The 2023 Dodge Hornet is the model’s first-ever electrified car with an out there plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Dodge additionally calls it the “gateway to enter the Brotherhood of Muscle” because the section’s most potent and quickest compact crossover. The Hornet nameplate harks again to 1951 with the Hudson Hornet, a full-size automotive by the Detroit-based Hudson Motor Car Company. It additionally brings to thoughts the ill-timed Dodge Hornet idea MPV that first appeared in 2006.
The 2023 Dodge Hornet is the smallest car within the American automaker’s up to date portfolio that may see the Charger and Challenger bowing out in 2023 and the debut of an all-electric Dodge muscle automotive in early 2024.
“The Dodge brand’s electrified transformation has left the starting line, with the all-new Dodge Hornet R/T representing the first electrified performance vehicle from Dodge,” mentioned Tim Kuniskis, Dodge model CEO – Stellantis. “The Dodge Hornet is poised to jolt the mainstream compact utility vehicle segment with looks, feel, and performance that are unmistakably Dodge.”
Setting The Stage
The 2023 Dodge Hornet is using on a by-product of Fiat’s 199 SCCS platform that first debuted in 2005 with the Fiat Grande Punto supermini. It shares its small-Wide 4×4 underpinnings with the Jeep Commander and the Alfa Romeo Tonale. The latter is very value mentioning for the reason that Hornet shares most of its exterior and inside bits with Alfa’s compact SUV, one thing the Italian automaker isn’t blissful about, based on some business sources. Some business insiders say the brand new Hornet is a “compliance car” to boost the model’s CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) scores since Dodge solely makes thirsty muscle automobiles and SUVs.
No matter the case, the newest iteration of the Hornet is a style of what’s to come back from Dodge’s electrical future, notably the hybrid-powered Hornet R/T.
Dodge Hornet R/T: Head of Hive
The most badass Dodge Hornet is the plug-in hybrid R/T with a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-banger, an electrical motor, and a 15.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Dodge claims 285-plus horsepower and as much as 383 lb-ft. of torque whereas providing 30 miles of all-electric vary. The normal all-wheel drivetrain has a six-speed computerized gearbox. Interestingly, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is on the market with an identical PHEV powertrain that delivers 30 miles of all-electric vary however with fewer horses than the Hornet R/T.
Moreover, the Dodge Hornet R/T has a PowerShot characteristic that we first heard of with the announcement of the Charger Daytona SRT idea. Activating PowerShot provides 25 extra horsepower from the electrified powertrain for 15 seconds, sufficient to push the Hornet R/T from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The system incorporates a 7.4 kW charging module and high-power inverter to recharge the battery pack in solely 2.5 hours utilizing a Level 2 charger.
Dodge Hornet GT
The Head of Hive could get probably the most consideration, however the base Dodge Hornet GT nonetheless packs a imply sting. It has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 265 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque due to direct gasoline injection. It has a regular all-wheel drivetrain and a nine-speed computerized gearbox. The engine additionally has stop-start expertise to bolster gasoline effectivity whereas spewing fewer emissions. With the Sport Mode button on the steering wheel, the Hornet GT rushes from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Performance-Minded Components
The 2023 Dodge Hornet is a compact household crossover with the DNA of a muscle automotive. Proof of that is the lengthy record of class-exclusive, high-performance options like Koni frequency selective damping shock absorbers, Brembo four-piston entrance fastened calipers, and dynamic torque vectoring – all normal for the Hornet GT and R/T. Meanwhile, the R/T additionally has brake-by-wire anchors, clever braking, and 18-inch wheels (the GT comes normal with 17-inch rollers). The Blacktop bundle provides 18-inch black wheels, black badges, and black mirror caps, whereas the Track Pack bundle provides 20-inch alloys.
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Updated In-Cabin Technology
The new Dodge Hornet has a regular 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.25-inch Uconnect5 infotainment touchscreen with wi-fi Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa connectivity. The Hornet GT and R/T obtain a 465-watt Harman-Kardon audio system with 14 audio system, wi-fi charging, rain-sensing wipers, and a rear seat reminder. The dashboard and cabin have a sporty vibe, however it’s exhausting to disclaim it intently mimics the Alfa Romeo Tonale’s Italian-inspired inside structure.
Safety-wise, the 2023 Dodge Hornet has a formidable suite of superior driving aids like blind spot detection, rear cross path alert, lane help system, and computerized emergency braking. The Tech Pack unlocks Level 2 autonomy with adaptive cruise management, site visitors signal recognition, clever velocity help, site visitors jam help, and driver consideration help, to say a number of.
2023 Dodge Hornet: Pricing & Availability
Dodge is at present accepting orders for the Hornet GT. Pricing and different associated info stay forthcoming, however Dodge guarantees a $30,000 base value for the Hornet GT, which the automaker provides will begin arriving at dealerships in December 2022. On the opposite hand, the Hornet R/T PHEV will turn out to be out there by spring 2023 with an estimated $36,000 MSRP.
Alvin Reyes is an Automoblog characteristic columnist and an skilled in sports activities and efficiency automobiles. He studied civil aviation, aeronautics, and accountancy in his youthful years and remains to be very a lot smitten to his former Lancer GSR and Galant SS. He additionally likes fried rooster, music, and natural medication.
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