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2024 vs 2025 Dodge Hornet: What’s New?

If the Dodge Hornet caught your eye in 2024, the 2025 model might just steal your attention for good. Here in Willoughby, drivers are looking beyond the muscle. They want tech, safety, and a ride that makes every highway merge feel intentional. The 2025 Hornet doesn’t overhaul what already worked, but it does fine-tune things in smart, satisfying ways. Think of it as evolution, not reinvention. And if you’re cross-shopping in Cleveland, OH, you’ll want to know what’s changed.

Safety Comes Standard—And Strong

Whether you’re heading into rush hour or tackling a rainy weekend getaway, confidence is everything. That’s why both the 2024 and the brand-new Dodge Hornet come standard with advanced driver assistance features, including:

  • Forward Collision Warning with active braking.
  • Blind Spot Monitoring for those lane-change moments.
  • Lane Keep Assist to keep you steady and centered.
  • Rear Cross Path Detection—especially handy in packed parking lots.

Trust us: these are daily-use, stress-saving tools that make driving smarter and safer. We absolutely love them.

A Smoother, Smarter Drive

For 2025, Dodge turned its attention to ride comfort and responsiveness. You’ll feel it in the newly refined suspension, which absorbs road imperfections without muting the Hornet’s sport-inspired handling.

Also new this year? Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters—available with the Track Pack. It’s a nod to drivers who want more connection, more control, and more fun behind the wheel.

Electrified and Efficient

Dodge didn’t just polish the tech. They gave the plug-in R/T hybrid a boost where it counts.

The 2025 Hornet R/T now delivers up to 35 miles of all-electric range, compared to 30 miles in the 2024 version. That may not sound like a huge leap, but for local errands or short commutes, it’s the difference between charging tonight—or not. Same guts under the hood, though. Both years offer:

  • A 2.0L turbocharged I-4 for traditional thrills.
  • The plug-in hybrid R/T for instant torque and improved efficiency.

Screens, Colors, and OTA Updates

On the inside, the 2025 Hornet keeps things sharp with an available 11.5-inch touchscreen on upper trims—larger, faster, and easier to use. It also adds over-the-air (OTA) updates, so your Hornet stays current without the dealership visit.

Outside, Dodge gave the 2025 Hornet two new hues: Hurricane Gray and Solar Yellow. Subtle or bold, you choose the vibe. And, yes, there are new wheel designs, too. Because details matter.

There’s a Bonus: A Track Day on Dodge

Buy a 2025 Dodge Hornet and you’ll also get a complimentary day at Dodge’s official performance driving school. We think it’s a super cool perk, and it’s a way to explore what your Hornet can really do.

Hornet Heads, Take Note—And See the 2025 Dodge Hornet in Person

If you loved the Hornet in 2024, the 2025 version just tightens it up where it counts. Better ride. Better range. Smarter tech. All wrapped in the same aggressive styling you expect from Dodge. Swing by CDJR of Willoughby or call us today at (440) 201-9940 and take a test drive. Whether you're from Cleveland, OH or right down the road, you won’t want to miss what this compact SUV can do. And in the meantime, browse our latest inventory online.

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