2026 Honda Prelude Arrives In Late 2025
September 10 2025, Centennial Honda
The Prelude is back. Ready for a late-2025 launch as a sixth-generation sports coupe, the 2026 Honda Prelude lands in Canada with a 200 horsepower/232 lb-ft hybrid powertrain linked to Honda S+ Shift.
In an era that's witnessed the demise of many two-door machines, the rebirth of the Prelude is a game-changer for Honda and for buyers of fun-to-drive sports cars. As with every Prelude before it, this isn't merely a styling exercise – the Prelude is the real deal, as evidenced by:
- • Brembo four-piston aluminum front brake calipers (from the Civic Type R)
- • Dual-axis strut front suspension (from the Civic Type R)
- • Adaptive dampers (from the Civic Type R)
- • Honda S+ Shift with downshift blips, rev matching, and gear holding
- • Asmmetrical seat bolstering (firm padding and prominent thigh bolsters for the driver; relaxed seat for everyday comfort for the front passenger)
Honda won't skimp on the cabin details, either. The 2026 Prelude includes 8-speaker Bose Centerpoint audio with Super65 wide-range speakers, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch HD touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Google built-in, and wireless phone charging.
Safety tech is highly advanced, as well: Collision Mitigation Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision WArning, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Blind Spot Information System, Auto High-Beam Headlights, Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Post-Collision Braking.
Destined to arrive in Canada before the end of the year, the 2026 Honda Prelude marks a return to a classic Honda era. Did you know the Prelude was the third Honda product to ever reach Canadian showrooms?
