The New Honda Prelude Coupe will SHOWCASE a huge leap in hybrid performance and technology...

[@KirkKreifels]

I got a Honda CR-V hybrid ad.. how fitting!

[@csvscs]

Please come to the US... I apready went to my local dealership and asked when preorders start. The rep looked at me like i was crazy 😂

[@KirkKreifels]

It will be built in Ohio :P

[@buddy1155]

I live in the EU and we seem to get so many more cars compared to the US, and if they are not available from the dealer we can always get them trough 'gray' imports (like the US trucks that aren't sold by the dealers). I really don't understand it.

[@csvscs]

​@@KirkKreifels oh I didn't know! That's awesome! Then they have no choice 😂

[@RandyOrtonsfather]

@@KirkKreifels I'll go steal one in Marysville if they don't sell it here

[@dylancheon495]

@@KirkKreifels There were certain JDM cars made in the us but were only shipped to asia. Like some forms of honda accords

[@LiljamezZz]

I'd gladly take a hybrid sports car over a full electric one

[@jackdaniels2905]

If they can reduce weight, EVs produce most power.

[@blank-qf8fn]

@@jackdaniels2905 and then it snows/rains/thunders

[@IsaacPoopsAlot]

@@jackdaniels2905 they also produce the most weight? there's a balance to everything but hybrids need to get better

[@mrgurulittle7000]

The Prelude design is a home run. It’s absolutely sexy. The Powertrain is promising too, but the important factor is price and availability. Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, and even BMW can’t seem to sell enough sports cars. I have high hopes for the Prelude though.👍

[@porfiriato84]

I saw it at the LA Auto show and even though it's very small, I very much liked the design.

[@MikeForsythe]

The design is awful and it won’t sell because of that sadly

[@porfiriato84]

​@@MikeForsytheokay Mr I know what the future holds and only my opinion matters

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@porfiriato84I love the design too. And the fact that it’s small makes it even more exciting because cars like the Z have grown too big.

[@allenzelt4481]

They sell as many sports cars as they make... they choose to make SUVs instead because they're a bigger money maker via options

[@mrgurulittle7000]

CR-Z is a great car. They are super cheap on the used market and tons of fun. Love it.

[@rosstoolfan]

Maybe I should read the comments before posting mine 😊

[@bearclaw5115]

Yup! Love mine. Way more fun than the specs suggest.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@bearclaw5115It’ll be awesome is the Prelude could be the spiritual successor to the affordable CR-Z. Then I think it would be really popular. The problem with sports cars is their slightly expensive price. The Supra and Z are too expensive.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@bearclaw5115Yeah, they are quite underrated.

[@groundhabit6408]

Crz are amazing and a bargain to grab at the moment. Amazing on the milage too

[@KidNato]

It looks like a 2 door Prius.

[@upbeattvraw-hiphop8242]

At least it’s not an SUV

[@SIIKAP1]

It really doesn’t. Similar front doesn’t make the whole car look like a Prius. It’s a sporty looking coupe. A 2 door Prius would still have that dorky cheese wedge shape

[@deet4895]

It looks like a Civic coupe, which isn't a good thing.

[@MikeForsythe]

@@SIIKAP1it’s clearly front toyota, side chevy cavalier, rear fake porsche

[@SIIKAP1]

@@MikeForsythe reach harder

[@limitedreach4446]

If anyone can make a FWD car fun, Honda can, Hybrid or not.

[@curtfox91]

Honda and Hyundai now lol

[@aurorajones8481]

Lets get excited about this diet water! Its zero calory, zero taste... LETS PARRTY! Ive been wanting this all my life. 🤣

[@tyhyhh]

Lets be a big btxh and cry about what people like lol god forbid we get an affordable 2 door ya know what people have been wanting for years yall just cry ​@aurorajones8481

[@nugsy_mcb7920]

@@aurorajones8481joke’s on you, I like my water with zero taste, in fact I paid a lot of money for a filter to do just that. The prelude looks badass

[@oogalee]

I see why they discontinued the civic coupe.

