2023 Dodge Hornet: Everything We Know So Far

The 2023 Dodge Hornet is back with a triumphant return and is the brand’s first electrified product (there is a gas and electric option) with a muscular design, driver oriented interior, best-in-class handling and driving dynamics, and best-in-class power with multi-energy engine line-up. This is the quickest, most powerful compact SUV under $30,000 currently in the market.

The all new Hornet comes standard with AWD with Koni® Shocks, Torque Dynamic Vectoring and eLSD, Brembo® brakes, and dual stage suspension.

Trims & Specs

The new Hornet comes in 4 trim models – GT, GT Plus, R/T, and R/T Plus. The Dodge Hornet GT, the base model, has a starting MSRP of $29,995.

GT – Starting at $29,995

Features include:

• 2.0L T4 (265+ hp) 295 lb-ft torque
• AWD
• 17” aluminum wheels
• Cloth and leatherette seats
• Manual 6-way driver seat
• 10.5” touchscreen radio
• 12.33” instrument cluster
• Blind spot monitoring
• Adaptive cruise control
• Rain sensing wipers
• Automatic high beams

GT Plus – Starting at $34,995

The additional features on trim are:

• Leather seating and leather surfaces
• 8-way power seats
• Ventilated and heated front seats
• 2-setting driver memory
• Sunroof
• Wireless charging
• Remote start system

R/T – Starting at $34,995

The features on trim are:

• 1.3L T4 PHEV 285+ hp combined
• 385 lb-ft torque
• 18” aluminum wheels
• Black painted side molding
• Dual exhaust tips
• Brembo® front fixed brake calipers
• Paddle shifters
• 2-setting driver memory
• 8-way power driver seat
• Heated front seats & steering wheel
• Remote start
• Auto dimming rearview mirror
• Mode 2 Charge Cord (Home Charging)

R/T Plus – Starting at $44,995

The additional features on trim are:

• Full leather seating and leather surfaces
• 8-way power driver seat & passenger seat
• Ventilated and heated front seats
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Wireless charging

Exterior Package Upgrades  

There are two trim upgrades you can make to your Hornet—Blacktop and Track Pack. These trim upgrades give sportier looks and badging to your vehicle. Here are some ways these packages can aesthetically upgrade your ride.

Blacktop

The 2023 Dodge Hornet Blacktop comes with 18” Abyss alloy wheels, gloss black badging, gloss black mirror cap and DLO molding.

Track Pack

The 2023 Dodge Hornet Track Pack comes with 20” Abyss alloy wheels, and red painted Brembo® calipers.

Colors

The new 2023 Dodge hornet will come in 7 color options—red, blue, steele gray, gold, black, white, and gray.

Production is estimated to start in October of 2022 for the GT Trims; the R/T trims (electric vehicles) are expected to start in spring of 2023. For updates on the 2023 Dodge Hornet arrival dates follow our Facebook page

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