Honda’s bringing again the Prelude nameplate
Honda’s solely confirmed the Prelude for Europe, however all indicators level to a U.S. return as nicely
The Prelude might be a hybrid coupe, most likely adopting the Civic Hybrid’s powertrain
The Honda Prelude lives.
On Tuesday, Honda confirmed the Prelude will return has a contemporary hybrid coupe. To date the the Prelude’s return has solely been confirmed for Europe, however there’s motive to imagine the enduring title will return to the U.S. as nicely.
Honda Prelude idea
Previewed in idea type in October on the 2023 Tokyo auto present, particulars are slim at this level. The brand new Prelude seems to be a reskinned Civic Coupe, which notably is not bought within the U.S.
Whereas the idea’s exterior appears to be like manufacturing prepared, Honda hasn’t proven the inside. The idea options darkish tinted home windows that may’t simply be seen by means of.
Honda’s mum on the manufacturing automobile’s powertrain, however confirmed it will likely be a hybrid that delivers the “pleasure of driving through an ideal steadiness of driving dynamics and gas effectivity.” The 2025 Civic Hybrid simply launched and it is faster and extra fulfilling to drive than the bottom turbo-4 automobile. The Civic hybrid is not out there with a guide transmission, and it is unclear if the brand new Prelude will supply the flexibility to #GiveAShift.
Honda Prelude idea
The Prelude nameplate launched in Japan in 1978. Traditionally it has been a sporty front-wheel-drive coupe with modern bodywork overlaying mechanicals from mainstream fashions.
Honda confirmed the Prelude idea from the 2023 Tokyo auto present in November on the 2023 Los Angeles auto present. The Honda Prelude trademark was renewed with the US Patent and Trademark Workplace (USPTO) on Aug. 15, 2023.
The Prelude nameplate died in 2022 when manufacturing ended after a run of 5 generations.
The Prelude idea, which has been repainted purple for the reason that idea debuted in white, might be proven on the 2024 Goodwood Competition of Pace.
