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Honda Revives Prelude for 2026 With Hybrid Power and Type R Hardware

Honda casts the returning two‑door as a hybrid grand tourer focused on engaging handling over headline power.

Prelude rejoins original Honda U.S. car stablemates Accord and Civic.
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Rear of the Honda Prelude.
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Overview

  • The production 2026 Prelude pairs the Civic Hybrid’s two‑motor system (200 hp, 232 lb‑ft) with front‑wheel drive and debuts S+ Shift, which simulates gear changes with paddles, rev‑matching and downshift blips.
  • Chassis and braking hardware are lifted from the Civic Type R, including a dual‑axis strut front suspension, adaptive dampers and Brembo four‑piston front calipers on 13.8‑inch rotors.
  • Honda will sell the coupe in a single, well‑equipped trim with a 10.2‑inch digital cluster, 9‑inch infotainment with Google built‑in, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bose audio and the full Honda Sensing suite.
  • Built in Japan, the model launches there with a suggested price of about ¥6.19 million (roughly $41,780), with North American availability slated for late 2025 and a European rollout in the first half of 2026.
  • The 2+2 liftback emphasizes usability with folding rear seats and reported 32 inches of rear legroom, and introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist for powertrain‑and‑brake coordination to boost driver confidence.