The Honda Prelude Concept Is The Surprise Return Of A Sporty Classic Coupe Name

With the demise of the Civic Coupe and Accord Coupe, #Honda hasn't had a sporty two-door for sale in America for a few years. Back in the 80's and 90's, the #HondaPrelude become an icon with its sporty style, impressive technology, and fun-to-drive handling. While this is technically still just a design experiment, this #PreludeConcept is a clear indication that Honda could very well be ready to return to the coupe market and this will also be the first-ever #PreludeHybrid when it does return.
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[@jamesbondero6170]

I remember when the Prelude came out with four wheel steering! Radical!

[@karimsalem86]

The Nissan 300zx and Mitsubishi 3000gt had that too. The Hummer EV has it and they call it crab walk

[@Astronomator]

And, if I'm not mistaken, the Prelude's four-wheel steering was implemented purely with mechanical linkages rather than with motor-driven actuators like all other cars today. Jeez, that was a nice, brilliantly-designed car.

[@hassyg4083]

would have been even better if it was RWD

[@Bubbles99718]

They never got it to work rt. Vibrations killed it

[@TheBasher-_-]

Didn't the Accord and NSX have it first and the Prelude as always just ripped off the Accord?

[@porfiriato84]

I actually really like this one. I dont mind that it's hybrid either. Hopefully it comes in under 40K $

[@Auto-Minute]

$39,999 lol

[@porfiriato84]

@@Auto-Minute considering how the market is, shiii I'll take that! But then there's dealer markups 🥹

[@Auto-Minute]

@@porfiriato84 I was gunna say the same thing. Prices are pretty much in the 30s from here on out with premium trims usually dipping into low 40s. I'm diggin' the looks of this Prelude.

[@ragingbull94mtx]

Hmmm... the average new car price in 2001 was around $21-$22k. A new Prelude at the time cost between $24-26k. So if I had to guess, I'd say it'll most likely be priced in the low-$50k range. In 2001, the Acura Integra Type-R and Honda Prelude were similarly priced... so it wouldn't be much of a shock to see the Prelude priced about the same as the current Integra Type S.

[@porfiriato84]

@@ragingbull94mtx I fully disagree. The prelude is going to compete with the GR86 and MX-5 Miata so it's definitely not coming close to 50K

[@JordanC856]

Most beautiful Honda I ever seen in a long time! Honda stepping up after the latest civic sedan trims 🔥🔥

[@apileofrocks5142]

I don't mind that it's a hybrid, I actually prefer that over a full BEV. Gives promise that it'll actually come to market and it would be halfway affordable at new. Happy to see another coupe in today's market.

[@wi11ialvl]

This is a prelude to the Prelude coming back! Drove a Gen5 Prelude for 11 years, loved that car.

[@dj2kmusic819]

I would buy one of these TODAY. The design language is perfectly fit for today’s market, and the size is a perfect fit to compete with the new Nissan Z. Holding my breath in hopes they make this!

[@elephantmoney]

I was thinking the same. I want it now! lol

[@melindah5952]

Finally! Thank you! I absolutely love my ‘01 Prelude that I still drive. Best car ever. Parts and all are quite hard to find nowadays so the news of a new Prelude possibly on its way is amazing! Thank you Honda! ♥️

[@waterloo123100]

The car is a joke compared to a 5th gen prelude

[@royshavrick]

@@waterloo123100we barely know anything about it

[@laurencasapulla5135]

I’m digging this new Prelude! My friend had a 4th Gen, Si 4WS, also in white with blue interior. We loved it hard!

[@TheQuikMix]

100% bring this back. Love that it's a hybrid. I hope it has a real transmission as well.

[@ZACH_95_]

It’ll probably have a cvt if it’s going to be a gas hybrid.

[@Ricky_H]

I'd definitely get one if it ever comes out.

[@austine1425]

Me too love the coupe look! Currently own a 9th gen accord v6 coupe and love it. This looks similar-ish and would love to upgrade to a modern car.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@@austine1425lol that is modern, I drive a B14 Sentra 😂

[@rms492]

Yes bring it back. We need coupes brought back since the accord and civic coupes were discontinued which was a disgrace and ridiculous. How hard was it to keep at least one of those in production? BRING it back I will buy

[@JuanGarcia-fv9ph]

honestly if its a hybrid with a manual id be more than content. That nameplate means so much to me and seeing the 4th gen Prelude font in 2023 makes me tear up

[@ZACH_95_]

We all k ow there’s not going to be a manual.

