Honda's Prelude returns in spring 2026.

Sports car The Honda Prelude returns to Germany in 2026

2025-01-10 From Julia Mauritz | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

After more than two decades, Honda is resurrecting its brand icon Prelude—in a new guise and with a hybrid drive. The production model will be launched in the spring of 2026.

The sixth generation of the Honda Prelude is a true sports coupe.(Image: Honda) — The sixth generation of the Honda Prelude is a true sports coupe.
(Image: Honda)

There is a considerable time gap between the fifth and sixth model generation of the Honda Prelude: about 24 years after its introduction, the Japanese manufacturer discontinued its sports coupe in 2002. In Germany, the Prelude was no longer available for purchase since the end of 2000.

A sixth generation of the successful model will be available, Honda confirmed a year ago with the presentation of the Prelude Concept. It is now certain that the model will be available in Europe as well, starting in spring 2026. It will compete in a segment with few competitors and aims to emotionally charge the brand.

Nissan and Honda are apparently talking about a possible merger. (Image:)

The manufacturer has not yet disclosed further details about the two-door sports coupe. It is only certain so far that it will be a hybrid model and that the drive system will be combined with a new function called "S+Shift": This function is designed to simulate quick gear changes to provide a sporty driving experience.

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