“The Dodge brand’s electrified transformation has left the starting line, with the all-new Dodge Hornet R/T representing the first electrified performance vehicle from Dodge,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer. “The Dodge Hornet is poised to jolt the mainstream compact utility vehicle segment with looks, feel and performance that are unmistakably Dodge. And this is just the start of the Dodge brand’s electrification journey.
The Hornet GT is the entry point. It features a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that makes 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The engine pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Dodge estimates the GT will go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 140 mph.
The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV achieves a segment-leading 288 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. The R/T features a 1.3-liter turbocharged all-aluminum engine, part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine family, which includes exclusive third-generation MultiAir technology that improves combustion efficiency by adjusting valve lift and timing. It also features a "PowerStop" function that delivers an extra 25 horsepower and instant torque for 15-second bursts.
The interior of the Hornet follows the driver-focused design. Center stack controls, display screens, and more are subtly “tipped” toward the driver, putting the individual in the cockpit at the center of the action.This is exciting news as another major carmaker is going electric and Hornet looks promising, but we will definitely miss the good old roar of iconic muscle cars Charger and Challenger.
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