[@bgva82]

I’d love to see it have a clutch too, but I still like it.

[@jeremymoore145]

I wanted a Prelude as a kid so bad.

[@a32tl]

I owned a 1980 Prelude, a 1988 Prelude Si 4WS and a 1994 Prelude VTEC. I would buy this one if Honda decides to give it some power and not wimp out like they did with the Accord and HR-V.

[@Sold_a_dummy]

Best looking thing honda had done in many years. Definitely bring it back. It wont sell but enthusiasts will love it.

[@cnwil4594]

I am an enthusiast, and I am not impressed with its bland design.

[@ZACH_95_]

@@cnwil4594No one cares.

[@ZACH_95_]

This will sell exceptionally well if they have the price right.

[@cnwil4594]

​@@ZACH_95_I don't care either, just a bland ass car.

[@JRLL81_]

​@cnwil4594 not as bland as your opinion, all you said was its ugly thats it.

[@waltfraher7198]

Awesome to see Honda resurrecting the Prelude name. The last gen prelude was such a cool vehicle. Also glad to hear this new vehicle is not an all EV. Hope it comes out soon and makes it to the US.

[@waterloo123100]

Their just disrespecting the prelude name with this car. Minimal performance and a 1.5 hybrid drivetrain from a accord is just a joke

[@Blank00]

@@waterloo123100accord has a 2.0 hybrid drivetrain, the 1.5 is a separate nonhybrid drivetrain

[@porfiriato84]

@@waterloo123100 you just continue to bash this car without knowing anything about it. What's wrong with you people? Enough already.

[@ZACH_95_]

@@waterloo123100Cry lil guy. 😢😢

[@ytsux9259]

I had a '98 Sh; had so much fun and fond memories with it.

[@ky9263]

Prius coupe! Ill buy one as a daily driver. I dont need a manual no more. Just hope its 0-6 in the 5s im happy as long as its lighter weight

[@gerefulton8869]

I love my Honda coupe and I would buy another one today had they not discontinued it. I hope this new one becomes available-the sooner the better. Count me in!

[@xAfroMetalHead1990x]

As a 2010 Accord Coupe owner I will absolutely grab one of these if the price is right. Seems like it has the same proportions

[@Bubbles99718]

Picked up an '09 a few months back. 08 to 12 accord coupes are the best looking Honda's . This looks like a nice evolution of those.

[@valdeck553]

I bought a brand new 1992 Prelude SR 2.3L 160 hp and drove it for 9 years with regular maintenance and without any major problems. It was a great car! I'll buy it again if the price starts below 40K, and there is no CVT.

[@anonymousexpert6655]

Looks like a more modernized version of my 9th gen accord coupe, I like it.

[@roadracer4646]

It’s so good that if they pull a Acura concept TSX type S heart break people will be mad. They absolutely should keep the styling for this as is

[@darknessislight3689]

So excited 😆 for this return 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 as a former owner 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤 I’ve always love the Honda Prelude.

[@ftr911drvr]

Looking forward to this one, im guessing this will be the replacement for the Accord Coupe and use the Accord sedans hybrid engines but a sportier driving experience like the Original prelude. I think people are forgetting the prelude was never a high powered sports car and never had more like 210 hp and was fwd

[@666cemetaryslut]

200 hp was considered a lot 25 years ago. Not so much today.

[@charles0414]

I used to own a 1984 Honda Prelude when I was in college from 1990-1995. I always want to buy a new Honda Prelude. This is the one I've been waiting for. I don't care about the engine and horse power.

[@stephaniemetts1098]

I would love for it to be a hatchback I’m looking for something to replace my scion tc and can’t find any reasonably priced two door hatchbacks

[@tdan86]

My first vehicle was a 92 prelude and I absolutely loved it. So many good memories. A comeback would be amazing.

[@macbayboy]

This looks good and I would love to see a new Honda coupe. I would consider it if there was a BEV option.

[@Astronomator]

BEV all the way! Do it, Honda!

