide to develop a modern passenger car automatic transmission with 9 gears. It has been designed for

www.car-engineer.com

And, another link explaining the transfer case, and how the Alfa Q4 AWD system works-

Technology: Alfa Romeo's Q4 All-Wheel Drive System:

A mountain hairpin, a gravel road, a snowy surface, cornering on wet tarmac, with Alfa Romeo’s Q4 all-wheel drive (AWD) system, driving has never been better. Q4 ensures all the advantages of AWD and, at the same time, without compromising the driving fun of a rear wheel driven vehicle and its...

moparinsiders.com

 

[RexS]

Both the trans and Q4 AWD system sound like they are well designed and built.

 

[SpammyC18]

Isn't anyone concerned about the quality of vehicles manufactered in Alfa plants? All the car magazines complain about Alfa products. Would be much more excited if it was a true Dodge product.

 

[RexS]

Isn't anyone concerned about the quality of vehicles manufactered in Alfa plants? All the car magazines complain about Alfa products. Would be much more excited if it was a true Dodge product.

I'm not worried at all, actually looking forward to getting it. I was actually waiting for the Tonale to come out until I saw the Hornet. I've owned 2 Fiats for the last 8 years and love the quality of both of them, both were very reliable, still have 1 of them and probably will for many years. I have many friends in a local Fiat/Alfa group that have Alfa's and they all love them. Like all cars, I think if it's not beat on and well maintained there won't be any major issues.

 

[RumbleBee]

Isn't anyone concerned about the quality of vehicles manufactered in Alfa plants? All the car magazines complain about Alfa products. Would be much more excited if it was a true Dodge product.

I'd be lying if I said it hadn't crossed my mind but with everything under the Stellantis umbrella these days I don't think the quality would be much different if it was made in a Dodge plant.

Which Hornet model are you interested in getting?

 

[Chris...]

I'm not worried at all, actually looking forward to getting it. I was actually waiting for the Tonale to come out until I saw the Hornet. I've owned 2 Fiats for the last 8 years and love the quality of both of them, both were very reliable, still have 1 of them and probably will for many years. I have many friends in a local Fiat/Alfa group that have Alfa's and they all love them. Like all cars, I think if it's not beat on and well maintained there won't be any major issues.

Jeep Renegades built in Italy also had horrible reliability per consumer reports. I had zero issues with my Fiat, but that was built in Mexico plant. Reliability of a first year Alfa product is my biggest concern, but its hard to beat the value.

 

[Hornet Buzz]

I'm not sure how "lemon laws" work from one state to the next-

I know the law in my state, and if I have issues, I feel fairly well protected...