Alexandre
Big announcement in North America, the Dodge Hornet GLH goes into production, marking a return of the legendary "Goes Like Hell" name. According to Dodge's CEO, interviewed by the media outlet THEDRIVEwill benefit from more power and a high-performance suspension. Could this radical version of the Hornet inspire an equally high-performance Alfa Romeo Tonale?
To understand this announcement, we first need to look back at the history of the Hornet GLH. The initial concept saw the light of day in 2022 at the same time as the two GT and R/T variants of the Hornet, each benefiting from Mopar's performance expertise. These concepts featured lowered suspensions, sport exhaust systems and sporty styling. The GT model features a 2.0L turbo engine with 268 hp, while the 1.3L plug-in hybrid R/T version pushes the envelope with 288 hp. But the GLH version remained little more than a concept. The announcement of a higher-performance model is seen as a positive sign that the range is to be expanded.
As a reminder, Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale share a common technical base. Both models are produced in Italy and share many similarities, including the 1.3L plug-in hybrid engine, while the 2.0L GME is reserved for American and Canadian versions.
For the moment, Dodge hasn't revealed any further details about the increased power and improved suspension. But, why not take advantage of the Hornet GLH announcement to simultaneously offer a more efficient Tonale, especially in Europe and other markets?
The shame... The Dodge, which is a photocopy of the Tonale, will have a powerful version when the Tonale doesn't...
Without mention of EXACTLY what this performance model has under the hood...this is smoke and mirrors.
We said this when this was first announced.
We questioned why the Alfa Models wouldn't have one.
Now more hype.
Move along folks nothing to see here.
It would be the last straw if only the Dodge Hornet offered a higher-performance version.
Finally, Alfa Romeo has belatedly realized that it needs a version with a real, slightly powerful petrol engine, like the Hornet. But not for Europe!
Zwar bin ich mit meinem Tonale 160 PS sehr zufrieden, denn er hebt sich wohltuend vom Auto-Einheitsbrei ab. Aber mit 2 Litermotor würde ich ihn sofort bestellen. Warum also nicht lieferbar in Europa? Müssen wir als kleiner Kontinent wirklich die Welt belehren und retten? Die Autoindustrie ruinieren wir mit Elektro und Oeko jedenfalls!
A Tonale QV and Q4 with the 2 L ( the one from the Stelvio ) in MHEV mounted on the Maserati Grecale with 330 HP would be an option for me when reselling my Stelvio Estrema 280.
But with European CAFE standards, I'm afraid this will remain a dream.