2026 Honda Prelude

Reborn Honda Prelude arrives as a hybrid sports coupe after a 24-year hiatus. This, the sixth-generation Prelude is a front-wheel drive, inline 4 hybrid that uses the same chassis as the Civic Type R. With a total system out of 197 hp and 232 lb-ft, the Prelude falls far short of the Civic Type R’s output, with no plans as yet for a more powerful version in the future. The Prelude will launch in one flavour, and one flavour only.

So, where’s the positives about the new Prelude? Honda have focused on this being a real driver’s car with responsive steering, excellent handling, linear braking feel and reducing torque steer. It uses dual-axis strut front suspension with multi-link rear suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 235 section tyres, and features Brembo four-piston front brakes. Unfortunately, there will not be any manual transmission option offered by Honda with the Prelude incorporating what it calls S+ Shift, which emulates an eight-speed automatic transmission.