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The Honda Prelude Rises Again, This Time As A Hybrid
- Honda is reviving the Prelude sports coupe with a 2026 hybrid model arriving at U.S. dealerships this fall.
- Honda discontinued the Prelude in 2001 and now returns it as a hybrid using the Civic Type R chassis and powertrain components.
- The 2026 Prelude features a 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter dual-motor hybrid system, adaptive dampers, Brembo brakes, and Honda S+ Shift simulating manual gear changes.
- Pricing remains unannounced but is expected between $38,000 and $40,000, with more details to come as the launch approaches.
- This revival signals Honda's strategy to grow hybrids in its lineup by blending efficiency with engaging driving dynamics in new generations.
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Honda Prelude Revived as a Hyrbrid
Honda Motor Co. launched its new coupe, the Prelude, on Friday. This marks a revival of the model, once popular as “the date car,” after a 24-year hiatus. It is the brand’s first hybrid vehicle model. Honda aims to sell it globally, as there is robust demand for hybrids in Japan, the United States and Europe.
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