It's a "series hybrid", essentially an EV with gas range extender/generator. It has no transmission, so no CVT, but no rowing the gears either. The Civic hybrid is faster to 60 than the new SI with a stick, so... I still have my 97 Prelude SH and it's been a hoot for almost 30 yrs, but I'm open minded to new tech. I just wish this new lude had more angular lines and a long low slung hood so it looks like a "Prelude".
@@Cbo__25 TBF the 4th gen was swoopy looking, but wasn't as well received and every other gen before and after was angular. The Honda E is proof their designers can pull off a modern boxy angular look.
@@steve8803 I didn't say that's all I care about (otherwise I wouldn't own a stock Prelude SH for over 2 decades) but it is a consideration to many who look for a sports coupe.
Ok, lets get this straight. The 1979 Honda was simply beautiful and rowing through the gears as you zip around town was pure magic. Also the interior of the 94, splendid. Bring back cars, leave the wagons for the soccer moms
I like the new Honda Prelude and I think it is a standing of a sports car yes not all the specs are set in stone but we can tell from the photos we've seen that it is going to be very cool
@@kblairp Agreed! This would give Honda something to compete with the Supra and Z. This maybe their plan all along. They did eventually give us the amazing Acura Integra Type S after all. One can only hope. My bet is that a lot was driven by the US election. This hybrid was probably the safer bet. Remember cars take years to develop. Now that Trump is back in office it might be full speed ahead for a Type R variant.
@@malcolmar Just cause trump is back i dont think they just scrap hybrid/ev plans cause all of europe is still doing its time. I think more realistically cars like the is500 might stick around but I dont see honda or toyota stopping their current trend of 4 cylinders and hybrids
Hybrids are basically never manual. Only exception I can think of is the original Insight. Getting the integration to work with an unpredictable human is just too difficult.
yeah the powertrain is going to be disappointing. They are just going to recycle the same 1.5l four banger from the civic si. It will look pretty on the outside but will have a generic motor.
@@edwint1780 Nope it's the 2.0 engine paired to an all new hybrid powertrain with a rear motor. I watched a Japanese review to confirm. ruclips.net/video/T2Ih2IB1iCk/видео.html
I wouldn't mind having one...but the way honda has been with these recalls & how they're handling them... I'm just going to continue looking into getting a wrx
If this uses the same hybrid system as the Civic/Accord then at speeds under about 45 it is a serial hybrid where all the gas engine does is power a generator to drive the electric motor. All "shifting" from 0-45 is fake. Then above 45 or so there is a direct connect from the gas engine to the drive wheels with no gears at all. So I'll be very curios what the heck this S+ is.
Love the host's 1987 Prelude that he picked up in 1998. Sadly, Honda would discontinue the Prelude in 2001. I knew a couple guys with brand-new Preludes back in the late 1990s. Honda cut the cord at its height--which it also did to the Integra, CRX, NSX and the Legend. Not quite sure why Honda does that.
It looks like a Prius, and a Cayman got together. This is their offspring lol But you're right, Jeff, 4WS was something I liked in the Prelude of yesteryear.
Why bother, Honda? Seriously, back in the 90's we already had the Integra for 2 door 4 seater coupe, no need for another variant with the Prelude. Just bring the Integra back and use some creative flair please.❤
I'm excited! I am going to be saving up for this car. The only thing I really need is a good audio system. I know honda has been using that new bose system but I dont know if thats enough 😅
Even if Honda doesn’t offer a manual at launch, enough demand could push Honda to equip the Prelude with a manual later down the line. Honda has offered past hybrids with manuals.
I owed a 2.2 vti honda prelude, manual, back in 2012, both type R civic and integra had no chance.... Especially on roundabouts 🤣🤣🤣. All thanks to that good good 4ws... hardened suspension and strunt braces...
More torque, some CTR parts in the suspension, and better mpg? Unfortunately, as much as I would consider the Prelude given my current lifestyle (10th Gen Si owner) there's still not a lot known about that car to really give an idea on what the full hook is. Heck, for all we know, it'll handle amazingly and have a good 0-60 time, but gotta wait and see.
I hope they drop the hammer head design. Ferrari did it..that’s fine but the trend is weird. If they keep it simple like the civic or accord headlights it’s a win. Other than that everything looks good
@@johnxina2140I think the only problem I see is that the Civic coupe died to potentially allow this to exist. As I don’t necessarily value a “premium” vehicle kinda sucks to let go of a more value based proposition (especially if it came in an Si variant).
