Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T Hybrid SUV

With fuel prices and emissions rising, companies are striving to provide buyers with fuel-efficient vehicles with powerful and efficient powertrains

Dodge has finally launched the first hybrid vehicle that maintains fuel efficiency and meets emission standards without sacrificing performance.

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But the switch to a hybrid HIS engine is a nightmare for Mopar HIS fans and Dodges.

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Still, the future looks like an all-electric future until exotic technologies like hydrogen cars take over.

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Dodge entertained us with two important pieces of news this week.

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The first is the introduction of a charger and the second is the Hornet, the company's first compact SUV.

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Who knew Dodge would launch an electrified or smaller version of his SUV?

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The Dodge Hornet comes in two versions of him, the Hornet GT and the R/T Hybrid.

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Today, let's talk about the Dodge Hornet R/T Hybrid CUV and find out if Dodge is competitive enough in this segment.

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The Hornet R/T has a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 1.3-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine and a 120-horsepower electric motor.

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This unit is combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.

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both the engine and electric motor running, Hornet's hybrid engine delivers her 285 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of twist.

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The Hornet R/T has a 15.5kWh battery and offers up to 30 miles of electric-only range

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In E-save mode, the power generated by the engine propels the car.

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