Is a reborn Prelude coming to America?
Revealed this week on the 2023 Tokyo Motor Present—now formally the Japan Mobility Present—is the Honda Prelude Idea, a ready-for-production-looking present automotive that attracts closely on the maker’s previous.
Obtainable within the U.S. till manufacturing led to 2001, the sporty coupe closely borrowed architectural and mechanical parts from the midsize Accord.
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Widespread with lovers, the Prelude was usually modified by its house owners and stays a sought-after used car. People who bear in mind the Prelude doubtless bear in mind it fondly.
Honda was skimpy with manufacturing particulars—if there are manufacturing particulars–the corporate has not dedicated to producing the Prelude—noting solely that the present automotive featured a hybrid drivetrain.
Per Honda, the Prelude idea was designed to, “Prioritize the enjoyment of driving.” Whereas Honda was mum on drivetrain info, we suspect that the doubtless low-volume manufacturing numbers, and hybrid powertrain, imply {that a} guide transmission isn’t within the image.
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Whereas the thought of a brand new Prelude is thrilling, particularly if it seems to be just like the idea automotive seen right here, we doubt that even whether it is produced it is going to make its solution to the U.S. People don’t purchase small coupes anymore, and there are already a couple of examples on sale right here which are struggling to search out patrons. Not that our finders aren’t crossed.
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