@@ALMX5DP I get what you're saying, but civic Coupe sales were so low for what it was that it was going to get cancelled anyways, so even if there was no prelude, it's likely we wouldn't have gotten a civic Coupe anyways
@@johnxina2140 perhaps, though it’s clear there is some belief that what is essentially a slightly more expensive and premium civic coupe will succeed here so I think it’s hard to say that with any certainty. Just a shame that one product was lost and another more expensive version was added.
Am I the only one that thinks the front end looks like the hammerhead on say a Toyota Crown Signia? I just can't get excited over another company just named me a car to fall back on its heritage even though it has nothing to do with the original. Nothing can beat the prelude SI of the 3rd gen.
This car looks cool, but it sounds like it will drive SOOO boringly. This is just a modern, nicer looking CR-Z (minus the manual hybrid which the CR-Z was.)
I love that they want to still make cars like this, but who is this car for? Its a car that looks sportier than a Civic Type R but isnt, and also has less practicality to boot.
Why is it Honda confirms a 6th gen Prelude, yet refuses 6 speed manual and uses a CVT? There are almost no interior photos or specs for this car either. Not that the 4th or 5th gen Prelude were terribly fast, but this is probably gonna be another pig with lipstick on it.
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So it is two door Civic hybrid. Got it.
You're an uninformed normie. Got it.
TAKE MY MONEY 🗣️🗣️🗣️
@@rye734 Make an ICE two door Accord.
Historically, Prelude is a two door Accord.
😂
It's a "series hybrid", essentially an EV with gas range extender/generator. It has no transmission, so no CVT, but no rowing the gears either. The Civic hybrid is faster to 60 than the new SI with a stick, so... I still have my 97 Prelude SH and it's been a hoot for almost 30 yrs, but I'm open minded to new tech. I just wish this new lude had more angular lines and a long low slung hood so it looks like a "Prelude".
You're on it. That's what I was saying. The front should be long and lights in the corners. Maybe squarish to show homage to the old prelude.....
Had no clue fossils could talk😂
@Phrancis5 LOL all you care about is 0-60? The Si is significantly more fun. There are much better options out there if 0-60 is your thing.
@@Cbo__25 TBF the 4th gen was swoopy looking, but wasn't as well received and every other gen before and after was angular. The Honda E is proof their designers can pull off a modern boxy angular look.
@@steve8803 I didn't say that's all I care about (otherwise I wouldn't own a stock Prelude SH for over 2 decades) but it is a consideration to many who look for a sports coupe.
Ok, lets get this straight. The 1979 Honda was simply beautiful and rowing through the gears as you zip around town was pure magic. Also the interior of the 94, splendid. Bring back cars, leave the wagons for the soccer moms
Love these videos. Not really interested in this car, but with this format being so quick and informative it’s an easy click.
This was my dream car back in high school about 24years ago..wow...Now I Can afford it :D
Nice to see honda make another coupe 👍
I like the new Honda Prelude and I think it is a standing of a sports car yes not all the specs are set in stone but we can tell from the photos we've seen that it is going to be very cool
Meh, These will sit around and they will discontinue it sooner than later.
This is exactly what I want as my daily driver!
If they offer a Honda Prelude Type R with the 300+ HP engine and 6 speed manual from the Honda Civic Type R I will FIND THE MONEY to buy one.
Why not just get the more practical Type R available now ?
@@kblairp Agreed! This would give Honda something to compete with the Supra and Z. This maybe their plan all along. They did eventually give us the amazing Acura Integra Type S after all. One can only hope. My bet is that a lot was driven by the US election. This hybrid was probably the safer bet. Remember cars take years to develop. Now that Trump is back in office it might be full speed ahead for a Type R variant.
@@malcolmar Just cause trump is back i dont think they just scrap hybrid/ev plans cause all of europe is still doing its time. I think more realistically cars like the is500 might stick around but I dont see honda or toyota stopping their current trend of 4 cylinders and hybrids
@@kblairpcause the type R is bloated big sedan like the entire civic lineup
would never happen
‘98 was the best time ever
so, why does it have the prius face?
prius kinda of looks like a crz sedan
Right!!! Ferrari started the hammer head design. But doesn’t mean the Italians are always right on fashion design
That's a cute Toyota coupe
The Civic is back again, this time called a prelude that looks like a prius
At least it ain't ugly.
@ if u think a prius front and chevy cavalier side ain’t ugly
@user1989fopfrs7 they aren't.
