2024 Dodge Hornet: American Muscle Crossover

Dodge’s small Hornet SUV relies on punchy powertrains

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00:00After an era of focusing on muscle cars and enormous SUVs, Dodge now builds a small crossover

00:06aimed at expanding the brand's market appeal.

00:09The Dodge Hornet is a compact SUV that was revealed for 2023 and now receives small but

00:14notable changes for 2024.

00:16Dodge is known for its devilishly powerful muscle cars, so it may seem strange that it's

00:20now building a vehicle in the same class as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

00:25Nevertheless, this little crossover drives like a Dodge.

00:28That is to say, it's a lot of fun.

00:30Despite its similarities to the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Hornet has a personality of its

00:35own.

00:36The available plug-in hybrid powertrain's breadth of capabilities should satisfy enthusiasts

00:40and the eco-conscious.

00:41However, while the Hornet's handling is enjoyable, the cabin materials feel less premium than

00:46its competitors.

00:48The Hornet GT is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged i4, producing 268hp and 295lb-ft of torque,

00:56while the RC P-HEV offers more power with better fuel consumption.

01:01Every Hornet comes equipped with a suite of active safety features, including front automatic

01:05emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic

01:09alert.

01:10The Hornet offers ample cargo space, although it gives up some space to its electric powertrain

01:16hardware.

01:17An impressive list of tech is standard on every 2024 Hornet, including a 12.3-inch digital

01:23gauge cluster display, a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless

01:28Android Auto.

01:29A Harman Kardon sound system is available as an upgrade.

01:33The 2024 Dodge Hornet, small in size, big in performance, and packed with tech.