Honda soars to new heights with the Prelude e:HEV, a sports coupe that channels the grace of modern gliders and the brand’s relentless drive for innovation. With its advanced hybrid powertrain, cutting-edge Honda S+ Shift, and sculpted design, the Prelude promises drivers and passengers an exhilarating ‘Unlimited Glide’ behind the wheel.
Note… We include a Drivetribe ‘Tiff’ Video review below…
To celebrate the Prelude’s European debut and embody its ‘Unlimited Glide’ ethos, Honda made headlines by using the new sports coupe to launch a real glider skyward—showcasing the car’s thrilling 184PS e:HEV powertrain and impressive towing power. The full story unfolds in Honda’s latest content series.
Project leader Tomoyuki Yamagami’s childhood memories of flying a radio-controlled glider built by his grandfather set the stage for the Prelude’s ‘Unlimited Glide’ concept—a vision that would shape every aspect of the car’s design and engineering.
Fulfilling his dream of piloting a real glider as an adult, Yamagami doubled down on his mission to infuse the Prelude with the dynamic spirit and elegance of flight.
“It was smooth, clean, yet thrillingly responsive,” Yamagami recalls. “A glider harnesses nature for endless flight—an ideal that inspired ‘Unlimited Glide’ and defined the new Prelude as a visionary sports car.”
Driven by Honda’s mission to turn dreams into engineering reality, Yamagami achieved a coupe that glides effortlessly—making every journey as graceful as flight.
Honda Prelude e:HEV – ‘Unlimited Glide’
With a wide, low stance and advanced suspension inspired by the Civic Type R, plus adaptive dampers and Honda’s latest Agile Handling Assist, the Prelude e:HEV delivers sharp, agile handling and the signature ‘joy of driving’—evoking the thrill of acrobatic flight.
Honda’s 25+ years of hybrid expertise power the Prelude’s e:HEV system, seamlessly blending a 2.0-litre petrol engine with a lightweight dual electric motor transmission. The result? 315Nm of instant torque and a driving experience as smooth and responsive as a glider riding the wind.
Inside, the glider-inspired philosophy continues with a clean, driver-focused cockpit, premium materials, and superb visibility—ensuring every drive feels like an escape, true to Honda’s ‘Your Dreams Engineered’ promise.
- And to conclude, you can check out Tiff’s thoughts and views on this exciting new Honda Prelude Coupe Hybrid…
