New Dodge Hornet PHEV Will Come To Market In 2022!

Dodge's First Plug-In Will Be Italian Built...

Mike Volkmann August 8, 2021

Could this be the all-new Dodge Hornet hidden in the EV Day 2021 Presentation? (Stellantis).

On Tuesday, Stellantis revealed its financials for the first half of 2021 during an online presentation to the media and its investors. During that presentation, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares expanded on details that were discussed during the EV Day 2021 presentation last month.

“I would also like to bring to you, additional information based on the feedback I got from the EV Day. Where some of you were saying that you wanted to know more about the launch calendar about our electrified models,” Tavares said. Pulling a slide listing the 14 different brands under the Stellantis banner, Tavares highlighted an additional 21 electrified products to be launch over the next 24 months.

Stellantis new BEV & PHEV Vehicle List For Next 24 Months. (Stellantis).

Among the brands getting an electrified vehicle variant is the Dodge brand. During the EV Day 2021 presentation, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis talked about the brand embracing electrification for its performance line of muscle cars starting in 2024. However, this particular vehicle will be one of 9 new plug-in electric (PHEV) vehicles for the company and set to launch in 2022, making it Dodge’s first production PHEV vehicle.

Alfa Romeo Tonale Concept. (Alfa Romeo).

According to our sources, the vehicle in question is the upcoming 2023 Dodge Hornet SUV. You might remember, we briefly touched on the new Hornet in a previous post. The new compact SUV will be a similar size to the current Jeep Compass and will be based on the upcoming Alfa Romeo Tonale. In fact, it will be manufactured alongside the Tonale in Italy. That’s right, an Italian-built Dodge SUV.

Internally known as “GG” or “5920”, the new Hornet will ultimately be a replacement for the recently discontinued Dodge Journey, despite it only being a two-row variant.

But just because the Hornet is compact, doesn’t mean it won’t be fun to drive. One of our sources has indicated that the Hornet will be equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder found under the hood of a lot of popular Chrysler Group vehicles. The powerplant delivers 270 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque in vehicles like the Wrangler, proving that it will be no slouch. The 2.0-liter is also can be found in the electrified Wrangler 4xe PHEV, leading us to believe that the 2.0-liter could follow the same route as the Wrangler 4xe’s PHEV system.

The Tonale is scheduled to feature a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid technology. However, we aren’t sure just yet if that engine will be included in the Hornet’s lineup for various global markets.

For those who are avid adventurers, the Hornet will offer all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability.

The Journey represented the Dodge brand in several markets where the Charger, Challenger, and Durango were not. Again, we aren’t sure of Dodge’s plan on just how the new Hornet might be playing for the brand in the global marketplace.

Our sources tell us that the Hornet will start production sometime in mid-2022 and be hitting dealer showrooms in the fall of 2022 as a 2023 model. The new Dodge SUV will be built at the Pomigliano D’Arco (Naples) plant in Italy alongside the new Tonale

Be sure to stay tuned to MoparInsiders.com, for the latest information and news surrounding the upcoming Dodge Hornet.

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J JustTheFactsMaam Aug 08, 2021 #1

Do you have any knowledge if the new Dodge Hornet will be the smaller, similar, or larger than the old Dodge Journey? I have read the Alfa Romeo Tonale will be more subcompact than compact in size, and the Hornet will be based in the same platform, I am worried it will be much smaller than the old Journey.

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bill burke Aug 08, 2021 #2

I’m old enough to remember the impressive Hudson Hornet, but young enough to get psyched and excited about a new Hornet. The original had the sting of cutting edge styling and performance to leave a life long impression on me and I have every confidence that this Hornet from Dodge will do likewise. OK, it will be built in Italy, but I’m half Italian, so I’m good with it. Heck,are we not on an express lane
to a global society where boarders are irrelevant? Well, of that I’m not sure, but most folks will not see that as an issue. The Italian built Renegade is s hit with Jeep buyers, right? This is the right vehicle at the right time for Dodge but the one question buzzing over it all is will it be Dodge enough??? Enough Dodge engineering, enough Dodge styling, enough Dodge performance and most of all enough Dodge attitude to win Dodge loyalists hearts and minds. If the name Hornet gives us a hint, I’d wager big on this one. Take it from an oldie but a goodie who has some buzz left in his tank and sting left in his swagger.

