Honda's upcoming Prelude coupe has been revealed with a new e:HEV powertrain, simulated gear shifts via the S+ mode, and a sportier chassis. Japanese media got an exclusive first look at the pre-production prototypes, offering glimpses of the revamped interior and exterior. Expect minimal design changes from the concept, but the interior boasts unique touches that distinguish it from the Civic. While the front seats are sporty and comfortable, rear passenger space is limited due to the sloping roofline.
Japanese media got access to pre-production prototypes of the Honda Prelude . The coupe is equipped with a new e:HEV powertrain and sportier chassis setup. It also introduces the S+ Shift mode that simulates gear shifts despite the lack of a gearbox. After finding out that Honda 's new Prelude —yes, the one with simulated gear shifts—is hitting US showrooms late next year, a few lucky folks in Japan got to take the pre-production prototypes for a spin on the track.
These early test drives give us a sneak peek at the upgraded hybrid powertrain, its “enhanced” soundtrack, and the tweaked chassis setup. Oh, and they also offer a first look inside the cabin, which Honda had kept under wraps until now. Unsurprisingly, the camouflaged prototypes used for these test drives look almost identical to those spotted by our spy photographers during development testing. As expected, the exterior changes from the concept are minimal, such as the slightly chunkier mirror caps and a few new ADAS sensors for good measure. A Fancier Civic Interior Inside, the Prelude’s dashboard is largely borrowed from its Civic cousin, no surprises there. But Honda has sprinkled in just enough unique touches to remind you this is not just a Civic coupe, thank you very much. The center console is higher, featuring snazzy new controls for the gearbox and a shiny, dedicated button for the new S+ Shift mode (don’t worry, we’ll unpack that bit later). More: New Honda Prelude Coming To US In Late 2025 With Simulated Gear Shifts The front seats are a nice touch featuring sporty buckets with integrated headrests, perforated upholstery, and contrast stitching in white and blue for that look, it’s special vibe. As for the rear seats, let’s just say Honda didn’t design them with NBA players—or really, any full-sized adults—in mind, unless you enjoy being cramped. Blame the sloping roofline and shorter wheelbas
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