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The Prelude returns.
Honda is marking 25 years of hybrid success with the European debut of the Honda Prelude which is set to join Honda's fully electrified mainstream lineup in the first half of 2026.
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The new S+ Shift system builds on the Linear Shift Control system applied to Honda's current e:HEV hybrid models.
With the S+ Shift activated, drivers can then shift gears using paddles, which will offer a "sharp upshift feeling, providing feedback that resonates with all of the driver's senses". Quick gearshifts will be enabled by the coordination between the engine and electric motor.
The system will also work with Honda's Active Sound Control system to "enhance engine sound quality" by playing engine sound in sync with the engine's RPM through the speakers, which Honda claimed will "stimulate all of the driver's senses".
The original Prelude made its debut in 1978 and over the next twenty years, and five generations, served as a showcase for Honda’s cutting-edge design and technology. The sixth generation will be a fitting return for the Prelude name and will deliver a blend of original style and sophistication coupled with Honda’s advanced hybrid powertrain. A winning combination that we call ‘the joy of driving’.
Tomoyuki Yamagami, Chief Engineer and Large Project Leader, Honda Motor
“The new Prelude not only marks the latest chapter in our ever-evolving hybrid story, it is also the product of 25-years of pioneering hybrid research and development. Ensuring this model maintains its ‘sporty’ DNA by perfectly blending the efficiency and environmental advantages of electrified driving with an exhilarating experience behind the wheel.”
