Dodge revealed the Hornet, its entry into the small crossover SUV sport, on Tuesday throughout its Velocity Week celebration in Pontiac, Michigan, nevertheless it will not simply be a every day commuter. Supplied in two fashions with two highly effective engines and a bent towards efficiency, the Hornet borrows from the Charger and Challenger playbook.
The Hornet will arrive this December as a GT mannequin with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 making 268 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Paired with customary all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automated transmission, the Hornet shall be good for a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, in line with Dodge.
Subsequent spring, the Hornet R/T PHEV will arrive with a 1.3-liter turbo-4 teamed with a rear motor good for 121 hp and 184 lb-ft to make a complete of 288 hp and 383 lb-ft. The rear motor supplies all-wheel drive, and makes the Hornet Dodge’s first electrified automobile. A PowerShot perform, activated by pulling each steering wheel paddles and kicking down the throttle, provides a lift of 25 hp for 15-second bursts (with 15-second cool downs) and cuts the 0-60 mph time one second to six.1 seconds.
2023 Dodge Hornet
The R/T makes use of a 6-speed automated and comes with Hybrid, Electrical, and E-Save driving modes so drivers can get one of the best effectivity, use solely electrical energy, or save the electrical energy to be used later, respectively. Dodge claims the R/T’s 15.5-kwh battery pack will give it greater than 30 miles of electrical driving vary, and a 7.4-kw onboard charger will enable a full cost in 2.5 hours on a Stage 2 outlet.
The Hornet rides the platform of the Alfa Romeo Tonale and makes use of a MacPherson strut entrance suspension and an impartial three-link Chapman strut rear suspension. Koni shocks will come customary and adjustable dampers shall be non-compulsory for each fashions within the Monitor pack. Dodge says it has an enhanced physique construction for higher management. Customary efficiency bits on the R/T will embrace twin exhaust, steering wheel shift paddles, and Brembo entrance brake calipers. The Brembos shall be non-compulsory for the GT. Dodge quotes skidpad traction figures of 0.9 g for the R/T and 0.87 g for the GT. A Sport mode for each fashions will ramp up the efficiency and quicken automobile responses.
The Hornet enters a crowded small crossover market with an perspective. It takes on acquainted Dodge efficiency styling cues, together with a hood with built-in warmth extractors, a mail-slot grille, and a Dodge “Rhombi” steady taillight design. It additionally options matte black decrease physique cladding, LED headlights, and customary 17-inch wheels. The Dodge identify would not seem on the outside.
2023 Dodge Hornet
Inside, the Hornet encompasses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.3-inch middle touchscreen to run the model’s Android-based Uconnect 5 infotainment system. It’ll additionally include wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a built-in Alexa digital assistant, and it’ll provide a 14-speaker, 465-watt Harman Kardon audio system. Dodge says the screens and different inside controls are tipped towards the motive force for a driver-focused cockpit. A flat-bottom steering wheel and pink stitching add a efficiency taste. Black leather-based upholstery will come customary, and patrons will be capable to go for pink seats for extra perspective. Alcantara upholstered seats shall be accessible within the Monitor pack, which may also embrace 20-inch wheels.
On the security entrance, the Hornet will come customary with automated emergency braking with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, lively lane management, blind-spot displays with rear cross-traffic alerts, rear parking sensors, and a rear-seat reminder system. It’ll additionally provide adaptive cruise management, a driver consideration warning, and visitors signal recognition.
2023 Dodge Hornet
2023 Dodge Hornet
2023 Dodge Hornet
Dodge confirmed three Hornets at Velocity Week: the GT, R/T PHEV, and a automobile it referred to as the Hornet GT GLH Idea. A reference to the Carroll Shelby-influenced Dodge Omni GLH of the Eighties, the Hornet GLH is a showcase for the model’s Direct Connection aftermarket elements portfolio. The GLH encompasses a “Stage package” with varied efficiency upgrades for the GT, a package that drops the suspension a couple of inch, unrestricted twin exhaust with black chrome suggestions, particular 20-inch wheels, GLH graphics, and black-painted decrease trim with an exhaust cutout within the rear rear fascia. Consumers will be capable to get these elements and extra from their Dodge sellers.
Dodge says the Hornet will begin underneath $30,000, and patrons can start inserting orders for the GT on Wednesday.
