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Honda Revives Prelude as 2026 Hybrid Grand Tourer With Type R Hardware

Japan orders open September 5 with a 2,000‑unit first run ahead of a late‑fall North American arrival.

Overview

  • The new two‑door Prelude pairs Honda’s e:HEV system—a 2.0‑liter engine and two electric motors—for a combined 200 hp and 232 lb‑ft.
  • A debuting S+ Shift mode simulates multi‑gear shifts with paddle control, downshift blips, rev‑matching and gear holding.
  • Chassis components drawn from the Civic Type R include dual‑axis front struts, wider tracks, adaptive dampers and Brembo four‑piston front brakes, all retuned for grand‑touring balance.
  • Japan pricing starts at ¥6,179,800 with an ON Limited Edition at ¥6,480,000, and the first production run is capped at 2,000 units.
  • Sold in a single well‑equipped trim, the liftback coupe includes a 10.2‑inch cluster, 9‑inch Google‑built infotainment, leather sport seats, a Bose audio system and standard Honda Sensing, with U.S. and EU pricing still to come.