Honda Ireland announces pricing of all-new Prelude
Making a return after 25 years, Honda Ireland are welcoming back the all-new Prelude e:HEV starting from €59,995. The new hybrid Prelude e:HEV will showcase the innovative Honda S+ Shift technology to further enhance the ‘joy of driving’ offered by Honda’s latest sports coupe.
Fresh from being voted ‘Best Coupe’ by esteemed Best Cars of the Year (Best COTY) judging panel at the New Car World Championships, the Prelude offers blend of style, driving exhilaration and hybrid technology. The sixth-generation model’s exterior design is inspired by the timeless grace and elegance of gliders, while the compelling combination of engaging handling and dynamics is reminiscent of an acrobatic flight.
Simulating the sound, feel and driver engagement of quick automatic gear changes, Honda S+ Shift 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.
Utilising more than 25 years of hybrid experience, the Prelude features Honda’s full hybrid e:HEV powertrain. Pairing 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. There is also 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.
Once inside, the interior has been created to deliver a driver-focused feeling of control and exceptional visibility, featuring high quality materials and an uncluttered layout that allows occupants to enjoy the vehicle’s careful craftsmanship. The Prelude interior options include two-tone material finishes that feature either a white-and-blue or black-and-blue theme.
This is typified by a customisable 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 with Honda’s responsive nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system 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.
Speaking on the Prelude’s return to the Irish market, John Saunders, Managing Director of Honda Ireland, stated “We are delighted to have the Prelude back in the Irish market after 25 years. 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.”
