Japan is driving the new Honda Prelude // This hybrid changes everything

[@KirkKreifels]

Honda plans to install Honda S+ Shift in all of its future hybrid-electric vehicle models featuring the next-generation e:HEV, starting with the all-new Honda Prelude scheduled to go on sale in 2025.

[@timgibson3754]

Hybrid my anus

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

***BREAKING NEWS*** Honda and Nissan are in talks about a merger.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Hoping they make a Type R version with a pure gasoline engine and manual transmission.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Hoping they make a Type R version with a pure gasoline engine and manual transmission.

[@les2997]

Why this is not set by default, especially in sporty cars?

[@Anamnesis]

The Japanese review also 100% confirms that it's a liftback, which isn't brought up in any press materials so far. He doesn't actually open it, but he examines every detail of the interior. I know this seems like a lame point to bring up, but the fact that this car also has a practical use case with a roomy and accessible cargo area is an enormous selling point.

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Indeed. That is the exact appeal of the Civic Hatchback. I am also excited for the Prelude if what you're saying can be true and priced well.

[@ciello___8307]

Almost like an integra coupe

[@ivanmamedov90]

3 door, right?

[@Caoimhin777]

Not lame at all. Practically is a huge selling point for most folks.

[@les2997]

Yes, three doors

[@newyorkconservative]

My older brother passed away after a car accident in the family's 1989 Honda Prelude back in 2001 when he was only 24 yrs old. When this new version comes out, I am buying it to honor my beloved brother who I miss every single day😞

[@fortheloveofnoise]

You should move from New York down here to Alabama, much better state.

[@HaiRune]

@@fortheloveofnoiseAlabama??? That’s literally one of the worst states. What’s next Mississippi?

[@Summer0fLove1967]

My condolences for your brother. Great plan to go or his memory

[@mrlong6267]

My first car ever was a 1989 prelude. My condolences bro

[@smakersify]

I'm in my 40s, and the Honda Prelude 1996 was my first car purchased with my own money back in the 90s. This car has a place in my heart

[@ktfx5]

As crazy as it sounds I'd love to see a manual trans just like the last hybrid coupes Honda made

[@bgaoest2995]

I only knew for crz manual hybrid tho. Well good news finally updates for its aging hybrid

[@zenkoz3158]

​@@bgaoest2995 there were three door Insights

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

It's not crazy, its a HUGE missed opportunity

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Suzuki has them, just not in America.

[@PrivilegeYT]

​@@bgaoest2995 Honda Civic also had Hybrid and 5 mt

[@daynevickers1079]

That dude couldn't have been more excited I can hardly wait to see it and drive it in person.

[@operationgetthugs232]

But he's Japanese.

[@DJ.1001]

Go drive a 2025 civic hybrid. It's essentially the same car

[@skybluemarshall]

​@DJ.1001 Civic hybrid only has Sport Mode, not S+ mode. I don't think they're similar, based on American reviews of the Civic. The American Civic hybrid reviewers praised the nice, firm electric motor launches, but they basically said, the simulated shifts and fake engine sounds at higher speeds and the general lack of responsive feelings, created an effect that was pretty bland and tame. One reviewer said that it would quickly become annoying and he would probably wish for a way to turn off the fake shifts. This Prelude reviewer appears to show something very different. The engine rev sounds are not fake. The engine is actually tacking up which causes the car to jerk or pull when it fake shifts. The reviewer seemed to love the realistic, seat of the pants feeling of the "shifts." I didn't get the impression that he wished he could turn them off. Neither transmission actually "shifts" in the technical sense of the word. However, the Civic shifts are much faker, because the engine rev sounds are completely fake and are piped into the cabin through sound speakers, therefore, the car cannot have any seat of the pants feel to it when it fake "shifts." In contrast, the Prelude engine actually hits preprogrammed higher rev settings and with Honda software magic, they can use those increased revs and torque to simulate "shifts" in such a way that they both sound and feel very real. I'm not a car expert nor am I a Honda expert. I'm only stating my understanding of what I think is happening, based on what I've heard different reviewers say.

[@mullen25]

that car looks sweet. S+ let's go.

