The first all-new model from the Dodge brand in almost a decade, the 2023 Dodge Hornet ushers the performance-oriented American brand into the modern era of vehicles. An exciting new compact utility vehicle jam packed with modern vehicle technology, sleek exterior and interior design, and an available plug-in hybrid performance variant slated to arrive later in the year, the 2023 Dodge Hornet is poised to shake up the extremely popular compact crossover segment. Our team at Fraser Chrysler is extremely excited about this all-new crossover and we can’t wait to get our loyal customers behind the wheel of their very own Hornet. Continue reading below as we’ve compiled the key highlights, standout features and exciting powertrain options of the 2023 Dodge Hornet.
Exterior
LED Lighting
With standard LED high/low beam lights and LED Daytime Running Lamps, enjoy a well-lit path ahead, regardless of the weather or time of day. Paired with a striking LED tail light design, give other drivers a clear glimpse of your 2023 Dodge Hornet’s tail end as you drive past them.
European-Inspired Design
The modern and upscale design of the 2023 Dodge Hornet can, in part, be attributed to its European cousins. As a member of the Stellatis group of automotive manufacturers, the Dodge brand has access to styling inspiration from multiple different design philosophies from all over the world. This international cooperation is evident in the European-inspired styling cues of the 2023 Dodge Hornet, with its sleek bodylines, prominent front grille design and muscular rear wheel arches.
Multiple Available Paint Options
Spice up your ride with the seven available paint options on the 2023 Dodge Hornet. Choose from three standard paint colours, or let your personality shine and opt for one of the bright and unique optional paint colours for an additional cost. The 2023 Hornet’s available exterior paint options include:
- 8-Ball (Black)
- Hot Tamale (Red)
- Q-Ball (White)
- Acapulco Gold*
- Blu Bayou*
- Blue Steele*
- Gray Cray*
Interior
Cold Weather Package
Enjoy the warmth and comfort provided to you by the 2023 Dodge Hornet’s available Cold Weather Package. Perfect for those cold winter mornings, the remote engine start feature allows you to warm up your vehicle before you even leave the comfort of your home. On top of that, the Hornet’s heated and ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel ensure that you’re cocooned in a comfortable interior cabin, regardless of the weather conditions outside.
Premium Seat Materials
Experience an elevated interior cabin atmosphere inside the 2023 Dodge Hornet. With its available full leather or Alcantara® seats, which come in a variety of colours and finishes, the Hornet gives you the option of opulence versus performance. Opt for the full leather seats and enjoy kilometer upon kilometer of comfortable highway driving, or go with the Alcantara® seats and know that you’ll stay firmly planted in place, no matter how spirited you choose to drive.
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats
All 2023 Dodge Hornet models come equipped with a spacious rear seating area, complete with a centre armrest, three real headrests and 60/40 split-folding capabilities. Enjoy the flexibility in cargo and people carrying capacity that this system allows. Take advantage of 27 cu-ft of space with the rear seats up, 54.7 cu-ft with them folded down, or comfortably seat four passengers and all their ski gear, thanks to the rear seat ski pass through.
Performance
Standard All-Wheel Drive
All 2023 Dodge Hornets include an innovative all-wheel-drive system as standard, offering optimal traction in all road conditions. Given that road conditions on Ontario roadways vary drastically from season to season, you can be confident that the 2023 Hornet will have your back in snowy and icy conditions.
High-Performance & Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains
The 2023 Dodge Hornet CUV comes with two fuel-efficient and competent powertrain options. With its standard 268 horsepower, four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT boasts Best-in-Class power to weight ratio for a car under $40,000. Upgrade to the Hornet R/T Plug-in Hybrid and enjoy the instant power of electrification with its impressive 383 lb-ft of torque, combined output of 285 horsepower, and projected 50km of all-electric driving.
| Specifications: | 2023 Dodge Hornet GT/GT Plus | 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T |
| Engine | 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder | 1.3L four-cylinder turbo with a 90kW electric motor |
| Horsepower | 268 | 288 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 295 | 383 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Battery Size (kWh) | — | 15.5 |
Technology
10.25-inch Uconnect® 5 Touchscreen Multimedia System
Standard on all 2023 Dodge Hornet models is an all-new 26 cm (10.25 inch) Uconnect® 5 Centre Touchscreen Display. Control just about everything in your vehicle using this newest iteration of the Uconnect® Multimedia System. With integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, available built-in navigation and the ability to create up to six different driver profiles, stay connected and enjoy the multitude of perks from this cutting-edge vehicle infotainment system.
12.3-inch Driver Digital Display Cluster
Boasting the largest standard driver digital display cluster in its class, the 2023 Dodge Hornet truly shines against its competitors. Get behind the wheel and experience a truly driver focused cockpit complete with a wide 31.2 cm (12.3 inch) driver digital cluster that displays all of your vehicle’s vital driving information right in your line of sight.
Safety & Driver Assistance
Available Tech Pak
Available on all trim levels, the Tech Pak includes a multitude of active and passive safety and driver assistance features designed to reduce the chances of a collision occurring. These features include:
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Intelligent Speed Assist
- Drowsy Driver Detection
- Front Park Sensors
- 360-Degree Camera
- Parallel & Perpendicular Park Assist
- Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Highway Assist & Traffic Sign Recognition
Available on all 2023 Dodge Hornet trim levels, the Highway Assist feature allows drivers to experience Level 2 autonomous driving, with its ability to maintain a set speed and follow distance behind the vehicle ahead. The available Traffic Sign Recognition feature uses forward facing cameras and built-in navigation data to identify the legal posted speed limit on a given road, alerting the driver if they surpass the set speed.
Semi-Automatic Parking
Sit back, relax, and let your 2023 Dodge Hornet do all the heavy lifting. Gone are the days of struggling to parallel park, only to realize that there’s not enough space for you to fit. The Hornet’s Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist feature uses the vehicle’s multitude of cameras and sensors to detect a suitable parking spot. Simply follow the prompts given to you by the vehicle, shift into whatever gear it asks of you, and let the Hornet do the rest.
2023 Dodge Hornet Trim Levels
GT
Starting at $41,190*Key Standard Features:
– All-Wheel Drive
– Automatic Emergency Braking & Blind Spot Monitoring
– 10.25-inch Uconnect® 5 Touchscreen Multimedia System
– LED Lighting: Headlamps, Tail Lamps & Daytime Running Lights
GT Plus
Starting at $46,665*Key Standard Features:
– Full Leather Seats
– Harman Kardon® Sound System
– Power Sunroof
– Integrated Navigation
R/T (PHEV)
Starting at TBAKey Standard Features:
– 1.3L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine
– High-Power Inverter & 7.4-kW Charging Module
– 90-kW Electric Motor
– All-Wheel Drive
Fraser Chrysler is your one-stop shop for new and pre-owned Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles. Interested in the 2023 Dodge Hornet? Stop by our dealership, today! We provide easy and quick financing options to help you bring home your next vehicle, hassle-free. Bring your vehicle home to Fraser Chrysler as we offer a wide range of certified services, including tire changes, oil changes, glass repair and replacement and routine vehicle maintenance. Be sure to check out our monthly promotions often to take advantage of special discounts and offers!