Striding confidently into the era of electrification, Dodge has unveiled its first electrified performance vehicle, the all-new 2024 Dodge Hornet. With its audacious presence, the Hornet shakes up the burgeoning CUV sector, introducing a potent synthesis of Dodge’s hallmark muscular design, unrivaled performance via a multi-energy powertrain line-up, and a wealth of unique performance attributes exclusive to its class.
The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T stands as a landmark model for the marque, being Dodge’s inaugural electrified performance offering. This innovative vehicle blazes a trail for enthusiasts into Dodge’s revered Brotherhood of Muscle. The Hornet R/T emerges as the segment’s most potent utility vehicle, delivering 288 horsepower and a substantial 383 lb.-ft. of torque. Boasting an all-electric range of 32 miles, courtesy of a 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery, the R/T also impresses with 77 MPGe and an overall range of 360 miles.
or those preferring a gas-powered model, the Dodge Hornet GT emerges as the industry’s fastest and most powerful offering. Propelled by the Hurricane engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder unit, the GT tops the segment’s gas-powered engine category with a robust 268 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque.
Serving as the apex of the line-up, the “Head of Hive” 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T brings extra venom to the mix with its class-exclusive PowerShot feature. This on-demand function injects an additional 30 horsepower, enabling a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 5.6 seconds. The Dodge Hornet GT, in Sport Mode, achieves the same feat in a mere 6.5 seconds.
Engineered with the adrenaline-chaser in mind, the 2024 Dodge Hornet flaunts a range of top-tier and exclusive dynamic driving features such as Koni shocks, Brembo four-piston brake calipers, dynamic torque vectoring, and more. Standard all-wheel drive for both the R/T and GT variants underscores the Hornet’s positioning as a CUV designed for those who crave a Dodge that performs, looks, and sounds the part.
The 2024 model year welcomes the Dodge Hornet R/T as Dodge’s electrified performance debut, storming onto the scene with unrivaled power in the utility vehicle segment. The Hornet R/T provides 32 miles of all-electric range and an impressive 77 MPGe with a total range of 360 miles, courtesy of its 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery.
Exclusive to the Hornet R/T performance hybrid is the on-demand PowerShot feature, which gives an extra surge of 30 horsepower, propelling the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in a brisk 5.6 seconds. The Hornet R/T also offers a Sport Mode and three hybrid driving modes: Hybrid, Electric, and E-Save.
Enhancing the model’s practicality, the Hornet R/T Plus and Hornet GT Plus have a standard hands-free liftgate functionality. Furthermore, the optional Tech Pack equips the vehicle with a Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist System.
The fusion of innovative technology and sheer performance seen in the 2024 Dodge Hornet reaffirms Dodge’s commitment to thrilling rides and ushers in an exciting chapter for the brand.
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