Dodge Hornet GT 2023

Dodge is poised to get back into the small crossover game with the 2023 Hornet, which may be available with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Rather than reskinning a Jeep Compass as it did with the unloved Caliber, this time around Dodge has instead settled on sharing a platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. If the Hornet follows the Tonale’s formula closely, we will see a 256-hp turbocharged four-cylinder with all-wheel drive as the standard setup with a plug-in hybrid option available with around 30 miles of electric driving range. We’ll know more about the 2023 Hornet closer to its on-sale date and we expect to see a production version debut before the end of 2022.

The 2023 Dodge Hornet GT is expected to ride on the same platform as the upcoming Alfa Romeo Tonale, and it’s a sure bet that the two will share powertrains as well. The Hornet’s standard engine will likely be a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder; in the Tonale, this motor produces just over 250 horsepower. While that output is essentially par for the course for the luxury class in which the Alfa Romeo competes, it’s quite a lot by the standards of the non-luxury segment that the Dodge will slot into.

But the Hornet won’t stop there: The Tonale’s optional plug-in hybrid powertrain is also expected to carry over. In the Alfa, the turbocharged four-cylinder is downsized to 1.3 liters and drives the front wheels, while a 90-kW electric motor fed by a 15.5-kWh battery pack powers the rear axle. The system makes a stout 272 horsepower in addition to providing a few dozen miles of all-electric range on a full charge. The Hornet should be roughly the same size as the Tonale — a vehicle that is surprisingly roomy given its small footprint. At a recent Tonale preview, we found that Alfa’s most compact vehicle has enough room to fit 6-footers in the front and rear. There’s even a pretty sizable cargo area in the back. There is a Dodge under the camouflage you see here — the first new Dodge, it’s worth noting since the Charger and Durango bowed over a decade ago — and it’s a small crossover called the Hornet.

The 2023 Dodge Hornet is expected to ride on the same platform as the upcoming Alfa Romeo Tonale, and it’s a sure bet that the two will share powertrains as well. The Hornet’s standard engine will likely be a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder; in the Tonale, this motor produces just over 250 horsepower. While that output is essentially par for the course for the luxury class in which the Alfa Romeo competes, it’s quite a lot by the standards of the non-luxury segment that the Dodge will slot into. But the Hornet won’t stop there: The Tonale’s optional plug-in hybrid powertrain is also expected to carry over. In the Alfa, the turbocharged four-cylinder is downsized to 1.3 liters and drives the front wheels, while a 90-kW electric motor fed by a 15.5-kWh battery pack powers the rear axle. The system makes a stout 272 horsepower in addition to providing a few dozen miles of all-electric range on a full charge. The Hornet should be roughly the same size as the Tonale — a vehicle that is surprisingly roomy given its small footprint. At a recent Tonale preview, we found that Alfa’s most compact vehicle has enough room to fit 6-footers in the front and rear. There’s even a pretty sizable cargo area in the back. Check back for more information closer to the Hornet’s official unveiling later this year. The 2023 Dodge Hornet is the first new Dodge in over a decade. Though we don’t know if the wait was worth it, the Hornet has the hardware to be a serious contender in the small SUV category. The 2023 Dodge Hornet is the first new Dodge in over a decade. Though we don’t know if the wait was worth it, the Hornet has the hardware to be a serious contender in the small SUV category. The Dodge Hornet concept from the 2006 Geneva Motor Show never came to fruition but this is about the change very soon. The American automaker is currently working on a small crossover that will wear the same name and just recently, we had the chance to capture a prototype testing on public roads with light camouflage (see the related links below). These spy shots were used as a base by Kolesa.ru which envisioned the final production version of the Hornet in new exclusive renderings. These digital drawings propose a very aggressive design for the Alfa Romeo Tonale-based crossover. At the front, there’s a large radiator grille in the lower section of the bumper and a smaller one between the headlights. The design language of the front fascia looks like a mix of Dodge’s current models, including a touch of Challenger and Durango in the shape of the light clusters and grilles. At the back, at least according to these renderings, the Hornet lacks individuality with a coast-to-coast LED light strip connecting the taillights and a very minimalist overall design. To a certain extent, the rear fascia reminds us of the Porsche Macan, albeit in a smaller package. Of course, this is just a rendering and we can give no guarantees the final production vehicle will look anything like this, especially at the back.

According to preliminary information, the Hornet will share its engine range with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. If this turns out to be true, in the United States, Dodge’s entry-level model will be sold with a 1.3-liter hybrid powertrain, good for a system output of 272 horsepower (203 kilowatts). A 15.5-kilowatt-hour battery should deliver an electric range of over 30 miles on a single charge.

This story contains independent illustrations made by CarScoops’ artist Josh Byrnes based on 2023 Hornet testers caught by our spy photographers as well as a leaked video of a prototype model that recently circulated online. The renders are neither related to nor endorsed by Dodge.

We’ve seen the leaks and the spy shots and keep coming to the same conclusion: the 2023 Dodge Hornet compact crossover is an Alfa Romeo Tonale in drag. It’s a risky move for Stellantis as Alfa Romeo is considered a luxury player in the US going up against the likes of BMW and Audi, so why dilute this in pursuit of a badge-engineered Dodge?

The answers are a little murky; perhaps Stellantis is rationing ICE platform development to save on costs and invest more heavily in battery-electric mobility, or trying to reduce their overall MPG count? No doubt we’ll find out in due course. However, until then, let’s illustratively explore the differences between the Dodge and its Italian stablemate.

No surprises for guessing the design story is essentially an Alfa Romeo one. Dodge has differentiated the Hornet by giving it a new front fascia reminiscent of the Charger SRT sedan and Durango SUV. While the Alfa gets three hawk-eyes LED DRL segments in each headlamp, the Detroit version sports a horizontal lighting signature to help emphasize width. The hood has been restyled with twin faux vents to signify lineage with Dodge’s muscle car lineup. Elsewhere, the Dodge is pure Tonale, right down to the minor details. Spy shots indicate the two SUVs share identical rear ends, although the Hornet will feature different taillight lenses.

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