Honda Prelude Concept at KLIMS 2024 – hybrid coupé to be shown for first time in Asia outside of Japan
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced it will showcase the Honda Prelude Concept at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), happening from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). This marks the first time the hybrid coupé will be making an appearance in Asia since its world premiere at the Japan Mobility Show last year.
The show car, which features a sharp front end, slim headlights and front grille, a sweeping glasshouse and full-width taillights, is set to preview a production version due to be revealed next year. No technical details have been revealed just yet, but it will likely utilise a version of Honda’s e:HEV powertrain that is used in the likes of the City, HR-V, Civic and CR-V.
This setup consists of an electric motor doing the primary job of powering the car, juiced by a petrol engine that can also drive the car directly using a single-speed transmission and a lock-up clutch. This means that unfortunately, despite rumours to the contrary, the car is unlikely to have a manual transmission.
Still, the Prelude would be the first “affordable” Honda coupé since the CR-Z was discontinued in 2016. The car may not be the only highlight at the Honda stand, as HMSB could very well introduce the facelifted Civic, given that it has yet to launch the second of the two new cars it promised at the start of the year.
GALLERY: Honda Prelude Concept at Japan Mobility Show 2023
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