[@TheBasher-_-]

Well Prelude and Civic don't really compete. But could explain why they killed the Accord Coupe. 😡 But ig Accord coupes did kill Preludes back in the day. 😂

[@justdashie1132]

Honda, lost money on selling two door coupes.

[@TheBasher-_-]

@justdashie1132 Yeah but how there's like 30 near me. Everyone made was sold and at a higher price than the 4 doors. So I don't get how the lost money. Especially with the 2 Door 8th and 9th Gen Accords 🤝 everyone of them sold off a lot in less than 6-7 months.

[@justdashie1132]

@@TheBasher-_- Switching the factory line from their Sedans causes pauses in production taking away from their better-selling sedans. I prefer coupes either way. Honda couldn't make enough civics to satisfy dealer needs a few months ago.

[@faheemabbas3965]

If the First gen insight, civic hybrid (briefly), and CR-Z had manuals as hybrids…. …The new Prelude can have it too. If it doesn’t have a manual, then Honda is making a mistake.

[@fatrobdouble]

i agree, 100%

[@chrissetina1107]

Those all used the IMA hybrid system, which was much simpler and less efficient and only helped the car get off the line. The current Honda e:HEV hybrid is a two clutch system. Not sure how they'd integrate a manual into that when it allows the 2nd drive motor to drive the front wheels alone. I think this may be where development of the electronic manual shifter comes in.

[@CruiseControl1]

I would like to see 276hp combined power from engine and electric motors , under 3,300lbs, priced under $50k before insane markups, offer a 6 speed manual as an option, and make some damn steering feel and I will buy one

[@somsordachanh9686]

I had a 91 Prelude SR with the manual and the 2.1 L engine. Loved and missed that car so much! I'm so excited to see this new Prelude.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Will it be a Prelude in name only? Every car company regurgitates names but the resulting cars have little to do with the originals. For instance, the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The glass is half empty, not half full.

[@somsordachanh9686]

@davidhunternyc1 Ford still builds and sells the Mustang. The Mach E is a totally different vehicle that is meant to cater to a different demographic. This new Prelude looks like it should still have the same coupe formula but with a more modern power train.

[@curtfox91]

I had the same model 91 si omg i loved it so much blew my motor was unable to find another force to sell. But man it was damn good

[@somsordachanh9686]

@curtfox91 At 20 years old, it was my first car, and I drove mine pretty hard often, too. That AWS was awesome. I sold it to a buddy of mine for $ 5000 CAD, and I regret doing it ever since.

[@spencermorris1148]

2.1 engine??? They made a f22 an f23 an h22 and an h23 never had a 2.1 lol...the h22a is the holy grail big block last manual vtec b4 I vtec

[@davidhunternyc1]

I've got my Thin Mints and my Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! At 12:19 - Who here would like to see Honda make a "retro" Prelude with a modern hybrid drivetrain, offered with both automatic or manual transmission, an analog gauge cluster, and with simple, easy to use manual switches and knobs? What I don't get is why in 2024 is a simple analog car considered a big ask?

[@w.c.fields9061]

Probably related to costs, it's cheaper to throw a tablet into the cabin.

[@smf15]

This Prelude will be a low volume technology demonstrator for the next gen hybrid system which will eventually be incorporated into Honda's current V6 models. It will be sold at a premium due to low volume and I wouldn't be surprised if it's shelved after a few years. Honda will use lessons learned from issues consumers have with this powertrain to incorporate into the next gen Pilot, Ridgeline, Odyssey, and Passport, which will be built in much larger volumes.

[@nelsonli2856]

Honda used to have Sport Hybrid AWD on Acura RLX, MDX, and NSX. They might used the similar technologies for the prelude

[@KirkKreifels]

Yep. Torque vector motors for rear!

[@twotrackjack2260]

Imo, for this car Honda should completely skip the 1.5t and hybridize the 2.0t. The 1.5 has a bad reputation among many. Regardless of any recent updates to it.

[@willbobig]

If they do the 1.5L hybrid + electric rear axle + a manual, Honda, take my money.

