Name: 2024 Dodge Hornet
Brand: Dodge
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is the Dodge Hornet 2024 and how does it position itself in the Canadian compact SUV market?

Accepted Answer

The Dodge Hornet is a compact SUV reintroduced in 2023 (first full model year in Canada for 2024), built on the Alfa Romeo Tonale platform and manufactured in Italy. It is offered in two versions in Canada: the R/T with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder (268 hp, standard AWD) and the R/T Plus PHEV (plug-in hybrid) combining a 1.3L turbo engine with a rear electric motor for 288 combined hp. The Hornet fills the gap left by the discontinuation of the Dodge Journey. Canadian pricing starts around $38,000-$42,000 for the R/T standard. It is one of the few compact SUVs offering a sport track-day mode with performance-calibrated steering and stiffened suspension as standard equipment. Cargo space is 720 litres behind the rear seats — competitive for the segment.

Question 2

Is the Dodge Hornet 2024 plug-in hybrid (R/T Plus PHEV) eligible for incentives in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The Dodge Hornet R/T Plus PHEV 2024 is eligible for the federal iZEV program with a $5,000 incentive for plug-in hybrid vehicles, provided its MSRP remains under the threshold set by Natural Resources Canada — check with your dealer for the current cap as thresholds are subject to change. In Quebec, the Roulez Vert program can add up to $4,000 more. The official electric range is approximately 50 km (EPA cycle), with a full charge in about 2 hours on a Level 2 (240V) home charger. The PHEV also features an e-Save mode to preserve battery charge for later use — useful for urban low-emission zones. Between federal and Quebec provincial incentives, the effective discount can reach $7,000-$9,000 off the purchase price of the Hornet PHEV.

Question 3

What are early Canadian owner reports on Dodge Hornet 2024 reliability?

Accepted Answer

The Dodge Hornet 2024 shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, raising legitimate questions among some Canadian buyers about parts availability and service wait times. In practice, Dodge dealers (Stellantis Canada network) handle repairs using shared Stellantis platform parts, and the network covers all major Canadian markets. Early Canadian owner reports from 2023-2024 note some infotainment software glitches on the Uconnect system (addressed via over-the-air updates), and occasional suspension clunking on rough road surfaces reported in some units. The base warranty is 3 years / 60,000 km and powertrain warranty is 5 years / 100,000 km. Recommendation: prefer units manufactured in 2024 (verify via VIN decoder) which incorporate first-year production corrections. For the PHEV, the high-voltage battery is covered by the 10-year / 240,000 km battery warranty standard across Stellantis PHEV models in Canada.

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