{"id":463587,"date":"2023-10-31T01:06:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T01:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=463587"},"modified":"2024-12-26T18:03:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T18:03:40","slug":"honda-brings-back-the-prelude-signals-automakers-sports-car-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/honda-brings-back-the-prelude-signals-automakers-sports-car-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Honda Brings Back The Prelude, Signals Automaker’s Sports Car Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

Outside of the latest Civic Type R and Integra Type S<\/a> offerings, Honda had been rather coy and low-key when it came to their plans to produce sporty cars\u2014or if they even had any intention to\u2014 on the precipice of ushering in this mass-electrification era. Now, at the recent 2023 Tokyo Motor Show<\/a>, the Japanese automaker has given us a more clear picture of what this future might look like, by unveiling a stylish new sport compact coup\u00e9 which also marks a return of the Prelude<\/em> name.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: MotorTrend – The 5th Generation Honda Prelude<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the close of its 5th generation, the Honda Prelude<\/strong>‘s commercial success waned sharply, and it was evident that the model was surplus to Honda’s requirements as they remained focused on producing the Civic, Accord and Integra\u2014all of which were available in 2-door form, like the Prelude. So much so was this the case, that Honda axed the Prelude in 2001, marking an end to an uninterrupted production run beginning in 1978 and spanning over 2 decades. Yet, like many of out-of-favor sports cars of the era, the Prelude always had\u2014and maintains\u2014a bit of a cult following, and this is perhaps Honda’s way of pandering to a demographic of customers that they intend to win back, or galvanize, by way of nostalgia.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Hans Greimel – The Honda Prelude Hybrid Concept Display at Tokyo Motor Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I think this will work, as the Prelude concept presents really well and already looks the part as a production model<\/strong>. Its sleek lines and sporty design cues stand out within the sport compact segment, and this will certainly help to provide a strong value proposition as other renowned sports car manufacturers also have their sights set on the future\u2014such as Porsche, with their upcoming 718 Cayman and Boxster EV<\/a>. It shows us a future where hybrid or EV sports car performance can be attained through relatively economical means, and that we don’t always have to rely on the higher-end trend setters and big hitters to experience this.<\/p>\n