The Honda Prelude is back!
- Published on 27/10/2025 10:34
- Modified on 27/10/2025 10:36
The Honda sports coupe makes a highly anticipated comeback, in hybrid trim, after 25 years of absence.
A quarter of a century after saying goodbye, the Honda Prelude is returning to European roads. And unlike others, this sixth generation does not play the nostalgia card. It reinvents the iconic coupe with a hybrid e:HEV powertrain and a design that is both sleek and athletic, yet resolutely modern.
With its sleek profile and low silhouette, the Prelude promises an unprecedented balance between sportiness and comfort. Borrowing suspension technology from the Civic Type R, it features adaptive dampers and the Agile Handling Assist system, ensuring agility and stability. Driving enjoyment is further enhanced by Honda S+ Shift innovation, a device simulating gear shifts of an eight-speed virtual automatic transmission. Paddle shifters even allow drivers to feel the sensations of manual driving, with engine braking and a “blip” sound during deceleration.
More fun than sporty
Under the hood, Honda combines a 2.0-liter engine with two electric motors, producing a total of 184 hp (135 kW). This hybrid powertrain promises smooth acceleration and high energy efficiency, while offering four driving modes — Comfort, GT, Sport, and Individual — adjusting the response of the powertrain and chassis to the driver’s preferences.
The interior, sleek and functional, is inspired by the cockpit of a glider, according to Honda. It’s not entirely obvious, lacking reference points, but it merits attention for its high-end materials. It features a customizable digital instrument cluster of 10.2 inches, along with a 9-inch central touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In terms of safety, the new Prelude benefits from the full Honda SENSING package, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking, all recalibrated for a more dynamic driving experience.
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With its return, the Honda Prelude perfectly embodies the brand’s philosophy: combining technological innovation, efficiency, and driving enjoyment. An elegant rebirth that may not revolutionize the hybrid sports car sector but is sure to satisfy a new generation of fun-loving coupe enthusiasts.
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This page is translated from the original post "La Honda Prelude est de retour !" in French.
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