2026 Honda Prelude – First Look!

The Honda Prelude is back! Honda is reviving the sports coupe for its sixth generation, and it returns with a cool shape and new powertrain. This one will be a two-motor hybrid similar to the Civic, Accord, and CR-V Hybrids. We will know more about it next year, but for now, here's our first taste. #Autotrader #Honda #HondaPrelude

00:00 2026 Honda Prelude First Look
00:27 History of the Honda Prelude
01:00 Engine Specs
01:32 Honda S+ Shift
02:05 On-sale later in 2025


 

[bbokdoong]

So it is two door Civic hybrid. Got it.

[Phrancis]

It's a "series hybrid", essentially an EV with gas range extender/generator. It has no transmission, so no CVT, but no rowing the gears either. The Civic hybrid is faster to 60 than the new SI with a stick, so... I still have my 97 Prelude SH and it's been a hoot for almost 30 yrs, but I'm open minded to new tech. I just wish this new lude had more angular lines and a long low slung hood so it looks like a "Prelude".

[Taylorc]

Love these videos. Not really interested in this car, but with this format being so quick and informative it’s an easy click.

[userfopfrs]

The Civic is back again, this time called a prelude that looks like a prius

[Cyborg_Auto]

Nice to see honda make another coupe 👍

[jason]

This was my dream car back in high school about 24years ago..wow...Now I Can afford it :D

[Scorpio]

This is exactly what I want as my daily driver!

[bawintermage]

Ok, lets get this straight. The 1979 Honda was simply beautiful and rowing through the gears as you zip around town was pure magic. Also the interior of the 94, splendid. Bring back cars, leave the wagons for the soccer moms

[gdnh]

The Honda badging and cursive Prelude badging under it is very Porsche

[malcolmar]

If they offer a Honda Prelude Type R with the 300+ HP engine and 6 speed manual from the Honda Civic Type R I will FIND THE MONEY to buy one.

[urbanstrencan]

Can't wait for this legend to come back ❤❤❤
Love the design of it🤟😍

[jeffsloane]

Hat tip to Honda building 1)a car 2)a coupe 3)an attempt at something sporty. As a previous Prelude and multi Honda owner, I'll just leave it at that.

[frankm]

Only a 6 speed manual hybrid can restore the Prelude name

[Wideoval]

Really great looking. Thank you Honda for having the kahones to bring this epic car back!

[THEREALTJP]

I wouldn't mind having one...but the way honda has been with these recalls & how they're handling them... I'm just going to continue looking into getting a wrx

[Mxpro]

Just like my Miata this car is gonna be vastly underpowered

[ryue]

any information about the 2026 civic type r ?

[TangibleExistence]

Buy it, sell the electric motor with the batteries, shed off double the weight of a gas engine and put a K-Series in it. Done and done.

[Kiss__Kiss]

It looks like a Prius, and a Cayman got together. This is their offspring lol But you're right, Jeff, 4WS was something I liked in the Prelude of yesteryear.

[joepup]

Love the host's 1987 Prelude that he picked up in 1998. Sadly, Honda would discontinue the Prelude in 2001. I knew a couple guys with brand-new Preludes back in the late 1990s. Honda cut the cord at its height--which it also did to the Integra, CRX, NSX and the Legend. Not quite sure why Honda does that.