The โHonda Prelude Reborn: A Blend of Sportiness,Technology,adn Refinement
Honda has revived the iconic Prelude nameplate,unveiling a new model that blends a sporty drivingโ experience withโค cutting-edgeโข technologyโฃ and a premium aesthetic. The latest Prelude aims to capture the spirit of its predecessors while appealing to a modern audience.
Externally, the new Prelude features distinctive headlights incorporating multifunction lights with wing-like lines,โข adaptiveโค driving beams, and active cornering lights for โฃenhanced โnighttime visibility. Laser Brazing technology creates a seamless roofline, complemented by antennas integratedโค with glass-printing for a clean design.Premium details include a flush door handle, a black chrome layered grille, and blue accents โขon the front and rear fascias.
The interior offers โฃa contrasting two-tone blue and white cabin, designed to โbalance driver engagement and passenger comfort. The driver’s seat is sculptedโ for aโฃ sporty feel, while โpassengers enjoy aโค cozy experience. Unique touches like “Prelude” embroidery on the headrests โand an โergonomically designed door lining reinforce a sense of ownership.Key interior features include a D-shaped steeringโฃ wheel, metal paddle shifters, and an exclusive โฃfull-graphic metre cluster.
Technologyโค is central to the new โคPrelude’s appeal. It boasts aโค 9-inch touchscreen powered by Google Built-in, providing access to โGoogle Maps, โฃGoogle Play, and Google Assistant. An 8-speaker bose Premiumโค Audio System with โฃDynamic Speed โCompensation adjusts sound qualityโ based โขon vehicle speed, aiming toโ deliver a concert-likeโค listening experience.
honda has introducedโ its new Hondaโ S+ shift technology to the Hybrid E:Hev system, creating aโ virtualโข 8-speed transmission โฃthat simulates the feel of traditional gear shifts even โwith an electric motor. Active Sound Control generates engine sounds synchronized withโข RPM, while โฃaโ new coasting control feature allows โfor deceleration similar โto driving in neutral, providing a gliding sensation.Drivers can select from Sports, GT, Comfort, or Individual driving modes,โข with adjustments available for sixโข different aspects including suspension, engine sound, and adaptive cruise control.
the Prelude utilizes the same chassis as theโ Honda Civic Type R,incorporating a dual-axis strut front suspension,adaptive damperโ system,a steering systemโฃ with a variableโข gear ratio (VGR),a rigid drive shaft,and Brembo โfront disc brakes.19-inch alloy wheels areโค designed toโ minimize noise while maximizing stability.
Safety is a priority, with the All New Honda Prelude equipped with the advanced Honda Sensing safety technology, specificallyโ tuned for this model. This completeโ suite includesโ over 15 features, such as Collision Mitigationโ braking System, Collision Mitigation Throttle Control, rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control, Low Speed Brake Function, Pedestrian Collision Mitigation steering System, โRoad Departure mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control โwith Low โSpeed Followโข and Traffic jam Assist, lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive โDriving Beam Headlights, Blind Spot Information System, Cross Traffic Monitor,โข Parking Sensorโฃ System, and Unintended Acceleration Mitigation.
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