Overview
- Honda’s 2026 Prelude returns as a two‑door hybrid with a 2.0‑liter engine and two‑motor system rated around 200 hp and 232 lb‑ft driving the front wheels.
- The coupe debuts S+ Shift to simulate eight gear changes, and early tests report engaging handling with Civic Type R‑derived steering, suspension and Brembo brakes, plus roughly 7.3 seconds 0–60 mph in wet conditions.
- U.S. pricing is expected near $42,000 with orders opening later this month and showroom arrivals targeted for late 2025 into early 2026.
- Honda confirmed S+ Shift will roll into upcoming hybrids including Civic and CR‑V on new platforms starting in 2027, which target about 90 kg weight savings, roughly 10% lower production costs and centrally mounted batteries under rear seats.
- The company showcased new EV concepts in Tokyo but said smaller models are not planned for the U.S., and CEO Toshihiro Mibe cited political headwinds for a roughly five‑year delay to low‑cost U.S. EVs after the limited GM collaboration ended with Prologue and Acura ZDX.