Dodge Hornet · Towing capacity
2023 Dodge Hornet towing capacity
The manufacturer rates the 2023 Dodge Hornet to tow up to 2,000 lb, depending on engine, drive and equipment. Here are all 2 ratings from its 2023 specifications, with filters to narrow them down. The Hornet is no longer built, so this is for anyone shopping a used one.
Highest tow rating
2,000 lb
AWD GT, 2.0L turbo I4
Most payload
1,245 lb
AWD GT, 2.0L turbo I4
Ratings listed
2
2 engines
Every 2023 Hornet tow rating
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
AWD · GT
2.0L turbo I4
- Max trailer
- 2,000 lb
- Payload
- 1,245 lb
- Curb weight
- 3,715 lb
AWD · R/T
1.3L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid
- Max trailer
- 2,000 lb
- Payload
- 1,195 lb
- Curb weight
- 4,140 lb
| Configuration | Engine / transmission | Max trailer | Payload | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWDGT | 2.0L turbo I49-speed automatic | 2,000 lb | 1,245 lb | 3,715 lb |
| AWDR/T | 1.3L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic | 2,000 lb | 1,195 lb | 4,140 lb |
Best tow rating by engine
| Engine | Max trailer |
|---|---|
| 2.0L turbo I4 | 2,000 lb |
| 1.3L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid | 2,000 lb |
Dodge Hornet towing by model year
| Model year | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hornet towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2 |
| 2024 Hornet towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2 |
| 2023 (this page) | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2 |
What the numbers mean
- Max trailer
- The heaviest trailer the configuration is rated to pull, with the right hitch and the vehicle carrying only a driver. Every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.
- Payload
- What the vehicle can carry inside and in the bed, including people and the trailer's tongue or pin weight. It is GVWR minus the vehicle's own weight.
2023 Hornet towing questions
What is the most a 2023 Dodge Hornet can tow?
2,000 lb, for a AWD GT, 2.0L turbo I4. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
Which 2023 Dodge Hornet has the most payload?
A AWD GT, 2.0L turbo I4, rated for 1,245 lb of payload. Payload falls as trims add equipment and weight.
How much does the engine change the Hornet's tow rating?
2.0L turbo I4: 2,000 lb; 1.3L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid: 2,000 lb.
Has the Dodge Hornet's tow rating changed over the years?
2025: up to 2,000 lb; 2024: up to 2,000 lb; 2023: up to 2,000 lb.
Source: 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet Specifications, Stellantis North America. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle with a driver only. Confirm the exact ratings on the door-jamb label and in the owner's manual before you hitch up.