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Dodge Hornet
2023 Dodge Hornet GT
Overview
Manufacturer	Dodge (Stellantis)
Production	August 2022 – present
Model years	2023–present
Assembly	Italy: Pomigliano d'Arco (Alfa Romeo)
Designer	Jeff Gale
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout
Platform	FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB
Related	Alfa Romeo Tonale
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.0 L Hurricane4 turbo I4 (GT) Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.3 L turbo I4 (R/T)
Electric motor	Dual electric motors
Transmission	9-speed automatic (GT) 6-speed automatic (RT)
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	15.5 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range	More than 30 mi (48 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,636 mm (103.8 in)
Length	4,521 mm (178.0 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,620.52 mm (63.8 in)
Curb weight	3,527–4,134 lb (1,600–1,875 kg)

The Dodge Hornet is a five-door, five passenger, all-wheel drive compact crossover SUV marketed by Dodge beginning with model year 2023. It is the brand's smallest vehicle — marketed exclusively in North America and manufactured in Italy as a rebadged variant of the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Overview

The Hornet was designed by Jeff Gale, whose father Tom Gale had designed the Dodge Viper, and released in August 2022.

Available in four trim levels, GT (entry-level), GT Plus (entry-level luxury trim), R/T (plug-in hybrid), and R/T Plus (plug-in hybrid luxury trim), the Hornet is the brand’s first new model in more than a decade, arriving three years after the discontinuation of the Journey mid-size crossover. The Hornet is also manufactured at the same Italian factory as the Tonale, and is based on the same platform as the Jeep Compass (MP).

It is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle by the brand, and the R/T trim features dual electric motors. Unlike its luxury sibling, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Hornet will exclusively be an all-wheel-drive vehicle. The Hornet also has different specifications, pricing, and features compared to the Tonale. According to Dodge, the Hornet R/T will have over 30 miles of range. Equipped with the 268-horsepower turbocharged engine in the GT trim, the Hornet can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds.

Powertrain

Hornet GLH

In late 2022, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced plans for a more powerful model, the Hornet GLH ("Goes Like Hell"). The Hornet R/T GLH was unveiled on March 22, 2023. It is a concept car that features visual upgrades, such as lowered springs, 20-inch wheels, special graphics and a louder exhaust.

References

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2. ^ Shaw, Kristin (May 3, 2023). "Dodge Hornet Designer Jeff Gale's Creative Legacy". Edmunds. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
3. Tingwall, Eric (August 16, 2022). "The 2023 Dodge Hornet Compact SUV Buzzes With Performance". motortrend.com. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
4. Gritzinger, Bob (March 22, 2023). "Hornet Brings Sting to Dodge's 'American Muscle' Tradition". wardsauto.com/.
5. Heaps, Russ. "2024 Dodge Hornet". Kelley Blue Book. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
6. ^ "Dodge Hornet R/T Hybrid - The Next Generation of Performance". dodge.com. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
7. ^ "2023 Dodge Hornet - Specs & Features". Edmunds. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
8. ^ Taylor, Adrian (June 9, 2023). "2023 Dodge Hornet". Cars U.S News. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
9. "2023 Dodge Hornet GT First Test: The Cure for the Common SUV". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
10. Anderson, Brad (August 16, 2022). "2023 Dodge Hornet Lands With Italian Looks, 285HP Electrified R/T And $29,995 Starting Price". CarScoops. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
11. Suarez, Jacob (2022-08-17). "The Title Of Quickest, Most Powerful Compact Crossover Now Belongs To The Dodge Hornet". HotCars. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
12. Bell, Sebastien (March 22, 2023). "New Dodge Hornet R/T GLH Concept Brings 'Goes Like Hell' Swagger, But No Extra Juice". Carscoops. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

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