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

MANILA: The specifications and features for the upcoming Philippine-spec next-generation Honda Prelude have been revealed. 

The aforementioned were posted on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Electric Vehicle Industry (EVindustry) portal, confirming its status as a hybrid under the M1 category (cars weighing less than 2,000 kilograms).

To note, Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated (HCPI) has previewed the hybrid sports car before and has already confirmed its local launch for 2026. As such, this spec sheet from DOE provides a glimpse of what we can expect from the electrified nameplate. 

PH-spec Honda Prelude: specifications

Powertrain

Under the hood of the upcoming Honda Prelude is a 2.0-liter e:hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) engine consisting of a lithium-ion battery, an electric motor, and an electric continuously variable transmission (E-CVT). 

At maximum, the internal combustion engine of the Prelude can produce up to 139 horsepower (hp) and 182 Newton-meters of torque. Its electric motor, meanwhile, can dish out 181 hp and 315 Nm of torque. 

Notably, the Honda Prelude’s E-CVT utilizes a shift-by-wire system with paddle shifters. Power, meanwhile, is sent to the model’s front wheels. It also has an estimated zero to 100 kilometers per hour (kph) time of 8.2 seconds. 

For suspension, the Honda Prelude uses a front MacPherson strut and a multi-link system at the rear. Stopping power, meanwhile, is handled by front and rear discs, alongside an electronic parking brake with automatic brake hold. 

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Exterior

Appearance-wise, the all-new Honda Prelude that’s coming to the local market retains a three-door liftback coupe body configuration that’s well within the “sport compact” segment. However, it contrasts with the older versions, which sported a two-door body with a sedan-like trunk. 

Size-wise, the fifth-gen Honda Prelude for the local market measures 4,522 millimeters (mm) in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,355 mm in height. Its wheelbase spans 2,605 mm, and it has a ground clearance of 115 mm. The model tips the scale (curb weight) at 1,466 kilograms (kg), while boasting a turning radius of 6 meters.

Exterior illumination for the upcoming model comes via LEDs for its daytime running lamps, main headlamps, taillights, side turn signals, and high-mount stop lamp. 

Additionally, the vehicle has active cornering lamps that can move their beams in the direction the car is heading. The said feature is touted for its safety and is helpful for navigating curved roads and corners at night. 

For additional convenience on day-to-day drives, the upcoming hybrid also has power-folding/adjustable side mirrors with heating and rain-sensing wipers. Also making the car easier on the eyes are flush door handles, high-gloss black door garnishes and side sills, high-gloss black front and rear bumpers with blue accents, and a set of 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235/40R19 96W tires. 

Interior

Inside the upcoming Honda Prelude is a four-seater configuration, specifically with a “two plus two” layout. The front seats come with white and blue perforated leather upholstery, while the rear seats are clad in black fabric.

The ones in front have six-way and four-way manual adjustability, for the driver and passenger, respectively. On the other hand, the rear gets a 60:40 split-folding function. 

Added comfort for its occupants is provided by a padded center console box, an ambient lighting system, bottle/cup holders, and a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system. 

The driver, meanwhile, has access to a push-to-start button, a drive mode selector, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather steering wheel, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column, sport pedals, and a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster. 

The said digital gauge cluster can display the following:

• Power flow
• Range and fuel
• Speed and time
• Navigation
• Driver attention
• G-Meter
• Seat belt status
• Vehicle warnings
• Settings
• Fuel and battery level
• Audio (radio, Bluetooth, USB)

Handling on-board entertainment for the Honda Prelude is a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as built-in Google Automotive Services. 

The said screen is linked to an eight-piece Bose speaker set, and charging is done via a 12-volt accessory outlet, a wireless charging pad, and Type-C USB ports. 

Safety

For its basic safety kit, the all-new Honda Prelude has anti-lock braking, dual front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, vehicle stability assist, hill-start assist, agile handling assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and an engine immobilizer - among others. 

The safety features listed above are supported by a number of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), which include: 

• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver attention monitoring
• Collision mitigation braking
• Forward collision warning
• Road departure mitigation
• Lane keep assist
• Lane departure warning
• Automatic high beams
• Lead car departure notification

Summary of specs: Honda Prelude

Model	Honda Prelude e:HEV E-CVT
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,522x1,880x1,355
Wheelbase (mm)	2,605
Ground clearance (mm)	115
Wheel size	19-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	10.2-inch digital gauge cluster Dual-zone automatic air conditioning Active cornering lamps Ambient lighting system Auto-dimming rearview mirror Tilt and telescopic steering column Leather steering wheel Drive mode selector Active noise control Wireless smartphone charging  Eight-piece Bose speaker set Power-fold/adjust side mirrors Rain-sensing wipers 60:40 split-fold rear seats Push-to-start button Electronic parking brake Google Automotive Services
Infotainment system	Nine-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	Four
Powertrain
Engine	2.0-liter e:HEV gasoline
Drivetrain	Front wheel drive
Transmission	E-CVT
ICE horsepower	139
ICE torque	182
Electric motor horsepower	181
Electric motor torque	315
EV components	Electric motor Lithium-ion battery
Technology
Safety	Dual front airbags Side airbags Side curtain airbags Driver’s knee airbag Anti-lock braking Hill-start assist Agile handling assist ISOFIX child seat anchors Engine immobilizer 360-degree view monitor Keyless entry system Security alarm Electronic brake-force distribution
ADAS	Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver attention monitoring Collision mitigation braking Forward collision warning Road departure mitigation Lane keep assist Lane departure warning Automatic high beams Lead car departure notification

Final thoughts

At the time of posting, HCPI has yet to reveal the pricing details of the upcoming Honda Prelude. The company, however, did say that it will be launching in 2026, although an exact date was not provided. 

So, for now, let’s buckle up and wait for more updates from the Japanese marque’s local arm. 

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