Electrical Ford Explorer, 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, Dodge Hornet: The Week In Reverse

Ford unveiled an electrical Explorer for Europe, we drove the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, and we additionally piloted the 2023 Dodge Hornet. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.

The electrical Ford Explorer grew to become a actuality, however some Individuals watched the debut longingly as the enduring nameplate will not come to the U.S. as an EV on this kind. The electrical Explorer designed for and set to be bought in Europe is predicated on the Volkswagen ID.4. America will get a very completely different, bigger electrical Explorer within the years to return.

The 2023 Dodge Demon 170 roared into existence with 1,025 hp. It could possibly rip from 0-60 mph in 1.66 seconds and run eights within the quarter mile. All it’ll take to attain these numbers is $100,361, a construct slot when orders open on March 27, and E85 gasoline. 

We drove the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 and located it intriguing. Other than vary and charging community, the electrical crossover trounces the Tesla Mannequin Y in each approach.

Our spy photographer noticed a prototype for the Fiat 500X successor on public streets. Whereas camouflaged, the compact crossover’s total form and round digital instrument cluster hinted at what’s to return. Rumor suggests it is going to be referred to as the Fiat 600. 

We additionally drove the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT and 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T, the latter of which is a plug-in hybrid. Infused with muscle automobile DNA, these crossover SUVs convey a welcome dose of robust energy and near-hot hatch driving dynamics to the small crossover SUV phase.