Dodge revealed the Hornet, its entry into the small crossover SUV recreation, on Tuesday throughout its Velocity Week celebration in Pontiac, Michigan, however it will not simply be a every day commuter. Provided 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 normal all-wheel drive and a 9-speed computerized transmission, the Hornet might be good for a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, in response to 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 gives all-wheel drive, and makes the Hornet Dodge’s first electrified car. A PowerShot operate, 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 computerized and comes with Hybrid, Electrical, and E-Save driving modes so drivers can get the very 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 permit a full cost in 2.5 hours on a Degree 2 outlet.
The Hornet rides the platform of the Alfa Romeo Tonale and makes use of a MacPherson strut entrance suspension and an unbiased three-link Chapman strut rear suspension. Koni shocks will come normal and adjustable dampers might be optionally available for each fashions within the Observe pack. Dodge says it has an enhanced physique construction for higher management. Normal efficiency bits on the R/T will embrace twin exhaust, steering wheel shift paddles, and Brembo entrance brake calipers. The Brembos might be optionally available 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 car 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 normal 17-inch wheels. The Dodge identify does not seem on the outside.
2023 Dodge Hornet
Inside, the Hornet contains a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.3-inch heart 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 supply a 14-speaker, 465-watt Harman Kardon audio system. Dodge says the screens and different inside controls are tipped towards the driving force for a driver-focused cockpit. A flat-bottom steering wheel and pink stitching add a efficiency taste. Black leather-based upholstery will come normal, and patrons will have the ability to go for pink seats for extra perspective. Alcantara upholstered seats might be obtainable within the Observe pack, which may also embrace 20-inch wheels.
On the security entrance, the Hornet will come normal with computerized emergency braking with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, energetic lane management, blind-spot displays with rear cross-traffic alerts, rear parking sensors, and a rear-seat reminder system. It’ll additionally supply 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 car it known 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 contains a “Stage equipment” with numerous efficiency upgrades for the GT, a equipment that drops the suspension multiple inch, unrestricted twin exhaust with black chrome ideas, particular 20-inch wheels, GLH graphics, and black-painted decrease trim with an exhaust cutout within the rear rear fascia. Patrons will have the ability 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.
