The Dodge Hornet compared to Alfa Romeo Tonale

Sporty and Sleek

Out of the blue corner is the new Dodge Hornet, with its sporty design and powerful engine. This vehicle redefines luxury SUVs because the Hornet is futuristic. It is the first new model in 10 years and does not disappoint. Not to be outdone, out of the red corner is the new Alfa Romeo Tonale. The Tonale is from the Italian car maker, Alfa Romeo and is a midsize luxury SUV. If you want to look up images of the two vehicles on our Facebook page, you will not notice much differences because they are very similar luxury SUVs. Hornet vs. Tonale is the luxury SUV battle of 2023 so time to grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. 

It is Electric

The Hornet starts at around $30k and is a hybrid, subcompact SUV because it can run off electricity and plugged in. It is truly the first of its kind as a plug-in hybrid SUV released over the next few years. The plug-in hybrid version of the Dodge Hornet can get 285 horsepower behind its 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. The Alfa Romeo Tonale hybrid version only has 271 horsepower and comes up a bit short in comparison. These types of vehicles are called PHEVs and stands for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This is something that is starting to gain traction in the new vehicles of 2023. Gone are the days of waiting in line at a gas station to fill up.

 

 

Power to the Max

The base version of the Hornet GT and the Alfa Romeo Tonale share the same 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. However, the Hornet produces more horsepower as well at 265 vs. 256 for the Tonale. If you want even more of the boost, use the Powershot feature and it will add another 25-horsepower burst on demand. That is something the Tonale doesn’t offer and should be considered when making the comparison. Behind this powerful engine, the Hornet can accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in just 6.1 seconds! 

It’s All About the Features

The Dodge Hornet and the Alfa Romeo Tonale have the same parent company, Stellantis so the vehicles have a lot of noticeable similarities. The body of the vehicles is the same as well as the powertrain, suspension and even the interior components. The Hornet comes with cool safety features like lane-keeping assistance, blind spot detection, rear parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking. If you want to pay a bit more, the Tech Pack adds automated parking, traffic sign detection, speed assist, and forward collision warning. 

A CDJR Dealership

Does the Dodge Hornet sting the Tonale for the 10 count? Our Deery of Ames dealership is located at 1700 SE 16^th Street in Ames, Iowa and can test drive the Hornet for yourself. Give us a call at 515-686-6305 to set up an appointment or if you have any questions. Starting with our selection of new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM models, our Ames showroom is the place to be if you’re in the market for a RAM 2500, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Hornet or Jeep Compass. We hope you find your next luxury SUV with Deery of Ames! 

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