Honda Prelude: a ‘sleek’ coupé with a ‘sporty edge’The WeekThe Week UKFri, September 18, 2026 at 8:56 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleWhen you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The Prelude is well calibrated, with an 'agile and responsive' chassis and plenty of grip. | Credit: Prelude Press Images"Launching an all-new coupé in 2026 is a brave move" given the dominance of SUVs, said Evo. But Honda isn't expecting to sell a lot of these – 1,000 over the next two years, and it has few competitors.The Prelude uses Honda's "e:HEV powertrain" – a two-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine combined with twin electric motors, for an underwhelming 181bhp peak output and a 0-62mph time of 8.2 secs.AdvertisementAdvertisement"A promising two-door coupé take on the hybrid sports car formula", the Prelude strikes a "good balance between ride and handling", said Auto Express. Sure, it lacks "gut-punching power", but it's well calibrated, with an "agile and responsive" chassis and plenty of grip.The steering has decent weight; there's a "sporty edge" to the acceleration. And the hybrid powertrain delivers "impressive efficiency" of 54.3mpg.The Prelude will appeal to those who "love the sleek looks" of a sports car, but who don't want to drive one, or sacrifice comfort, said The Telegraph. There's just one model available, with high-spec advance trim and a "plush interior" with real leather upholstery.The "snappy" touchscreen is simple to use and you get "proper buttons" too. But even children will feel cramped in the back, and the 284- litre boot is "pretty stingy".
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