 At Glockner CDJR of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, OH, we're used to customers getting excited about their 2024 Dodge Hornet. We're used to them boasting about the Dodge horsepower and the impressive Dodge Hornet motor options. With two incredible powertrains, a spacious interior, plenty of hi-tech features, a modern, aerodynamic style, and a driving performance that rivals that of the Porsche Cayenne, there's plenty to like about the 2024 Dodge Hornet compact utility vehicle (CUV).
For those interested in wanting to know more about the Dodge Hornet safety rating, Dodge Hornet seating, or what it takes to lease a Dodge Hornet, we'll answer all those questions and more.
Dodge Hornet Motor Options
Dodge has made the AWD 2024 Hornet available in two power-infused engines - both with a Dodge Hornet tow capacity of 2,000 lbs. These two Dodge Hornet engine choices include a 2-liter gas and a 1.3 plug-in hybrid engine.
The base engine is a 2-liter 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo gasoline engine - aptly named the Hurricane4â„¢ - which generates 265 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque, a combined 24 MPG, and attains a 0 to 60 in an impressive 6.5 seconds.
The second engine is a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) 1.3-liter 4-cylinder that ups the horsepower to 288, provides 383 pound-feet of torque, and a faster 0 to 60 of 5.6 seconds. It has an EPA-estimated 360-mile driving range and an EPA-estimated 32-mile driving range for all-electric mode.
- 2-L 4-cylinder (Hurricane4) Turbo: 265 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque, 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds and 24MPG combined.
- 1.3-L 4-cylinder PHEV Turbo: 288 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque, 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds, and a 360-mile driving range and 32-mile all-electric driving range.Â
Superior Driving Performance
The 2024 Dodge Hornet is built on a unibody frame, which drastically reduces the Hornet's overall weight. This unibody construction is paired with a sports-tuned KONI independent four-wheel front and stabilizer bar rear suspension which takes the Hornet's handling, maneuverability, and cornering to a whole other level.
Understanding that Dodge has built the 2024 Hornet on the same platform as the Alfa Romeo Tonale - and given its incredible maneuverability - it's easy to see why Dodge Hornet owners are so loyal to the brand. With its aerodynamic style, contemporary lines, and fantastic handling, the 2024 Dodge Hornet drives more like a finely crafted sports car than a compact utility vehicle.
An Incredible Interior
As if the driving enjoyment, handling, and power weren't enough, Dodge has also ensured that the Hornet's interior is something to behold. All Dodge Hornet trims (RT, RT-Plus, GT, and GT-Plus) come with several interior color and fabric combinations. Customers also have the choice among different upscaleable options, high-tech features, and amenities like an optional sunroof and a massive 14-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system and subwoofer.
Glockner CDJR of Portsmouth customers can choose a faux-suede fabric interior, a gray interior, or one with black upholstery and beautifully designed red stitching. For those wanting even more, the GT-Plus model gives drivers the ultimate luxury with an all-leather interior. However, it's the high-tech features where the Dodge Hornet truly shines.
A 10.25-inch 3D-graphics-supported Uconnect®5 infotainment and navigation system are combined with a 12-inch multicolor instrument cluster and a 360-degree surround-view camera system. These high-tech features are complemented by simple race-inspired touches like the Hornet's wheel-mounted paddle shifters and a multicolor head-up display (HUD).Â
Exterior Packages:
ÂAside from the four distinct trims, Glockner CDJR of Portsmouth customers have the option of seven metallic colors and four customizable packages for the 2024 Dodge Hornet. These include the Blacktop, Track Pack, Tech Pack, and Cold Weather Packages.
- Blacktop® Package: Dodge's Blacktop® Package is available on all trims and includes black mirror caps, black powdered and painted side moldings (windows), and 18-inch Abyss-finished wheels.
- Track Package: This package is also available on all trims. It increases the Abyss-finished wheel size to 20 inches and includes eye-catching red Brembo® brake calipers, aluminum pedals and aluminum interior accents, sports seats, and a special dual-stage suspension.
- Tech Package: Another all-trim package is the Tech Package. This exclusive package ups the ante in terms of high-tech features with a 360-degree all-around-view camera system, intelligent speed and active driving assist features, front-angled parking sensors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an ingenious drowsy-driver detection system.
- Cold Weather Package: For those cold Ohio winters - or anyone who often travels immediately below or above the 49th parallel, there's Dodge's Cold Weather Package. This package includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a remote vehicle start system.
Dodge Hornet Safety Features
The Dodge Hornet comes with several safety-assist and driver-assist features. Less of a driver or safety assist feature and more of a thrilling feature, the Dodge Hornet's PowerShotâ„¢ feature - an ingenious design that was awarded a Best New Feature Award by TAWA (Texas Automotive Writers Association) - allows drivers to ramp up their Hornet's torque by 30 HP in as little as 15 seconds.
Traffic sign recognition, forward collision warning, emergency pedestrian braking, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep, and lane-departure assist are just some of the many standard safety features in the 2024 Dodge Hornet.
Book Your 2024 Dodge Hornet Test Drive at Glockner CDJR of Portsmouth Today
 The 2024 Dodge Hornet proves - once again - that you really can have everything. Aerodynamic styling, mind-boggling maneuverability, superb handling, and an incredible interior await. However, you won't know that for sure until you take one for a test drive.
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