Stellantis will also build it along with the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
You might be able to recall the Dodge Hornet concept at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. According to the brand, it will be reviving that name for an compact crossover which shares underpinnings and the upcoming Alfa Romeo Tonale. According to Mopar insiders, a plug-in hybrid is one of the available powertrain options. According to Mopar Insiders, the Hornet will be Dodge’s first PHEV. According to reports, it will use a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter with electric assistance. The output of the powertrain is not yet known. Also, the Tonale will be available with PHEV.
The launch date of the Tonale was delayed by Alfa Romeo because executives were not happy with the plug-in engine’s performance. To improve the system, Alfa Romeo pushed back the model. In fall 2022, the small, two-row crossover will be available for purchase. Stellantis will construct it in Naples, Italy alongside the Tonale. The Hornet’s debut in showrooms is expected to take place in 2022 or even 2021. A turbocharged 1.5-liter four cylinder engine with mild-hybrid assist might be available on the Hornet or Tonale. This configuration would produce around 200 horsepower (149 kilowatts).
The Dodge Journey would be replaced by the Hornet. The Durango is the only crossover in the current marque’s lineup. The Tonale gives Alfa Romeo an American product. At this stage, the Stelvio or Giulia products are not new. To attract customers to the showroom, they need something new. An earlier Hornet design was to be produced. The timing of the work was bad as it was occurring at a time when Diamler was selling Chrysler and the world was on the brink of financial collapse. This was the reason that the small crossover never made it to showrooms.