Prelude? There used to be something with that name. Honda Prelude first generation appeared on the market in 1978 as a basis for sports coupes. Until the year 2002 was five generations of the Prelude model, with the latter model offering the most power 220 BAM in Japan and 200 hp in Europe. Now it's a station the return of the famous name to Europe increasingly concrete.
Honda has already presented in October 2023 in Japan Prelude Concept. Now at the festival of speed v Goodwood followed by its European version in 2024. With a European premiere Prelude Concept with July 11 and 14 Honda is celebrating 25th anniversary of its hybrid vehicles and at the same time confirms the return of the model to Europe. Honda isn't revealing much. Everything it says is rather flowery: “The new Prelude delivers exhilarating driving pleasure and exceptional efficiency in perfect balance, embodying Honda's approach of combining electrification with elegance and dynamism."
The first Prelude was introduced in Europe 45 years ago and was on the market for five generations until 2001. After In Honda's words the new model promises "a fitting return to the marque's icon, offering a compelling blend of style and sophistication combined with a state-of-the-art hybrid powertrain". Name Prelude means opening music track and is intended to present the vehicle as a precursor to future models that mean Honda's sporty direction – we are talking about “driving pleasure for customers across Europe. "
"The new Prelude is not only the latest chapter in our continuous development in the field of hybrid vehicles, but also the result of 25 years of pioneering work in the field of research and development of hybrid vehicles,” he explains Tomoyuki Yamagami, chief engineer and manager of large projects at the company Honda Motor. "The model maintains its sporty DNA, as it perfectly combines the efficiency and environmental benefits of electrified driving with an exciting driving experience behind the wheel. In addition, the Prelude demonstrates that hybrid powertrains remain an important part of Honda's electrification strategy, an essential step towards our goal of selling only battery or fuel cell electric vehicles by 2040.”He continued Yamagami.
