The Dodge Hornet has been discontinued, and our team can help you find the right alternative. Stellantis has confirmed production of the Hornet has ended in North America, and we do not have any Hornets on the ground at Sherwood Dodge. If the Hornet was on your shortlist, this guide points you somewhere good rather than a dead end.
The Hornet was a likeable small SUV: an affordable, winter-ready entry point with all-wheel drive standard on every trim, plus a plug-in hybrid option few compact crossovers matched. What ended it was not the vehicle but where it was built. Here is what that means, whether you were about to buy one or you already own one.
Key Takeaways
- The Dodge Hornet is discontinued. Stellantis Canada has confirmed production of the Italian-built Hornet has ended in North America (AutoTrader.ca, 2026; auto123, 2026).
- Tariffs were the main driver, alongside soft volume: 1,690 Canadian sales in 2025, down 28.7 per cent from 2024 (The Car Guide, 2026).
- If you already own a Hornet, nothing changes. Dodge has committed to continued support, service, warranty coverage and parts supply for Canadian owners.
- The closest replacements on our lot are the Jeep Compass and Jeep Cherokee, both compact SUVs with standard all-wheel drive (Jeep Canada, 2026).
What Happened to the Dodge Hornet?
Stellantis Canada has confirmed the Hornet is finished in North America. Its own framing: production of the Hornet, built in Italy, ended because of shifts in the policy environment (AutoTrader.ca, 2026). Stellantis had paused the 2026 model year while it assessed United States tariffs on foreign-built vehicles, and that pause became permanent.
Where it was built is most of the story. Italian assembly put the Hornet in the path of the new import duties, with no realistic way to move it. Volume did not help: Canadian buyers took 1,690 Hornets in 2025, a 28.7 per cent drop from the year before (The Car Guide, 2026).
One more factor hit harder than most. A meaningful share of Hornet sales were the plug-in hybrid R/T, and demand softened once ZEV incentives wound down in Canada and the United States (AutoTrader.ca, 2026). Its most distinctive version lost its strongest financial argument.
The Hornet arrived for 2023, stepping in after the Dodge Journey wrapped up, so its run lasted about three years. Its platform sibling, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, continues for now. Look for the Hornet on dodge.ca today and the model page is gone: it returns a 404.
What It Means If You Were About to Buy One
You cannot order a new Hornet, and we do not have one to sell you. Production has ended, so there is no factory order to place and no allocation to wait on. Anything left in the country is leftover stock, and it is thin.
What we would rather do is work out which part of the Hornet you wanted, because that usually points at something we do have. Most people who shortlisted it were after one of three things: a compact SUV sorted for Alberta winters, all-wheel drive they did not pay extra for, or electrified running costs without committing to a full EV.
What It Means If You Already Own a Hornet
Not much changes. Dodge has publicly committed to continued customer support, service, warranty coverage and a sustainable supply of parts for Hornet owners in Canada. Discontinuing a model ends production; it does not end the manufacturer’s obligations to the people who bought one.
Your warranty is unaffected. The coverage that came with your vehicle carries on under its original terms, including battery coverage on an R/T plug-in hybrid. Our service department can pull up your remaining coverage by VIN.
Your Hornet still gets serviced here. Our technicians are Stellantis-trained and the Hornet is a Stellantis product, so maintenance, diagnostics, recall work and warranty repairs happen exactly as before. Book a service appointment the same way you always have.
Parts availability is committed, not improvised. Stellantis has stated it will maintain a sustainable parts supply for Canadian Hornet owners, and our parts department orders through the same Mopar network it uses for every vehicle we service.
One thing worth knowing: resale on a discontinued model can move differently than on one still in production. If you are thinking about trading soon, get a current number rather than assuming.
The Closest Alternatives on Our Lot Right Now
The Hornet lived in the compact SUV segment, which is where the Jeep Compass and Jeep Cherokee sit. Between them they cover almost everything the Hornet was doing.
| What you wanted from the Hornet | Where to look now | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Winter traction you do not pay extra for | Either one | Standard AWD with Selec-Terrain across both lineups |
| Turbocharged gas power, no plug | Jeep Compass | 2.0L turbo four, 200 hp, eight-speed automatic |
| Electrified efficiency without plugging in | Jeep Cherokee | 1.6L turbo hybrid, 6.3 L/100 km combined, no charging routine |
| Room for more people or gear | Dodge Durango or Jeep Grand Cherokee | The step up in size, towing and interior space |
The Jeep Compass is the most direct swap for a Hornet GT shopper: a 2.0L turbocharged four rated at 200 horsepower, an eight-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive with Selec-Terrain standard (Jeep Canada, 2026). Same footprint, same standard-AWD promise, same easy size for a Sherwood Park winter, with trims from Sport through Trailhawk. Browse our new Jeep Compass inventory.
The Jeep Cherokee is the one to look at if the Hornet R/T was your pick. It is a hybrid: a 1.6L turbocharged four with an electric drive system, up to 210 horsepower, 6.3 L/100 km combined, full-time AWD with Active Drive 4x4 and Selec-Terrain standard, and towing up to 1,587 kg (Jeep Canada, 2026). The difference from the R/T: you never plug it in. No home charger, no cable in the cold, no drop-off in electric range at −25 °C. See our new Jeep Cherokee inventory.
When to Step Up to a Durango or Grand Cherokee
Some Hornet shoppers were stretching a compact SUV to do a mid-size job. If that is you, look one size up first.
Go to the Jeep Grand Cherokee for a roomier, more refined two-row SUV with more towing capability than the compact class offers. Browse our Jeep Grand Cherokee inventory.
Go to the Dodge Durango if you need three rows or serious towing: a growing family, carpool duty, or a trailer a compact SUV was never going to handle. See our Dodge Durango inventory.
Not sure which fits? Bring what you actually haul and who you actually carry, and we will size it properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dodge Hornet discontinued?
Yes. Stellantis has confirmed that the Dodge Hornet is discontinued in North America and that production of the Italian-built model has ended. Dodge Canada has removed the Hornet model page from its website.
Can I still buy a new Dodge Hornet?
No new Hornets are being built, so there are no factory orders and no incoming allocation, and Sherwood Dodge does not have any in stock. The Jeep Compass and Jeep Cherokee are the closest compact SUVs we carry, both with standard all-wheel drive.
Will my Dodge Hornet still be serviced?
Yes. Dodge has committed to continued customer support, service and warranty coverage for Hornet owners in Canada. Our Stellantis-trained technicians service the Hornet exactly as before, including maintenance, diagnostics, recall work and warranty repairs.
Will parts still be available for the Dodge Hornet?
Yes. Stellantis has publicly committed to maintaining a sustainable supply of parts for Hornet owners in Canada, and our parts department orders through the same Mopar network it uses for every other vehicle we service.
What is the closest replacement for the Dodge Hornet?
The Jeep Compass is the closest match for a Hornet GT shopper, with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. The Jeep Cherokee suits anyone who wanted the R/T’s efficiency, since it is a hybrid that saves fuel without plugging in. For three rows or more towing, look at the Dodge Durango or Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Talk to Us About What Fits
Losing a model you had your eye on is frustrating, and we would rather help you land somewhere you are happy than pretend the Hornet is still an option. Come by and drive a Compass and a Cherokee back to back; half an hour on the road settles it faster than any spec sheet. And if you already drive a Hornet, nothing about your ownership changes.
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