2023 Dodge Hornet: What to Expect
The crossover market is getting hot and Dodge is joining the fray with the 2023 Dodge Hornet. While the final details of the Hornet haven’t been released yet, there is still quite a bit of information we know about the specs for the compact SUV, which is more than sufficient to get us thoroughly excited for the 2023 Dodge Hornet.
We do know that the 2023 Dodge Hornet is a crossover, featuring the best of both worlds with an internal combustion engine and an electric component. The Hornet is a plug-in hybrid with a 20 liter 4 cylinder engine that boasts 260 horsepower and 383 pounds per foot of torque. But those are just the technical details of the vehicle.
One thing to look forward to if you like to stand out is the 7 different bold and distinct colors that can really make your ride stand out in the crowd, not to mention the bold combination of rugged performance with classic muscle car. The vehicle prioritized performance and style, with a “driver-centric interior” according to Dodge themselves.The Hornet has available race-inspired Alcantara seats as well as available steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Not to mention the 12.3 inch digital clustered display that shows far more than just your speed.
In terms of technology, the 2023 Hornet has quite a few features to admire, including the semi-automatic parking, plus you can see all the way around your car remotely with the 360 degree surround view cameras that make it far easier to navigate tight spaces without nearly as much fear of scratching, denting, or dinging your new ride. The compact SUV has a power liftgate and more. To top it all off, if you love to listen to music, the Hornet comes available with a best in class 13 speaker Harman Kardon sound system with a subwoofer.
The Dodge Hornet also has top of the line safety features with what they have deemed the “Defensive Jacket” – standard safety and security features, including automatic emergency braking to help avoid collisions and accidents, lane support warning to watch out for unintended lane changing, automatic counter steering to help keep you in the lane, a blind spot monitoring system to see what you can’t, and rear cross-path detection that is a must-have for any vehicle and can help protect you and the people around you, especially when backing out of a driveway or in a crowded parking lot. You can also add the tech pack which includes driver attention assist and active driving assist to further ensure your safety and help prevent accidents.
Overall the 2023 Dodge Hornet has plenty of high tech and quality features that are quite appealing, and the price for this compact SUV starts at $29,995 MSRP. If the Hornet sounds like the vehicle for you, check out Deery of Ames selection of new Dodges here