2026 Honda Prelude EUROPE Confirmed - But Won't Come with a Manual This Is Why!

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In this video, we dive into the exciting confirmation of the 2026 Honda Prelude’s return to Europe! Enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation, but there’s a catch—this modern classic will not feature a manual transmission. Join us as we explore Honda's decision, discussing the implications for driving purists and what this means for the Prelude's legacy. We’ll also take a closer look at its specs, design, and what fans can expect from this iconic model's revival. Don't miss out on this in-depth analysis—hit that subscribe button for more automotive news!

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[scotturich]

The transmission they are going to use won't work with a manual because the hybrid doesn't use an actual transmission because the electric motor is straight to the axle. Finally someone using their brain knowing what the civic has currently

[chrisjosekuehl]

The prelude was never really a sports car, it was always more of a GT car. And with government mileage and emissions regulations we are going to start seeing more and more hybrid/electric cars. I don’t knew why they can’t put a manual in it. I worked for Honda when the their little hatch back hybrid had a 6 speed manual. To be honest when we got to test drive it on a track I became very interested in the chassis, I want to do a k swap on one and make it a track monster. I really expected the new prelude to come with awd, especially using hybrid power it would be very easy to do. The type Sh models had all wheel steering which for Honda at the time was a close to awd as they would get, the 80’s and early 90’s there were awd civics but not popular in the USA.

[Tigerex]

Scratched off my list if theirs no 6 or 7 or 8 speed manual..
Its coming to america.

[Rastor]

The theory is that it could have the "virtual manual" that Toyota developed for EVs, it would also work in a hybrid.

Just like steering, pedal / throttle have become electronic / drive by wire, the shifter can be too.

[Neodestro]

if they add the tlx type s motor my dream

[abanfi]

Then why bother launching it? Bury it with the recently launched and failed NSX - when you stray away from the original recipe and simply try to attract buyers from the name, it’s a recipe for disaster

[richardsmith]

I would definitely want a hybrid prelude. Nippy, comfortable, quiet and reliable. Why reverse engineer a car for a manual that most people, even in Europe, don’t want? A 4x4 would be good to have, and even four wheel steering, but if these were to up the price by much then I’m not so sure. More and more people are taking their tests in automatics which, in Britain at least, forbids them from driving manual cars anyway. Honda hybrids are brilliant so why have a manual that would just be an inconvenience?