Is a reborn Prelude coming to America?
Revealed this week on the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show—now formally the Japan Mobility Show—is the Honda Prelude Concept, a ready-for-production-looking present automobile that attracts closely on the maker’s previous.
Available 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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Honda Prelude Concept
Popular with lovers, the Prelude was typically modified by its homeowners and stays a sought-after used automobile. Americans who bear in mind the Prelude probably 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 automobile featured a hybrid drivetrain.
Per Honda, the Prelude idea was designed to, “Prioritize the joy of driving.” While Honda was mum on drivetrain data, we suspect that the probably low-volume manufacturing numbers, and hybrid powertrain, imply {that a} handbook transmission isn’t within the image.
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CG Says:
While the thought of a brand new Prelude is thrilling, particularly if it appears to be like just like the idea automobile seen right here, we doubt that even whether it is produced it is going to make its strategy to the U.S. Americans don’t purchase small coupes anymore, and there are already just a few examples on sale right here which can be struggling to seek out consumers. Not that our finders aren’t crossed.
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