With the Dodge name also more established in the United States than Alfa Romeo, it is likely the Hornet will be a bigger sales success for Stellantis. Its 1.5-liter engine described as “tardy” by some organizations. The Hurricane4 engine makes the Hornet GT more powerful than the base Tonale. What Dodge is offering with the Hornet is more comprehensive than Alfa’s Tonale, and for less money too. As is the fact that Dodge has already revealed plans for the future with the Hornet R/T hybrid. That alone is one big plus for the Hornet. Dodge are also pricing the Hornet at a lower point than the Tonale, meaning you will in effect pay extra for the Alfa Romeo name. Its Italian cousin recently relaunched Alfa Romeo in the United States. But the Hornet is probably a better bet for many than the Tonale. The Hornet uses the underpinnings of the Tonale and it is clear that some design cues are also borrowed. Something that has caused disruption within Stellantis is the Hornet’s similarities to the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Thanks to the 90 kW electric motor on the rear axle, while the R/T will also have a six-speed automatic transmission. But we do know that there will be more than 30 miles al all-electric range. ![]() Dodge is being cagey so far on what engine exactly this is. Under the hood, Dodge say the R/T will feature a 1.3-liter turbocharged all aluminum engine from the Stellantis Global Small Engine family. It won’t be a full electric version, but a hybrid. This special feature will deliver a 30 hp burst, and bring the 0-60 mph time of the car down by 1.5 seconds from the original 5.6 seconds.ĭodge is stating that the Hornet R/T will become the first electrified performance vehicle to come from the company. Although Dodge has said it will have an on-demand PowerShot feature. This is the 2024 Hornet R/T called “Head of Hive.” We don’t know everything about this version just yet. ![]() Dodge has already revealed that an electrified version of the Hornet is on the way. And its set to create an exciting future for the Hornet. While the Hornet is barely a year old, Dodge is already planning for the future. All this for just under $30,000 with the $29,995 base price. So you get a spacious and practical car, that can rival some truly classic muscle cars. With features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adding to the usability of the Hornet. The infotainment system is also hugely impressive. The cabin has a very premium feeling and there is plenty of space for what is, quite a compact vehicle. Dodge injects some excitement into the compact crossover segment with 265 horsepower, standard all-wheel-drive, and an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain. But the Hornet also offers a good level of practicality with that performance. This goes to show the level of progress since that first Charger in 1966. The first-gen Charger had a 318-cubic inch V8 engine with 245 hp, less than the new Hornet. What is most impressive about this engine is that it is actually more powerful than what was in the first generation of the Charger back in 1996. This is thanks to the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Hurricane4 turbo engine. There are various trim levels, but the entry level GT version of the Hornet gives you 268 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. ![]() The GT starts at $29,995 when it goes on sale late this year.One of the most impressive things is the performance that the 2023 Dodge Hornet has to offer. ![]() Dodge loads the Hornet with standard safety and convenience features, including automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind-spot monitors, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay/Amazon Alexa connectivity, and wireless smartphone charging. The R/T PHEV has a 15.5-kwh lithium ion battery pack that enables at least 30 miles of electric range, and it can charge at 240-volts in 2.5 hours, according to Dodge. Total output is 288 hp and 383 lb-ft, with a 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The R/T plug-in hybrid pairs a 1.3-liter turbo-4 with a 90-kw motor powering the rear axle, while a 6-speed automatic shuttles engine torque to the front axle. It has a 9-speed automatic and a Dodge-estimated 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds. Base GT model uses a 2.0-liter turbo-4 making 268 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. They ride on fully independent suspensions and come with standard all-wheel drive. Small crossover sharing a platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale arrives late this year and early next year in GT and R/T models.
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