[@kyrosmike]

Honda hybrid is basically an EV, ICE acts like a generator until you reach highway speed/top gear then a clutch closes and ICE drives the wheels. The rest of the time its an EV with a generator. Toyota, Honda, Hyundai all do hybrids vastly different.

[@Hoop_23]

I think its been co firmed that is not the case here

[@derHallen]

That's Mazda's new Wankel design, not Honda

[@DJ.1001]

​@@Hoop_23The prelude has the same hybrid system as the 2025 civic

[@Omega_SM]

​@@derHallen Honda uses that hybrid system too

[@robertkonnerth3730]

This wasn't the only Japanese video posted either - I found two more suggested on the side bar of this video that did their own drives and gave a bit more info on suspension setup, dimensions, etc.

[@Tigerex966]

@@robertkonnerth3730 lsd super handling front differential 4 wheel steer?

[@starbai3619]

Its better than I was expecting it to be. But man. Stick. Please. Honda. Figure that out. The market has spoken. Dont let us down.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, If Honda wants to "deliver maximum levels of driver enjoyment" they should sell the Prelude with their famous manual transmission.

[@KirkKreifels]

That's what Acura rsx is for

[@cptmatt9262]

@@KirkKreifels but it doesn’t make any sense. Why do I have to go to literally the luxury version of Honda just to get what I want that sounds like a marketing issue sounds like they’re trying to pull more money out of you just to get a manual transmission and that’s very bad for enthusiast cause it forces enthusiast to do something that they probably don’t wanna do just for a manual transmission that is sad for the car car community seriously

[@original__gmebvy]

Manuals are more difficult to pass sound and emissions regulations with. That’s the main reason why they’re going away.

[@ThePilotGear]

This powertrain has no transmission; the electric motors are mated to the driving wheels via fixed gear ratio. Since there's no "automatic transmission", there's no hope of simply replacing it with a manual transmission. Sad for sure, but manuals are relinquished to a now defunct powertrain. There's always hope for simulated manuals similar to what Toyota is attempting to do but that's not for me at all. The manual lever isn't physically connected to anything. At that point, I'd much rather have a classic sports car on the side for the occasional "pure" drive, and keep my electrified daily driver for the bulk of my driving.

[@eugenux]

@@ThePilotGearunfortunately, this is how things will progress

[@akiraproject2424]

S+ was a button in the CRZ (lithium versions only) that when pressed would allow the battery to dump in all it had for up to like 5 or 10 seconds.

[@ultrasummit]

He (Japanese KZbinr Unadon) keeps saying improved thermal efficiency but is corrected with a subtitle - has wider rev range of maximal thermal efficiency, so it’s probably around 40% but stays at that efficiency though broader range of revs (I’m a native Japanese speaker)

[@M0D3S0PH3R]

tbh i kinda like the gear selection buttons. feels like ur in some sort of space ship. futuristic design is the way to go with a hybrid imo

[@hoklo6571]

buttons eh? that means i dont need to start watching this video.

[@hoklo6571]

buttonss eh? that means i dont need to start this video. might as well since all it is doing is just playing the ad.

[@Sossaup]

Yea I have them in my insight and I love the buttons

[@thabzmad7265]

So if you lose your shifting arm by accident or shark, it's gonna be a pain reaching over with the remaining arm to press buttons to shift😂

[@jljrspsu1]

I like the buttons are fine in my accord.

[@rudy_dstroys1821]

I actually like the button layout. When I first had my 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, I was a bit weird about it but got use it so quickly.

[@EligosIV]

Wouldn't mind this as a daily

[@OfTheMac]

The S+ Shift concept is exactly what I hope Mazda is able to do to bring back the rotary engine while meeting emissions regulations. I’m fine being fooled if I am having a riot!

[@eugenux]

neah, 3 pedals and a stick shifter

[@kornkernel2232]

@@eugenux Honda could also done this. They literally made Hybrid with actual manual transmission with Honda CRZ, they just need to put more power on it. I wish they would revisit that idea for their sports oriented cars.

