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2026 Honda Prelude

The Prelude nameplate returns as a hybrid sport coupe built on Civic Type R underpinnings, using Honda's two-motor hybrid with S+ Shift simulated gear changes.

Est. Starting MSRP

$39,995

Base trim, excludes destination and fees. Confirm with your dealer.

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Key Specifications

Est. Starting Price

$39,995

Fuel Economy

46/41

City/Highway MPG

Horsepower

200 hp

Seating

4 passengers

Expert Verdict

A genuinely interesting car: sports-coupe handling with hybrid running costs. Buy it for the chassis, not the 0-60 time.

Pros & Cons

What We Love

  • Type R chassis hardware
  • 40-plus mpg from a sport coupe
  • Sharp, distinctive styling
  • Adaptive dampers standard

Things to Consider

  • Not as fast as its looks suggest
  • Small back seat
  • Single trim, few options

Owner-reported problems

We don't collect owner reviews, so there are no star ratings on this page. For real owner-reported data on the 2026 Honda Prelude, check the NHTSA complaints and recall database — every entry there is a filed report from an actual owner.

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