Dodge Hornet

The 2023 Dodge Hornet will offer gas and plug-in electric hybrid options as the brand moves toward electrification.

Orders for the Hornet GT will be taken beginning Wednesday for arrival at dealerships later this year. Dodge has also shown a GLH (Goes-Like-Hell) Concept to demonstrate what the brand’s Direct Connection performance parts can do. That doesn’t mean Dodge won’t continue to offer high-performance vehicles, but I don’t think its role within Stellantis will allow for such a narrow product focus." “With prices starting around $30,000, the Hornet should capture drivers who want something a little sportier than a Chevrolet Equinox or Ford Escape but cannot afford the entry-luxury models from BMW and Audi.” Driver attention assist, to detect fatigue, and intelligent adaptive cruise control are a couple of the available advanced driver assistance safety features. Pricing hasn’t either, although the GT is supposed to start at under $30,000. The R/T also has a nifty feature called PowerShot that can add an extra 25 horsepower for 15 seconds that’s repeatable after a 15-second cooldown. Hornet also gets the Uconnect 5 infotainment system. The 1.3-liter, four-cylinder turbo PHEV is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. We’re going to go in there with something that nobody else is shopping for in that segment,” The Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, has previously reported that an the perfect little politically correct segment for us to go in, (rile) it up and disrupt that segment.

The day after Dodge announced the end of the line for its V8 muscle cars, it announced its first electrified model, its first all-new vehicle for the Canadian ...

A GLH Concept was introduced at Dodge's reveal, a nod to that pack on the 1980s turbocharged Omni. R/T models will come a bit later, expected at dealers in the spring. The 2023 Dodge Hornet is designed to be a compact crossover that still appeals to buyers who loved Dodge's brash aggression in the Charger, Challenger, and Durango. Hornet R/T is the PHEV model, with a 15.5 kWh lithium-ion battery that can deliver an estimated 50 km of range. Dodge will be offering a Track Pack upgrade for both Hornet models. The base GT model gets a 2.0L turbo-four with 265 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Dodge has just launched the Hornet compact crossover, which is the brand's first new model in years, and the first plug-in hybrid to wear the Dodge badge.

Built in Naples, Italy, the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT will start production later this year and hit dealers before the end of the year. The R/T model will follow in the spring. The Hornet's cabin is meant to look upscale for the segment, with leatherette standard and Alcantara performance seats optional. The Hornet is about more than horsepower and Dodge seems serious about driving dynamics. What does work are the hood extractor vents and the full-width tail light. But if you think that the company is planning to abandon the braggadocio that accompanied models like the Challenger and Durango SRT Hellcat, you've got another thing coming.

Marking its entry into the electrified vehicle space and the compact utility segment, Dodge has just introduced the 2023 Hornet.

Impressed by the capabilities of the 2023 Dodge Hornet? Because a compact utility vehicle like the Hornet will often be used for doing school and grocery runs, On the other hand, buyers going for the GT Plus and the R/T Plus grades will get leather upholstery as standard. In addition, it also comes with rear parking sensors complimented by a rear backup camera with guidelines. Opting for the GT Plus or the R/T Plus grades will provide the buyer with a 14 speaker, 465 watts Harman Kardon sound system. For example, the controls on the center stack and the infotainment screen are slightly angled towards the driver. [Aimed squarely at the likes of Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4](https://www.hotcars.com/best-crossover-in-america-comparison-2023-honda-cr-v-vs-toyota-rav4/), this brand-new model from the American marquee promises to be the fastest and the most powerful vehicle in its category. [Dodge](https://www.hotcars.com/tag/dodge/) has just introduced the 2023 Hornet. For a more sedate driving experience, the 2023 Hornet comes with three driving modes: Hybrid, Electric, and E-mode. It comes with a Hurricane4 2.0-liter, four-cylinder direct injection motor capable of producing 265 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. In addition, Dodge says that this mode drops the Hornet's 0-60 mph sprint time by one second relative to its standard settings and can be re-used after 15 seconds. What's more, this battery pack can be charged to the full with the help of a level 2 charger in approximately 2.5 hours.

Dodge revealed the 2023 Hornet small crossover as part of its Speed Week festivities. Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Hornet will feature a 268-hp ...