Prius nope,,,prius doesn't look like a car at alll😅😅😅
The Honda badging and cursive Prelude badging under it is very Porsche
The Honda HR-V also looks like a Porsche Macan
Prius coupe?
Only a 6 speed manual hybrid can restore the Prelude name
They don't sell much unfortunately.
No one buys manuals
Hybrids are basically never manual. Only exception I can think of is the original Insight. Getting the integration to work with an unpredictable human is just too difficult.
@@concinnus The CRZ had a 6 speed manual
any information about the 2026 civic type r ?
Can't wait for this legend to come back ❤❤❤
Love the design of it🤟😍
Honda Prius
Just like my Miata this car is gonna be vastly underpowered
yeah the powertrain is going to be disappointing. They are just going to recycle the same 1.5l four banger from the civic si. It will look pretty on the outside but will have a generic motor.
@@edwint1780 it's a hybrid, did you watch the video?
@@edwint1780 Nope it's the 2.0 engine paired to an all new hybrid powertrain with a rear motor. I watched a Japanese review to confirm. ruclips.net/video/T2Ih2IB1iCk/видео.html
Mine isn’t. Almost 190 horses moves it along quite briskly.
Loved my 99 Prelude
It looks pretty good
Hat tip to Honda building 1)a car 2)a coupe 3)an attempt at something sporty. As a previous Prelude and multi Honda owner, I'll just leave it at that.
I wouldn't mind having one...but the way honda has been with these recalls & how they're handling them... I'm just going to continue looking into getting a wrx
Sadly pricing going make it fail🙄
How?
2 door Toyota Camry!
dealer: MSRP+ 20000 mark up + 7k accessories + 9k 9 years extend warranty + 4k paint coating ready to go!!
If this uses the same hybrid system as the Civic/Accord then at speeds under about 45 it is a serial hybrid where all the gas engine does is power a generator to drive the electric motor. All "shifting" from 0-45 is fake. Then above 45 or so there is a direct connect from the gas engine to the drive wheels with no gears at all. So I'll be very curios what the heck this S+ is.
Hit the Back button soon as I heard Hybrid.. just came back to write this.
Buy it, sell the electric motor with the batteries, shed off double the weight of a gas engine and put a K-Series in it. Done and done.
Ummm, just buy the car you actually want.
The Quaalude is back!
Really great looking. Thank you Honda for having the kahones to bring this epic car back!
Love the host's 1987 Prelude that he picked up in 1998. Sadly, Honda would discontinue the Prelude in 2001. I knew a couple guys with brand-new Preludes back in the late 1990s. Honda cut the cord at its height--which it also did to the Integra, CRX, NSX and the Legend. Not quite sure why Honda does that.
This sounds like my dream car ngl
Where's the moonroof?
It looks like a Prius, and a Cayman got together. This is their offspring lol But you're right, Jeff, 4WS was something I liked in the Prelude of yesteryear.
Honda! Meet him on campus!!
I highly doubt it, but if this comes with AWD, it will be my next car!
Will it get the Type R treatment? It better.
Even if it's just a Civic Coupe Hybrid, I'm glad Honda is bringing back the sports compact.
Why bother, Honda? Seriously, back in the 90's we already had the Integra for 2 door 4 seater coupe, no need for another variant with the Prelude. Just bring the Integra back and use some creative flair please.❤
I'm excited! I am going to be saving up for this car. The only thing I really need is a good audio system. I know honda has been using that new bose system but I dont know if thats enough 😅
Even if Honda doesn’t offer a manual at launch, enough demand could push Honda to equip the Prelude with a manual later down the line. Honda has offered past hybrids with manuals.
Comments be like - No manual? Said the guy who never driven a manual 😁
Learnt on manual and still drive sometimes
@MultiAlliot me too, my 1st car was 1990 Civic Hatchback... I have now 2002 Mazda Protege 5, manual sure... ✌️
Best looking Honda ever...
The new Honda Civic…got it thanks.
I want to know what platform its based on. Ill make my presumptions based on that.
Hope all of these have a standard sunroof like the original.
I owed a 2.2 vti honda prelude, manual, back in 2012, both type R civic and integra had no chance.... Especially on roundabouts 🤣🤣🤣.
All thanks to that good good 4ws... hardened suspension and strunt braces...
Integra's back, Prelude's back. Next up: S2000
When will it be fully revealed?
I believe it is indicated on the Honda website now...
Honda Prius coupe
Class of 2k… we bicycle!!!!!
It looks like a Toyota Prius, but with two doors.
