New year, new ride: all-new Honda Prelude

The all-new Honda Prelude made quite an impression when it was first displayed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, even more so for Filipino enthusiasts when it made its local debut at the recently held Honda Fest 2025. 

It is also one of out most-anticipated car launches of 2026. You can read about our list in the article: “Zigwheels PH wrap: vehicles we’re excited to see this 2026”

With its official rollout just right around the corner, here is a quick look at what to expect with the two-door coupe. 

But before we begin, here is Zigwheels Philippines’ report about the full confirmed specifications of the soon-to-arrive, Philippine market all-new Honda Prelude: 

“Check out upcoming PH-spec Honda Prelude’s specs, features” 

You might also want to watch our first look at the all-new Honda Prelude in the video below: 

For a quick rundown on what it has to offer performance-oriented drivers, the below details the said specifications in a more digestible format. 

Exterior 

Outside, the all-new Honda Prelude looks very modern with a sleek body peppered with a handful of sharp-looking elements. 

• Full LED headlamps 
• LED daytime running lights 
• Door-integrated LED turn signals 
• LED rear light strip 
• LED high-mount stop lamp 
• Black chrome louver front grille 
• High gloss black honeycomb front bumper with blue accent 
• High gloss black rear bumper with blue accent
• Power side mirrors 
• Flush door handles 
• High gloss black side sill garnishes 
• Glass-type “prelude” emblems 
• Berlina Black Aluminum 19-inch wheels with 235/40 radial tires
• Blue brake calipers 

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Interior 

The cabin continues to echo the blue hue that highlights the exterior of the all-new Honda Prelude. Here are its notable cabin appointments. 

• Blue and white perforated smooth leather front seats with Houndstooth pattern
• Black fabric rear seats 
• 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• Nine-inch touchscreen display infotainment system with Google Automotive Services 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system 
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning system
• Active noise control 

Powertrain 

The all-new Honda Prelude is powered by a 2.0-liter e:HEV engine mated to an electronic continuously variable transmission. 

The setup produces the following figures: 

Maximum engine power (in horsepower [hp>)	139
Maximum engine torque (in Newton-meters [Nm>)	182
Maximum electric motor power (in hp)	181
Maximum electric motor torque (Nm)	315

The above numbers can send the all-new, front-wheel drive Honda Prelude from a standstill to 100 kilometers per hour in 8.2 seconds. 

Safety

When it comes to safety, the all-new Honda Prelude offers the below features: 

• Blind spot information 
• Walk away automatic door lock 
• Driver attention monitor 
• Front and rear parking sensors 
• Multi-reverse camera 
• Airbags
• Seatbelts 
• Anti-lock braking 
• Electronic brake-force distribution system
• Vehicle stability assist 
• Hill start assist 
• Agile handling assist 
• Adaptive cruise control 
• Low-speed follow 
• Collision mitigation braking system 
• Forward collision warning system
• Lane keeping assist system 
• Road departure mitigation 
• Lane departure warning 
• Auto high beam 
• Lead car departure notification 
• Adaptive driving beam 

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Final thoughts 

We’re still to await the official launch of the all-new Honda Prelude, but based on the spec-sheet we found, it appears that it will only be offered in the Philippines in a sole trim. 

Since it is offered in Japan from ¥6.179 million to ¥6.480 million (approximately P2.317 million to P2.43 million) and in the United States from $42,000 to $42,500 (approximately P2.471 million to P2.5 million), we believe that it will be priced closely within the P2 million range. 

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