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Dodge Cancels Hornet SUV Amid Sales Decline and Tariffs

1/15/2026

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Dodge, the automaker, has ended production of the Hornet SUV, citing shifts in the policy environment.
Sales peaked at 20,559 units in 2024 and dropped to 9,365 in 2025.
U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles affected the Hornet, prompting a production pause last summer.
Dodge offers a $6,250 cash bonus on remaining Hornet models, potentially pricing below $30,000.
The Hornet's demise leaves the Durango as Dodge's most affordable model.

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Story summary

Dodge, the automaker, has ended production of the Hornet SUV, citing shifts in the policy environment.
Sales peaked at 20,559 units in 2024 and dropped to 9,365 in 2025.
U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles affected the Hornet, prompting a production pause last summer.
Dodge offers a $6,250 cash bonus on remaining Hornet models, potentially pricing below $30,000.
The Hornet's demise leaves the Durango as Dodge's most affordable model.