2024 Honda Prelude First Impressions

[@Timernium]

This looks really great - finally a new car that isnt an SUV....

[@SamAustin]

It is very refreshing to see 🙂

[@bign1667]

Something I agree with as honda Australia has been heavily marketing SUV's

[@philking5740]

Yeah look what Ford did to the Capri badge!

[@Parker--]

SUVs are so 2010’s. We live in the world of 2 1/2 ton “cRoSsOvErS.”

[@midn16ht48]

I am DYING to see this thing in black

[@SamAustin]

That would look great! 😊

[@jjacob25101]

Honda announced that the Prelude is a Go, it's coming. The Civic Hybrid 2.0L has 200 horsepower and 232 ft /lbs. torque. With 245 series tires, I doubt it would be 180 horsepower when the Civic has 200. It's not practical for me, but I like it. Of course, this is a preview concept car, but probably be very close or pretty much like this.

[@incognito5109]

I feel honda isn't even trying anymore , here I was expecting a v6 that makes at least 300hp . At least!

[@senshiorigin5074]

Hopefully it is! If it ain't, then it's not worth buying unless you do a engine swap in it!

[@XeroFailGames]

Everyone is pushing for EXTREME safety now....pussifying the world...AGAIN

[@Cerby1979]

Great. However, the Prelude of the past was a manual transmission-only vehicle and this concept if produced will only have an eCVT. I’ve never seen hybrid vehicles with manual transmissions.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Then you have not looked....Honda's very own CR-Z offered a manual, and the car was hybrid only. I also think the first gen Honda Insight hybrid offered a manual. Currently, the Suzuki Swift is hybrid only and offers a manual transmission.

[@JamesSmith-dn8lb]

​@@fortheloveofnoise civic and accord hybrids also came in manual

[@venom999333]

No way they only give it 180hp! They got blasted for keeping hp the same on the last generation as the generation before that. 205. This car will be a lot larger than the last generation. I'd say 225hp minimum & a Type R 315hp version!!

[@TheBasher-_-]

Yeah it's needs 300hp. Honda needs to realize it's not the 90s anymore Hyundai is running rings around them.

[@Derek-pq3zb]

Just fantasizing….this prelude with the 2.0 turbo and 6 speed manual from the 10th gen accord would be it for me. Def a nice looking car.

[@VeyroneR]

I would buy it just for looks. Its enough.

[@drunksupportcharacter]

I think this is ideal for the prelude, hybrid coupes are probably gonna be a popular option, want to look cool and save fuel, just like the lexus hybrid coupes, if they want to make sure its sold on mass its gotta hit sub 40k base, and the numbers stack up for that IMO

[@oldben1800]

they killed it on this one cant lie

[@scotturich]

They already announced it’s going into production next year in the UK and Japan….They just haven’t unveiled the finished product but based upon the fact this shares the Civic platform and has the Brake kit from the Type R; I doubt they will change much of anything. 🤞Honda can mix in some reverse NSX tech and put the power around 250hp. Honda hasn’t announced what powertrain it will have.

[@gavinparry5426]

Same engine as in my new Civic Advance which has delivered 58mpg average across all gallons of fuel in first 5,000 miles. Superb car, well pleased.

[@DAVEXR2007]

It looks stunning & bold but will it have the driving dynamics to match the looks? Could this be as capable as the original?? I personally doubt it but let's wait and see.

[@Smellslikegelfling]

I recently saw a last gen Accord coupe, and i wouldnt be surprised if the new Prelude was based off of that chassis. They look strikingly similar in the front.

[@malcolmar]

I think it looks great. I can see them doing a hybrid since they have Civic hybrids but what they also have with the Civic is the Type R! A top tier performance Type R trim of this Prelude with the 6 speed manual from the current Type R and that 300+ VTEC Turbo engine would be on fire and could be Honda's answer to the Nissan Z and the Toyota Supra. I know I would be interested in that. Actually I will go onto Honda's website and let them know. Just saw the website was for Honda UK. I will wait for when they ask for input from the US. If you are in the UK and you would like to see a Honda Prelude Type R please let them know.

[@smilepermile8165]

Hi Sam, great video. I'm curious to find out if it will weigh any less than the Civic e:HEV🤔When Honda lend you the Civic e:HEV, it would be awesome if you could do a POV driving video through some fun twisty roads and also town driving too. Some youtubers got well over 70mpg but some people got 50mpg, so i really am intrigued to see what the realworld MPG you would get. Keep up the great work!

[@SamAustin]

Thank you for the positive feedback! That is a great idea and for sure I will have a full week with the car so plenty of time to me to experience and share with you all what it is like. Looking forward to sharing it with you all 👍

[@bobsacamano1274]

Love it. I don’t really care about the power train. Hybrid, ICE, all electric…whatever. For me, it’s all about driving dynamics. Make it handle like a Civic Type R or even an SI and I’m happy.

[@motari1019]

I doubt it will be the same engine, and if so, why would you upgrade the brakes . I don't know to be honest, but from the brakes and the rims, it seems that it will be outputting somewhere between 250 and 300 hp? lets wait and see but very interesting!!!

