2023 Dodge Hornet towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- GT AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 116 of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,600 lb
- Margin
- 400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: GT AWD, $30,735.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,245 lb | 4,960 lb | 3,527 lb to 4,134 lb | $30,735 |
| GT Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,245 lb | 4,960 lb | 3,527 lb to 4,134 lb | $35,735 |
| R/T AWD | 1.3L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,245 lb | 5,385 lb | 4,140 lb | $39,995 |
| R/T Plus AWD | 1.3L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,245 lb | 5,385 lb | 4,140 lb | $44,995 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2023 to 2025: 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | Sport 4 Door 4x4 | $35,195 |
| Kia Sorento | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $36,290 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2,200 lb | Badlands 4WD | $38,090 |
| Dodge Hornet (this car) | 2,000 lb | GT AWD | $30,735 |
| FIAT 500X | 2,000 lb | Pop AWD | $30,245 |
| GMC Terrain | 1,500 lb | SLE FWD | $29,900 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree