Honda’s confirmation that the sixth-generation Prelude will share suspension components and track dimensions with the Civic Type R is another strong hint that this will be as much a revival of the discontinued Civic coupe as it is of the Prelude, which departed the market in 2001 after five generations as one of Honda’s key enthusiast models.

Honda says the new Prelude will share its suspension, wide front and rear tracks, and Brembo front brakes with the Civic Type R.

Honda has just confirmed the best thing yet about its upcoming Prelude coupe. Yes, it's something we sort of already knew, but getting it directly from the source means it's actually happening. The 2026 Honda Prelude will get the trick dual-axis front suspension from the Honda Civic Type R,