Everyone was waiting for this inexpensive Honda model: photos and details

The long-awaited Honda Prelude for the 2026 model year is being prepared for the market – the live premiere has already taken place. And it's an important car because modern sports cars are becoming less and less common. Although the Japanese model will be an inexpensive representative of the segment.

New photos from the Honda presentation are shown by BestCarWeb. The elegant Japanese sports coupe is very similar to the concept that heralded the appearance of the production model. The Prelude will go on sale in mid-2025.

From a technical point of view, the model will use familiar solutions but will use only the best components from the manufacturer. For example, the front suspension has parts of the Civic Type R sports hatchback. The coupe will also receive an economical powertrain from the Honda Accord and Civic hybrid models with a capacity of more than 200 hp.

Strict environmental regulations require a certain amount of electrification. Therefore, the Honda Prelude's hybrid powertrain is not a huge surprise.

Interestingly, the manufacturer has developed an imitation of a manual transmission based on the variator familiar in hybrid systems. The mechanism of operation will be organized with the help of an electric motor, which will help create the illusion of gear shifting for vivid sensations while driving.