Dodge Hornet (Type 965)

Dodge Hornet
Dodge Hornet
	2023 Dodge Hornet GT
Overview
Manufacturer	Stellantis
Model code	965
Also called	Alfa Romeo Tonale
Production	2022–present
Model years	2023–present (North America)
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)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Platform	FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB
Related	Jeep Commander (2022); Ram Rampage; Jeep Renegade; Fiat Toro; Fiat 500X; Jeep Compass (MP); Alfa Romeo Tonale;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 2.0 L GME T4 turbo I4; Petrol/electric mild hybrid:; 1.5 L GSE Firefly turbo I4; 1.5 L GSE Firefly VGT I4; Petrol plug-in hybrid:; 1.3 L GSE turbo I4;
Electric motor	15 kW (20 hp; 20 PS) 48-volt "P2" belt-driven electric motor; 45 kW (60 hp; 61 PS) FCA eMotor (4xe); 90 kW (121 hp; 122 PS) FCA eMotor on rear axle;
Power output	95 kW (127 hp; 129 PS) (Hybrid); 117 kW (157 hp; 159 PS) (Hybrid VGT); 134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS) (engine); 212.5 kW (285 hp; 289 PS) (combined); 191 kW (256 hp; 260 PS) (2.0);
Transmission	6-speed FPT C635 dual-clutch automatic; 7-speed Alfa Romeo TCT dual-clutch automatic; 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (2.0);
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid; Plug-in hybrid;
Battery	15.5 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV);
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)
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge Nitro (Dodge Hornet, North America)

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, while 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. Base and Plus trims of both models are available. The exterior colours 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).

The Hornet name was acquired by Chrysler Corporation following their acquisition of American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1987. All Hornets are featuring a "Bee" emblem on the front fenders.

References

^ 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.

[1] 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.

[motor1-2] 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.

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