Browse remaining 2025 Dodge Hornet inventory at Hallmark
The 2025 Dodge Hornet is the final model year. Dodge ended production in January 2026, so what's left on dealer lots is all there is. For Lakeview residents who commute downtown, that deadline is real, and we'd rather you walk in prepared. Work through the list below before you decide.
What Goes on the Checklist?
Five decisions separate a Hornet that fits your Lakeview life from one that frustrates you by the second Tuesday of ownership, and the good news is they'll sort out quickly once you take them in order, starting with your commute and charging and ending with whatever the lot still has in stock. Work through them in order.
1. Nail your one-way commute distance first. The 2025 Hornet R/T PHEV carries an EPA-estimated 33 miles of electric-only range. If your Lakeview-to-downtown round trip clears that on a single overnight charge, you'll cover most workdays without touching the gas tank. The GT skips the plug entirely. It runs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 268 horsepower and is EPA-rated at 21 city / 29 highway mpg. That 21-city figure is the number you'll actually live with on short urban hops through Five Points South and the 20th Street corridor.
2. Confirm your home charging setup.
- Level 1, a standard 120V household outlet, charges the 15.5-kWh battery overnight. It's slow, but fine for the Lakeview round trip.
- Level 2, a 240V dedicated circuit, delivers a full charge in roughly 2.5 hours, per Dodge's specification.
- With no home charger at all, the R/T still runs as a hybrid at a verified 29 mpg combined after the battery depletes. You'll give up the free-electricity commute, but the powertrain works fine.
3. Measure your parking situation. The Hornet measures 178 inches long, a compact footprint by modern crossover standards, and it'll slot into the tighter parallel spots on 29th Street South and the smaller downtown decks along 4th Avenue North far more comfortably than any three-row SUV would.
4. Decide whether PowerShot matters to you. The R/T has a feature called PowerShot that delivers a 15-second burst of 30 additional horsepower, bringing total output to 318 horsepower, when you pull both steering-wheel paddles and floor the accelerator. It drops the 0-to-60 time to 5.6 seconds. The GT reaches 60 in 6.5 seconds without any theatrics. Neither one is slow. But if the Dodge performance character is part of why you're drawn to it, the R/T PHEV is where it lives.
5. Check final-year inventory status before visiting. Production has ended, and the remaining new 2025 Hornets sit at select dealers with no more coming. Know your preferred trim and color before you walk in, and you'll save time on both sides.
Why Each Item Actually Matters for Birmingham
Lakeview sits less than a mile from the Central Business District and the UAB medical corridor, and that short distance is what makes the R/T PHEV such a natural fit here, though it also keeps the GT viable for anyone without home charging. Charge at home every night and you'll cover the round trip in pure EV mode most days of the week.
The Dodge Charger sits at the other end of the Dodge performance spectrum, but for the Lakeview commuter who wants something compact and quick, the Hornet R/T is a genuinely different kind of Dodge. Our financing team can walk you through the options on whichever trim you're leaning toward.
If you don't have a dedicated charging spot at your apartment or house, the GT is the pick. It's a strong daily driver, with standard all-wheel drive, 295 lb-ft of torque from the turbocharged 2.0-liter, and a smooth 9-speed automatic in stop-and-go. Where it struggles is short-hop city traffic, and you should know that going in. The EPA rating of 21 city mpg is the number you'll actually see, not a worst-case.
The R/T asks for one honest tradeoff. Its gas tank is small at 11.2 gallons. After the battery depletes on a longer drive (say, a weekend run down to Shelby County or over toward Tuscaloosa), you'll stop more often than you would in the GT, which carries a 13.5-gallon tank. For the daily Lakeview commute, the R/T is excellent. As a road-trip vehicle it trails the GT, so factor that in if weekend travel is a regular part of your life.
Every trim of the 2025 Hornet comes standard with the Uconnect 5 system on a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and it's all standard across the lineup. Cargo space behind the rear seats runs 22.9 cubic feet in the R/T, folding flat to 50.5 cubic feet.
On parking in Lakeview: At 178 inches, the Hornet keeps the same compact footprint as a traditional sedan, just with a crossover ride height. Around the Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark and the side streets off 29th Street South, you get the tight parallel spots Lakeview is known for. On those streets, that footprint is a real help. This isn't a big SUV.
| Item | Why It Matters for Lakeview Commuters |
|---|---|
| R/T EPA electric range (33 miles) | Covers most Lakeview-to-downtown round trips on battery alone |
| GT EPA city mpg (21 mpg) | Real number for short urban stop-and-go; factor it honestly |
| R/T combined mpg in gas mode (29 mpg) | What you get after the battery depletes on longer drives |
| Overall length (178 inches) | Compact enough for Lakeview street parking and downtown decks |
| GT torque (295 lb-ft) | Handles Birmingham's hilly terrain without hesitation |
| R/T PowerShot output (318 hp with boost) | 5.6-second 0-60, Dodge performance character in PHEV form |
| R/T gas tank (11.2 gal) vs GT (13.5 gal) | Meaningful on road trips; irrelevant for the daily commute |
| Cargo space (22.9 cu-ft / 50.5 cu-ft folded) | Handles weekend runs without needing a larger SUV |
Explore Financing Options for the 2025 Dodge Hornet
Your Print-and-Go Recap Before You Visit
Bring this with you or screenshot it, and you'll want to run every line before you step onto the lot, because the final-year timing means the trim and color you want might not wait, and a little prep at home turns a long visit into a quick one. Go through each item first.
Before you leave home:
- Know your one-way commute distance; under 16.5 miles puts the entire round trip inside the R/T's EPA-rated 33-mile EV range
- Confirm whether you have a 120V outlet or a 240V Level 2 charger, or that you're going with the GT instead
- Check your regular parking spot against 178 inches; on-street spots in Lakeview are tight but the Hornet fits
- Note your weekend travel pattern; frequent long drives favor the GT's larger 13.5-gallon tank
- Decide whether the Tech Pack features matter to you; it adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a surround-view camera
On the lot:
- Ask our team which trim is currently in stock; allocation on the 2025 Hornet is final
- If both GT and R/T are available, sit in both and feel the difference in seat bolstering and chassis tune
- Ask the sales team to show the R/T's battery at a full state of charge before your test drive so you experience genuine EV mode, not hybrid mode
- Verify the Monroney sticker matches the features you expect
- Ask about current Dodge manufacturer support on remaining 2025 inventory; final-year units often carry cash assistance
We also carry pre-owned inventory if the new 2025 units have moved by the time you visit. Either way, you'll find our team at 1409 5th Ave N is the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet a good daily commuter for downtown Birmingham?
The R/T PHEV trim is genuinely well-matched to the Lakeview-to-downtown commute. The EPA estimates 33 miles of electric-only range, enough to cover most round trips from Lakeview to the Central Business District or the UAB medical corridor on a single overnight charge. The GT trim makes sense if you have no home charging option, though it's worth knowing the EPA rates it at 21 mpg in city driving, the realistic number for Birmingham's short, stop-and-go urban hops.
Since the Dodge Hornet is discontinued, will parts and service still be available?
Yes. Dodge confirmed in its January 2026 announcement that it's committed to continuing customer support, service, and parts supply for all Hornet owners. The Hornet shares its mechanical platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, which stays in production, so the parts ecosystem isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Our service team at Hallmark Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram handles Hornet service the same as any current model in our lineup.
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