[@eugenux]

@@kornkernel2232totally different hybrid system; at the moment, you cannot put a manual into an electrical vehicle; honda's e:hev platform is basically an electric car with an ICE engine giving assistance when it is needed. don't get me wrong, I'd love to see it as a manual..but, I don't think it will happen, especially since it must be a global product.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@eugenux they should make manual hybrids for Americans, and maybe the Japanese if they're still compliant. Americans are keeping Honda alive rn

[@fortheloveofnoise]

There will be no emission rules under Trump IF BUILT in the USA

[@kencai6803]

12:25 Honda had the 2019-2022 Insight (AKA Civic hybrid) here in the States, where it use the same hybrid system but with the 1.5l engine.

[@abdulgill5013]

I have a 2019 Honda insight and I’m telling you that it is not a fun car to drive. But hey, at least my wallet is happy at the gas station.

[@kencai6803]

@@abdulgill5013Yea, can't go wrong with 55mpg, Insight is clearly underrated.

[@nicholasdavidson5683]

I've dreamed to afford a rear wheel electric system for my fifth generation Honda prelude, driving along really quietly in rwd mode etc. Now Honda has done it with the new prelude :)

[@Robert-lu3rz]

In my 20s, This car was amazing, there is no way this car will appeal to the nostalgia of those currently in their 40s. They should have made it bigger and more mature looking. A 6spd manual would have been amazing. An evolution from the fast and furious to the fast and the serious.

[@SliderFury1]

Facts, I had a Mustang GT as a teenager/20-something and loved it. Test drove a new one the other day. Meh. Not the type of driving experience I'm looking for anymore.

[@sheepgarden999]

Dang Kirk you’re quick with these (great) videos! Keep up the awesome work, you’ve got a new subscriber 😎

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@brandonperlow9091]

Vezel looks like a better and slightly smaller version of the HRV. From what Ive read, it shares the same platform. HRV is another car that needed a Hybrid yesterday.

[@dariopiovani5077]

The Vezel IS the HR-V in europe. The American HR-V is sold in europe as the ZR-V as confusing as it sounds. Both get hybrids over here.

[@mrlong6267]

My first car ever was a 1989 Honda prelude. So many memories driving to high school in that car. Although it didn’t get chicks it was a fun car to drive…

[@ibeemeeintp3033]

As a "Honda guy" I will say the LEADERSHIP of Honda today are not of the same HIGH CALIBER of the 80's and 90's. Its businessman managing a car company instead of automotive innovators running a car company....... Smh

[@jameswillett7186]

I think it's reflected in the significant decline in the fit and finish and reliability of Hondas and Acuras since the late 1990's.

[@asefaabbas2501]

Cars will never be good. Ever again…

[@ciello___8307]

Japan isnt as wealthy as it was back then. Thats the main factor here. They dont have the unlimited budgets they had back then. Honda is still successful in F1 and they still make great cars

[@KreeH2023]

I had a 86 Prelude SI. It was a great car. I am glad Honda is bringing the name back. I am also glad it is a hybrid, not a pure EV. Maybe they will make a PHEV version ... I agree with your gear shifter comments. Why go to all the trouble of giving it a performance focus and use a button. Maybe they intend the drivers to use the steering wheel paddle shifters instead so the gear shifter might be considered redundant. My biggest complaint of hybrid tech (I have a 2010 Prius) is they lack of gearing. Honda seems to have fixed this even if it's not real gears, as long as it feels right.

[@daishingkwok8716]

dealer: MSRP+ 20000 mark up + 7k accessories + 9k 9 years extend warranty + 4k paint coating ready to go!!

[@Katchalata]

This car will not be marked up hardly at all I'd imagine. Itll be an economy coupe for the average person. It isnt fast, lacks wiggle stick and IMO looks very bland. Hyundai is doing better in the cool department sad to say. Where is the actual fun factor in the new prelude?

[@daishingkwok8716]

@@Katchalata I think they want 2 mark it up or not is base on how many people wants it, and how many car they have, if they only have 1 car in showroom but 100 people want it , even the car is slow , it will 1000% also be mark up. is not base on how fast it is , but how many people wants it

[@applepieclub5012]

Looks fantastic. I'm excited for this and hope I don't end up disappointed because of the cost. I also hope this means there's a S2K revival, somewhere down the line

[@v12kingV10]

it’s a fwd civic badged as a prelude

[@qwerasdfzxcv5669]

I am excited that Honda is coming out with a hatchback. It has been a very long time since they had one.

