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Exploring the 2023 Dodge Hornet’s Hybrid Technology

2023 Dodge Hornet driving down a wooded road

Drivers looking for a compact vehicle with strong fuel economy ratings will feel right at home inside the 2024 Dodge Hornet. Wondering how the Dodge Hornet’s hybrid system optimizes power and torque while simultaneously saving fuel? Below, we’ve broken down all the important details drivers need to know about the Dodge Hornet’s hybrid powertrain system. 


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The Dodge Hornet R/T Performance Hybrid 

The Dodge Hornet R/T Performance Hybrid is the first-ever electrified performance vehicle from Dodge. With 288 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the Dodge Hornet is positioned to be the most powerful utility vehicle within its segment. With so much power combined with an all-electric range of 48 kilometres, the 2023 Hornet offers both immense power and practical efficiency. 

Hybrid Driving Modes 

2023 Dodge Hornet drivers can choose between three hybrid driving modes. These include a Hybrid Mode, which provides an optimal balance between power and efficiency, Electric Mode, which puts the Hornet into all-electric power, and E-Save, which gives priority to the conventional engine to help conserve the battery’s charge. The E-Save mode also includes Passive and Active function. The former focuses on maintaining battery charge, while the Active feature helps recharge the battery.

Unrivaled Driving Dynamics 

A variety of class-exclusive features help make the 2023 Dodge Hornet’s thrilling driving experience possible. Koni Frequency Selective Damping Shocks improve the vehicle’s handling and ride comfort, and come standard on every 2023 Hornet model. Standard on the R/T and available for GT models are class-exclusive Brembo four-piston front fixed calipers, which offer unparalleled braking power. Best-in-class dynamic torque vectoring also comes standard, delivering greater precision and serving as an electronic limited slip differential. 

Shop for the 2023 Dodge Hornet at Wendell Motors 

Interested in purchasing a 2023 Dodge Hornet in the Kitchener, Ontario area? Wendell Motors, located at 549 Fairway Road S, can help drivers find this and other popular Dodge vehicles. Take a look at our online inventory to explore our current selection of 2023 Hornet models. We have a wide variety of 2023 Hornet models for drivers to choose from.