Swarming Around Dodge’s All-New 2024 Hornet
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Anyone that has ever encountered a hive knows one very simple fact about hornets: They are fierce. The 2024 Dodge Hornet, then, has a great deal in common with the airborne insect it is named after. For better or worse, the one thing the all-new Hornet knows how to do is attack, and its weapons of choice are torque and horsepower. Dodge’s first real rival to the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V made its official launch in August 2022, and from that track-side presentation on, the automaker has buzzed about this being the swiftest and most powerful vehicle from zero to 60 in the compact utility vehicle segment. This article hammers home the Hornet’s performance credentials.
The Specifications
The 2024 Dodge Hornet will be available in two enticing iterations, and one relies on electrification to boost its horsepower. With gas and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain configurations representing two distinctly different sets of mechanical specifications, the 2024 Dodge Hornet trims are the GT, GT Plus, R/T, and R/T Plus; the first two are gasoline-fueled, and the latter two are plug-in hybrids.
The gas trim levels are powered by a 268 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and come equipped with standard all-wheel drive, while the 288 horsepower R/T trims have a plug-in hybrid powertrain comprising a turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, a battery pack, and electric e-Motor assistance. The default transmission on the gas trims is a nine-speed automatic, while the PHEV powertrain has different hardware specifications and has a six-speed automatic.
Creature Comforts
Standard attributes across the lineup include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Automatic LED headlights.
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents.
- A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
The infotainment system is outfitted with a 10.25-inch touchscreen unit, SiriusXM, a six-speaker audio system, smartphone mirroring, and Bluetooth audio streaming.
The GT trim’s manually operated cloth/leatherette seats are upgraded to ventilated, heated, and powered leather seats higher in the range, with other features such as navigation, larger wheels, a wireless charging pad, a premium audio system, HD Radio, and a sunroof also being added.
Driver Assistance Features
Driver assists are considered standard across the board, and they include the following:
- Forward-collision warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Blind-spot monitoring
Among the several package selections, customers can add black-out exterior treatment, larger wheels, and additional driver assistance features that incorporate a surround-view camera and front parking sensors.
Packages Galore
The Cold Weather Group package is provided as a $495 choice on the GT and integrates a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and remote engine start. It is worth noting that all other trims already come with the heated steering wheel and seats. Most of the other three optional packages are available to both the GT and GT Plus, the first being the $1,995 Blacktop package that adds badging, gloss-black exterior trim and mirrors, along with black 18-inch Abyss wheels.
The $2,245 Tech Pack, which Dodge indicates comes without parallel and perpendicular park assistance, equips the Hornet with driver-drowsiness detection, front parking sensors, a surround-view camera, intelligent speed assistance, and a Level 2 semi-autonomous Active Driving Assistant System added to the adaptive cruise control, with lane centering.
Finally, the Track Pack, priced at $2,995, is reserved for the GT Plus. It is outfitted with black 20-inch Abyss alloys, dual-stage valve adaptive suspension dampers, Alcantara seat upholstery, aluminum door sills, and red brake calipers.
Dodge’s loyal muscle car shoppers will value the 2024 Hornet’s performance, so please come see what we have to offer at Cape Coral Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Visit us and take a tour of our on-site inventory today. If you have any questions or are looking for a specific vehicle, fill out our contact form, and we will be more than happy to assist you throughout your shopping experience.