The 2024 Dodge Hornet is no ordinary crossover. It features proportions that land it squarely between the subcompact and compact SUV categories. It shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, giving it a leg-up on its more pedestrian competitors. The Italian pedigree brings more luxury and power than you’ll find in a Honda HR-V, Kia Seltos, or Mazda CX-30, but also a higher price tag.
The Hornet also offers an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain, giving it bragging rights alongside the Hyundai Tucson PHEV and the slightly larger Toyota RAV4 Prime and Ford Escape PHEV.
Customers can choose from four trims, two of which employ a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine good for a respectable 268 horsepower.
The R/T and R/T Plus get a turbocharged 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine combined with a rear-mounted electric motor and plug-in hybrid system that allows up to 30 miles of pure-electric driving. The hybrid system also injects something Dodge calls PowerShot, which boosts performance with an instant torque injection from the electric motor, giving the Hornet R/T a 0-60 time of just 5.6 seconds.
All-wheel drive comes standard on all trim levels of the Dodge Hornet, although when in electric-only mode, the R/T trims revert to rear-wheel drive.
Prices provided are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
The plug-in hybrid R/T models join the GT, giving the Hornet better performance and fuel economy numbers, plus the ability to operate like an electric vehicle over short distances.
Our Recommendation:
While the hybrid R/T Hornet entices with its speed and economy, its price pushes it out of reach for many buyers. The GT Plus offers plenty of luxury and performance while keeping the cost in the mid-$30,000 range.
Hornet GT
Starting at $ 30,735 | See listings
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Koni shock absorbers
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Adaptive cruise control
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic alert
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Hornet GT Plus
Starting at $35,735 | See listings
- Power sunroof
- Harman Kardon audio
- Wireless charging pad
- Leather upholstery
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Heated side mirrors
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Hornet R/T PHEV
Starting at $40,935 | See listings
- Hybrid powertrain
- PowerShot boost
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel with paddle shifters
- Driver’s seat memory
- Rear parking sensors
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Hornet R/T Plus PHEV
Starting at $45,935 | See listings
- 8-way power front seats
- 4-way power lumbar support
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Torque vectoring
- Lane-keeping assist
- LED headlights
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2024 Dodge Hornet GT: $30,735
You may notice the Hornet GT’s price is significantly higher than many competitors’ entry-level trims. The reason becomes apparent the moment you study the standard content list.
In addition to its powerful turbocharged engine and standard all-wheel drive, the Hornet GT features several performance modifications, including Koni FSD shock absorbers, Dynamic Torque Vectoring, a sport suspension, and a Sport Mode setting that sharpens throttle response and gear shifts.
The Hornet GT strikes a formidable pose from the outside, riding on handsome 17-inch silver alloy wheels wearing all-season tires. Notable standard equipment includes rain-sensing wipers, Keyless Enter n’ Go (proximity-activated door locks), LED headlights with automatic high-beam assist, and power-folding heated side mirrors.
The GT comes with a bevy of driver-assist systems. Among them are forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist.
Climbing inside, the GT provides manually adjustable cloth and leatherette sport front seats, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, one-touch up/down power windows, and dual-zone automatic climate control with rear-seat air vents. LED overhead lighting, deep-tinted rear privacy glass, soft-touch surfaces, and a 60/40-split folding rear seat also are standard.
On the technology front, the GT includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, adaptive cruise control, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen display as part of the Uconnect infotainment.
The Uconnect system includes a 6-speaker AM/FM radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. A Wi-Fi hot spot, Dodge connected apps, and two USB ports (A and C) are also included.
Optional equipment for the GT comes mostly in packages.
The Cold Weather Group adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a remote start.
The Tech Pack adds intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and the ability to read traffic signs. The pack also includes a driver attention monitor, lane-centering, traffic jam assist, front and side parking sensors, plus parallel and perpendicular parking assist.
The Track Pack brings more performance features, such as 4-piston Brembo brakes, an adaptive dual-stage-valve suspension, Alcantara upholstery, a sport steering wheel, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Buyers can also opt for 18-inch alloy wheels, a GT Blacktop appearance package, and numerous dealer accessories.
With the $1,595 destination charge, the 2024 Dodge Hornet GT costs $32,330. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $610. See 2024 Dodge Hornet GT models for sale near you
2024 Dodge Hornet GT includes:
- Adaptive cruise control – The Hornet’s adaptive cruise control maintains a set speed and keeps a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, slowing and accelerating as needed.
- Turbocharged engine – The GT’s 2.0-liter turbocharged engine provides impressive power with decent fuel efficiency.
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay – With the GT’s wireless connectivity feature, you can access your phone’s app, music, and apps without taking it from your purse or pocket.
2024 Dodge Hornet GT Plus: $35,735
The Dodge Hornet GT Plus has the same engine and transmission as the GT but adds more luxury and tech features.
Stepping up to the GT Plus brings a remote start, a hands-free power liftgate, and a power sunroof.
The GT Plus also has navigation, heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, an 8-way power driver and front passenger seat with 4-way power lumbar support, driver’s seat memory, and a heated steering wheel.
A wireless charging pad is a nice touch, too, while the Harman Kardon sound system pumps 465 watts through 14 speakers.
Other amenities on the Hornet GT Plus include SiriusXM 360L, HD Radio, integrated voice command, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Optional packages carry over to the GT Plus, R/T, and R/T Plus but with slightly different content as some equipment in the package becomes standard on the higher trims.
With the $1,595 destination charge, the 2024 Dodge Hornet GT Plus costs $37,330. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $704. See 2024 Dodge Hornet GT Plus models for sale near you
2024 Dodge Hornet GT Plus includes:
- Ventilated front seats – The GT Plus front seats circulate cool air, helping keep you comfortable and dry even in the hottest weather.
- Harman Kardon audio – If you like your music loud and clear, the GT Plus’ 14-speaker Harman Kardon system is a must-have.
- Hands-free power liftgate – With the key fob close by, you can activate the power liftgate by swiping your foot underneath the bumper.
2024 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV: $40,935
The R/T trim gets the plug-in hybrid powertrain, giving it 30 miles of electric driving range. It gets a smaller 11.2-gallon gas tank (vs. 13.5) and a few more standard features over the base GT.
Building off the GT, the R/T adds 18-inch alloy wheels, the Abyss dark-painted body kit, and dual chrome exhaust tips.
The Hornet PHEV cabin gains a heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and memory function, and heated front seats.
With the $1,595 destination charge, the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T costs $42,530. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $803. See 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T models for sale near you
2024 Dodge Hornet R/T includes:
- Hybrid power – The R/T PHEV hybrid powertrain provides split-second acceleration when needed and can run up to 30 miles solely on electric power.
- Heated front seats – Multistage heated front seats let occupants decide their level of warmth.
- Heated steering wheel – The R/T heated steering wheel is a welcome asset when the weather turns frosty.
2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus PHEV: $45,935
The R/T Plus builds off the R/T, adding all the upgrades from the GT Plus.
With the $1,595 destination charge, the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus costs $47,530. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $897. See 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus models for sale near you
2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus includes:
- Navigation – TomTom GPS navigation provides satellite-guided turn-by-turn directions.
- Driver’s seat memory – This feature allows different drivers to save and recall their ideal seat and mirror positions at the push of a button.
- Remote start – The R/T can be started remotely using either the key fob or your smartphone.