[@gman9mm1]

Honestly, the fact this thing is a lift back might be enough for me to trade in my 04 6-6 Accord coupe. I had a situation where I tried to fit a new tv in my Accord, and it didn’t fit. Plus I make a 280 mile trip to see family once a month and driving a stick through traffic is REAL unpleasant after a while. I’d probably only lease it though, just because I’m sure Acura will either do an Integra/RSX GS-E variant with E-SH-AWD and better electric powertrain potential, or a Type S variant with the 2.0T from the Accord/CTR/ITS, with regular SH-AWD. Then they could wrap it all up with an HRC version that ditches SH-AWD, has all the ultra-light features and has a stick for driving and racing enthusiasts. Either way, finally some exciting prospects for 2-doors!

[@aspecreviews]

This is exactly what I thought Honda would do some day when they released e:HEV gen 1 way back in 2014! At the time, I thought it was a no-brainer!

[@elnino1759]

Great! They will sell it for 60,000 in my country now 😅

[@DavidS94938]

Watching this with interest, and missing my old 2000 Prelude!

[@samsacre]

Did I tell you I love my 24 Prius Limited hybrid works great in the climate. I’m in upper Midwest! Car is quick. Limited features are nice heated seats and wheel. Power rear lift 50 miles per gallon can’t complain. Take care buddy. Go get it. Enjoy your content.

[@Blank00]

Button shifters are better than rotary knob shifters and Tesla’s touchscreen shifter

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

Anything is better than tesla, that's not a high hurdle at all. An abandoned toilet is better than a Tesla, that's not much of an achievement

[@MrD79]

The button style shifter shown @7:00 is already in every Civic hybrid in Europe since 2022.

[@AeroFearow]

In the video they accelerate ~90-150kph (~56-93 in freedom units) 13sec is way slower than expected for this supposed modern sporty coupe... wish they would have gone with the 1.5T + hybrid and bump it to about 250 hp. Seems to sound like the 2.0 hybrid from the accord.

[@skybluemarshall]

I don't know Japanese, but I think when he says, "This is disgusting," it's the American English equivalent of saying, "This is sick!" or "This is nasty!"

[@DLNix]

Glad you found link Kirk. If search his older videos also drove Lexus LB-X which won't be coming to US.. "sigh"

[@v12kingV10]

LBX RR destroys this turd.

[@iammarccolomayt82094]

Looks so cool and futuristic-looking!!❤❤

[@williamsloggy5144]

I love the 2 door hatch but I have concerns about this new motor, will it be reliable enough to spend my money on?

[@AL-kc4kg]

Thanks for sharing. This is exciting, just saw news in Japan that Honda is merging Nissan, imaging Vtec+Turbo+Variable compression ratio tech and hybrid altogether.

[@Masterguy635]

This looks so cool, really brings the driver engagement that hybrids typically haven't had in the past. Also, it looks like theyre using the same aluminum paddle shifters that were announced for the ADX, which is nice. Hopefully, they can scale their hybrid tech and this S+ mode to their larger vehicles and all of their cars in general.

[@v12kingV10]

Porsche makes a 911 hybrid. Honda is ten steps behind again

[@blacktater1hill691]

Ive said this numerous times, the prelude was always a place to " test bed" tech. This is no different, although I would always love to see a pure manual with a turbo 4 cyl either 2.0 or 2.4l and it be truly raw. I believe those times have sadly passed this car and the age of hybrid has stepped in. I am glad to see this hybrid is not a lame version that we have seen in the past and atleast settles the nerves as far as it being a dud car. I really think Honda needs to make a "heritage" or "purist" version and drop a turbo manual even if they still somehow keep the hybrid systems. Imagine a 2.0 turbo 6 speed prelude with hybrid assist making it "awd" on demand. Lets call it ohhhh idk... Type S? One can dream!

