The chassis benefits from parts from a different Civic—the Type-R hot hatch. Ars has sadly yet to sample the current-generation Type-R, but everyone I know who's driven one has come away smiling. Type-R parts include the front suspension's dual-axis struts and the Brembo brakes, which are there for when regen braking via the hybrid system is no longer sufficient. Adaptive dampers control the Prelude's ride, and there are four different drive modes. The powertrain simulates a manual transmission with something called S+ Shift, which "delivers quick simulated gearshift responses through seamless coordination between the engine and high-power motor, including downshift blips, rev matching, and gear holding." The shape is dictated by airflow. Honda The shape is dictated by airflow. Honda It's a handsome coupe. Honda It's a handsome coupe. Honda If you've sat in a current Civic, you'll recognize some of the parts in here. Honda If you've sat in a current Civic, you'll recognize some of the parts in here. Honda It's a handsome coupe. Honda If you've sat in a current Civic, you'll recognize some of the parts in here. Honda There's 2+2 seating and room for luggage. Honda The front suspension. Honda Berlina Black wheels are an option. Honda Bose speakers are standard. Honda In case you forgot. Honda If the end result is as good as Hyundai's N E-shift, it should be fun to play with. And if it isn't, you can just leave the car in automatic mode. Beyond that, expect all the latest Honda advanced driver assistance systems (also known as Honda Sensing), and an Android Automotive-based infotainment system with Google built in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. We'll have to wait until sooner to the car's arrival to get pricing, but expect the Prelude to start somewhere between $38,000 and $40,000.
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