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How Fast is the 2023 Dodge Hornet?

2023 Dodge Hornet

2023 Dodge Hornet Performance Capabilities in Oshawa, ON

The 2023 Dodge Hornet is an all-new crossover SUV from the performance-fanatics at the all-American Dodge brand. Ushering a new era of performance-oriented vehicles, the Hornet competes in the highly popular subcompact crossover segment, targeting established nameplates with loyal followings. Dodge promises to deliver exciting, dynamic and high-output vehicles to the market, at an affordable price point!

Continue reading below as our team here at Fraser Durham Chrysler has highlighted the impressive performance capabilities of the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, available for sale right here at our Oshawa, Ontario showroom.

Turbocharged Engine

For the 2023 model year, all models of the Dodge Hornet come exclusively equipped with an inline 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This small displacement powertrain generates a high-output 268 horsepower and an impressive 295 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a quick-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission, the 2023 Hornet is able to scoot from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds, making it one of the fastest accelerating vehicles in its class! What’s even more impressive is the fact that the performance-enthusiasts at Dodge have electronically limited the vehicle’s top speed to a staggering 225 km/h, cementing the 2023 Dodge Hornet as the fastest gasoline CUV in its class*!

Efficient Performance
Specifications: 2023 Dodge Hornet (GT & GT Plus)
Engine  2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder
Horsepower 268
Torque (lb-ft) 295
Transmission  Nine-Speed Automatic 
Top Speed (km/h) 225
0-100 km/h (secs)  6.5

* According to the IHS's Compact UV segment and current available competitor information and vehicle top speed.

Standard All-Wheel Drive

Standard All-Wheel Drive

With its high-output engine, the Dodge Hornet requires an equally capable drivetrain system to get all of its power to the ground. Luckily, Dodge engineers equipped all 2023 Hornet models with an advanced all-wheel-drive system that delivers more than ample traction in all driving conditions. Whether you’re commuting in the brutal winter storms of Southern Ontario, or carving the backroads of Muskoka’s cottage country, you can be confident that the 2023 Hornet will be there for you even in the most challenging of situations.

Interested in experiencing the 2023 Dodge Hornet’s impressive performance capabilities for yourself? Stop by our Oshawa, Ontario showroom at 799 Bloor Street West and speak with one of our Dodge experts about getting a tour of this all-new vehicle. Our team here at Fraser Durham Chrysler would be more than happy to assist you in all of your vehicle sales, service and parts needs.