Honda will bring back the Prelude coupe in 2026, featuring a unique simulated gearbox system to ensure driving thrills. Although the 2.0-liter e:HEV hybrid powertrain doesn't accommodate a manual transmission, Honda will introduce the S+ Shift system to simulate the feel and sound of quick automatic gear changes. The system will aim to deliver both efficiency and the fun-to-drive performance the Prelude is known for.
The new Honda Prelude hybrid coupé will feature a unique simulated gearbox when it is launched in 2026 as part of an effort to ensure it offers driving thrills. The Japanese firm will revive the long-running model after a gap of more than 20 years – and the new version is set to serve as a halo product for its electrified technologies. The new Prelude will be based on the Civic and have a 2.0-litre powertrain that uses Honda 's e:HEV hybrid system.
Reports that the new Prelude would sport a simulated transmission emerged earlier this year and project leader Tomoyuki Yamagami added fuel to the rumours when he refused to rule out the idea in an interview with Autocar in October. Speaking then, Yamagami said: "When you're in charge of developing the Prelude, you understand everyone has a lot of expectations of a coupé." Asked at that time about the reports of a manual gearbox, he said: “It’s very hard to answer that.
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