2025 Dodge Hornet

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The 2025 Dodge Hornet continues to make its mark, building upon its successful debut with a blend of performance and technology. Drivers are drawn to the 2025 Hornet’s dynamic driving experience, with all models featuring standard all-wheel drive. The 2025 Dodge Hornet GT maintains its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering 268 horsepower and paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The R/T plug-in hybrid model, a standout in the lineup, combines a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor, producing 288 horsepower. This model retains its six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The R/T also keeps its performance-enhancing PowerShot feature, activated by the paddle shifters, providing a temporary 30-horsepower boost for those moments when extra power is needed.

What’s new for 2025?

Entering its third model year, the 2025 Dodge Hornet continues to offer a compelling blend of performance and efficiency. The plug-in-hybrid R/T trim, introduced in 2024, remains a key feature, boasting a 288-horsepower powertrain and an expected electric-only driving range exceeding 30 miles. While major overhauls are unlikely for the time being, Dodge may introduce minor updates to enhance the Hornet’s technology or feature offerings.

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Exterior Features

The 2025 Dodge Hornet maintains its close relationship with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, both products of Stellantis. The Hornet’s exterior design continues to blend hatchback and crossover SUV elements, creating a cohesive and stylish silhouette. Its stance remains relatively tall in base trim, offering a balanced and appealing aesthetic. The front fascia retains its distinctive Dodge identity, featuring wraparound headlights that flank a slim, wide grille, echoing design cues found in the larger Durango SUV. A prominent lower air intake with a honeycomb texture, flanked by forward-canted intakes, characterizes the front bumper. The compact midsection emphasizes the vehicle’s rear roof pillar, which gracefully curves upward toward the rear. The LED taillight band, narrowing at the center, remains a signature design element. The overall design language emphasizes a sporty and modern crossover aesthetic.

Interior Features

Owners will appreciate the sleek cabin of the 2025 Dodge Hornet is just as spacious as an owner would desire. Interior styling is also similar to that of the Dodge lineup, with the primary controls and infotainment system slightly canted toward the driver and a tall shift lever for the automatic transmission positioned on the center console. Black upholstery with red stitching comes standard. Drivers that opt for the GT Plus trim are provided with leather seating. Those ordered with the optional Track package get faux-suede. An optional red leather interior option is also available.

Entertainment

The 2025 Dodge Hornet features a modern infotainment system across all trims, highlighted by a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display. The system utilizes the Uconnect 5 software interface, providing a user-friendly experience. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with Amazon Alexa connectivity. The GT Plus trim upgrades the audio experience with a 14-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo system and includes a wireless smartphone charging pad.

Safety Features and Warranty

The Hornet provides a host of driver-assistance features are standard on the Hornet, including automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. All trims come with blind-spot monitoring and parking sensors. The optional Tech package adds adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, among other features. For example, Forward Collision Warning with Full Stop, a 360-degree Surround View camera, and Traffic Sign Recognition are also available. In terms of warranty, the limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles.