Honda has confirmed it will relaunch the Prelude Coupe in Europe, in 2026.
The all-new Prelude was showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, earlier this year, as a concept.
A production version will go on sale in early 2026, powered by a hybrid engine.
The powertrain is expected to be based on the 2.0-litre e:HEV unit used in the current Civic.
Honda said the Prelude will feature S+ Shift technology, which simulates rapid automatic gear changes.
Hans de Jaeger, senior vice president of Honda Motor Europe, said: “The Honda Prelude is an iconic nameplate, and this latest model promises to build on that heritage with our trademark hybrid performance and the latest dynamic technology. All with a view to not only delivering exceptional efficiency, but also the fun-to-drive performance for which this model is known. We are excited for its arrival in Europe following a very positive reception so far.”
The introduction of the Prelude Hybrid marks 25 years of Honda using hybrid powertrains in coupe models. The Honda Insight, which launched in 1999, was the first hybrid coupe from the brand.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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