2026 Honda Prelude Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
About the Honda Prelude
One of the most celebrated and iconic models in the history of the Honda brand is finally back and better than ever before. For the 2026 model year, the legendary Honda Prelude returns for its sixth generation after over two decades of hiatus from the Honda model lineup. This attractive sports coupe debuted to great fanfare when it burst onto the scene back in 1978, creating an entirely new generation of driving enthusiasts. It will also play a fundamental role in contributing to the Honda brand’s worldwide goal of producing 100% battery-electric and fuel-cell electric vehicle sales by the year 2040, a critical component of its electrification strategy.
“The return of the Honda Prelude as a hybrid-electric sports model demonstrates our continued commitment to offer a variety of exhilarating products to meet the needs of our customers,” said Jessika Laudermilk, assistant vice president of Honda Auto Sales. “The first three products in the Honda lineup in the 1970s were Civic, Accord and Prelude, and soon all three will be back together again in our passenger car lineup as hybrids.”
Honda Prelude Features
Hybrid-Electric Performance
Considered one of the most celebrated sports coupes ever produced by Honda, the dynamic Prelude is now powered by an advanced hybrid-electric powertrain featuring a blend of thrilling performance and outstanding efficiency. Another milestone that will debut alongside the sixth-gen Prelude is its innovative Honda S+ Shift, a cutting-edge drive mode featuring Linear Shift Control for superior responsiveness and engagement behind the wheel. This proven dual-motor hybrid powertrain is backed by over two decades of real-world and internal development, resulting in reliable and efficient power delivery at all speeds.
Race-Inspired Styling
In unison with its predecessors, the Honda Prelude exudes a bold track-inspired appearance that matches its innovative performance capabilities. When drivers got their first glimpse of the Prelude back in 1978, it was instantly apparent that this was not your typical sports coupe. Now in its sixth generation, the Prelude retains these characteristics as evidenced by its slim LED headlights, lower mesh front splitter, stylish alloy wheels, and vibrant exterior paint choices. A widened rear track combined with a lowered center of gravity results in remarkable athleticism and agile handling qualities.
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