Top 10 Questions About the 2023 Dodge Hornet Answered

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What Type of Vehicle Is the 2023 Dodge Hornet?

This topic is easily at the top of our top 10 questions because we’ve had many customers who haven’t even heard about the Hornet yet. The Hornet is a compact crossover SUV with four doors and a rear liftgate. The wheelbase is 103.8 inches. The ground clearance is 6.1 inches, and the length is 178.0 inches, which is about 14.8 feet.

What Is the Difference Between the Hornet GT and R/T?

The main difference is the powertrain. The 2023 Dodge Hornet GT will be the first model available at Don White’s Timonium Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and it with have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 268 horsepower. The R/T, on the other hand, will have a plug-in hybrid powertrain that has a battery pack, an electric motor and a turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine. The combined output is 288 hp with better fuel performance. The R/T also has a PowerShot feature that can boost output by 30 hp for short periods. Both the GT and R/T are all-wheel-drive vehicles. The GT has a nine-speed automatic transmission, and the R/T has a six-speed automatic transmission.

How Fast Does the R/T Charge?

The R/T has a Level 2 charging connection and can charge to full in just 2.5 hours.

What Is Passenger Roominess Like?

As this is a compact crossover, seating capacity and legroom making our top 10 questions is unsurprising. This is a five-passenger vehicle. As of this writing, Dodge has not released the official interior specifications for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, but based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, we presume 40 inches of front legroom and 39 inches of second-row legroom.

What Is the Connection Between the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale?

The Dodge and Alfa Romeo automotive brands fall under the same Stellantis umbrella. While the vehicles are not exactly the same, they do share a platform and many design decisions in common.

What Is the Cargo Space in the Dodge Hornet?

The Hornet GT available at Don White’s Timonium Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram impresses with 27 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space. With the R/T, that space is reduced some to 22.9 cubic feet.

What Are the GT Plus and R/T Plus Models?

The GT Plus and R/T Plus have additional amenities and technologies and offer more options as well. Outside of the powertrain, we expect the GT to otherwise be equipped like the R/T and the GT Plus to otherwise be equipped like the R/T Plus.

What Are the Appearance Options?

As Dodge is known for its customization options, we’re not surprised that this topic makes out top 10 questions. Note that these details are currently based exclusively on the GT and GT Plus. There are seven distinct exterior color options to choose. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard, but 18- and 20-inch wheels are available. The GT Blacktop Package adds black exterior accents and 18-inch wheels. The Track Pack adds 20-inch wheels, painted calipers and aluminum door sills.

What Infotainment System Is Included?

The Hornet has the Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a 10.25-inch touch screen.

What Driver Assists Are Available?

Full details about the driver assists were not available as we answered these top 10 questions about the 2023 Dodge Hornet. We do know a rearview camera system is standard as is a frontal collision warning system with pedestrian and cyclist detection along with lane departure warning with intervention.

Learn More About the Dodge Hornet

If you would like any information that we didn’t include in our top 10 questions about the 2023 Dodge Hornet, our team is happy to provide those details when you call or email our dealership. We also encourage you to visit Don White’s Timonium Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram so that you can test-drive the Hornet and experience this new vehicle for yourself.