2024 Dodge Hornet GT Plus

The 2024 Dodge Hornet is the brand's new compact SUV, slotting below the Durango and bringing a European-bred platform to the lineup. It goes up against the Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4, but with sharper styling and more performance focus. The Hornet handles with a quick, responsive feel that's rare in this class, and the R/T's hybrid adds instant torque for a strong launch. The ride is firm, especially on the R/T with its sport-tuned suspension, which is the trade-off for its agile cornering. Inside, the cabin is modern with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and cargo space is competitive for the segment, though rear legroom is a bit tight. The GT Plus adds heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, and a wireless charger that the base GT lacks, making it the comfort pick of the non-hybrid Hornets. Its 2.0L I4 makes 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque routed through a nine-speed automatic to all-wheel drive, and it returns 24 mpg combined on regular fuel. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and Harman Kardon premium audio are standard on this trim, so you get the sharper displays and better sound without checking option boxes.