[@drewgrows7765]

Wondering when Honda would bring it back. I think customers today will pay extra for performance

[@SamAustin]

Hopefully Honda introduce it soon 👍

[@cbh148]

Hybrid and pigfat, bloated, and overstyled. Swing and a miss. We’ll never have 80s/90s low hood lines again.

[@Betazeno]

Over styled? Looks pretty great compared to the civics with all the glued on bits of the recent past.

[@waterloo123100]

⁠@@Betazenoit’s not a civic the prelude was always on its own platform. It’s doesn’t have a prelude feel at all

[@Betazeno]

I was around when the prelude came out new. Yes it doesn’t look like the old prelude but at least it isn’t an suv (look at the poor Capri). I think it looks good and the front looks kinda like an NSX or CRX. The prelude wasn’t around long enough to establish what it was going to look like. The 1st one wasn’t great but the last one I liked a lot! Also, I was commenting that the design is not bloated or overstyled like it could have been like the older civics. This looks way sportier than any Prelude ever did they just better give it performance at Nissan Z level! It can't be at BRZ/Toyota 86 level because this was always the most expensive Honda.

[@alvarojeff05]

Bruh. It looks like a civic coupe 😂

[@chichibud31]

Cause it will probably be based on the civic/ integra chassis.

[@omairsh8]

REALLY wish they make a Type R version with the CTR engine

[@TheBasher-_-]

185hp? 🤦‍♂️ Does Honda still think its 1996?! You cant sell a car this damn heavy with only 185hp. 😂 My 9th Gen Accord Coupe 6MT has 185hp and its way lighter than a hybrid will be and its still so sloow

[@Mx5pro]

Honda never gave the power numbers on this car

[@TheBasher-_-]

@Mx5pro IK but some are saying 185hp. I'm hoping that's wrong information aswell

[@jdmguy44]

Honda have not revealed any performance stats. It remains to be seen.

[@sleepwalker29]

Back quarter panel and hatch looks like a Eclipse.

[@SamAustin]

The 90's Japanese generation of car really had some wonderful looks and I see what you mean about the similarities here to the Eclipse👍

[@sleepwalker29]

@@SamAustin It looks like a 2008 Eclipse on the rear.

[@codyguzman2995]

As an eclipse owner I agree. And will gladly switch teams if given a manual option. Please don’t make me by an 86.

[@lash9400]

I have a fondness for the Prelude after owning a first generation which unfortunately disintegrated around me. This new generation is definitely something I would consider, my only criticism with the styling is that all Preludes were notchback coupes this one is a fastback and has a more Prius vibe going on.

[@ICalverz]

This is going to have a faster e-hev system than my civic sport which is about 184bhp. No way this is the same. This will be 200+bhp like the soon to be launched civic e-hev in north america.

[@SamAustin]

It will be interesting to see for sure what the engine will be for the Prelude 🤔

[@RB-xj5zv]

looks great.

[@SamAustin]

I think so too! 😊

[@Zayclaysneaks]

Willing to trade my xse Corolla in for this lol

[@SamAustin]

😅

[@les2997]

Can you tell if this is going to be a hatchback?

[@jonwoodworker]

Honda doesn't make a 2-door Accord anymore. Reviving the Prelude makes sense.

[@richardsmith579]

I know people will complain, but I wish it had a rear wiper. I know… but they are necessary in torrential rain. Also, is it a hatchback? I say that because the apparent boot opening looks very narrow. All that said, this car is beautiful.

[@alfred0621]

I think it's a fastback

[@richardsmith579]

@@alfred0621 A shame. It might be a two seater as well, who knows? It reminds me of the wonderful Fiat Coupe and the Alfa. Not directly but in spirit. If it hasn’t got rear seats it might have a larger battery pack? I can’t wait to see exactly what Honda has done.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I have never owned a vehicle with a rear wiper in my life, and have gotten along just fine....and it rains a ton here.

[@AutoMotivate]

All they gave it is 180hp for a hybrid sports car? There so much potential here. Slap a turbo on it, a strong hybrid system and get it up to 250 or 300. Ridiculous imo

[@Betazeno]

I wish they would targa top all these sporty/sports cars. Like the Z, BRZ, 86 etc. I LOVED the old Prelude but couldn't afford it back then. I would love a new one and I hope they have a normal wheel option instead of the spare tire black rims. The front looks like the CRZ which I owned. I loved that car except for the auto engine cut feature which was cutting off when I was moving with the manual gear box...Almost got me in two accidents. They have to get the 0-60 to around 5 seconds. 7 is just too slow

[@CannyK]

Do hybrids come in manual ? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one

[@SamAustin]

My understanding is that the Hybrids are currently only 7-speed automatic (eCVT) for the new Civic. I am unsure currently around the Prelude regarding the gearbox options

[@CannyK]

@@SamAustin I’d love a manual but even then the car is immaculate ✨

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@SamAustinCR-Z, Civic Hybrid (8th gen), and First-gen insight had manuals as hybrids.