The cars will still use a turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 and a hybrid system, but hybrid power will increase from 160 to 469 hp. At Monterey Car Week Singer presented a cabriolet version of its Turbo Study. The cars will also use synthetic fuel and less of it. [2023 Dodge Hornet](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1136841_preview-2023-dodge-hornet-brings-charger-challenger-influences-to-small-crossover-segment) brings Charger, Challenger influences to small crossover segment [2026 F1 power unit rules](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1072394_2026-f1-power-unit-rules-finalized-pave-way-for-audi-porsche-to-enter-sport) finalized, pave way for Audi, Porsche to enter sport Dodge adds some styling elements from its muscle cars, and tunes the suspension to make it sportier than the typical family hauler. Dodge revealed the 2023 Hornet small crossover as part of its Speed Week festivities.

The 2023 Dodge Hornet aims to be the sportiest SUV under $30000, with a regular turbo engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It is cousin to the Alfa Romeo ...

Hornet R/T versions use the more interesting-sounding powertrain, a plug-in hybrid that nets 288 hp combined, based on a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic, that works in parallel with a 90-kilowatt electric motor on the rear axle and 15.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. Cloth seats are standard, with leather seats coming on the GT Plus and R/T Plus trims. Much like the exterior, these screens, along with most of the design and hardware, are shared with the Tonale. The base Hornet GT features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, the system lacks any sort of knob for tuning, although a volume scroll wheel sits on the center console to the right of the conventional gear selector. Similarly, the rear window doesn’t appear to have a significant rake to it, and the wiper appears to cover a significant swath of glass. The multifunction steering wheel has controls for entertainment selections and volume, the driver information center in the gauge cluster, cruise control, and some active safety features. The GLH (Goes Like Hell) name was first used on the Shelby-tuned Dodge Omni, which was sold between 1984 and 1986. The bottom of the windows flows out of the hood, which on the Dodge features two large vents for removing engine heat, and begins to curve upward midway through the rear door, forming a curved triangular-shaped third window that tapers at the roofline. Dodge also introduced a Hornet GT GLH Concept, which is being used to showcase the Direct Connection collection of available performance parts. Like most cars and SUVs that benefit (or suffer, depending on your point of view) from badge engineering, the Hornet’s main shape and sheet metal are almost identical to the Tonale. Fitting with the brand’s muscle car image, Dodge is positioning the Hornet as a performance-oriented sporty compact SUV.

Speaking at the third day of Dodge Speed Week, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis said the automaker already had 14000 pre-orders for the new Hornet.

Sharing its platform with the [Alfa Romeo Tonale](https://www.motor1.com/alfa-romeo/tonale/), it seems some folks feel Dodge didn't do enough to differentiate the [ Hornet](https://www.motor1.com/dodge/hornet/) from its Italian sibling. [ Dodge Hornet debut post](https://www.motor1.com/news/604758/2023-dodge-hornet-official-debut/) has been mixed, to say the least. The next step up from the GT is the Hornet R/T, and that's where the electrification comes in. ECU tunes, suspension kits, exhaust upgrades, and GLH graphics present a version of the Hornet that could be created by buyers seeking a bit more excitement from the platform. The Hornet GT is where it starts, utilizing a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 265 horsepower. The Dodge Hornet promises impressive performance for under $30,000, and apparently, it's garnered some attention.

Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, ...

The Hornet R/T PHEV features a class-exclusive PowerShot feature that provides a boost of 25 horsepower and delivers instant torque. The GT is powered by the Hurricane4 engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder with direct fuel injection and engine stop-start technology, providing iconic dynamic performance to the tune of 265-plus horsepower and 295 lb-ft (400 N·m) of torque, combined with low emissions. Operated by a dedicated button conveniently located on the steering wheel, available driving modes include: The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. A high-power inverter and 7.4-kW charging module allow for a full battery charge to be reached in approximately 2.5 hours using a Level 2 charger. An electric induction motor powers the rear axle; the 90-kW electric motor can deliver 184 lb-ft (250 N·m) of torque from 0 rpm.

The entry-level Dodge Hornet GT is the only model currently available to pre-order.

The R/T uses a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder alongside an electric motor, resulting in a combined +285 hp and 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) of torque, meaning it can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.1 seconds with the ‘PowerShot’ feature enabled off the line. It will be interesting to see what percentage of buyers opt for the Hornet GT and the R/T when the latter hits the market next year. This engine works alongside a nine-speed automatic transmission driving all four wheels and allowing the SUV to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.5 seconds, not bad for an entry-level model.