Honda announces return of flagship Prelude model
Honda Ireland has just announced that they are welcoming the return after 25 years, of the all-new Prelude e:HEV. It will be their flagship car and will showcase the innovative Honda S+ Shift technology to further enhance the ‘joy of driving’ offered by Honda’s latest sports coupe with a starting price of €59,995.
Honda engineers tell us that the Prelude offers blend of style, driving exhilaration and hybrid technology. This is the sixth-generation model with its own stand-out exterior design that is inspired by the timeless grace and elegance of gliders and promises exceptional handling.
Pilots will enjoy the feel and driver engagement of quick automatic gear changes, Honda S+ Shift, which helps the Prelude deliver a new dimension in exhilarating driving pleasure.
The latest development of Honda’s Linear Shift Control, the system works in combination with Active Sound Control (ASC) to correlate engine sound, revs and road speed for a more natural feel when accelerating.
Honda has been delivering hybrid technology for than 25 years and have paired a 2.0-litre petrol engine with the company’s lightweight dual electric motor automatic transmission, the 184PS (135kW) system offers true driver exhilaration with responsive power delivery, excellent efficiency and superb refinement.
Drivers get a unique array of drive modes to choose from, which can be used to seamlessly switch between four options at the touch of a button – ‘Comfort’, ‘GT’, ‘Sport’, and ‘Individual' – each of which fine-tunes the characteristics of the hybrid powertrain, suspension and steering response to suit the driver’s needs.
The interior is all about the driver with a feeling of control and exceptional visibility, high quality materials and an uncluttered layout that allows occupants to enjoy the vehicle’s careful craftsmanship.
There is a 10.2-inch driver display that features unique Prelude graphics and coloured themes tailored to each drive mode. There is also the latest in connectivity through a nine-inch touchscreen that features Apple CarPlay, with wireless connectivity, and Android Auto, alongside a rich and powerful eight-speaker audio system jointly developed with Bose.
Despite its sleek exterior profile, the new Prelude offers both space and usability, with seating for four occupants, alongside a large hatchback tailgate that opens to reveal up to 663-litres of luggage space.
Customers can also choose from a selection of exterior colour options, including a new rich Moonlit White Pearl, plus Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Rallye Red, and Racing Blue Pearl.
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Anyone who has ever owned or remembers the Prelude models from the past will know that this car will excel in terms of quality and reliability. Honda has recently been voted the most reliable brand on the road.
“We are delighted to have the Prelude back in the Irish market after 25 years,” said John Saunders, the managing director of Honda Ireland, of the Prelude’s return to the Irish market.
The all-new Prelude has been eagerly anticipated by driving enthusiasts in Ireland and will be available across the Honda dealer network to order from July. This marks an exciting return to the market for the Honda Prelude at an incredible entry price of €59,995,” he said.