[@patriciaKnightley]

As a former owner of the '97 Type SH manual, I promised myself I would heavily look into a Prelude if it ever comes back... and now it has... and it makes a ton of sense to not be a Civic Si or Type R competitor... that being said... the manual nerd in me wishes for a manual Prelude... I'd dump my money on a manual Prelude almost immediately... but I recognize the times have changed. A Prelude buyer buys for passionate driving, not for rational commuting IMHO

[@v12kingV10]

this is a civic coupe badges prelude

[@GreedyOrca]

I wish this was based off the Accord instead and be a slightly larger coupe. Hybrid powertrain is good I've driven it. Bonus points if AWD.

[@v12kingV10]

it’s a civic

[@fantomphoenix6170]

My Honda CRZ was amazing, still have it but will likely have to sell it. Extremely responsive for 130hp, super fun on some backroads. I’m hoping the prelude will be just as fun, if not more. The CRZ is super underrated, really a “have to experience it yourself” kind of car to get a good gauge on how it drives. Almost every review of it is just some boring guy doing a straight line commute and saying it’s not sporty, without actually going down some windy roads. S+ in the CRZ primes the engine for Vtech and allows full boost right off the bat. More like a passing button but was great for exiting corners for a little more fun.

[@smetly]

Can't wait to see what the Acura (RSX?) version will look like!

[@salem0048]

i wonder if both powertrains will work exclusively on the front axle, it would be huge for traction control if the electric powertrain could deliver power individually to each rear wheel, but on a second thought, it would be a feature probably reserved for a higher end car, rather, simple delivery of power to the rear wheels using exclusiveley the electric system could be a good way to achieve awd without having to redesign the fwd transmission

[@jean-philippeviensjpsplint7410]

yeah for all people, it will not have a manual transmission, the concept of this car is a highly efficient sport car.... and yeah there is no transmission in this, it's direct drive. which is kinda of strange when you think about it, but make sense for efficiency.

[@bagoestjahjono4062]

UPDATES : Honda and Nissan is in talk of business integration.

[@rudy_dstroys1821]

The one thing I didn't like about my previous 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport transmission was the gear hunting that would happen from time to time, even when driving in sport mode. I mean the 10 speed was a god send in ATs but if this Prelude has a way better response in gear changing and hopefully minimal or no gear hunting.

[@mattkroening7964]

What’s interesting about this setup is that you could possibly set up an emulated manual transmission. I also wonder if they’ll have a type r / type SH / Si… would be cool to see them bring back a high strung 8000rpm gas engine for a performance model. Also: Honda did bring a 1.5L hybrid to America with the insight, but it wasn’t very nice to drive at freeway speeds. Haven’t seen it since

[@drfunki99]

There is rumors from a designer that there is space in the bay for a K-Series

[@spicytuna62]

I don't think I'm swapping my '97 Type SH for this car. But if they put basically the same drive line from the Civic Si in this, I might consider it. I bought my Prelude specifically because I wanted a stick. Also, there's so much fun to be had with a high redline. I'm really drawn to the GR86 because it, like my '97, revs to over 7,000. One reason people still talk about the AP1 S2k because it revs to 9,000. The C30 and K20 are legendary and also rev to the freaking moon. They don't make fizzy engines anymore, and it's really a shame.

[@DJ.1001]

Honda new gen hybrids havent had the delay for years now. The are driven by a direct drive electric motor that makes roughly 160hp and 230ft/lb. The engine drives a generator that sends energy to the motor and the battery. Any "shifting" you feel is artificial. The engine changes revs to give you the sense of running through gears but in reality its just spinning a generator. The engine can couple to the wheels via a clutch and a geartrain, giving you a drive ratio similar to a final gear in a typical transmission. The engine coupling only occurs over roughly 40mph and at certain driving conditions (sustained speed and moderate accel/decel).

[@mindspinn311]

Not that I don’t want another proper FWD manual ICE coupe, but it would be fun to see Toyota make their own version of this car with the new Celica and do it better with their more powerful 5th generation hybrid drivetrain.

[@donlindsay1643]

Kirk has said Celica is coming back with a new 2.0 turbo engine. Arrived MR2 also coming back with that engine.

[@burningknuckle26]

New prelude is dope

[@v12kingV10]

it’s a civic coupe

[@tspidey007]

Whatever happened to the Yamaha electric motors you discussed a couple of years ago? They seemed as if they were game changers.

