The 2023 Dodge Hornet GT Blacktop is the gasoline Hornet with a darker appearance package. Blacktop should not be confused with GT Plus or the Track Pack: each changes a different part of the equipment list.
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Models and packages
The Canadian 2023 brochure covers GT and GT Plus. Blacktop is available on both, while Track Pack, Cold Weather and technology packages are separate choices. The GT is not the plug-in-hybrid R/T powertrain. Canadian 2023 brochure.
Engine and transmission
GT uses the turbocharged 2.0-litre Hurricane four-cylinder, nine-speed automatic and AWD. The production brochure lists 268 hp and 295 lb-ft. Blacktop does not increase that output. Canadian powertrain specifications.
Fuel economy
NRCan rates the 2023 Hornet AWD at 11.2 L/100 km city, 8.2 highway and 9.9 combined. At 20,000 km, the combined figure represents about 1,980 litres. This is standardized planning, not a guarantee of actual consumption. NRCan ratings.
A sporty appearance package should be budgeted separately from fuel use. Check the owner’s manual for fuel recommendations and assess your own travel pattern. Frequent short trips or winter idling can produce different results from the laboratory rating.
What Blacktop changes
Blacktop adds 18-inch Abyss-finish wheels, dark badges, black mirror caps and gloss-black window surrounds. Track Pack separately adds 20-inch wheels, adaptive damping, Alcantara sport seats and red Brembo calipers. A Blacktop badge is not proof of the Track Pack hardware. Canadian feature-availability matrix.
Inspect the fitted wheels and tires and compare them with the build sheet. Previous owners may have changed wheel sets, badges or trim pieces. Package names in an advertisement should be verified rather than used as a substitute for inspecting the actual car.
Interior and technology
GT includes a 10.25-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, 12.3-inch instrument display and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Heated front seats and steering wheel come through the Cold Weather Group on GT; GT Plus includes them and adds ventilation. Canadian cabin matrix.
Safety and assistance
Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection and lane-keeping assistance are included in the Canadian feature list. The surround-view camera and Active Driving Assist are technology-package features, not automatic Blacktop additions. The driver must remain attentive and responsible. Canadian safety matrix.
Canadian trim and package comparison
Checked October 29, 2026. The Car Guide’s 2023 GT listing and GT Plus listing provide the Canadian base MSRPs below on the same basis. They exclude the separately listed $2,095 fees, taxes, licensing and options. The database does not specify the original price-effective date; these are historical reference prices, not current offers.
| 2023 gasoline AWD grade | Base MSRP (CAD) | Premium over GT | What the upgrade buys |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT | $37,995 | Reference | Turbo AWD, 10.25-inch Uconnect and 12.3-inch instruments; heated seats/wheel require Cold Weather Group. |
| GT Plus | $43,995 | +$6,000 | Leather, power front seats, ventilation, upgraded audio and additional comforts. |
Blacktop is an appearance package, not a separate powertrain or a substitute for GT Plus. A Kingston Dodge 2023 package listing quotes Blacktop at $1,995, but its pricing snapshot is undated. That amount is therefore not added to the historical base-price table or presented as this vehicle’s original option charge. Confirm the original Canadian window sticker for its actual package total.
The Canadian brochure separates Blacktop from the Track Pack and Cold Weather Group. Compare equipment as well as price: dark exterior detailing alone does not establish adaptive damping, upgraded brakes, heated seats or ventilation.
Choosing a configuration
Prioritize the features you need before choosing the appearance treatment. If heated seats matter, verify Cold Weather equipment on GT. If the cabin upgrades matter more than the black exterior details, compare GT Plus directly rather than assuming Blacktop includes them.
Does Blacktop include Track Pack?
No. They are different packages. Confirm the equipment list before paying for the suspension or braking upgrades.