- Auto Brand Dodge is taking a turn towards all electric vehicles, the 2023 Dodge Hornet being the first of its kind.
- Although the overall design of the 2023 Hornet aims towards a younger crowd, its performance is at a high.
- Find the 2023 Dodge Hornet for sale at Lawton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
Dodge is known for its muscle cars like the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger, but with 2023, Dodge is beginning their new era of cars. The 2023 Dodge Hornet is Dodge’s first Electrified car that is competing in the compact SUV market with a 265-hp turbocharged four-cylinder with all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic is the standard setup but the R/T model is a plug-in hybrid with 285 ponies and more than 30 miles of electric driving. Not only will the Hornet offer Dodge’s first hybrid powertrain it’ll also boast the most high-tech equipment in the brand’s lineup
The 2023 Hornet will be Dodge’s first Electrified car offering a 265-hp turbocharged four-cylinder in a compact SUV body.
The Dodge Hornet moves towards a subcompact SUV, it measures 178 inches long to 63.8 inches tall. The Hornet represents the company’s first Plug-in-Hybrid model with extra emphasis on the hybrid’s performance. The CEO Tim Kuniskis even billed the Hornet as the “first electrified performance vehicle from Dodge.”
The Hornet is Dodge’s “gateway” vehicle to the electric future, with its electric muscle car soon to be revealed. Not only will the Hornet offer Dodge’s first hybrid powertrain it’ll also boast the most high-tech equipment in the brand’s lineup, with standard features that include a digital gauge display, Uconnect 5 infotainment software, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian-and-cyclist detection.
2023 Dodge Hornet Performance
The Hornet GT has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 265 horsepower and paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Dodge says the Hornet can go to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, with the R/T PHEV model hitting 60 mph in only 6.1 seconds. The R/T model also comes with all-wheel drive and six-speed automatic transmission and a PowerShot mode.
Because the Hornet is an electric hybrid, the plug-in hybrid R/T model comes with a 12.0-kWh battery pack that Dodge says is good for over 30 miles of electric driving per charge. Charging time on a level 2 charger is around two and a half hours.
All the models for the Hornet come with a 10.3 inch infotainment touchscreen with the latest Uconnect 5 system. And with upgraded GT Plus or R/T Plus models, Dodge added a wireless smartphone charging pad. The Hornet comes packed with standard safety features such as automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and blindspot monitoring and parking sensors. If the Tech package is added, the Hornet has adaptive cruise control with lane centering.
2023 Dodge Hornet Design
Dodge designed the Hornet towards a ‘younger’ audience. “Younger buyers don’t need big vehicles like the Charger and Challenger, so introducing them to the brand with a smaller crossover hits them where they live,” Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions said, “With prices starting around $30,000, the Hornet should capture drivers who want something a little sportier than a Chevrolet Equinox or Ford Escape without the price of BMW’s and Audi’s Entry-luxury models.”
The Hornets connection to Tonale is obvious as both were built in Italy, with Dodge’s most notable design difference being the prominent heat extractors on its hood, giving the Hornet a reminiscent of more muscular models. The GT and R/T are both available with a Blacktop package that includes black 18-inch wheels along with gloss black exterior badges and mirror caps.
Inside the 2023 Dodge Hornet, everything is driver prioritized. Every model has a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Everything comes with a standard black cloth with red contrast stitching, while the GT Plus and R/T Plus trims add leather upholstery that is offered in red. The Cabin is expected to be roomy for the front and a bit tight for the rear seats, as the Hornets Italian cousin ‘the Alfa Romeo Tonale’ has. The Hornet also uses the same steering wheel as the Alfa Romeo Tonale just with the Dodge logo in the center.
2023 Dodge Hornet For Sale At Lawton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
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