A similar recipe with a self-charging hybrid powertrain and a manual transmission was used in the discontinued Honda CR-Z
Honda may offer the hybrid Prelude with a manual gearbox in addition to the CVT. The two-door coupe is expected to share its underpinnings with the Honda Civic RS. The new Prelude will reportedly debut in production form in the second half of 2025. Honda grabbed headlines last year with the return of the Prelude, unveiling a near-production coupe concept at the Japan Mobility Show. While the automaker kept the specs under wraps, Japan ese media has been speculating about its features.
According to Japanese outlet Best Car, sources have hinted that, alongside the conventional CVT, the Prelude could offer a manual gearbox paired with Honda's e-hybrid system. If true, this would be the first Honda since the discontinued CR-Z to feature a stick shift in a self-charging hybrid setup. The electrified powertrain is expected to combine a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors, similar to what's found in the Civic and Accord e:HEV models.
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