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The 2026 Honda Prelude review: Didn't expect such a head-turner
Honda’s $42,000 hybrid coupe looks great, handles well, and gets 44 mpg.
TL;DR
- The Honda Prelude is positioned as a technology showcase rather than a pure sports car, with a focus on its hybrid powertrain and S+ shift feature.
- It achieves an impressive combined 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km) and has a range of 466 miles (750 km) on a full tank.
- Driving modes (Comfort, GT, Sport) alter the adaptive dampers, steering weight, and powertrain response, with S+ mimicking an eight-speed gearbox.
- The car utilizes suspension components from the Civic Type-R, offering good grip and nimble handling, especially with optional summer tires.
- The styling is a significant draw, attracting considerable attention, and the interior largely borrows from the Civic, featuring user-friendly physical controls.