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2023 Dodge Hornet: an all-new outstanding SUV

2023 Dodge Hornet: an all-new outstanding SUV

2023 Dodge hybrid SUV HORNET badge.

An all-new model, exclusive to the North-American market, the 2023 Dodge Hornet is a compact, bold and performant SUV that is already gaining in popularity, even before it becomes available on the market!

In fact, within 24 hours of reservations opening, close to 15,000 new 2023 Hornet were already being reserved. Doesn’t that seem promising?

Highlights

  • The Hornet is the fastest and most powerful compact SUV to be sold under the $ 40,000 price range;
  • It boasts a dynamic and elegant design;
  • It is available in a fuel and plug-in hybrid version;
  • It offers loads of added technologies and features.
The 2023 Dodge Hornet badge.

Outstanding performance

In the long run, the 2023 Dodge Hornet will be offering both a fuel and a plug-in hybrid model, although for the launch, only the heat engine version will be offered. It will come with a 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbocharged Hurricane4 engine with 265 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. maximum torque, and will be coupled with a 9- speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is also standard offered.

As for the plug-in hybrid model, it will have a 1.3 L turbocharged engine coupled with a 90 kW electric motor and a 15.5 kWh battery. With a net 285 horsepower and 383 lb-ft. maximum torque, the Hornet PHEV offers the highest level of power in its category.

Moreover, it will allow you to drive for up to 48 kilometers in fully electric mode and you will only need 2.5 hours to reach full charge on a 240 V charging station.

Front 3/4 view of the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT GLH Concept being driven on a road

2023 Dodge Hornet GT GLH Concept

Other technical features

No matter the model you choose, the 2023 Hornet will be equipped with a dual-stage-valve suspension, front Brembo brakes and Koni evolved shock absorbers, amongst other things.

Technologies and features

The added technologies will be abundant aboard the 2023 Dodge Hornet, and so will be the long list of features! It will include a 12.3- inch digital instrumentation panel, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, the Uconnect 5 system with a 10.25- inch touch screen, wireless cellphone charging, a 465 watt Harman/Kardon sound system and much more, depending on selected version and options.

Several evolved safety features will also be found aboard the Hornet, like, for example:

  • Pre-collision alert;
  • Blind spot surveillance;
  • Rear cross traffic alert;
  • Automatic emergency braking;
  • Lane keep assist;
  • Intelligent cruise control;
  • Traffic sign recognition;
  • Drowsy driver alert;
  • And so much more.
2023 Dodge Hornet cockpit including its technologies and features.

Takeaway

The 2023 Dodge Hornet has loads to offer, and there are numerous buyers waiting impatiently for its upcoming arrival, which should be over the course of the next few weeks; will you be amongst them?

To find out more about the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet and its features, or to be amongst the first to book your test drive, come and visit us at Magog Concept today!

Front 3/4 view of the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT on the road

2023 Dodge Hornet GT

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