[@dannielz6]

Finally Honda is returning to its roots. The Integra was way too bulky. This is perfect. Awesome!

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Acura should rework this Prelude into an Integra coupe.

[@theholt2ic219]

@@TheBreakfastLovera coupe is never going to come back in mass we are honestly lucky to get this as a coupe. They just don’t sell as much as their sedan counterparts. People speak with their wallets

[@hanzigreen]

Love it! If the Honda logo is all caps that would be more aesthetic imo

[@BB-eb8lq]

I wonder if actor Kirk Cameron will buy one I remember the Prelude was his dream when growing up

[@DavidStella]

Love this. Not only should they bring back the Prelude back, but they should consider a modern version of the CRX, too.

[@kencai6803]

Remember CRZ?

[@DavidStella]

@@kencai6803 no 😂

[@std882]

This one is truly worth waiting for. Wow! It's gorgeous.

[@BlackSwansFine-co6cd]

In early 2019 I drove by Schofield Honda in Wichita KS. They had 5-7 Honda Civic 2 door coups sitting on the lot, all parked in a line. The cars looked so cool! Sales were terrible however back then, it was pre-CV. I decided to test drive one of them just for fun, I sort of needed a small commuter car for long trips anyway. The battery was actually dead on the one I wanted to drive because the car had been sitting there for a few months! The dealer was so embarrassed when they had to jump start the car for me LOL. I drove the car and absolutely loved it! They gave me one hell of a deal! The car is worth more today than I paid for it in 2019! My wife and I fight over who gets to drive it. I even got a car seat in the back! Right after I bought it, we accidently got pregnant. Big problem for a new 2door car. I have drove around my now 3-year-old since she was born! I'm the only human on this planet that has crammed my butt into the back of a 2 door civic coup for the last 3 years putting my kid into a car seat! But god damn I love that car and want to get another 2 Door Honda!

[@ethanhatch8505]

I would love to see the interior, and if it does end up being/having an AWD option, It would be killer

[@gman9mm1]

I’m hoping for more news about this soon! I’d love to see if they did an Si trim like the original, or even a Type R variant. It’d also be sweet to see an Acura counterpart like a new RSX come back on the same platform.

[@mypassportpicsux]

That Prelude screams production. Concept my foot, Honda’s not fooling anyone. 😄 I love this styling!!❤

[@andymiller8794]

1. Thank you, Honda for considering bringing back the Prelude - long overdue! 2. Please consider a manual transmission option - it's a sports car as we all know. This would be a 'deal breaker' in my opinion - if a manual transmission is not an option. 3. Idea - incorporate the throwback 'pop up' headlights. That would be Cool with a capital 'C'! 4. AWD - would be a nice option to consider. 5. 'Moonroof' is a must!

[@jp23x]

This is what the integra should have been tbh

[@elephantmoney]

I am about to buy a 2022 Civic Sport Touring but this Prelude will be my next car after that. So nice.

[@2tuam]

Told myself if they EVER come out with a new Prelude, I’ll be in. One word: SH-AWD, pleeeeeeease. Miss my 97 lude

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Although SH-AWD is Acura's exclusive, the Prelude Type SH was the literal prelude to SH-AWD technology, so it would be fitting for the Prelude to have it.

[@johnnymason3265]

I'm glad to hear that the Prelude will be a hybrid and not a pure EV. We have too many EVs now. We need more hybrids. At least they wouldn't need constant charging.

[@gkame8501]

It would be nice to see the return of the Prelude. It would also be nice to see a return of quality vehicles and fair dealership treatment.

[@StarWarsChewbacca]

I loved my prelude '92 (silver) so much that I bought a 2nd one (black) & had them both over 10 yrs. They were great. Would love to see it come back & as a hybrid. Sign me up!

[@bobot188]

No pop up lights! Yay. I’ll buy one as soon as it hits the dealerships. Best car ever made

[@Smellslikegelfling]

I miss my Civic coupe and I would buy this in a heartbeat. The styling is very sleek and being a hybrid is icing on the cake.

[@tried_now_tired]

the moment i saw this design i planned in my mind i will buy this car for sure when i start earning and it now became my dream car

[@Rainier69]

I miss my '91 prelude. First car and still my favorite car. If this hits the market sub $40k it's gonna be a real winner.

