Dodge says that it acquired greater than 14,000 pre-orders for the Hornet within the first 24 hours of its unveiling through the Dodge Velocity Week occasion.

Dodge chief government Tim Kuniskis revealed the extent of the SUV’s recognition whereas talking throughout a Velocity Week livestream. That is significantly spectacular when you think about that it’s only the entry-level Hornet GT that’s accessible for pre-order, not the extra highly effective Hornet R/T that can launch within the spring of 2023.

Little doubt a key purpose why the Dodge Hornet GT is attracting numerous consideration is the truth that it begins at $29,995 earlier than vacation spot. For that cash, clients get numerous bang for his or her buck.

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Slotted beneath the hood of the Hornet GT is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Hurricane4 engine pumping out 268 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. This engine works alongside a nine-speed computerized transmission driving all 4 wheels and permitting the SUV to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.5 seconds, not unhealthy for an entry-level mannequin.

All Hornet GT fashions additionally come customary with entrance and rear absolutely unbiased suspension and dynamic torque vectoring. It additionally options Koni frequency selective damping shocks and might be upgraded with the Brembo four-piston entrance brake calipers that come customary on the R/T.

It is going to be attention-grabbing to see what proportion of patrons go for the Hornet GT and the R/T when the latter hits the market subsequent 12 months. The R/T makes use of a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder alongside an electrical motor, leading to a mixed +285 hp and 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) of torque, which means it could hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.1 seconds with the ‘PowerShot’ function enabled off the road. The Hornet R/T can even journey as much as 30 miles (48 km) on electrical energy alone.