article thumbnail

Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

Green Car Congress

Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT.

Dodge 259
article thumbnail

Dodge Hornet buzzes in: Plug-in hybrid performance SUV “unlocks gateway to Dodge muscle”

EV Central

Dodge says its new Hornet SUV will “unlock the gateway to Dodge muscle”, with its plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering a healthy 212kW and 520Nm, as well as an all-electric driving range of almost 50 kilometres. The power, which Dodge describes as “segment-leading”, comes from a combination of a 1.3-litre

Dodge 91
article thumbnail

500 miles touted: EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs, more

Baua Electric

Stellantis has reaffirmed a claim of 500 miles of range for its STLA dedicated EV platform, set to underpin several future cars, crossovers, and SUVs from the automaker. Stellantis also boasts of the capability to handle “extreme power,” allowing for 0-62 mph times in the 2.0-second bound EVs might be built on it.

Dodge 96
article thumbnail

2024 Dodge Durango Also Getting Limited Production 'Last Call' Editions

The Truth About Cars

The manufacturer is well aware of this and has been fielding special editions of V8-powered models to profit as much as possible off the larger displacement engines before they’re discontinued. It’s now the Dodge Durango’s turn, with Stellantis announcing “last call” editions of the V8-equipped SUV. liter Hemi V8 as before.

Durango 105
article thumbnail

End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

EV Central

Expect bigger power packs to follow, along with differing chemistries as the tech rapidly evolves. First to use the new STLA Large platform will be the incoming Dodge Charger Daytona muscle car as well as the stylish new Jeep Wagoneer S SUV-coupe. Reducing driveline losses, the inverter employs silicon carbide semiconductors.

Dodge 105
article thumbnail

Dodge launches the EV “they” don’t want you to have

EV Central

The petrol-sucking V8 Dodge brand has revealed its first battery electric muscle car concept. Trust me, this is not the EV they want you to have,” said Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. This is the way Dodge does EVs.”. Named the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, it previews production models due to launch in 2024.

Dodge 94
article thumbnail

Dodge CEO Says Electrification Won’t Spoil American Muscle

The Truth About Cars

However, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis is trying to assure the world that this won’t be the case. Tesla has certainly proved that battery-powered passenger vehicles are capable of being blisteringly fast. They see Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, everything in the same showroom. "So So they realize that it's all part of one family.

Dodge 98