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strum0 Aug 08, 2021 #3

I don't think that it's fair to compare this vehicle to the Journey because truthfully they're 2 different vehicles with completely different missions. The Journey was a mid-size / E Segment crossover with lackluster powertrains that were sufficient for people mover objectives and a lower base price to capture a bargain basement market. It had a decent amount of space but don't compare it to a minivan. It could get out of the mud but don't compare it to a Jeep. It was a Jack. From the information, this vehicle is based off of the Fiat Small platform underpinning the Renegade and will be a compact C-Segment crossover. It should be, like the Tonale, based on the Compass which is 17.6" shorter than the Journey. From the article, it'll have a peppier engine, it's got PHEV tech so will be pricier so it's nothing like the Journey.

Assuming that this information is correct, I have read elsewhere that the PHEV listed on that graphic is actually a Durango PHEV which is scheduled to replace the Durango Hellcat that's going out this year. I've also seen information stating that the 5920 GG Dodge is a concept vehicle and not a production vehicle. I also read another article (Sorry, I can't remember where) that contends that after the initial reveal by the AR CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, that it is actually unlikely that a Dodge is being produced with the Tonale because there's no mules running around, no pre-production material ordered, no physical evidence. The Hornet to him appears to be a paper tiger. Often times, chief executives do puff up smoke to draw attention or give in-situ plans that never come into fruition to feign transparency, so such information should be taken with a grain of salt until actual real life examples are witnessed. Is there anything else that can be disclosed that confirms that this vehicle is for real?

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A AlexB Aug 08, 2021 #4

I don't think that it's fair to compare this vehicle to the Journey because truthfully they're 2 different vehicles with completely different missions. The Journey was a mid-size / E Segment crossover with lackluster powertrains that were sufficient for people mover objectives and a lower base price to capture a bargain basement market. It had a decent amount of space but don't compare it to a minivan. It could get out of the mud but don't compare it to a Jeep. It was a Jack. From the information, this vehicle is based off of the Fiat Small platform underpinning the Renegade and will be a compact C-Segment crossover. It should be, like the Tonale, based on the Compass which is 17.6" shorter than the Journey. From the article, it'll have a peppier engine, it's got PHEV tech so will be pricier so it's nothing like the Journey.

Assuming that this information is correct, I have read elsewhere that the PHEV listed on that graphic is actually a Durango PHEV which is scheduled to replace the Durango Hellcat that's going out this year. I've also seen information stating that the 5920 GG Dodge is a concept vehicle and not a production vehicle. I also read another article (Sorry, I can't remember where) that contends that after the initial reveal by the AR CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, that it is actually unlikely that a Dodge is being produced with the Tonale because there's no mules running around, no pre-production material ordered, no physical evidence. The Hornet to him appears to be a paper tiger. Often times, chief executives do puff up smoke to draw attention or give in-situ plans that never come into fruition to feign transparency, so such information should be taken with a grain of salt until actual real life examples are witnessed. Is there anything else that can be disclosed that confirms that this vehicle is for real?

There’s no Durango PHEV.
Second,CEO can’t “puff up smoke”” with a Financial Securities Presentation to investors/analyst.

Hornet and Journey two very different vehicles from price to size.

TripleT Aug 09, 2021 #5

Dodge is not replacing the Journey in it lineup other than have CUV, they aren't interested in low margin fleet queens in that Brand portfolio. The Fact that none of the still born CSWA Chryslers made it to implementation even one that was full developed and sold as a Jeep in China shows they may not be interested in that market at all. They are adding more "Dodgeish" CUVs to the lineup. 2.0T in that vehicle will be screamer especially if it get some of the Tonale Phase II lightening componentry.

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