[@johnj2179]

Put some power n speed into it, Honda. And you have my money.

[@xzimxzim]

Honda made the 7th gen civic hybrid with a manual. I had a 2005 and it was a blast to drive with that little bit of extra torque. Plus the 50-60 mpg was always nice.

[@keith-g2u]

Last week i took my old Honda to my local dealer (change oil,safety check, & all that good stuff) Pacific Honda Beretania St, Honolulu Talked to the service advisor a little about the S2000, so i asked him about the Prelude, He said it's a 2025 model, & because it's a hybrid, it will be sent to N America (& hopefully that will include Hawaii) let us pray

[@shuginubi]

Never wanted such car so much. Old prelude was such an underdog

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

I would love to see Honda to get the hybrid chops back.

[@xXlegitx46Xx]

They dont learn, Toyota is crushing the sports cars, trucks, suvs and the ev. Honda really needs to just do what they do best

[@preventer333]

Prelude never got Type R treatment... how the hell is Honda marketing this as supposed performance flagship (I think that's their marketing intention...)? They are repeating the same mistake they made with CR-Z. Only proves that Honda doesn't know what they want, nor what customers want. As much as CR-Z was an interesting car, it was utter failure for good reasons. I think every company is forgetting what "sports" car is in the middle of SUVification era, and Honda is definitely a forerunner in that.

[@siopowar]

I have the Prius Prime. It shares most things with the Corolla Platform, like the M20 engine and suspension. 100hp over the last Gen, same MPG, and full independent suspension, but performance wise the Prius has famously uncrackable ECUs. Honda Hybrids on the other hand have been cracked and tuned. This thing has the potential.

[@ytsux9259]

Oh the fun I had in my former Prelude Sh back in school!!!

[@user-vt6zq6kf8q]

My money is on them giving it an electric turbo like the new 911…they had previously stated that they would be the first to bring that tech to mass production… looks like Porsche beat them to it but that’s my guess

[@ericB3444]

They should bring back the Legend in the 1992 body style and sell it as it was then rather than bring back the Prelude. People are ready to go retro.

[@ii_dynasty]

That's acura full-sized sedan.

[@ericB3444]

@@ii_dynasty i’m only saying if they could bring back one

[@ii_dynasty]

@ericB3444 Yeah, but that's their Lexus Ls, G90, and S class competitor.

[@ericB3444]

@@ii_dynasty Acura lost its identity when it dropped the legend and the Integra. One is back, but the bigger one is not.

[@chezzyperson3339]

@@ii_dynastyI thought it was more like GS, G80 and E class in terms of price

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

I agree with you with the E-AWD but should also have 4WS as they pioneered that in the 90’s. By the way, the white Prelude is gorgeous!!

[@rydgevilla8643]

For those complaining about hybrid. I’m actually a fan of it. who wants to get 10 mpg in this economy.

[@bearclaw5115]

If you're complaining about the economy, wait until we actually have a downturn.

[@zkiller195]

Where are you getting 10 mpg from? If it weren't a hybrid, it would likely be in the realm of the GTI or Civic Si. Those cars get around 30 mpg in mixed driving. Christ, even a 20 year old V8 powered Corvette gets 20 mpg in mixed driving.

[@ryan49805]

I’m ok with hybrid done right. If done correctly it is better than all the cookie cutter EV’s. The significant increase in price is what is going to suck. This car is already going to be marked up outta my reach any though. 💩 🤷‍♂️

[@Quantrills.Raiders]

it would most likely be an inline 4 or 6 if it was combustion, it would still be as cheap as charging your car...

[@tyhyhh]

Lol 10 mpg? Bro like come on basically any power train honda makes would get 30ish plus in this car

[@bobbyjones2112]

Prelude SI maybe?

