The Prelude is going on sale later this fall, and Honda just unloaded all the details. Sporting some Civic Type R components and a hybrid powertrain, Honda said it tuned the Prelude to deliver a grand touring experience and a fun-to-drive feel.
The car uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a two-motor hybrid system that produces 200 combined horsepower. It features Honda S+ simulated shifts, Brembo four-piston front brake calipers, dual-axis strut front suspension, and adaptive dampers, with all but the shifting system coming from the Civic Type R.
Honda Agile Handling Assist comes standard, which helps tailor powertrain and braking performance to the driver’s behavior, making the Prelude the first car with the technology. It also features Comfort, GT, Sport, and Individual drive modes and comes standard with high-performance summer tires. Available in a single trim level, the Prelude rides on 19-inch wheels, and Honda will offer a range of accessories through its parts catalog, including unique wheels, spoilers, and upgraded badges.
Inside, the 2+2 cabin features asymmetrical seat bolstering, with a more aggressive driver’s seat. The folding rear seats afford a surprising 32 inches of rear legroom, and Honda offers two color schemes, including blue and white or black. It also comes with a 10.2-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Google built-in.
One thing Honda didn’t disclose was the price, but it’s expected to land somewhere in the mid-$30,000 range to start. We’ll learn more in the coming weeks as the official release date nears.
[Images: Honda]
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