Looks like a Prius and Tesla model 3
If we even have a 2025....
I wish they will made the headlights can flip like the old one !
History has shown that after the first wave of buyers, people don’t buy coupes from Honda.
Nice to see a new coupe, and a hybrid at that. Tired of all the gray boxy 💩 on wheels these days.
You know they recently had a civic coupe.... right?
My 1st car was a 97 Prelude =)
So it's the same horsepower as an SI which comes in a 6-speed manual. So why get a Prelude?
More torque, some CTR parts in the suspension, and better mpg? Unfortunately, as much as I would consider the Prelude given my current lifestyle (10th Gen Si owner) there's still not a lot known about that car to really give an idea on what the full hook is. Heck, for all we know, it'll handle amazingly and have a good 0-60 time, but gotta wait and see.
So basically a new Civic si coupe, got it.
I absolutely love the shapeless and uninspired exterior styling. They went away from the beautiful wedge shape.
so the later Acura version is prob the Integra, in 2-door version and with hybrid mid trim option behind the S-Type
Hope it doesn’t come with the $10k-$12,000 markup that our local friendly helpful Honda dealers are charging now for a TypeR.
Better not be over $65k
no 2.0T X 10 speed/ 6 speed manual? Missed opportunity
Need it as a convertible
I hope they drop the hammer head design. Ferrari did it..that’s fine but the trend is weird. If they keep it simple like the civic or accord headlights it’s a win. Other than that everything looks good
It's a 2-door Honda Civic.
I fail to see the problem, it's gorgeous and will drive well
@@johnxina2140I think the only problem I see is that the Civic coupe died to potentially allow this to exist. As I don’t necessarily value a “premium” vehicle kinda sucks to let go of a more value based proposition (especially if it came in an Si variant).
@@ALMX5DP I get what you're saying, but civic Coupe sales were so low for what it was that it was going to get cancelled anyways, so even if there was no prelude, it's likely we wouldn't have gotten a civic Coupe anyways
@@johnxina2140 perhaps, though it’s clear there is some belief that what is essentially a slightly more expensive and premium civic coupe will succeed here so I think it’s hard to say that with any certainty. Just a shame that one product was lost and another more expensive version was added.
@ALMX5DP I'm going to wait to actually see it to decide weather it's "just an expensive civic Coupe" it very well could be totally different
Prelude shouldn't have left.
Am I the only one that thinks the front end looks like the hammerhead on say a Toyota Crown Signia? I just can't get excited over another company just named me a car to fall back on its heritage even though it has nothing to do with the original. Nothing can beat the prelude SI of the 3rd gen.
Redesign the front, yuck
maybe I’m missing what the prelude was but this seems like a pretty underpowered economy car
honda will likely use the “reliable” 1.5T. lol give it a CVT and it will be DOA.
wrong dude.
2.0 hybrid .
Should have a V6 with a 6MT.
I wait for a manual transmission to be available .
Hybrid??? PASS.
1:04 How disappointing
Cool
OK, roll out the hybrid, then cook up a Type R.
Beautiful design....but cvt? *barf*
This car looks cool, but it sounds like it will drive SOOO boringly.
This is just a modern, nicer looking CR-Z (minus the manual hybrid which the CR-Z was.)
It's an AWD hybrid power unit - for those wondering: ruclips.net/video/T2Ih2IB1iCk/видео.html
this gonna be a fail like the CRZ
There's 2 engine choices.
its gonna weigh more than a pickup truck from the 1980s.
Not buying it without a manual.
People don’t want impractical coupes. The used car market for Honda Elements is C R A Z Y. Make me a new Element instead! 😅
honda, pls, NO NO hybrid, just put the SI or R engine in it
Honda will sadly continue to decline.
They need a new s2k
So...
Nice, uhh, Toyota Prius FRS 86 Hybrid ...?
What the Hell is this thing?
I love that they want to still make cars like this, but who is this car for? Its a car that looks sportier than a Civic Type R but isnt, and also has less practicality to boot.
So it’s a Toyota FRS86
Why is it Honda confirms a 6th gen Prelude, yet refuses 6 speed manual and uses a CVT? There are almost no interior photos or specs for this car either. Not that the 4th or 5th gen Prelude were terribly fast, but this is probably gonna be another pig with lipstick on it.
This is a coupe civic hybrid
A hybrid system will make this car too heavy.
It's a CR-Z with new skin.
lol look how much bigger it is than the og
everything has to be a bloated parody of previous gens thanks to safety regs