[@Discovery2024-rn8kn]

5th gen Prelude styling is so unique, best prelude imo

[@venom999333]

If this is going to be actually having Brembo's, it definitely not going to only have 204hp. Likely 315+hp

[@superawes0meguy151]

Styling looks beautiful. Hope they include a stock LX trim with a NA 2.4 K series and optional manual powertrain. I don't really want all that hybrid bullshit.

[@phillipcarroll6625]

My 1st thought was this looks similar to a Prius

[@kiannalove8260]

I would absolutely love to see this with a hatchback trunk!

[@nevillejamesmartin1556]

Love this. Has a hint of the 90’s NSX at the back as well.

[@scottstarck293]

Would love for them to bring the Prelude back but the character line from the top of the front wheel well to the bottom of the rear window tells us this is the Integra Coupe that we didn’t get. The rear 3/4 view is probably the prettiest Honda ever designed. That front end reminds me of the CR-Z - hopefully Honda doesn’t make the same mistakes (i.e. underpowered Hybrid/EV only). All they have to do is drop in the Integra Type-S powertrain and they have a winner

[@Fermeadtation]

It'll be exiting if they throw something similar to the CR-Z transmisson in there. Car was way ahead of its time imo. Honestly this looks like a prelude and a CR-Z had a new gen baby. High hopes fo this one 🤞🏻

[@image0987]

It's so funny, my Nephew and I was talking bout Prelude I had back n day on our way to L.A Car Show today. We were shocked to see display!! I was so happy. Can't wait get one 2026 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffreypatton2969]

Beautiful- my first Honda was a 1985 prelude- got it in spring of ‘86- loved that car-

[@SolarWarden33]

I think it's beautiful, I really hope they stick to this exterior. Love the front, the rear, the LED light bar across the back, and the blue accent lighting. Honda has a winner here for sure.

[@cnwil4594]

Nah, looks too standard.

[@SolarWarden33]

@@cnwil4594 what do you mean, "too standard?"

[@cnwil4594]

@@SolarWarden33 It's bland. I own a 3rd Gen. and had a previous one. This design doesn't standout like its predecessors. They need to refine the design.

[@217jade]

What a beast, this is should be a new integra

[@jcore01]

Looks just like a GR86 competitor. Would love to see it in production. AWD would be a plus in my book!

[@jrfitzm4805]

I had a 92 and 01. Both fantastic cars. Love the font on this one same as on my 92. If Honda makes this I will buy it. Do it Honda!

[@CharlesWiningham]

This is proof that you can be a car enthusiast and an environmentalist at the same time.

[@juanabrego3968]

The K20C4 would be such a treat in this car. Sigh, one can only dream.

[@griffin8762]

absolutely beautiful... it's really surprising it's not a fast/hatchback though

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Amazing job Sofyan.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I hate that I always see that as Soyfan at first. 😅

[@simonmorty8344]

Looks promising! Am I the only one who sees some Porsche vibes from rear!

[@gregmengel8148]

Beautiful! I’d buy one!

[@taskmasterjosh]

If this comes out as a plug-in hybrid with NACS I would totally go for it

[@Giixxersquid]

What the integra should have been designed as! Awd turbo hybrid would be awesome

[@phileagle8432]

Love this! This would be fantastic and after a hatch would be perfect

[@Ezero8]

That looks so good. I just wish it was a liftback design inside of a trunk. If Honda sells it around $36k, I'd be interested.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

That's waaay too pricey starting out. A base model Mustang has over 300 HP and starts just over 30k. It needs to be price competitive with the BRZ/86.

[@hassyg4083]

what u expect a prelude to be civic price? clown

[@8VD80Y]

Nice! Also thanks for the back to back uploads💪🏾

[@aurithinahains3353]

i owned a red one back in the day…all time favorite car forever..

[@vincedurden6446]

I recently sold my 5th Gen Prelude. I do miss her.

[@careyivery6656]

How Sway, it looks exactly like a Prius. I had a 1990 Prelude in high school - I loved it.

[@mt8073]

Agree! I also love the low-profile style of the 1988-1991 Prelude, some said it's a prelude (pun intended) to the 1st generation Acura/Honda NSX.

