Juiced-Up Dodge Hornet GLH to Reportedly Debut Later in 2025
Sales of the Dodge Hornet increased 120 percent in the U.S. and 17 percent in Canada last year despite the small crossover falling short of many competitors in terms of space, reliability and affordability. In typical Dodge fashion, the company instead emphasizes power both with the gas-powered Hornet GT (268 hp, 295 lb-ft) and the electrified R/T PHEV (up to 313 hp, 383 lb-ft).
Incredibly, an even more muscular and performance-focused Hornet appears to be on the way.
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Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said in an interview with The Drive that the Hornet GLH concept that was shown in late 2022 (pictured here) will debut in production form later in 2025. If that’s true, it could hit the market in North America as a 2026 model.
The “GLH” moniker, which stands for “Goes Like Hell,” dates back to the Dodge Omni GLH from the 1980s, a Volkswagen Golf GTI-fighting hot hatch developed by none other than Carroll Shelby.
We expect to get more details in the coming months, but this new Hornet GLH is likely to feature a host of Dodge and Mopar performance parts not only under the hood but also where the body and suspension are concerned, giving the vehicle the looks and handling to match its beefed-up engine.
Excited yet? If that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, or if you’re worried about your budget, McAlear also mentioned that the Hornet’s base price will be slashed this year. That’s excellent news—the Durango’s little brother is significantly more expensive than the competition—although it remains to be seen whether Canada is part of the plan, too.
North of the border, the 2025 Hornet GT and R/T have gone up by about $250 and carry an all-inclusive price of $43,790 and $58,290, respectively. On the other hand, the GT Plus and R/T Plus models are cheaper than a year ago by as much as $2,835, with prices set at $46,680 and $63,290.