Honda reveals Prelude Concept as a sporty electric car to preview upcoming production models.
is something of a departure for the model line. Whereas most Prelude models looked almost like rear-drive coupes with long noses, rear-set cabins and short trunks, this one looks closer to the recently departedCoupe. In other words, it looks decidedly front-wheel-drive, particularly with the long front overhang, short dash-to-axle distance and the forward-placed cabin.
It's still very much a looker, though. The pointy nose, flowing curves and wide fenders all look clearly sporty. And what's interesting is that it looks surprisingly production ready, even down to the flush door handles. We wish we had more details about the Prelude Concept's underpinnings, although it will be electric. Based on the body proportions, we're also very willing to bet that front-wheel drive will be the layout for the car. Not only would that be true to the model name, but it also fits Honda's performance front-wheel-drive wheelhouse.
"The word 'prelude' means an 'introductory or preceding peformance," said Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe during the car's press conference."This model will become the prelude for our future models, which will inherit the 'joy of driving' into the full-fledged electrified future and embody Honda's unalterable sports mindset.".
Whether that means it's a preview of future models or the first of those future models through the door is open for interpretation. Honda does have a long history of presenting"concept" and"prototype" cars that then arrive ata couple years later, however. And with how realistic this looks, we wouldn't be surprised to see the same thing happen, here. Plus, Prelude goes along really nicely with Prologue, that electric SUV Honda is about to launch.
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