[@MacMad7]

What lack of response? I have a Civic hybrid and is faster than my Corolla's dad. Well, this Prelude is a fantastic sports car but yeah, I prefer the functionality of my Civic, much bigger and comfortable. Really happy with this model. 3 months since I bought it and I feel it like new everyday.

[@Strungrat]

Very interested in this car. If it just ends up being basically a 2 door civic hybrid with a sport tune(like an SI) I would still be happy. Just need to keep the price down. 35K seems like a good price to me. Since the hybrid civic is right at 30k.

[@mufasah342]

Does it change the dealer markups that are gonna kill it?

[@richardstewart4303]

It looks like he's driving it at the Marysville, East Liberty Auto plant's Transport Research Center.

[@justforyoublue]

The pushbutton was on the 2.0 civics. I wouldn’t be surprised if there isnt actually push button for the North American market.

[@pt6944]

Can't wait.

[@iterryaki92]

excited😮

[@JamesSmith-dn8lb]

We used to have 3.0 v6 accord hybrids with stick shift.

[@JonathanHernandez-yq9lp]

If awd is available or eawd im coping idc

[@steviedeezy]

I wonder how long before someone k swaps one these

[@Cmobley_]

About 5 minutes after the release date😂

[@Wafflecombo54]

I’m all for a hybrid type R

[@alengreen589]

Wow huge applause for Honda, the European Brands can´t do Autom. transmissions where shifts that fast 👏

[@motormusique]

I think you're exaggerating - the latest Honda hybrids all fake shifts and they don't drone at a pinned redline unless you're brake torquing. This is a enhancement but it's not all that different.

[@miraphycs7377]

the japanese youtuber and even kirk himself talked about how without S+ the shift it is less exagerrated like the current models

[@anibalrx8]

Kirk, I have a feeling that this is gonna be an electric power only to move the car and the engine is use to generate power for the electric motor! What do you think?

[@joeysnowynoey]

I was going to buy a new car in 2024! I’m glad I waited cause this is sick. Still have to wait until I test drive to see how I truly feel but man this is cool as fuck.

[@GaryKetchum808]

Manuals are fun and all, but everyone hating on paddle shifters haven’t tried ‘em. They’re incredibly fun and engaging.

[@mogulme6190]

They’re ok, manual still more engaging and fun

[@original__gmebvy]

@@mogulme6190that’s subjective, manuals aren’t any more fun or engaging to drive than an automatic. It all comes down to driver preference.

[@DriverX-JDM]

wen it comes to Honda manuals nothin is better

[@GaryKetchum808]

@@DriverX-JDM Honda manuals are the peak of manuals fr. Underrated brand.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Tried um, hate um, im in my 20s, not some bitter boomer.

[@jean-yveslegall2562]

It's a very pretty car, but there are still things that shock me. There's an obvious disharmony between the front and rear seats. On the other hand, I hope the dashboard will be changed and made more modern and sleeker, like the bodywork. It's not a question of mixing everything up: the Prelude and the Civic must be different and each has its own identity, not just on the outside !!

[@Carsrlifepnw]

As a 92 Prelude owner back in 2002 through 2006. I love seeing this come back and with an ICE powertrain! Please be $35k🤗

[@fortheloveofnoise]

If you want that price....you gonna need to go for a BRZ/GR86

[@Carsrlifepnw]

@fortheloveofnoise in all honesty, when i had the 92 Prelude, it seemed like a rwd platform fit the style of the car better. Long hood and whatnot. When the frs/brz came out later on in 2010s, it was like the Prelude package I really wanted. The GR86 is a great 35k car, no question asked there. Such a great chassis and perfect size

[@Wafflecombo54]

GR corolla price

[@CapFlipGaming]

I'd actually consider buying this as a daily driver.

[@titancheat]

I want it in the blue camo color 😂

[@bearwarfare9464]

What do you think about Nissan and Honda merging together?

[@cptmatt9262]

I’m so happy that this video literally proves that it will not come with a manual transmission, which was my point to a lot of people on Instagram and on KZbin this car will not come with a train with with a manual transmission. It will not there’s no reason for this car to come with the manual transmission and if it is a hybrid, there is no reason for that.

