Honda's dusting off the Prelude nameplate with a Type R variant at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, previewing what could be a front-wheel-drive performance coupe built on lessons learned from the FK8 Civic Type R platform. The concept hints at turbocharged four-cylinder power and independent suspension tuning, though Honda's keeping actual specs locked until production plans solidify.

Toyota's finally given the GR Yaris the track-focused variant it deserved. The Morizo RR strips weight, sharpens the 1.6L turbo's edge, and comes with the kind of detail work that says someone who actually races cars had input. This isn't marketing—it's what happens when the old man still signs off on the engineering.

Honda's pricing the next-gen FK8 successor like it learned nothing from the market correction. You're looking at real money for a front-wheel-drive daily driver—even if it's the sharpest one money can buy. The gap between Type R and actual sports cars keeps shrinking.