Sporty GLH mannequin due for 2026.
Dodge just lately introduced a value minimize for its entry-level SUV. The 2025 Hornet GT, which is the bottom trim stage, now begins at $31,590, a discount of $1,745. Be aware this determine features a producer vacation spot price of $1,595.
2025 Dodge Hornet Value Drop, Excessive-Efficiency GLH on Method
Dodge Hornet
Dodge-parent Stellantis is hoping this transfer will entice budget-conscious patrons who’re in search of an SUV that gives a extra participating driving expertise than most of its opponents. Since its debut as a 2023 mannequin, Hornet has been a non-starter out there, shifting lower than 21,000 items in calendar 2024. For comparability, Honda bought greater than seven occasions as many HR-Vs throughout the identical interval.
Trim Ranges
The Hornet isn’t with out its charms, nonetheless. The GT and GT Plus fashions workforce all-wheel drive with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that outputs a powerful 268 horsepower and 298 pound-feet of torque, making it far and away essentially the most highly effective automobile in its class. The uplevel Hornet R/T and R/T Plus are plug-in hybrids that add a battery-powered electrical motor to extend output to 288 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque whereas providing as much as a claimed 32 miles of all-electric driving.
Trip and Dealing with
Based mostly on our opinions, we discovered the GT/GT Plus to be extra satisfying, with smoother energy supply and throttle response. Dealing with is sporty and predictable; we additionally appreciated Hornet’s intuitive infotainment system. On the draw back, this automobile rides fairly firmly. There’s additionally not as a lot area for individuals and cargo in comparison with most rivals.
Excessive-Efficiency GLH
In larger information, Dodge has confirmed an much more performance-minded Hornet GLH has been given the inexperienced mild for manufacturing. GLH, brief for “Go Like Hell” is an homage to the Dodge Omni GLH, which was a sporty subcompact hatchback from the Nineteen Eighties designed with assist from legendary racecar driver and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby. Little is thought about precisely what modifications Dodge is making to create the Hornet GLH, solely that manufacturing ought to start someday later in 2025, which means it’ll seemingly be bought as a 2026 mannequin.
Costs
Pricing for the remainder of the 2025 Dodge Hornet lineup is unchanged, with the GT Plus, R/T, and R/T Plus beginning at $36,885, $43,240, and $45,585 together with vacation spot, respectively.
CG Says
Dodge slicing the 2025 Hornet GT’s value for 2025 is the best transfer. It’s a disgrace the corporate didn’t see match to do the identical for extra than simply the bottom GT grade. We will’t say how a lot this may transfer the needle contemplating that, as of this writing, there are many 2024 Hornets remaining on vendor heaps. Most can be found with reductions of $7,000 to greater than $12,000 off MSRP. At lower than $30,000, a Hornet GT or GT Plus is a compelling possibility for patrons who need some “sport” of their SUV. We’re additionally intrigued at what Dodge has deliberate for the Hornet GLH. We count on it to have much more efficiency versus the R/T, although pricing will virtually actually be larger, which might restrict its enchantment.
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