2026 Dodge Hornet

The 2026 Dodge Hornet is the smallest SUV ever produced by Dodge. The 2026 Dodge Hornet is a powerful, class-leading American muscle car, sharing the same platform as the Alfa Romeo Tonale. The Dodge Hornet is offered with two main powertrain options: a 268-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine (GT) and a 288-horsepower plug-in hybrid (R/T) with “PowerShot” electric mode, all with standard all-wheel drive.

2026 Dodge Hornet GLH

2026 Dodge Hornet Interior

Focused on efficiency, the Hornet boasts agile handling and a modern interior equipped with a 10.25-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. The Dodge Hornet offers a sporty and exciting driving experience with an excellent electric range of just 33 miles in R/T models. It faces competition and some criticism due to its limited rear seat space and stiff ride compared to traditional, practical crossovers.

2026 Dodge Hornet RT Plus

The vehicle is manufactured in Italy and represents a significant, but short-lived, addition to the Dodge lineup for 2026. The Dodge Hornet competes in this segment with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, which shares a similar platform, design, and engine options.

2026 Dodge Hornet : Interior

The 2024 Dodge Hornet boasts a driver-focused, modern cabin that combines sporty aesthetics with advanced technology. Dodge Hornet features a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a driver-facing 10.25-inch touchscreen. The interior emphasizes a “dirty” theme with an all-black design, red stitching, and optional heated Alcantara® seats. Standard features include Uconnect® 5, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and dual-zone climate control, while higher trim levels offer a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, wireless charging, and full leather upholstery.

Despite its small and agile size, the 2026 Hornet offers a surprisingly spacious cabin for five passengers, with rear seats that fold down 60/40 for maximum versatility. The boot capacity is the largest in its class, offering 27 cubic meters of space behind the rear seats, which expands to 54.7 cubic meters when folded down. The cabin is designed for both comfort and efficiency, with soft-touch materials, metallic details, and a low-profile steering wheel to enhance the driving experience.

2026 Dodge Hornet : Engine

The Dodge Hornet offers two main, highly efficient powertrains focusing on turbocharged and electric power. The standard GT model features a 2.0-liter turbocharged Hurricane4 inline four-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. The 2026 Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model combines a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine producing 288 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque with an electric motor, achieving 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds.

2026 Dodge Hornet GT

The 2026 Dodge Hornet R/T hybrid variant features a 15.5 kWh battery pack that provides approximately 32 miles (51 km) of electric driving range using a 6-speed automatic transmission. It also includes a “PowerShot” mode that provides an additional 30 horsepower for 15 seconds to improve acceleration. While both models have standard all-wheel drive, the R/T model offers eAWD (electronically controlled all-wheel drive) to enhance performance and provide a responsive and efficient driving experience.

2026 Dodge Hornet : Safety

The Dodge Hornet is a small SUV that prioritizes safety with a robust, shock-absorbing chassis and a full suite of standard driver-assistance technologies. Features standard on all models include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert with blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. The vehicle is designed to enhance safety with additional upgraded options such as a 360-degree surround view camera, driver fatigue detection system, and 2026 Dodge Hornet parking sensors, contributing to a high level of passenger protection.