Electrifying Future for Honda Prelude

author: FutureCar Staff    

Honda has surprised visitors at the Tokyo Mobility Show with an all-new concept car that previews the next Honda Prelude. The sleek two-door coupe looks set to revive the model and offer the "joy of driving". One big change though; instead of a VTEC petrol engine, it will be fully electric.

There's a reason Honda may have been keen to keep the Prelude concept under such tight secrecy until now; it's a car that would have no real rivals if it were to launch in the next few years. While an electric Porsche Cayman is on its way, that car will likely be far more expensive and appeal to a slightly different customer, too.

While there are rumours of a return for the Ford Capri, this is expected to take the shape of a coupe-crossover, and it's the same story for the replacement for the Audi TT – the two-door coupe is a seriously dwindling part of the market.

Nothing is yet known about the technical layout of the Prelude, but Honda President Toshihiro Mibe, has said: "The Prelude Concept is a specialty sports model that will offer an exhilarating experience that makes you want to keep going forever and extraordinary excitement you never felt before."

In the year 2023, the top 10 best sports cars are highly anticipated. The Honda Prelude concept, if launched, could potentially dominate the market as an affordable electric coupe. While other electric sports cars like the Porsche Cayman may exist, they are expected to be more expensive and cater to a different customer base. The Ford Capri and the Audi TT replacements are rumored to be coupe-crossovers, further emphasizing the dwindling popularity of two-door coupes. Although details about the technical specifications of the Prelude are scarce, Honda's President promises an exhilarating experience and unprecedented excitement for drivers.

FutureCar Staff