Hornet
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Dodge Hornet2022–2026
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 2022 − January 2026 |
| Model years | 2023−2025 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout |
| Platform | FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L Hurricane4 turbo I4 (GT) Petrol plug-in hybrid 1.3 L turbo I4 (R/T) |
| Electric motor | Dual electric motors |
| Transmissions | 9-speed automatic (GT) 6-speed automatic (RT) |
| Drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 15.5 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric range | More than 48 km |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm |
| Length | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Assembly | Italy: Pomigliano d'Arco (Alfa Romeo) |
| Designer | Jeff Gale |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | 1.3 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | 1.3 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 53 km |
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | – |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2023–2025 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 1.3–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| Configurations listed | 5 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 89 kW AC Induction |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2023–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 23 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Driver assistance | 20 | 2023, 2024 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2023, 2024 |
| Engine and cooling | 6 | 2024 |
| Steering | 5 | 2023, 2024 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 5 | 2024, 2025 |
| Body and structure | 4 | 2023, 2024 |
| Speed control and cruise | 4 | 2023, 2024 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2023, 2024 |
| Tyres | 1 | 2024 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2023–2025: 55 complaints, 3 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.