Where is the new Dodge Hornet manufactured?
The Dodge Hornet is manufactured in Pomigliano d'Arco, near Naples, Italy, at the Stellantis plant that also builds the Alfa Romeo Tonale. For North American buyers, Hornets are imported from Italy (as of 2024).
Manufacturing location
The Hornet’s production is tied to Stellantis’ European manufacturing network. Pomigliano d’Arco Assembly Plant, located in the Campania region outside Naples, houses lines that assemble Tonale-based models, including the Hornet.
Key details about where the Hornet is built are summarized below.
- Pomigliano d'Arco Assembly Plant, near Naples, Italy
In short, the Hornet is produced in Italy as part of the Tonale family, with North American units delivered via import rather than U.S. assembly lines.
Platform and production details
The Hornet shares its underpinnings with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, using Stellantis’ Small Wide 4x4 platform that supports all-wheel-drive and hybrid configurations. Production for this model family is centered at the Pomigliano d'Arco facility in Italy, reinforcing the close ties to the Tonale program.
Key facts about platform and production are listed here.
- Shared platform with Alfa Romeo Tonale (Small Wide 4x4)
- Built at Pomigliano d'Arco plant, Italy
- North American Hornets are imported from Italy (no U.S. assembly line as of 2024)
In summary, the Dodge Hornet is manufactured in Italy, with North American models routed from the Italian plant to dealers.
Summary
The Dodge Hornet is produced at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant near Naples, Italy, on the same Tonale-based platform used by Alfa Romeo. North American versions are imported from Italy, reflecting Stellantis’ global production strategy for this model line.
