2027 Honda Prelude
2027 Honda
Prelude
Honda brought a beloved nameplate back when it chose to call last year’s debuting gas-electric performance coupe “Prelude.” The original Prelude coupe came out for the 1979 model year and spanned five generations before it departed in 2001. The sophomore edition of the reborn four-seater builds on the original’s sporty yet practical legacy by pairing hybrid efficiency with precision handling.
The Prelude shares the Civic Type R’s chassis, dual-axis front suspension, adaptive damper system, and Brembo braking system for nimble dynamics and confident control. It has the same powertrain as the Civic Hybrid, giving it 200 net horsepower and up to 46 miles per gallon. Honda’s S+ Shift complements its direct-drive transmission by simulating a spirited dual-clutch shifting experience. Leather sport seats and a flat-bottomed steering wheel enhance the Prelude’s focus on performance, while standard wireless smartphone charging, Bose audio, and built-in Google and Amazon Alexa add upscale convenience.
How we describe this model: efficient, stylish, performance-inspired
Shop this vehicle against: Mazda MX-5 Miata, Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR86
Prelude Highlights
- leather-upholstered front sport seats
- Google and Amazon Alexa built-in
- wireless smartphone charger
- Bose audio
- Honda Sensing driver-assistance technology suite
- available two-tone exterior color scheme
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Prelude Powertrain
- hybrid powertrain: 2.0-liter I-4 engine with dual electric motors (combined output: 200 hp)
- front-wheel drivetrain (FWD)
- direct-drive transmission with Honda S+ Shift and paddle shifters
- EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 46 mpg city/41 mpg highway
- drive mode select (settings: Comfort, GT, Sport, Individual)
- dual-axis MacPherson strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, stabilizer bars
- adaptive damper system
- power-assisted brakes: 13.8-inch ventilated front rotors, 12-inch solid rear rotors
- Brembo four-piston aluminum front brake calipers
- variable ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Hybrid Base Interior
Leather-upholstered front sport seats with blue accent stitching, heated front seats, leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone charger, dual USB-C ports (front), 12-volt power outlet (front), push-button start, auto-dimming rearview mirror, one-touch turn indicators, sport pedals, white ambient interior light, map lights, LED cargo light, auto-up/down front windows, acoustic-laminate windshield, black headliner, sunglasses holder, manual tilt-and-telescopic steering column, sliding sun visors, active noise cancellation, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger seatback pockets, 60/40-split fold-down rear seatback for two
Hybrid Base Exterior
Remote start, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, LED lighting (headlights with auto-on/off, daytime running lights, side marker lights, taillights, brake lights), heated power-adjustable side-view mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, rain-sensing windshield wipers, keyless trunk release, rear glass-infused antenna, push-to-release fuel filler door, 19-inch Berlina Black alloy wheels
Hybrid Base Safety
Honda Sensing (adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking system, forward collision warning, road departure mitigation system, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot information system, traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, low-speed braking control, rear cross-traffic monitor, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams), post-collision braking system, agile handling assist, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, brake assist, electric servo brake, electric parking brake with automatic brake hold, rear seat reminder, Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, tire pressure monitor, rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Hybrid Base Infotainment
9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Amazon Alexa built-in, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink phone and audio streaming, Wi-Fi hotspot, HD Radio, radio data system, speed-sensitive volume compensation, 8-speaker Bose audio with subwoofer, HondaLink Standard (remote start and stop, remote lock and unlock, vehicle notifications, 24-hour roadside assistance, service scheduling, dashboard, health report, vehicle guides, recall notifications), Advanced Connectivity (Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play, parked vehicle locator, stolen vehicle locator with immobilization, send destination, favorite destinations, personal data wipe, security alarm alert)
Hybrid Base Major Options
19-inch gloss-black machined-finish alloy wheels, Cargo Protection Package (all-season floor mats, cargo tray, seatback protector), All-Season Protection Package I (all-season floor mats, cargo tray, splash guards), All-Season Protection Package II (all-season floor mats, cargo tray, wheel locks), Protection Package (cargo tray, wheel locks, splash guards)
Hybrid Two-Tone
Contents of Hybrid plus:
- Winter Frost Pearl exterior only
- black roof
- black side-view mirror covers
- white-and-blue leather-upholstery
- eligible for: 19-inch Gloss Black machined-finish alloy wheels, Cargo Protection Package, All-Season Protection Package I, All-Season Protection Package II, Protection Package
May not represent actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary)
*Any MPG listed is based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml .