2025 Dodge Hornet: Bold, Compact, and Electrified

The Dodge Hornet returns for 2025 with renewed focus and purpose, standing out as one of the most aggressive compact crossovers on the market. It delivers performance-oriented design, a tech-rich interior, and a powertrain lineup that includes both turbocharged and plug-in hybrid options, all without sacrificing everyday usability.

A Bold Identity in the Compact Segment

Dodge doesn’t do subtle, and the Hornet is no exception. The front fascia features a low-slung grille with integrated hood scoops, giving it a muscular look that sets it apart from more conservative rivals. Wide fender flares and dual exhaust tips complete a design that clearly communicates performance.

For 2025, new paint finishes and styling packages are available, including blacked-out trims and red brake calipers on select versions. The aggressive stance is matched by dynamic driving characteristics, giving the Hornet a true Dodge feel from behind the wheel.

Interior That Combines Utility and Attitude

Inside, the Hornet presents a driver-centric layout with sport seats, paddle shifters, and a redesigned digital cluster. High-quality materials and ambient lighting offer a sense of sophistication, while practical storage solutions and second-row flexibility make it ideal for urban families or weekend escapes.

Standard equipment now includes a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and customizable performance pages that allow drivers to track g-forces, lap times, and engine metrics in real time.

Powertrains That Prioritize Performance

The Hornet GT offers a spirited turbocharged engine with strong low-end torque and available all-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid model brings both efficiency and power to the table. With its electrified rear axle and ability to drive short distances in pure EV mode, it blends sportiness with low emissions for urban driving.

Dodge has also refined the suspension setup across the lineup for 2025, resulting in sharper handling and greater comfort. Sport and Track driving modes adjust throttle response, steering weight, and suspension damping for a customizable experience behind the wheel.