[@TinoMiller]

If this is marketed just right it will sell like hotcakes .. We need cheaper coupes, coupes are dying and its sad because not everyone wants an SUV and not everyone wants a Sedan .. We literally only have 3 coupes under $50,000 and thats sad

[@royaltyallen1162]

Happy owner of 2015 CRZ 6MT

[@AXtelly]

Congrats! Hope you get a lot of government benefits for being the smallest minority

[@icillay]

To make things interesting and to hearken back to the the Mk3 Prelude, I would love to see a four-wheel steering system re-introduced. It was a super popular option on the 1988 model. And getting it to work seamlessly with the rear e-AWD? Piece of cake.

[@darknessislight3689]

Let’s start a petition for Honda to bring the Prelude here 🇺🇸 who’s with me 🙋🏽‍♂️ . I’ve owned an 85 red 87 blue and a 90 with 4WS red

[@ag4eng]

Honda US seems very off lately with lack of availability and dealers not caring much competing with Toyota anymore. The timeline for these is 2026, by that time we will have Celica and MR2.

[@peruvianheat2053]

When can we expect Honda to announce the official power numbers for this new Prelude? Honda said this new Prelude will be a joy to drive, so this cant be only 204 hp. I'm guessing it will be between 225 - 250 hp.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

Looks like a great competitor for the new Prius.

[@KURUMA974]

Presenting a Honda Prelude Concept with Brembo brakes make me think that it's gonna be +280hp but this is confusing because they want to keep the 2.0L NA...

[@HaiRune]

I guess it’s like the gr86 where they have brembo but like 220 hp or something

[@SIIKAP1]

We don’t know they want to keep it 2.0 with only 200 hp. Why give it those beefy brakes for it to be slow? Let’s hope it’ll be 260+

[@gigatoob]

My first Honda was a Prelude, then 2 Legend Coupes, then 2 CL-S 6 speeds. I've slowly had to give up coupes, manuals, 6-speeds and Acura. The new Integra doesn't work for me, don't want turbo. I hope Honda brings it with the new Prelude tho I will probably not go back to small coupes now. Also, I enjoy your reactions but I find less enjoyment of your Honda reactions, vs the mighty Toyota and your Camry crush. But I guess I'd agree; for me, Honda will never match the fun of the Acura coupes at those ICE price points but they had the best shifters I ever drove.

[@bobbyjones2112]

Probably gonna be the next SI version the prelude!

[@vangcha7562]

Agreeded. If honda is using all the same stuff as the accord, then it's not a prelude for the future. Honda needs to step up their game for the new sports cars. Sure, they have the civic type R, but it's a 4 sedan. Bring back the coupe and the three door hatch sports cars.

[@jesuschavez8417]

I have a 2015 crz and it's so much fun. I have no doubt this prelude will be ever sportier.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

I really like the 2nd generation Insight, but it went away before I got back into the car market.

[@lash9400]

I’ve always had a soft spot for Preludes as I had a first generation, which unfortunately rotted away to oblivion. I’m not warming to this one, perhaps because preludes were notchback coupes and this one with its lift back design, looks very Toyota Prius-ish. Maybe when I see it in person I might like it more.

[@Tigerex966]

Honda offered a turbo for the crz hybrid I believe, which really helped

[@aurorajones8481]

Honda had the 90s: CRX, Civic Si,R, Del Sol Si, Prelude Si, S2000, Accord Coupe V6 MT, Acura Legend Coupe, and NSX... that's 9 exciting models that were built for enthusiasts and beloved by enthusiasts. Honda 2024: Civic Type R and its sister the Integra both the same car and we still had both in the 90s you could round up to 10 cars if you count the integra as a separate model. Thats 9 cars down to 1 left. Pathetic.

[@MikeForsythe]

And these youtubers refuse to call them out on this. Instead glazing bullshit.

[@bearclaw5115]

Great job on this video, I think you spotted a few very important aspects about this car's development and role in Honda's line up. A showcase for Honda's new technology. Awesome.

[@GlennLaycock]

I thought the nice looking Prius(es) were tuned to be "pretty fun" - electric motors have that torque so people should be able to sprint to the next red light just fine.

[@showandtell4265]

Toyota had eawd aka efour in 2003 in their alphard and estima vehicles.

