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2025 Dodge Hornet Performance Guide

A blue 2025 Dodge Hornet corners on a tree-lined road. 2025 Dodge Hornet Performance Specs at Tarrabain Motor Products in Lac La Biche, AB

2025 Dodge Hornet Engine & Performance Specs at Tarrabain Motor Products

The 2025 Dodge Hornet excels on the highway and dirt track with standard All-Wheel Drive, Dynamic Torque Vectoring, and performance up to 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Class-exclusive engineering features include PowerShot Paddle Shifters and Brembo Brakes, while segment-exclusive Frequency Damping Suspension absorbs shock for a smoother ride that keeps you in control. Keep reading as our experts at Tarrabain Motor Products guide you through the 2025 Dodge Hornet’s performance highs, and book your test drive in Lac La Biche, AB to experience its thrilling capability first-hand.

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What Kind of Engine is in a Dodge Hornet?

The 2025 Dodge Hornet utilizes a powerful 2.0 L Hurricane 4 Turbo Engine capable of kicking out up to 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, with up to 2,000 lbs of towing muscle available for moving your camper or trailer from A to B. Smooth 9-speed automatic transmission keeps gear-shifts clean for a smooth ride that only calls for an estimated 9.9 L of fuel per 100 km, while record-breaking acceleration launches the 2025 Hornet from 0-96.5 km/h in a speedy 6.5 seconds: segment-first acceleration for a gas CUV.

2025 Dodge Hornet Engine Performance Specs
Engine 2.0 L Hurricane 4 Turbo Engine
Horsepower 268
Torque (lb.-ft) 295
Maximum Towing Capacity (kg / lb) 907 / 2,000
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (L / 100 km)  9.9
Acceleration (0-96 km/h) 6.5 seconds
Transmission 9-Speed Automatic Transmission

Maximize Your Traction with All-Wheel Drive & Dynamic Torque Vectoring

The 2025 Dodge Hornet’s high performance output isn’t just down to the numbers: standard All-Wheel Drive ensures you’ll stay sure-footed on highways and dirt track alike, especially with Dynamic Torque Vectoring distributing torque on a wheel-by-wheel basis for tighter cornering and unshakeable stability in fair and harsh weather. Meanwhile, available Sport Mode is just a push of a button away, ready to maximize your grip and performance potential with electronic slip differential on demand.

The performance steering wheel of a 2025 Dodge Hornet. 2025 Dodge Hornet Performance Specs at Tarrabain Motor Products in Lac La Biche, AB
Sport Mode button on the 2025 Dodge Hornet. 2025 Dodge Hornet Performance Specs at Tarrabain Motor Products in Lac La Biche, AB

Class-Exclusive PowerShot Paddle Shifters, Brembo Brakes, and Frequency Damping Suspension

The secret to the 2025 Dodge Hornet’s satisfying drive experience is its class-exclusive engineering. Class-Exclusive PowerShot makes use of available column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters for quick and seamless gear shifting, while Segment-Exclusive KONI Frequency Damping Suspension absorbs the shock from rough roads for smoother ride control. Finally, the 2025 Dodge Hornet tops off its responsive drive feel with available Class-Exclusive Brembo Brakes with aluminum four-piston fixed front calipers, which cut your 96-0 km/h stopping time down to just 42 metres.