Challenge of All-New PRELUDE: Inheriting the “Joy of Driving” into an Electrification Era
The all-new PRELUDE returns in September 2025 after 25 years. It inherits and evolves the “Joy of Driving” cherished by its preceding models and has been developed as a hybrid sports car designed to deliver “Excitement” and “Special Moments” to people across countries and generations.
This special feature explores the stories behind the launch of the all-new sixth-generation PRELUDE, including its design, development philosophy, and the challenges faced during development — to uncover the passion behind its revival.
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Honda StoriesAll-New Prelude Equipped with Excitement - New Hybrid Sports Car Provides “Special Moments”AutomobilesThe all-new Prelude is scheduled for release in autumn 2025. As the 6th-generation and the first release in 25 years, the Prelude has already generated significant interest prior to its launch. In this issue of Honda Stories, Tomoyuki Yamagami, the development leader for the all-new Prelude, describes the journey to its revival, the challenges faced, and his passion for the Pre
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Honda DesignPRELUDE - A Prelude to The Era of Electrification Aesthetics of "Containment and Liberation" Embodied in DesignAutomobilesThe iconic Honda car "PRELUDE" returns after a quarter of a century as a bridge to the era of electrification. The goal is to become a next-generation electric specialty sports model that embodies the "joy of driving." Hideaki Uchino, the Creative Director who oversaw the entire design, including the concept, is a huge fan of the PRELUDE series and joined Honda with the ambitio
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Honda Design“Joy of Driving” into the Future Pride and Spirit of Honda Designers Embodied in the PRELUDEAutomobilesThe PRELUDE, once a sensation as a date car, brought the joy of driving and created exciting moments with partners. Since its debut in 1978, it has captivated countless people and is now making a comeback after about 25 years with electrification technology. Honda’s leading designers have poured their passion into this electric specialty sports model, aiming to embody the next
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Honda DesignTaking Your Passenger into the Sky Together PRELUDE Design Pursued the Ultimate of “For Two”AutomobilesOnce a sensation as a date car, the PRELUDE has brought exciting moments with your partner, along with the joy of driving. Since its debut in 1978, it has captivated countless people and is now making a comeback after about 25 years with electrification technology. Yuuki Higashimori, in charge of interior design, and Kyoko Shibuya, in charge of CMF design (Color, Material, Fini