Individuals
A donation to the Calgary Food bank is required for entry and must be made at South Trail Chrysler. Once a donation is made individuals can fill out a ballot form with their personal information and certify they are over 18 years of age. Only one entry per person. Multiple donations do not allow for multiple entries. Employees of South Trail Chrysler and their families are excluded from the contest. The winner will be drawn randomly from eligible entries on December 23rd at 12pm on Facebook.
Powertrain
The gas-fuelled 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, paired with the 9-speed automatic transmission, delivers 295 lb-ft of torque and 265 horsepower and can go from zero to 97 km/h in 7.16 seconds.
The Dodge Hornet R/T runs with a 1.3-litre engine paired with a rear-axle-mounted electric motor. With 383 lb-ft of torque, this 285+ horsepower PHEV can go from zero to 97 km/h in 6.1 seconds with the PowerShot mode engaged and offers up to 50 km of all-electric range.
This extra horsepower gives you more confidence going up hills towing a maximum capacity of 907 kg or pulling heavy loads with a maximum capacity of 649 kg on a camping trip.
Battery
The Dodge Hornet R/T's lithium-ion battery provides up to 50 km of driving per charge, taking about 2.5 hours to recharge using a level 2 charger. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid high voltage battery has a 10-year or 150,000-km warranty.
Interior, Infotainment, and Connectivity
The Dodge Hornet is a stylish five-seater, spacious SUV. It comes with black leather upholstery, red stitching, and plenty of comfort features, including heated/ventilated seats and a sunroof.
You can enjoy your favourite music in 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound on the Uconnect 5 system. It also gives you hands-free control of your smartphone and navigation. Adaptive Cruise Control takes all the stress out of long road trips, automatically adjusting your speed according to the traffic flow around you.
Safety
The Dodge Hornet has been hailed as a leader in safety and driver-assistance features, including lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist. It has automated emergency braking, which helps with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Price & Incentives
The government of Canada wants to drastically reduce the country's carbon emissions and offers point-of-sale incentives of $2,500 to $5,000 for those who buy or lease an EV. The Dodge Hornet, a fully electric and plug-in hybrid compact car, is currently on the market at a base price of $37,995.
Fuel Economy
The EPA has yet to release fuel economy estimates for either Hornet model, but we expect the R/T PHEV to have the better fuel economy.
Final Thoughts
Dodge is redeeming the past glory of its classic cars with the Hornet GT and R/T PHEV trim levels. It has an incredible horsepower engine, an aerodynamic body kit, and room for up to five people. All it takes is a test drive at one of our local dealerships, such as South Trail Chrysler. You can contact them for more details and reserve yours today.