If you’re in the market for a sporty, performance-oriented compact SUV with aggressive styling to boot, the 2025 Dodge Hornet delivers all that and then some. Inside, class-leading space, a suite of luxurious appointments, and cutting-edge technologies deliver refined comfort and convenience.
The Impressive Features of the 2025 Dodge Hornet
Powerful Yet Efficient Muscle
The 2025 Hornet can be powered by either one of two high-octane engines, depending on the trim. The GT is equipped with a feisty 2.0-liter turbo-four that delivers an impressive 268 HP and nearly 300 pound-feet of torque, enabling it to dash from 0 to 60 mph in just 6 seconds, allowing you to outrun most cars with ease. This muscle also gives the Hornet GT a hefty 2,000-pound towing capacity to ensure unmatched utility and versatility in its class.
The Hornet R/T comes with a plug-in hybrid power plant that generates up to 288 ponies and 383 lb-ft of torque! This makes the Dodge Hornet R/T the quickest and most powerful option in the CUV segment, going from 0 to 60 in only 5 seconds. The cutting-edge hybrid system delivers outstanding fuel economy, with this vehicle achieving a remarkable 77 MPGe! What’s more, with its 33-mile all-electric range, you can run errands or commute without ever using gas!
Razor-Sharp Handling
While the Hornet’s acceleration is nothing short of thrilling, its fantastic cornering aptitude makes for an even more exhilarating driving experience, thanks to several available high-performance features. For starters, stability is ensured by the intelligent all-wheel-drive system with dynamic torque vectoring that ensures each wheel receives the perfect amount of traction at all times, and is aided by the brake-actuated limited-slip differential that fine-tunes torque distribution even further. Meanwhile, its near-perfect weight distribution and anti-roll bars ensure superb balance.
The Marelli Dual-Stage Valve suspension and KONI shocks adapt to your driving style, stiffening up during spirited driving for enhanced control and relaxing during leisurely cruises to ensure maximum ride comfort. The 9-speed automatic transmission is silky smooth, delivering power seamlessly, and even comes with column-mounted paddle shifters for manual-style shifts, resulting in a tremendously engaging driving experience. Brembo brakes give you all the confidence and reassurance you need to handle this thrill-seeking bad boy.
Spacious and Luxurious Interior
The Dodge Hornet offers nearly 100 cubic feet of passenger volume and up to 55 cubic feet of cargo volume, making it one of the roomiest options in its category. It comes with numerous available upmarket amenities to ensure a premium riding experience. They include a sunroof, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, climate-controlled seats, leather upholstery, and more!
Ready to experience the thrilling ways of the Dodge Hornet during a test drive? Contact us today at Criswell CDJR of Thurmont in Thurmont, MD to schedule your exclusive test drive!


