New Dodge Hornet Almost Ready To Show Its Face

Just like Hollywood, car manufacturers love to revive titles that should be left to the annals of history. TheDodge Hornetis the latest name to be brought back from the dead only to be reincarnated as something entirely different from the original. Back in 2020, we heard rumors that the famed Hornetcould be returning to the Dodge family, and in 2021that rumor was confirmed. Since then we've learned that the new Hornet will be returning as an SUV, and not just any SUV: it's going to be based on the rather attractiveAlfa Romeo Tonale. Fast forward to February, and we actually managed to grab a fewleaked spy shotsof the new car. Now that the Hornet is well and truly out of the hive, Dodge has officially announced a reveal date.

The reborn Hornet is set to be revealed this August. Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed the news toAutomotive News,saying that the brand's first-ever plug-in hybrid could debut during the popular Speed Week celebration that takes place during the Dream Cruise and Roadkill Nights events. The new Hornet will set a new benchmark for Dodge, which has gone from budget beater products, to a lineup studded with performance machines. The brand is now looking towards a greener future, starting with the Hornet plug-in hybrid. Kuniskis did however signal a warning that no plans can be set in stone, as the entire Stellantis group is still suffering from supply-chain setbacks and the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage.