Stellantis has announced plans to introduce a new compact performance crossover named the Dodge GLH, which will replace the outgoing Dodge Hornet.
The announcement was made during the automaker's Investor Day presentation on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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The strategic shift is intended to strengthen Stellantis' North American lineup by offering products tailored for mainstream buyers and automotive enthusiasts, according to moparinsiders.
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New Addition to Dodge Lineup
The upcoming utility vehicle will join the existing Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango models to better align with buyer expectations of the brand identity.
Tim Kuniskis, Head of American Brands, SRT Performance, and North America Marketing, described the GLH as "a true entry-level vehicle, a gateway into the Brotherhood of Muscle.
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Think of it as the next-generation of Hornet, but the way we should have done it the first time."
The transition follows market challenges for the Hornet, which struggled to capture market share after its launch for the 2023 model year while facing multiple safety recalls and quality complaints.
Enthusiasts criticized the outgoing model for sharing an identical platform and mechanical composition with the Alfa Romeo Tonale despite its aggressive exterior styling adjustments.
Revival of a Historic Nameplate
The resurrected GLH moniker references the lightweight 1980s Dodge Omni GLH hatchback, a turbocharged front-wheel-drive vehicle developed alongside Carroll Shelby that weighed approximately 2,200 pounds.
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The upcoming production model may utilize the newly unveiled STLA One architecture, a flexible platform designed by Stellantis to support global B-, C-, and D-segment vehicles.
