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Honda’s reborn sports car to get hot Type R parts

The new Honda Prelude will borrow some of its performance parts from the critically acclaimed Civic Type R, signalling its revival isn’t just a cash grab.

Jordan Mulach by Jordan Mulach
25 July 2025
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Honda’s US division confirmed further details about the upcoming Prelude overnight, with the sports coupe’s nameplate to make a return after almost 25 years out of production later this year.

Based on the platform which underpins the current-gen FL5 Civic – and its related Acura Integra sibling – the Prelude will not only get parts from the entry-level model, but also its coveted Type R flagship.

This includes wider front and rear tracks, Honda’s unique dual-axis front suspension design (the first time it’ll appear on a non-Type R model), as well as the six-piston Brembo front brake calipers from the CTR.

“The suspension and brake systems will be tuned exclusively for the new Prelude to deliver a sporty yet comfortable grand touring driving experience,” Honda US said in a media statement.

However, at least for now, the Prelude will miss out on the Civic Type R’s potent turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Instead, it’ll be powered by a 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain, as found in the Civic.

In Australia, this engine and its dual-motor electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) produces 135kW and 315Nm, a fair bit less than the Type R’s 242kW and 420Nm outputs with a six-speed manual.

To keep close to the Prelude’s sporty roots, the new version will be paired with a ‘Honda S+ Shift system’, simulating gear changes as if it was using a traditional, multi-ratio automatic.

Despite being confirmed for the US, UK and Europe, the Prelude is yet to be locked in for Australia.

Jordan Mulach

Jordan Mulach

Motoring Editor
Jordan Mulach is an Australian motoring journalist with a background in motorsport reporting. Now a leading automotive news writer, he combines industry expertise with a passion for cars, sim racing, and all things motoring.

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