It's been almost 25 years because Honda ceased the Prelude, however it's certainly back, and we'll likely see it in its production type quickly. There is, nevertheless, a lot we still do not understand. The Prelude idea was exposed back in October 2023 at the Japan Mobility Show, then showed in North America for the very first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show simply a couple of weeks later on. Information about the Prelude at the Tokyo launching were slim. Honda executive, Toshihiro Mibe, discussed generative AI, micromobility, and Honda's Avatar Robot, however ultimately he exposed the Prelude Concept. According to Toshiro Mibe, the Prelude Concept will use an “thrilling experience” and the “happiness of driving” that Honda is understood for. Besides those superlatives, however, there wasn't much to go on.
A couple of weeks later on, Honda debuted the Prelude Concept in Los Angeles and contextualized it as a part of their “energized future”– validating that it will be a hybrid design. Ever since, camouflaged Prelude designs have actually been identified in public and Honda has actually verified that there will be a production design based upon the Civic platform. Honda has actually likewise verified that the Prelude will be offered in the U.K. and in Europe as early as 2025 (as a 2026 design), however main details about U.S. sales isn't offered. With the principle being revealed in the U.S. so quickly after its preliminary launching, we anticipate it to be offered here, however there's no verification.
What to get out of the Prelude
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Honda has actually validated a couple of information about the upcoming Prelude. For beginners, we understand that the Prelude will utilize the exact same platform as the Civic, which it will be a hybrid. It will likely share most or all of its powertrain elements with the brand-new Civic hybrid, which is great news. In our very first drive of the Civic hybrid, we discovered it to be amusing and satisfying to drive. The Civic hybrid utilizes a two-motor hybrid system and integrated with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, output is an outstanding 200 horse power and 232 lb-ft of torque. We do not anticipate the Prelude to be away that mark, and it ought to be simply as satisfying to drive, if not more-so.
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With a two-door coupe design, the Prelude has the possible to be a bit lighter and get a benefit over the four-door Civic hybrid when it pertains to velocity. It's likewise worth keeping in mind that the Civic hybrid is ranked as high as 49 mpg integrated by the EPA– a near-Prius number that eclipses practically every stylish coupe on the roadway. If the 2026 Honda Prelude has the ability to attain those sorts of fuel economy numbers, it will be among the most effective two-door cars on the roadway. And if it's anywhere near the Civic Sport Hybrid's beginning rate of $29,845 (consisting of $1,095) it will be an uncommon deal.
What the Prelude most likely will not get
We do not anticipate a Prelude Type R or any sort of high-performance design,
