Dodge Hornet (Type 965)
Dodge Hornet | |
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Manufacturer | Stellantis |
Model code | 965 |
Production | 2022–present |
Model years | 2023–present (North America)[1] |
Assembly | Italy: Pomigliano d'Arco |
Designer | Alexandros Liokis at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV (C)[discuss] |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
Platform | FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB[2] |
Related | Alfa Romeo Tonale |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,637 mm (103.8 in) |
Length | 4,530 mm (178.3 in) |
Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,525 kg (3,362 lb) |
The Dodge Hornet is a rebadged Alfa Romeo Tonale for the North American market. The Hornet was released in August 2022 for the U.S. and Canada and is Dodge's first compact SUV since the discontinuation of the Jeep Liberty-based Dodge Nitro in 2011.
Compared to the Tonale, the Hornet received a restyled front end, headlights, and taillights. GT models (the only models available at launch) feature the 2.0L turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder (I4) powertrain. In contrast, R/T models (debuting in mid-2023 as early 2024 model year vehicles) receive the 1.3L Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder (I4) Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The base and trims of both models are available. The exterior colors are also inherited from the Tonale and renamed "8 Ball" (Black), "Gray Cray" (Dark Gray), "Blue Bayou" (Bright Blue), "Hot Tamale" (Bright Red), and "Acapulco Gold" (Yellow-Gold). The only Hornet-exclusive paintwork is the "Blue Steele" (Light Blue).
Chrysler Corporation acquired the Hornet name in 1987 following its acquisition of American Motors Corporation (AMC). All Hornets feature a "Bee" emblem on the front fenders.
References
[edit]- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (9 August 2021). "2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale spy shots: Electrified compact crossover coming soon". Motor Authority. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ Oliva, Jacob (2021-10-22). "Alfa Romeo Tonale Delayed Due To Chip Shortage: Report". Motor1. Archived from the original on 2021-11-06. Retrieved 2021-11-06.