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What is Honda’s new Prelude a prelude to?

Recently, two models have made headlines: one that will make history with respect to sports cars, and one that will rejoin history with a re-release. These are the Nissan GT-R and the Honda Prelude.

In March 2025, Nissan ended orders for its flagship sports car, the R35 GT-R, bringing an end to its 18-year history.
Since its launch in 2007 at 7,770,000 yen including tax, the price eventually ballooned to 14,443,000 yen, but if the bare bones of the car are solid However, it has proven that even high-performance cars can be built to last a long time.

Meanwhile, Honda has announced that in 2025 it plans to resell the Prelude for the first time in 24 years, bringing back a once classic car. the first generation Prelude was introduced in 1978 and featured 2-door coupe styling and retractable headlights, and the second generation in particular was a popular date car among the youth of the time. The second generation in particular was popular among young people at the time as a date car.
The third generation model was the first mass-produced passenger car to adopt a mechanical 4WS system, making it an advanced model in addition to its styling. The new model is expected to adopt e:HEV, a two-motor HEV.

Famous cars make history, and their spirit has made many people yearn for them. In particular, sports cars have been a symbol of the company and an object of admiration.
It is difficult to predict what will happen in the future, as there are reports that Honda and Nissan will begin discussions on a business merger.