Charge-up Your Driving Experience

The first-ever electrified Prelude is powered by the ultra-smooth, responsive and fuel-efficient Honda two-motor hybrid-electric system found in the award-winning Civic hybrid models. It combines two large and powerful electric motors with a highly efficient 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle direct injection gasoline engine to deliver a sporty driving experience and obtain exceptional fuel economy ratings. A combined system output of 200 horsepower and a robust 232 lb.-ft. of torque gives the new Prelude quick and responsive acceleration off the line and out of corners. With the innovative new Honda S+ Shift system, Prelude delivers the ultimate electrified Honda driving experience with a responsive and engaging shifting simulation, featuring virtual rev-matched downshifts in S+ mode and enhanced engine sounds to increase driver feel and connection with the vehicle.

Feature Highlights

• New Honda S+ Shift system
• Leather-trimmed front sport seats with perforated houndstooth pattern, integrated head restraints and three-way heating
• 19-inch machine-finished Berlina Black wheels
• 235/40R19 tires
• Brembo™ four-piston aluminum front calipers (shared with Civic Type R), finished in unique Prelude Blue
• Dual-axis strut front suspension (shared with Civic Type R)
• Adaptive Dampers (shared with Civic Type R, uniquely tuned for Prelude)
• Four driving modes: Comfort, GT, Sport and Individual
• Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel with alloy shift paddles
• Sport pedals
• 2+2 Seating with 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
• 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• 9-inch HD touchscreen with Google built-in
• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto™ compatibility
• Wi-Fi Hotspot capability
• Wireless phone charger
• 8-speaker Bose CenterPoint premium sound system
• Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies
• Post-Collision Braking System (PCB)
• Blind spot information with Rear Cross Traffic Alert

New Honda S+ Shift

The 6th-generation Prelude marks the debut of Honda S+ Shift, an innovative new drive mode that simulates a performance transmission experience. Honda S+ Shift advances Linear Shift Control to deliver maximum levels of driver engagement. By precisely managing engine RPM and integrating paddle shifters, Honda S+ Shift delivers quick simulated gearshift responses through seamless coordination between the engine and high-power motor, including downshift blips, rev matching and gear holding. Honda has announced plans to feature S+ Shift on future hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models.

Smart Technology

Technology has been smartly integrated into the cabin of Prelude with a focus on the driver, including a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch HD color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility, Google built-in and a wireless smartphone charger, all standard.

To support performance driving, Prelude's exclusive new digital instrument cluster provides clean, easy-to-read graphics and an extensive selection of displays, including a large tachometer and a multi-information display. Google built-in includes apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps and more on Google Play for a helpful, personalized and connected driving experience with a complimentary 3-year unlimited data plan.

Every 2026 Honda Prelude also comes with a Bose Centerpoint premium sound system, jointly engineered by Honda and Bose precisely for the interior of the 6th-generation Prelude so drivers and passengers – regardless of their seating position – are placed in the middle of the music, with a clear and spacious listening experience for all audio content.

The new 8-speaker Bose Centerpoint premium audio system includes new door-mounted Super65 wide-range speakers, which play lower and louder than conventional 6.5-inch (165mm) speakers, to create a clear sound profile and a large subwoofer located in the cargo area.

Safety for Everyone

THonda is committed to further advancing safety for everyone sharing the road, which is captured in the Honda global safety slogan "Safety for Everyone." Based on this commitment, the new 6th-generation Honda Prelude is a leader in sports coupe safety performance thanks to advanced active and passive safety technology that is standard equipment. This includes the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, the latest version of the Honda proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) front body structure, next-generation airbag technology designed to cradle the head to offer enhanced front passenger head protection, front knee airbags and rear side airbags – all standard.

On Prelude, the standard Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Driver Attention Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Auto High-Beam Headlights, Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition System, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).

Every 2026 Prelude also is equipped with Honda's Post-Collision Braking system (PCB) to help mitigate damage from multi-crash collisions.