For devoted Gran Turismo fans, the Honda Prelude holds a special place as a recognizable, wedge-shaped icon. It’s been a fixture in the series, providing an affordable entry point into the world of front-engined, front-wheel-drive road cars.
While it’s familiar to gamers, the Honda Prelude also made waves in real life. It offered a legitimate two-door sports car experience that could be used as an everyday vehicle. However, Honda’s focus on sports cars hasn’t been as prominent since the days of the S2000. With the unveiling of the Honda Prelude EV concept, there’s hope for a return to form.
Unveiled at the Japan Mobility show, the Honda Prelude EV offers a tantalizing look at what an electrified version of this ’80s and ’90s classic could be. Honda’s Director, President, and Representative, Toshihiro Mibe, acknowledged the clamor for sports models, stating, “Honda has always been committed to creating sporty vehicles.” He emphasized that the name “Prelude” signifies an “introductory or preceding performance.”
Mibe went on to explain, “This model will become the prelude for our future models which will inherit the ‘joy of driving’ into the fully-fledged electrified future and embody Honda’s unalterable sports mindset.”
While the speech hints at a return to Honda’s sports car legacy, it doesn’t confirm the production of the Prelude EV. The concept, however, looks production-ready without the need for radical alterations.
The article highlights that specific details about the EV powertrain and performance figures remain undisclosed. Nevertheless, the Prelude EV concept’s design strikes a balance between aggression and practicality, positioning it as a contender against rumored electric sports cars like the Porsche Boxster.
This concept potentially signals a resurgence of Honda’s sports cars and electrified sports models, contributing to the growing excitement around high-performance electric vehicles.
