Did you know that the Dodge Hornet was initially another brand of another car AND it was a concept car in 2006? The Dodge Hornet was a concept car designed and developed by Dodge and revealed in 2006. This happened to be Dodge's first attempt at building a car this small (the original concept of the Dodge Hornet is very different than the version released in 2023), the car was expected to be released in 2010, but following the 2009 financial crisis and the restructuring of the Chrysler Group, the concept was dropped. First used on a Hudson model and then AMC, rights to the Hornet name were then passed to Chrysler, who owns Dodge, with the acquisition of AMC in 1987. Later, the idea of a smaller sedan was given to the Dodge Dart and the Dodge Hornet name was shelved for about a decade.
The Dodge Hornet concept in 2006In August 2022, a rebadged and restyled version was unveiled as the Dodge Hornet, exclusive to the North American market as the smallest, entry-level SUV offering from Dodge. The Hornet received a restyled front end, headlights, and taillights, something different than some of the other Dodge SUV products on the market. Eventually the Dodge Hornet wants to come out with a pretty sporty version of itself called the Dodge Hornet GLH (Goes Like Hell) but for right now it’s a concept car idea.
Dodge is determined to get its feet wet and get back into the SUV industry. Featuring a 265-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, all-wheel drive, and a nine-speed automatic is the setup, but the R/T model is a plug-in hybrid and more than 30 miles of electric driving. The Dodge Hornet will offer Dodge’s first hybrid powertrain. It will also have high-tech equipment, with standard features that include a digital gauge display, Uconnect software, and emergency braking with pedestrian detection. The Dodge Hornet GT models and the Dodge Hornet R/T models in early 2023. In terms of size, the Dodge Hornet will be the little brother of the Dodge Durango.
The plug-in hybrid Dodge Hornet R/T model comes with a 12.0-kWh battery that is good for over 30 miles of electric driving per charge. Charging time on a level 2 charger is around two hours.
Black upholstery with red stitching is standard but the GT Plus and R/T Plus trims come with leather. Those ordered with the optional Track package get faux suede. An optional red leather interior option is also available for custom orders.
All Dodge Hornet models come with a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display. The software interface is the latest Uconnect 5 system, which is in use on the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and the Ram 1500. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard features.
This little Hornet has some power! As always, we take custom orders and are getting Dodge Hornet models on the lot regularly. Stop in today and we can talk over your options.