by Dodge Hornet almost gone from the market: less than 90 cars remain
The short life of the Dodge Hornet in North America is coming to an end. Inventory data from the brand’s official website shows that the compact Italian-born crossover has dwindled to fewer than 90 vehicles scattered across dealership lots, and the stock is about to run out forever.
Dodge introduced the Hornet in August 2022 as a slightly updated twin of the Alfa Romeo Tonale, but this arrangement never had great staying power. The brand sent it to the scrapyard in January 2026, citing “changes in the political environment” as the reason for ending production of the second newest model in its lineup after the Charger.
Remaining stock and discounts
Dealerships earlier this year offered big discounts on the remaining Hornets to attract buyers. At the time of publication, only 88 units remained in Dodge’s official inventory list, with prices ranging from $31,590 to $50,775, and that’s before you start negotiating a discount, which you are almost guaranteed to get.
Cars.com paints a slightly different picture, listing 129 new Dodge Hornets of all model years nationwide, though many of these listings are likely outdated, covering vehicles that have already been sold but the list has not been updated, which explains the discrepancy. The cheapest is a white 2024 Hornet GT, reduced to $23,990 from its original price of $34,990. Thirty-nine of them cost less than $30,000.
What will remain after the Hornet?
With the Hornet discontinued and almost completely gone from lots, the only SUV left in Dodge’s lineup is the significantly larger Durango, a model that has remained virtually unchanged since 2011. The showrooms also feature two- and four-door versions of the Charger.
Why was it removed?
The discontinuation of the Hornet was tied to geography. Dodge produced it at the Pomigliano d’Arco plant in Italy, making each vehicle vulnerable to import tariffs.
Stellantis also revised its electrification plan, which also hurt. The Hornet was once positioned as a key step towards Dodge’s electrified plans, with the hybrid R/T version carrying much of that promise.
Additionally, the age of the underlying FCA Small Wide architecture, used in the Tonale and the latest Jeep Compass and dating back to 2005, also played a role. This outdated platform was replaced by the newer STLA Medium, which in turn will soon give way to the STLA One platform.
Recent reports indicate that Stellantis will phase out production of the updated Alfa Romeo Tonale in November 2027, freeing up the Pomigliano d’Arco plant to produce a cheaper electric vehicle. Thus, the Tonale will leave the market after five and a half years, ending the Alfa-Dodge partnership earlier than planned.
This situation shows how quickly automakers’ plans can change under the influence of global economic and political factors. The Hornet, which was supposed to become a symbol of Dodge’s renewal, turned into a short-lived experiment that failed to meet expectations due to high import costs and a shift in Stellantis’ strategy. It remains to be seen whether the Durango, which has been holding its own for over a decade, will become the brand’s new face, or whether Dodge awaits further changes in its lineup.
