
The 2023 Dodge Hornet is a revival of an old nameplate and a new entry into the compact crossover segment from the Detroit-based brand. Built as one of the first models from Dodge available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain option, the Hornet will share underpinnings with the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Jeep Compass in the form of the FCA Small US Wide (SUSW) 4x4 platform. Dodge says the Hornet, a compact utility vehicle (CUV), is a gateway product to the brand's powerful vehicles, bringing more standard horsepower to the table than rivals like the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5. Two models, including a plug-in hybrid, both make well over 250 hp, even though the Hornet starts at under $30,000. As part of Dodge's plan to expand its brand beyond large V6 and V8-powered muscle machines and enter a new era of electrified mobility, the Hornet looks destined to be a big seller.
When Is The 2023 Dodge Hornet Coming Out?
Depending on the trim, the 2023 Dodge Hornet will be coming out at different times. In GT form, the Dodge Hornet's release date in the USA is in August 2022 before it reaches dealers in December 2022. The Hornet R/T, meanwhile, will be arriving in spring 2023.
2023 Dodge Hornet Price And Competition
At a cost of $29,995, the price of the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT is attractive considering its 268-hp output. The better-equipped GT Plus goes for $34,995. Next is the more powerful Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which starts at an MSRP of $39,995. In Plus specification, it costs $44,995.
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Author: Roger Biermann