2024 Dodge Hornet: Experience the Excitement

Dodge brings a new compact crossover SUV to the market in the form of the 2024 Hornet. This new SUV should be a starting point for future Dodge SUVs.

The Hornet shares a platform with the new Alfa Romeo Tonale, giving this little SUV the build and qualities desired. Dodge offers a few trims to make this SUV attractive and offer some impressive features that can be right for many customers. All models come with standard AWD, but when the electric-only mode is used, the R/T trim drives in RWD, giving owners a sporty feeling on the road.

What powers the Hornet

The base engine provides a traditional build with a 2.0-lite turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 268 horsepower. Move up to the R/T or R/T Plus trims, and the powertrain changes to a 1.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine plus a rear-mounted electric motor plug-in hybrid system. This system allows the Hornet to drive for up to 30 miles using only electricity. When you want a boost of energy during acceleration, Dodge has a PowerShot feature, which boosts performance and instant torque to rocket this SUV to 60 mph in only 5.6 seconds.

What does each Dodge Hornet trim offer?

The Hornet has a higher entry price than most SUVs in its class, but the reason for that is easy to understand once you begin to see the equipment and features of this new Dodge SUV. Let’s see what each trim has for you.

Hornet GT

The Hornet GT has the base engine, AWD, and several features that improve performance and comfort, including:

• Koni FSD shocks
• Dynamic Torque Vectoring
• A Sport suspension
• Sport Mode
• 17-inch silver alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Keyless Enter ‘n Go
• LED headlights with automatic high beams
• Power-folding heated side mirrors
• Forward collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitor
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• Rear parking sensors
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Cloth and leather sport front seats
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• LED overhead lighting
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Adaptive cruise control
• 10.25-inch touchscreen Uconnect infotainment system
• 6-speaker audio system
• SiriusXM satellite radio
• Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Several options packages are also available for the base GT trim, adding more features and qualities to this compact SUV. Some of these are:

Cold Weather Group

• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Remote engine starting

Tech Pack

• Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and traffic sign recognition
• Driver attention monitor
• Lane-centering
• Traffic jam assist
• Front and side parking sensors
• Parallel and perpendicular parking assist

Track Pack

• 4-piston Brembo brakes
• Adaptive dual-stage-valve suspension
• Alcantara upholstery
• A sport steering wheel
• 20-inch alloy wheels

Hornet GT Plus

The GT Plus trim has the same powertrain as the GT but adds more features, including:

• Remote engine starting
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Power sunroof
• Navigation system
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Leather upholstery
• 8-way power driver and front passenger seats
• Driver’s seat memory
• A heated steering wheel
• Wireless charging pad
• Harman Kardon 14-speaker sound system
• SiriusXM 360L
• HD Radio
• Integrated voice command
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Most of the options packages for the GT Plus are the same as the GT, with some upgraded equipment in the packages.

Hornet R/T PHEV

The first of the plug-in hybrid versions of the Dodge Hornet is the R/T model. This vehicle receives the powertrain that offers 30 miles of all-electric driving range and upgrades the packaging for this SUV with:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Abyss dark-painted body kit
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Heated steering wheel with paddle shifters
• 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory function
• Heated front seats

Hornet R/T Plus PHEV

The only difference between the R/T and the R/T Plus models is the addition of the GT Plus features. This means the two different powertrains of the Dodge Hornet come with different equipment packages based on the upgrade from a regular to a plus model of each.

Where does the Hornet fit in?

The new Hornet straddles the line between subcompact and compact crossover SUVs. This makes the Hornet a bit smaller than the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 but larger than the Honda HR-V and Toyota C-HR. This puts the new Dodge SUV in a good spot to fill many needs for those looking for a great SUV to drive.

The cabin is roomy and comfortable, giving you room for everything you need to do. The rear is a little tight, which might make the Hornet more of a two-person SUV than a family model.

Which version of the new 2024 Dodge Hornet is right for you?