[@paisleyplastic]

i tried to get a cr-z with a manual 2 years ago but there were non in my area for months. just one automatic one. ended up with a '13 Si

[@bearclaw5115]

I have one. Last time I took it out two different guys were asking me about the car.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

There is a manual one in my area with almost 300k miles and the seller wants around 10k 😂

[@infamouseli92]

I wish Honda would built big engines like V8s & V10s fuse there hybrid technology into 1, that why we could have high performance cars and full efficient at the same time

[@mapwheel00]

The only thing that concerns me is interior packaging, which granted Honda usually is pretty good about. Since I am fairly confident it's not going to be a hatchback, it's going to need to show me it has a wide-aperture trunk and an easy-access back seat. If so: sale. I don't need peak performance. I just need something that's going to facilitate me sitting in traffic without wanting to off myself.

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Better be four wheel steering!

[@RoMeeHang]

So it's a sport car built for you casuals not enthusiast, just like the CRZ

[@gavinparry5426]

Real world economy of my Civic Advance is 58mpg average across every gallon of fuel. Had mine here in UK since May 2023. Superb car !

[@austinmuldoon9369]

The NSX seems like a Honda hybrid that would be fun to drive.

[@justanotheroglesby2847]

Late 80s early 90s is the only prelude I will like it appears.

[@JamesSmith-dn8lb]

I wish honda made a SI insight back in 2000. A 120hp 1.5 would have made it sell like hotcakes

[@MJ100k]

There may be some patents keeping Honda from using the same design ECVT technology that Toyota uses. 🤔

[@avery4528]

I think Honda benchmarked 02-06 Honda Accord V6 Coupe. (Prelude Spiritual Successor) That car had a single overhead cam 3.0L V6 with VTEC connected to a 6MT that was reminiscent of the NSX. Very similar proportions and styling, vehicle weight, expected powertrain figures. I’d like to hope Honda can create a lively hybrid powertrain that can comply with 20 years worth of emissions and fuel economy regulations. I’m fine with the car losing top end torque. There’s no need to have 90 mph feel like a comfortable cruising speed.

[@Joseph.11]

Giving it a manual or a 2.0t hybrid 10 speed with awd would be fantastic

[@michaelc.1588]

I loved my 98 Prelude. I also loved my 13 G37x with AWD & 325 hp. Now I love my Mustang Ecoboost, & I doubt the new Prelude hybrid will have more than 220 hp. Give it NSX power & a decent price, & it would be considerable.

[@stevens1041]

I'm really looking forward to this release. My hopes are high for Honda to get it right. The previous 1.5 litre turbo engine was a huge letdown over on the civic, despite early enthusiasm. I think the hybrid will be great if the old CR-Z was a sort of "rough draft" of such an implementation (used to drive it quite a bit and enjoyed it).

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

Mercedes-Benz W206 C300's 48V ISG mild hybrid is really good: 1. hope you get to test drive one on/off screen. 2. Honda can instead do mild hybrid because: A. they will be the only Japanese mild hybrid provider in the U.S. B. They do it like AMG does in F1.

[@eagleeye7792]

Needs a lift-back

[@otmotivealt8522]

Looks like it has one

[@JonHop1]

The NSX has a fun Hybrid powertrain... But we all know, the Prelude will be NOTHING like the NSX sadly

[@chuyzzt1252]

There was the crv hybrid build challenge not to long ago, where they basically pushed the limits of hybrid engines, its definitely for racing but that means there capable of doing it

[@Skitt64Gaming]

14:00 Honda's series hybrid system definitely makes for worse fuel economy, but I don't think it's the reason for the responsiveness issue. Toyota's hybrids have the same issue, and it's that the engine just keeps shutting off and the battery will only give you about 40hp instantaneously. You can keep the engine running in a Prius by putting it in B mode, and it makes the throttle response noticeably better.

