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2025 Dodge Hornet Plug-in Hybrid
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2025 Dodge Hornet Plug-in Hybrid

The Dodge Hornet shares components with the new Alfa Romeo Tonale, itself based on the mediocre Jeep Compass. The R/T is a plug-in hybrid that reflects the sole powertrain in the Tonale. A 1.3-liter turbocharged engine drives the front wheels, while an electric motor powers the rear, giving a combined, well integrated 288 hp and standard all-wheel drive. The EPA estimates 32 miles of electric drive and fuel economy of 29 mpg combined when it operates as a hybrid. The ride is stiff, the cabin is loud, and the interior is a bit low rent. Handling is rather mundane, lacking the sporty edge. AEB with pedestrian detection, AEB highway, BSW, RCTW, LKA, and LDW are standard.

Market value
$41,645
Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2025
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Plug-in hybrids
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2024

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$41,645 - $46,990

Ratings

Road test score
71/100
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
29 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
29 MPG
Tested city
21 MPG
Tested highway
36 MPG
Tested overall
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,705
Cruising range
30 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.8 sec
0-60 mph
6.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
131 ft
Avoidance speed
53.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
178 in
Width
82 in
Height
63 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Weight
4,210 lb
Maximum load
1,195 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
2.5 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Cargo volume
25.5 cu ft
Luggage
3+0+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
9/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Dodge

Until recently, Dodge was known for building outrageous high-performance muscle cars, including the Challenger and Charger, with brashly named trims—Hellcat, anyone? Dodge is still finding its footing during the transition to electrification and stricter emissions laws, with plans for electrified and turbocharged muscle yet to materialize in dealerships. The Hornet compact SUV is based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, and is available as a plug-in hybrid. The Durango SUV soldiers on, largely unchanged from 2011 and still based on the same design as the 2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Most alarmingly, it lags behind more modern vehicles in crash tests. Dodge sits near Chrysler at the bottom of our used car reliability rankings.

Vehicle ID: 33239 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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