Following its debut at the Japan Mobility Show, Honda has introduced the Prelude concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The surprise move comes 45 years after the first-generation Prelude entered production in November 1978 and roughly 22 years after production came to an end in 2001.
Unfortunately, Honda is staying tight-lipped about the model as they didn’t say much about the “hybrid-electric” coupe other than it was designed to demonstrate their “commitment to offering exhilarating products moving into the electrified future.” The automaker went onto call the car a “prelude to future electrified Honda models created to advance the joy of driving.”
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While it’s disappointing that Honda isn’t saying much, the concept looks virtually production-ready and officials have implied a road-going model is coming before the end of the decade. Officials have also previously hinted the four-seater “isn’t going to be the sportiest, zippiest car.”
Besides showing the Prelude, Honda displayed the Motocompacto e-scooter and Prologue EV. The latter is based on GM’s Ultium platform and will start in the “upper $40,000s” before incentives or tax credits.
The company hasn’t released full details at this point, but the crossover will be offered with front- and all-wheel drive. In the latter configuration, the model will have a combined output of approximately 288 hp (215 kW / 292 PS) and 333 lb-ft (451 Nm) of torque. Honda has also said one variant will have an 85 kWh battery pack that allows for an EPA range of approximately 300 miles (483 km).