[@georgel9734]

Next gen CTR will likely have e motor for rear wheels on top of Fwd ice power

[@mariomontesdeoca7312]

What’s exhilarating is a sports car that doesn’t cost a lot to run. I know Europe will get manual. US will probably not have as many 😒

[@EdgecutorLP]

Damn I was pretty sure it won't be coming to Europe, a surprise but a welcome one

[@davzinzan]

Looks sick imo 😎

[@kafkalul]

If the first gen of this prelude has awd with an e-axle I will be buying one

[@bestgreystar35]

I want honda to bring back the accord in a 2 door. If they put a v6 back in it.....sweet spot.

[@WayApp]

Hybrid efficiency with dynamic performance

[@scotturich]

Prelude was always a funnel of tech from the NSX that way it could go to the masses. Examples Vtec was developed on the NSX but Vtec was put in the Prelude first so the average person could have. The first car with SH that helped develop Diff technology. Hybrid can be fun if done right

[@joeshmooo5327]

From someone who drives an Acura Hybrid RLX I can tell you all 377 horses are fun to drive. Nothing quite like it zero to 60 under 5 secs with 340 lbs of torque and still get 30 MPG. Yeah its fun and can scar the ....right out of ya if your not careful.

[@KC-lg8qf]

Crz was slow.... But handled well. Fun to drive.

[@badboy-gn8fu]

im waiting on new Toyota Celica!!!

[@clamils9138]

Grazie honda per questa auto speriamo che arrivi in italia. A un prezzo ragionevole

[@mmf9765]

would be nice if it comes with a inline 6 or v8 and be rwd or awd

[@SIIKAP1]

that’s not Honda’s style. A turbo 4, or even a hybrid 4 or 6 with enough power would be great

[@porfiriato84]

You must be new to this car. It's free to Google what the performance specs will be, hint.... It's nothing close to what you're dreaming

[@richardrichard9631]

The Honda Civic hybrid is faster than the official figures. I think they timed it with a 0 to 60 time of 6.8secs.

[@hossman3000]

Big shout out to my first car. 1987 Honda prelude 380,000 mi before the body fell apart

[@supernova1562]

I wish USDM got a Honda Fit Si. The Jazz Si is such a cool idea to me lol

[@ThePilotGear]

The new Civic hybrid sounds pretty fun (...for a run-of-the-mill hybrid). Could this be a precursor to the next gen Civic Si (hybrid)? I'm happy to see the industry evolving into fun efficiency!

[@jc74435]

If it comes with a CVT, it will not be fun.

[@aeronYTco]

Could the Honda Prelude be like the successor of the beautiful Honda CR-Z hybrid?

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

I'm a Honda guy but Toyotas hybrid systems are better, so they need to fix this and add more sportiness and fun like they had 20 or so years ago.

[@bobsacamano1274]

Hi Kirk. Very interesting vid. What’s the suspension setup likely to be in your opinion? Any thoughts on the potential starting price in the U.S.?

[@BULB271602]

Thats one sexy coupe

[@B33ond]

If it drives anything like the cRZ take my money. Very cool.

[@phosimmie]

Not a fan of the new Prelude’s look, I’d wait to see if they release a new RSX.

[@PNWresistance]

And when the hybrid battery needs to be replaced that will only cost 20-30k….

[@AutoEnthusiastJC]

I think it will be the same powertrain as civic hybrid. Their idea of fun is probably just the fact it makes 200+hp, which is SI level of power, so ‘it’s practically an SI, right? It has to be fun!’ 🙄

[@Special_T06]

That render 😍

[@dannyphamous]

Looks great, hope it's fun to drive, manual option, and liftback

[@alexseven7]

Do you recommend a 2023 Rc 350 or this car. I really like the RC exterior, but hate the mpg. I would love to see the replacement for the Rc and Lc, but I feel it will likely be out of my price range if it’s over 55k when it comes out. also thoughts on the Rc 350 v4 turbo vs v6 for longevity, past 10 years. Thanks.

[@vibinmonuttan5041]

RWD drivetrain is must !

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I hope America gets both an SI pure gas version and a Type R.

[@brianaschino4903]

I hope we get this!