[@HumbleBearcat]

If Honda is going production on the Prelude, one thing for sure is a must which is to bump up the horse power to at least 260, or make the price close to the Civic hybrid. If Honda just carries over the same powertrain from the Civic and jacks up the price then I would rather get the Civic for better practicality with less price.

[@Aki_Lesbrinco]

It will have their mass produced hybrid powertrain found in current gen Accord and CRV.

[@ragingbull94mtx]

@@Aki_Lesbrinco So 200hp + CVT? That's not nearly as exciting as the styling would suggest.

[@tlmorris]

Omg! I had a 1981 that I LOVED I really hope they bring it back and a hatchback would be sweet but I’d settle for the coupe too!

[@filmbuffy6567]

I had a manual prelude it was an incredible car. I miss it. I would love this if and when it came out.

[@todor92]

Would be pretty nice to see this happening. Sad that Honda (not Acura) don't make anymore models like Integra, S2000, CRX (especially 2gen 88-91 year, cuz the Del Sol is pretty much new model) ,Prelude was gone as well... hell, even the NSX looks like "done deal" too, since they stopped making the second generation few years ago. They can use at least the Prelude model to have again some sort of a sport model in their prod. line and I mean not just the Civic Type-R. This having something like 2.0l + electric motor could easily be something 300+ hp car. They even had 3.0L V6 petrol engine as well.

[@En1337Rich]

when I was 21, I bought a 2001 Prelude SE, which had 200hp. This one better have at least 300.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this vehicle here

[@SnCroadster]

300-350 hp rear wheel drive 6 speed manual with rear wheel steering would be nice. I like the design!

[@ShadowDashGaming]

AWD with 4 wheel steer will be segment winning combo

[@Laserking-sc6lm]

Are we gonna talk about the Prelude just looking like a 2 door Prius? I kinda want a Prius Coupe now that I’m thinking about! 😂😂

[@IsaacPoopsAlot]

I don't care that it's hybrid, just PLEASE make it have a manual!!! PLEASE HONDA PLEASE

[@faheemabbas3965]

A manual hybrid is not impossible. Honda has had three of them. First-gen Insight. CR-Z. Briefly the Civic Hybrid.

[@buntychea2616]

Accord Coupe vibes with a Porsche rear. I'd still buy it because it's a Prelude. I owned Gen 3 and Gen 5. I should have never sold my gen5. Biggest regret of my life.

[@PeterAlanA1234567890]

Looks like A new Z ... the throw back photos stylized like a first Gen prelude really excited me, this is a rolling suppository.

[@gryphon123456]

Love the style. I would gut it and put a gas engine and a 6 speed. Would be an amazing sports option for Honda.

[@ChrisFromFloriduh]

Im really loving the styling. It should not be an EV, thankfully they are not going that direction. Needs exhaust tips.

[@KS-ro6in]

Well done...My speculation = 2.0 from Accord Hybrid either same ( 204/247 ) or slight bump to about 215/ 260, FWD , maybe a front LSD, IRS , 40 mpg(+), 3100 lbs, hopefully under $35k starting price....

[@FlowerChild95]

It favors the last accord coupe to me and those are beautiful

[@73stvray]

It would be nice to see a high output 4 cylinder turbo V-tech Si, rear or all wheel drive ( no front drive), w/ a wider rear end to keep a sportier look making different than most vehicles in its size/class. From the rear and profile views it has lots of resemblance to the newest version of the Nissan Z. Honda needs a few more revisions to make sure it stands alone.

[@ZACH_95_]

That will never happen. Those days are over.😂

[@ian___]

externally i feel like they did literally everything right with this car. hopefully the dealers don't f this up for everyone who wants one

[@darknessislight3689]

I absolutely love this car 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍 Honda please 🙏🏾 please 🙏🏾 bring this to market

[@laurencasapulla5135]

Love it, what a fantastic, beautiful car. Hoping for hybrid manual with liftback. Coupe! Coupe! Coupe!

[@professorh8398]

Hopefully they give it an engine before it goes on the market

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

My Honda journey was a red 87 Prelude a black 93 prelude a silver vs Accord coupe and a black 95 S 2000.

[@SSaugaCriss]

already verbally reserved a Lude. #buildit

[@christianvaniten4281]

When it comes out, this will be the first car I buy new.