From an industry article:

It’s no secret that Dodge does need a few high-volume mainstream vehicles to make an impact on the brand. After the discontinuation of the brand’s volume vehicles (Grand Caravan and Journey) in 2020, While the Hornet does feature best-in-class performance numbers and standard all-wheel-drive (AWD), that C-UV segment has never been one that prides itself on performance. Instead, most customers looking for a C-UV are looking for something based on value. The Hornet is one of the pricier vehicles in its class and the data shows that, with an average transaction price of $41,114.

Nobody saying it's a POS, just expensive for the class.

I'm not interested in one myself, I'm just saying these sales figures don't mean it's a POS.