Honda Hondarecover the mythical Prelude with a hybrid engine. The Japanese firm has chosen the emblematic Goodwood Festival for the European presentation of the Prelude Concept, an event that will coincide with the celebration of the brand’s 25th anniversary in the hybrid vehicle market.
The brand ensures that the Hybrid Prelude combine the excitement behind the wheel what is expected from this model with a outstanding efficiencyand all this accompanied by the attractive coupe design that we have already seen.
The original model debuted in Europe 45 years ago, as Honda’s spearhead in technology and performance. A saga that has spanned five generations until 2001. The return of the Prelude is not simply a tribute to its iconic past, but a firm commitment to a future in which efficiency and driving pleasure They go hand in hand thanks to their hybrid propulsion system.
Tomoyuki Yamagami, chief engineer and leader of major projects at Honda Motor, highlights that the new Prelude is a direct result of 25 years of development in hybridization, combining environmental efficiency with an exciting driving experience. “The new edition of the Prelude symbolizes our continued evolution in the hybrid segment”says Yamagami. “It integrates Honda’s sporting DNA with the environmental benefits of electrification, providing a driving experience that allows users to enjoy the pleasure of driving while abstracting from their daily lives.”
This commitment by Honda to hybrid propulsion systems is a crucial step in its electrification strategyaligning with its goal that 100% of its new vehicle sales be battery or battery electric. hydrogen fuel by 2040. Honda’s journey into the hybrid market began 25 years ago with the Insight coupe, the first series-production hybrid in Europe in 1999. Since then, the brand has led the development of hybrid technology, making it easier for drivers to transition towards an electrified future with models like the The Civic HAShe CR-Z and the Jazz Hybrideach one standing out for its efficiency and dynamism.
Today, Honda’s lineup is fully electrified with models such as the Jazz, Civic, HR-V, ZR-V y CR-VCR-Vall equipped with the latest generation hybrid system. These vehicles not only provide a seamless transition between electric, hybrid and combustion modes, but also ensure a rewarding driving experience, efficiency and low emissions, reaffirming Honda’s commitment to a sustainable future.