[@ZainusSamiAhmedAnsari]

why is the Japanese model left hand drive?

[@original__gmebvy]

The car was designed in North America and was first shown at the Los Angeles Motor Show. It got the most press in the region that they expect to sell the car. Nissan did the same thing with the GT-R and the Z, especially the Z, which wore the Fairlady Z emblem on the trunk in all of Nissan’s press images despite the car being left hand drive.

[@christianjon8064]

🇺🇸 Trump Effect

[@josesaavedra1294]

The middle shifter buttons look like Acura buttons from a TLX or a RDX, possible Acura model later?? 7:05

[@v12kingV10]

current hondas already have it. acura and honda is the same

[@otmotivealt8522]

is there a point of a turbo hybrid if the engine doesnt power the wheels ?

[@groundhabit6408]

Think outside the box , this is a test for the newest hybrid type r … the reason it’s simulating gears to act 1-1 with a manual type r shift.

[@បងម៉ាប់-ញ7ឍ]

That's quick

[@ellipsis357]

Would be nice with gated shifters for the manuals

[@WaterSoThirsty]

I hope they some how get some manual options for it

[@LifeAfterLosing]

I wouldn’t say that the simulated shifts are “Honda innovation”. It’s more like Hyundai Ionic 5 N innovation. I like that they can have that option for people who still crave the feeling of traditional ICE cars.

[@Gary-fn4ui]

One more reason to get a manual mustang while I still can

[@ThePilotGear]

loll no one is cross-shopping a mustang with anything from Honda.

[@Mrpaga97]

@@ThePilotGear it’s funny because a famous Italian youtuber sold his typer r for a mustang 😂

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Faker shifts than a CVT is impressive honestly

[@Blank00]

The S+ trademark was previously in the CRZ. In that car, it means more electric boost to pass on the highway if there is battery juice. Could they use other existing trademarks for different mechanisms, such as EarthDreams, VTEC, or ECON?

[@Aztech23]

I was just about to comment this

[@mannygarcia4659]

Can you do a review on the Q50 hybrid sport ?? I wanna see how it would compare

[@paulgemperlein626]

Will it be possible to disable the fake gears and fake engine noises?

[@blackvq3759]

Sadly pricing going make it fail🙄

[@DriverX-JDM]

only in ur dreams

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

Nice story ESL

[@AdrianHernandez-ok6mz]

Honda is not notorious for price gouging at their dealerships though, the type r in this current and last gen didn’t have crazy mark ups like their competitors

[@jawknee2]

@@AdrianHernandez-ok6mzsay what? It’s incredibly difficult to find a dealer who won’t mark up a type r for 5k to 15k over MSRP. It’s insane.

[@KURUMA974]

My 2024 Integra Aspec CVT act this way about changing the ratio but the ratio is less fun compared at this small NSX. Brembo caliper looing good, Type R and NSX into a Prelude lol. The fake sound of the NSX configuration sound good and this eCVT configuration would help to be a 200ch fun car. Acura RSX looking good so far. Hybrid or 1.5T or 2.0T can do. SH-AWD would be nice but maybe never a reality. RIP NSX

[@TheRealMurp]

shifter is from the 2022 honda accord 2.0T

[@joesisler3411]

No manual, no buy. Seems small, but it's how many think. Many including myself won't even consider giving it a solid chance if the option isn't there.

[@ChengHooSew]

Been driving the hybrid civic for over a year and the delay is really bad. Not only that there's a long delay, the duration of the delay is also inconsistant. The only way to drive it in a more spirited way is quick tabbing on the accelerator as if you're driving an old turbo car.

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

I would consider one of it was a naturally aspirares engine with a manual box

[@joshuayammer1994]

I watched the Japanese video. The s+ seems to mimic the NSX type s DCT by using electric motors to control revs !

[@edwarddejong8025]

Looks like a ton of fun. Hybrids have been rather boring. So this is a great compromise between engagement and economy. As my brother remarked, he said " i didn't bust my ass for 40 years working to drive a Prius".

[@v12kingV10]

no BRZ or GR86 is a ton of fun, this is a fwd civic