[@chadex77]

The design isn’t really that eye-catching to me, reminds me of the Honda Accord coupe.

[@SamAustin]

Yes that is a very good point. It does look like a Honda Accord coupe which I feel is a nice thing also 😊

[@Parker--]

This car looks great, but it’s also sad the best looking affordable cars in production in the works are the Prelude and the Prius. What a bizarre timeline we live in.

[@bign1667]

Being a hybrid engine is a great idea but what concerns me the most is it being a slow car lacking torque and them fitting a CVT transmission instead of a true 5-8 speed automatic. The honda k24 was a fun little engine ....i miss the torque it had.

[@jjaurrgui]

The 2.0L Honda hybrid system has more torque then the k24 and the CVT is nothing like the belt driven ones given it’s a eCVT

[@waterloo123100]

@@jjaurrguiThe problem is nobody what’s a hybrid when your buying a sports car

[@jjaurrgui]

@@waterloo123100 Honda already has the civic si, integra and type r, this is a different type of car imo and I’m glad there is a peppy hybrid because these things actually drive quite nice and get goood gas mileage if it’s anything like the civic hybrid

[@BrzBoyz831]

You know people gonna swap a k20c1 into one of these shell real quick lol 😂

[@vanessavasquez4485]

I like it except the Prius headlights 😩

[@MrJijack]

How many does it seat?

[@SamAustin]

I think it will be a 2+2 but not 100% sure on the exact amount as yet.

[@brocky78]

Should have put some wheel arches on it looks bit plain as round wheels , pity 🕵️

[@marquisstrongchild7535]

Lol Honda just always makes a good car and then puts the wrongest powertrain in it.

[@darc1290]

The front end looks good but so much like a recent Toyota

[@r6erik]

Beautiful car. But not making it rear wheel drive is a massive mistake.

[@Just-a-guy926]

The Prelude will have the next generation Honda hybrid power train it is not the same as in the Civic Hybrid.

[@jum.878]

The nose is not right, I'm getting Toyota Venza Vibes. They need to rake the nose down some more. Its more Honda Accord Coupe than a Prelude. Maybe a black model will hide the snout like it does for a BMW m4 in black.

[@majed6956]

Toyota and Honda accidentally developed the exact same front ends.

[@marquisstrongchild7535]

At least they could've put the 2.0t engine from the accord in it. But nooooo... honda just has to do that which makes no sense 😅

[@SamAustin]

Engine not 100% confirmed as it will likely be a revised generation of another model. It will be interesting once we find out more details on this 👍

[@tacticalrenegade327]

They need to redesign it they didn't do the prelude justice

[@easyalpha1]

Let’s have 500 hp civic special edition...

[@VeyroneR]

Sadly it will cost around 55k in Europe lol.

[@jordangordon2350]

I think not making it RWD is a huge missed opportunity

[@TheBasher-_-]

Look at the NSX. Honda will take every opportunity to miss the right opportunity. It's amazing the Type R is a success and Honda actually did it right.

[@bunnybun2243]

70k??

[@waterloo123100]

It looks like a 2 door Prius. 👎 Honda needs to go back to their roots of what made them great. This is not it.

[@TheBasher-_-]

No the looks are fine. And the Prius got rave reviews for how great it looks. The dimensions of the new Prelude are perfect it's the same as the 9th Gen Accord Coupe which is where the Prelude slots in perfectly

[@larrythao1414]

Gotta get with tge times. Times change

[@johnnysmile01]

I don't know it doesn't look like any Prelude Model from before, the black wheels i don't like them... It could be better, The problem with cars nowadays is that they have no identity at all, the design is quite weak and therefore doesn't bring any satisfaction, and what ? 186hp ? It's even weaker than before with the 2.2vti holy crap

[@cecmousecoolguy]

has anyone seen the interior?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

same as Civic

[@fortheloveofnoise]

this is secretly the two door civic with a different name

[@easyalpha1]

No EVs please.

[@lawnmower6591]

It's a hybrid :((

[@bludclone]

all these modern cars look like beach balls on wheels. no thanks.

[@michaelhanson8918]

4 wheels steering?...lose the duck bill face would be appreciated.

[@kellyaustin7487]

If Nissan snd Porsche smashed 😂😂😂

[@Vince_F]

1:12 FWD???!!! …I’m out.😒

[@larrythao1414]

Honda has always mostly been a front wheel drive company

[@Vince_F]

@@larrythao1414 Sadly, you are correct.

[@dc_coder_84]

While it's cool to see the Prelude back I wonder why Honda is entering the market with a coupe when everyone else is exiting. I mean from a commercial / economical stand point does it make any sense? The good thing they have no competition (not good from a consumer perspective of course) and maybe that's one of the reasons.

[@samuelhall2397]

Continental tyres

[@SamAustin]

Thank you for confirming the details of this. You have a better eye than I do 😊

[@AmazingTonyYT]

Porsche wannabe 😂 💀

[@jdmguy44]

Your comment reveals you know nothing about cars 😂

[@AmazingTonyYT]

@@jdmguy44 it was a joke clown