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Tomoyuki Yamagami, the project leader who developed this new 2026 Honda Prelude e:HEV (who is also the project leader for the 11th-generation Civic), said that this all-new Prelude will be fun to drive, a next-generation driving pleasure. |
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Honda also explained the meaning behind the Honda Prelude e:HEV S+ Shift Sport name, with each name listed below: S is used by Honda to represent the sporty spirit. It has been used for a long time, as seen in the names of the S600, S2000 and Type S models. |
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+ means adding new value to a product. This includes making the product relevant, unique, and emotionally impactful. Shift refers to Honda's intention to create change, bringing both people and cars into a new era. |
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The power of the 2026 Honda Prelude will come from a Hybrid powertrain, which Honda calls e:HEV. This will be Honda's latest generation of Hybrid powertrains, and the 2026 Prelude is the first model to apply it to increase driving pleasure. |
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With the operation of 2 electric motors connected to the gasoline engine, the driving experience is enhanced with the ability to allow the driver to choose the gear shift and also has simulated sounds. The new generation e:HEV system on the Honda Prelude has a Linear Shift Control system that adjusts the synthesized sound according to the speed of use. |
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It works with the Active Sound Control (ASC) system that plays a sound through the speakers. Although this transmission does not have a torque converter and works with the ASC system, it still maintains engine speed when downshifting for maximum efficiency. |
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In terms of driving, Japanese media said that the gear shifting program on the Honda Prelude can adjust 8 speeds, up and down quickly but does not downshift much. |
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It is said that the Honda Prelude will likely use the same chassis as the Honda Civic Type R, combined with the power from the 2.0-liter Hybrid gasoline engine taken from the Civic e:HEV/Accord e:HEV for further expansion. The front suspension can also be upgraded from the Type R with Dual Axis Strut, equipped with 19-inch wheels with Continental Premium Contact6 tires, size 235/40 R19. |
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In terms of driving feel, according to the Japanese media, it is not like the Civic Type R at all, but a bit softer. but still retains its solidity. Comparing the images, it looks like the Mazda Roadster or MX-5. The price of the Honda Prelude e:HEV S+ SHIFT is expected to be announced at the end of 2025. |
Video: Introducing the new 2026 Honda Prelude model.
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