2026 Honda Prelude Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
About the Honda Prelude
Considered one of the most desirable and celebrated nameplates in the history of the Honda brand, the legendary Prelude is making its return after over 2 decades removed from the model lineup. Back for the 2026 model year, the sixth-generation Prelude is equipped with a cutting-edge dual-motor hybrid powertrain that combines efficiency with performance. Upon its debut back in 1978, it was immediately clear that the Prelude was far from your ordinary sports coupe. This tradition lives on in the next-gen Prelude as well. It’s also an integral part of the Honda brand’s worldwide goal of producing 100% battery-electric and fuel-cell electric vehicle sales by the year 2040.
“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
It’s no secret that the Prelude is routinely considered one of the most iconic sports coupes ever built by Honda. Today’s sixth-generation Prelude builds on its reputation for excellence with a cutting-edge powertrain featuring a mix of thrilling performance and impressive efficiency. An additional noteworthy breakthrough of the latest Prelude is its dynamic Honda S+ Shift, a cutting-edge drive mode featuring Linear Shift Control for enhanced responsiveness and engagement behind the wheel. Backed by over 2 decades of internal and real-world testing, the proven dual-motor hybrid powertrain of the Prelude delivers an unparalleled combination of power and efficiency.
Race-Inspired Styling
Just as its predecessors did, the current Honda Prelude stands out from the competition with a youthful personality that translates perfectly to thrilling performance capabilities. When it debuted back in 1978, the Prelude represented a refreshing departure from other sports coupes currently on the market at the time. You’ll notice its signature design traits which include slim LED headlights, lower mesh front splitter, stylish alloy wheels, and vibrant exterior paint choices. A wide rear track combined with a low center of gravity delivers fun-to-drive athleticism and agile handling qualities.
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With the release date of the highly-anticipated sixth-generation Honda Prelude approaching quickly, stay in touch with Germain Honda of College Hills for the latest news and information surrounding this exciting new model. Our team shares your enthusiasm for this iconic model making its return to the Honda model lineup.