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Honda Prelude Returns as 2026 Hybrid Coupe With First 2,000 Units Reported Sold Out in Japan

The revived 2+2 pairs Honda’s Civic hybrid powertrain with Civic Type R chassis upgrades and new S+ Shift, with U.S. sales due in late fall as pricing and EPA figures remain unannounced.

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Overview

  • Japanese outlet Creative Trend reports the initial batch of 2,000 cars sold out in five days, with deliveries planned in batches starting mid-September.
  • Order books are open in Japan with official pricing from 6,179,800 yen and a Honda ON Limited Edition at 6,480,100 yen.
  • The two-motor e:HEV hybrid from the Civic combines a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with electric drive for 203 PS (200 hp) and 315 Nm to the front wheels.
  • Type R-derived hardware includes a dual-axis front suspension, adaptive dampers, wider tracks, and four-piston Brembo front brake calipers.
  • S+ Shift emulates an eight-speed gearbox with paddle inputs and Active Sound Control; U.S. availability is slated for late fall, with price and EPA economy pending and media estimates pointing to the low-$40,000s and roughly 40-plus mpg combined.