Inside, the cabin emphasizes quality and usability with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9.0-inch central touchscreen, leather sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a large 428-litre boot.

Honda reimagines the Prelude as a compact two-door coupe based on the Civic, aimed at reviving interest in sporty hatchback-style coupes.

The 2026 Prelude marks Honda’s return of the name as a hybrid sports coupe, using the Civic Hybrid powertrain for balanced performance.

There are four drive modes—Comfort, GT, Sport, and Individual—with a chassis tuned for sharp handling and minimal torque steer through front-wheel drive.

The powertrain delivers about 181 horsepower and 315 Nm from a 2.0-litre petrol-electric setup, enabling 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 188 km/h.

Official performance figures list 181 hp, 315 Nm, top speed of 188 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, plus fuel consumption around 5.2 L/100 km and CO2 emissions of 107 g/km.

Design cues nod to rivals like the Golf GTI, early Toyota Celica, and Nissan Z, emphasizing affordable sportiness rather than premium supercar positioning.

Overall, the Prelude aims to retain the original’s fun, sporty character while embracing electrification, offering spirited dynamics, practical packaging, and a premium feature set.

The Prelude uses Civic Type R–level suspension and introduces S+ Shift, an electronic CVT with rev-matching and sharper shifts for engaged driving.

The Prelude is set to launch in the new year with a starting price around €49,500 (about $57,499).

The car is a hybrid, pairing a 2.0-litre petrol engine with two electric motors and offers eight simulated gears to enhance the driving feel.

A lightweight design at about 1,500 kg with a long bonnet, flat roof, and short wheelbase benefits from upgraded Civic R chassis for taut handling.