By: Klon Perez Updated May 2022, 12: 12 pm EDT
Dodge has been a brand that has remained in the highest places of sales in the United States due to the wide preference in the region for large and powerful cars, however today it is necessary to reinvent itself every day to continue growing in such a changing market. That is why the North American brand confirmed that the Dodge Hornet will also receive a plug-in hybrid variant
For some time now Dodge had left Of course, its next model would be a compact SUV that would take up the name of the legendary “Hornet”. Shortly after some images were leaked indicating that the final product would be in collaboration with Alfa Romeo by taking the recently launched Tonale and making changes to its aesthetics. The changes will seek to give it the identity of Dodge and the car would be presented in August during “Speed Week”.
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed that the same Hornet will also have a plug-in hybrid variant, although he did not offer any details about its mechanics. Even so, experts believe that everything points to it being a shared mechanic with the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
The plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo hits the market with a turbo engine 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine supported by an electric motor and battery 12.5 kWh with which you can reach up to 272 horsepower. A fairly high figure and that can even place it in the category of sports court considering that the average power in that segment is 160 horses.
The American brand is also preparing to show the world for the first time a concept of electric muscle car it is developing. This car would be presented at an event at the end of 2022.
In its name it would have the legend “eMuscle” and although it is most likely an all-wheel drive car, it will be possible to configure the drive on the rear axle to burn tires as it is done in the Charger or the Challenger. This model would be advanced and would reach the streets in 2024.
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