In the city

The Prelude owns the street

Confident presence and modern design that look right at home on every downtown block.

Everyday luxury
Pull into the driveway in style

Refinement and comfort that make the Prelude a pleasure the moment you arrive home.

On the move
Engineered for the drive

Responsive power and composed handling turn every mile behind the wheel of the Prelude into a pleasure.

Inside
Step into the Prelude cabin

A driver-focused interior of premium materials, real space, and intuitive technology.

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Made for real life
The Prelude, built around you

Versatile, capable, and ready for whatever the day asks of your vehicle.

$42,000
Starting MSRP
200hp
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
4
Seating
Why the Prelude

Why shoppers choose the Prelude

Honda revives its coupe nameplate with a hybrid powertrain tuned for responsive, engaging driving rather than outright efficiency, wrapped in a two-door body built for a driver and a passenger who care about the drive itself.

  • 2 trims spanning $42,000 to $42,500
  • Hybrid power across the lineup
  • Seats 4
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The 2-Tone costs $500 more than the Coupe ($42,500 vs. $42,000), and the mechanical specs — 200 hp, 44.0 MPGe combined, front-wheel drive — are identical across both. The distinction is purely cosmetic: the 2-Tone adds a contrasting two-tone exterior finish.

It's a gasoline-electric hybrid across the entire lineup — there's no pure-gas or electric option. Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor through an electronic continuously variable transmission, producing 200 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque.

Both trims are rated at 44.0 MPGe combined, which is strong for a sporty two-door coupe. The fuel tank holds 10.6 gallons, so real-world range between fill-ups will be modest — the hybrid system is doing the heavy lifting on efficiency.

Four — it's a 2-door coupe with a rear seat, not a strict two-seater, but rear-seat access and space are typical coupe compromises worth experiencing before you buy.

If the two-tone paint appeals to you, the $500 premium for the 2-Tone is minor given the $42,000 starting price. If the exterior treatment doesn't matter, the Coupe delivers the same powertrain and efficiency for less.

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