2024 DODGE HORNET R/T AWD REVIEW AND OFF-ROAD TEST

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The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus is presented as a performance-oriented plug-in hybrid crossover, built on an Alfa Romeo Tonale platform. The reviewer highlights its potent 288 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, achieved through a 1.3L turbo engine and a plug-in hybrid system with a dedicated rear electric motor. Performance is strong, with 0-60 mph times reaching as low as 6.07 seconds in Sport mode with boost. The interior is noted for its premium feel, digital displays, and comfortable Alcantara seats, though some switchgear quality is questioned. Cargo space is a significant drawback, being smaller than competitors like the Honda CR-V. The reviewer is critical of the "torque vectoring" system, describing it as brake-based and less advanced than competitors. While the Hornet R/T performed surprisingly well on an easy off-road course, its high retail price (over $50,000) is a major concern, especially when compared to more established and better-value alternatives like the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road or Toyota Crown Hybrid. Long-term reliability and depreciation are also cited as potential issues due to its Alfa Romeo roots and perceived overpricing.