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The 2026 Prelude revives Honda's two-door coupe with a 200-hp hybrid powertrain and 44 MPGe combined efficiency, spread across just two trims that differ mainly in paint.
The Prelude ranges from $42,000 (Coupe) to $42,900 (2-Tone) across 4 trims.
The Prelude ranges from $42,000 (Coupe) to $42,900 (2-Tone) across 4 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.
The Prelude comes in 4 trims: Coupe, Coupe, 2-Tone, 2-Tone.
The Prelude is offered in 4 trims (Coupe, Coupe, 2-Tone, 2-Tone). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.
The 2-Tone costs $500 more than the Coupe ($42,500 vs.
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.
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 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.
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.
As a front-wheel-drive hybrid coupe seating four, it suits a driver who prioritizes efficiency and style over cargo hauling or rear-seat comfort — cargo volume figures aren't published, so measure your real-world needs against a test fit before committing.
19-inch wheels is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 19-inch wheels is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
200 horsepower is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 200 horsepower is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Electronic Continuously Variable is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
How the engine's power is geared and delivered to the wheels. It shapes how the car responds when you accelerate and how it settles at a cruise. Electronic Continuously Variable is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Front Wheel Drive is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Which wheels the engine actually drives. It affects traction, cabin packaging, and confidence in poor weather. Front Wheel Drive is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Yes — a hybrid-electric powertrain is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Pairs a gasoline engine with electric motors and a battery that recharges as you drive — no plugging in. Hybrids typically use noticeably less fuel than a comparable gas-only engine, especially in city driving.
It's a gasoline-electric hybrid across the entire lineup — there's no pure-gas or electric option.
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.
Hybrid-Electric Powertrain is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Pairs a gasoline engine with electric motors and a battery that recharges as you drive — no plugging in. Hybrids typically use noticeably less fuel than a comparable gas-only engine, especially in city driving. Hybrid-Electric Powertrain is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Both trims are rated at 44.
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.
84.6 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. 84.6 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
Seating for 4 is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Seating for 4 is available on the Coupe, 2-Tone.
No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the Prelude.
No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the Prelude. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.
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