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of the vehicle we’ve seen in addition to the many camouflaged prototypes floating around, the vehicle’s design will borrow heavily from its Italian cousin, especially in its overall silhouette.
The main differentiating factor between the Hornet and the Tonale will be in their front bumper designs. Up front, rather than Alfa’s signature Scudetto grille, the Hornet will sport a face more akin to a squished Durango. Completing the muscular Dodge transformation will be a set of dual hood vents just aft of the bumper’s top edge.
indicate that the rest of the vehicle, including the rear end and interior, will be nearly identical to that of the Tonale, just with cheaper materials.2023 Dodge Hornet as rendered by Carscoops’ Josh Byrnes There are expected to be two different powertrain options for the Hornet: a mild hybrid variant as the base model and a plug-in hybrid version as the flagship. The former will most likely be a turbocharged 2.0-LITER inline-four with a 48V mild hybrid system making 256 hp , while the latter is expected to be a turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder combined with a rear-axle electric motor making a combined system output of 272 hp .
Nevertheless, nothing has been confirmed other than the availability of a PHEV variant, so to get all the details for yourself as Dodge unveils their new model, you can come back and check out the livestream below tonight at 7 pm EST.