Compact crossovers don’t exactly get the heart racing as many are focused on value and fuel efficiency. While there’s nothing wrong with that, Dodge wants to add some spice to a rather vanilla segment and they’re doing that with theBilled as the industry’s quickest and most powerful crossover under $30,000, the Hornet fills a sizable gap in the company’s lineup while also promising to be performance-focused and fun to drive.
The plug-in hybrid Hornet R/T is more aggressive as it features a dual exhaust system, Abyss painted cladding, and a ride height that has been reduced by 1.9 inches . The performance variant also rides on larger 18-inch alloy wheels, which are backed up by Brembo front brakes with black anodized calipers.
However, Dodge is embracing technology as the Hornet comes equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch. The latter is Android-based and features Amazon Alexa as well as wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. On the topic of space, the Hornet GT holds 27 cubic feet of luggage but that can be expanded to 54.7 cubic feet by folding the rear seats down. The Hornet R/T is less accommodating due to its plug-in hybrid powertrain, which limits cargo capacity to 22.9 cubic feet with the seats up and 50.5 cubic feet with the seats down.
Unfortunately, hard plastics are abound and some materials seem a bit low rent. That being said, touchpoints are padded and even the entry-level Hornet GT features cloth and leatherette seats as well as red contrast stitching that helps to break up the otherwise black abyss. Customers looking for more performance and efficiency can upgrade to a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine, a rear-mounted electric motor, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 15.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This setup gives the Hornet R/T all-wheel drive as well as a combined output of 288 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. The latter once again bests the Tonale as its plug-in hybrid variant only produces 272 hp .
Once again, an automotive media publication uses the lie 'all-new.' There is nothing 'new' about the the fact that it still has an internal combustion engine, a gas tank, a catalytic converter, and big exhaust pipes. It's the same old 20th-century polluter we've always seen.
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