The Honda Prelude – An Icon Returns

The iconic Honda Prelude is back.

After 25 years away, New Zealand’s most beloved sports coupé has returned, and it was worth the wait. This new generation hybrid brings new technology, with the driving spirit that made the Prelude a legend.

New S+ Shift makes for a thrilling driving experience that’s passionate, precise and unmistakably Honda.

Honda Prelude

From $69,990+ORC

Coupe – 3 Door • e:HEV Hybrid

Leather Appointed Front Sport Seats with Blue Accent Stitching
S+ Shift • Adaptive Suspension System
Front Brembo Calipers (4 Piston)
Bose Premium Audio System with Subwoofer
19” Alloys • Honda Sensing Suite
Honda Connect 23M

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Honda Prelude Features

Interior

A cabin designed around the driver, where simplicity meets sophistication.

The Prelude interior is clean, modern, and purpose-built, with horizontal design lines that create a strong sense of openness and control. Every element is positioned to enhance visibility, usability, and focus behind the wheel.

Premium materials and thoughtful detailing elevate the experience—dual-tone colour themes, contrast stitching, and embossed Prelude branding add a subtle sense of heritage and craftsmanship.

At the centre is a fully digital cockpit, featuring a 10.2-inch driver display and 9-inch touchscreen, supported by physical controls for essential functions. The flat-bottom steering wheel, metal paddle shifters, and integrated thumb grips complete a cockpit designed for a more connected drive

Exterior

A modern expression of an icon—sleek, athletic, and instantly recognisable.

The new Prelude features a low, sharp front profile that flows into a smooth, sculpted silhouette, capturing motion even at rest. Flared fenders and a wide stance reinforce its sporty character, giving the car a grounded, confident presence.

Every surface has been refined for clarity and purpose. Flush door handles, a double bubble roof, and integrated design elements reduce visual clutter while improving aerodynamic efficiency.

Signature full-LED lighting at the front and rear adds a bold, wide stance on the road – ensuring the Prelude stands out day or night.

Space

Designed for real life, without losing its sporting edge.

While the Prelude stays true to its coupé proportions, the cabin has been intelligently packaged to maximise usable space and everyday practicality.

The result is a surprisingly flexible interior that easily adapts to daily driving, weekend escapes, and everything in between – without compromising its sleek exterior form.

Connectivity

Intelligence built into every drive.

The Prelude features built-in Google Assistant, bringing seamless voice control to your driving experience.

With simple spoken commands, you can control key functions such as navigation, climate settings, seat heating, and more – without taking your hands off the wheel or your focus off the road.

Smarter, safer, and effortlessly intuitive, it’s technology designed to keep you connected while keeping driving at the centre of everything.

Prelude Performance

S+ Shift

A new kind of driving engagement, designed to bring emotion back into every drive.

S+ Shift transforms the hybrid experience by simulating performance-inspired gear changes, enhancing the connection between driver and machine.

Once activated, the digital display shifts to a more performance-focused layout, including a virtual tachometer and gear indicators that heighten the sense of control and involvement.

Type R DNA

Performance heritage, reimagined for a new era.

The Prelude carries the engineering spirit of Honda Type R – focused on precision, balance, and driver engagement.

Sharp steering response, a finely tuned chassis, and confident road handling combine to deliver a driving experience that feels direct, composed, and rewarding in every situation.

Drive Modes

Four distinct personalities, one seamless drive experience.

Comfort, GT, Sport, and Individual modes allow you to tailor the Prelude to suit your journey. From relaxed cruising to more dynamic performance, each mode adjusts key driving characteristics including throttle response, steering feel, and suspension behaviour.

Individual mode takes personalisation further, allowing you to combine elements from different modes – creating a drive that feels uniquely yours.

Honda Prelude Specifications

Overview

Coupe – 3 Door, Leather Trimmed Front Sport Seats with Blue Accent Stitching, Front Heated Seats
2.0L e:HEV, Two Motor Hybrid, DOHC i-VTEC Engine, Auto e-CVT
9.0″ Touch Screen, 8 Speakers Bose Premium Audio System with Subwoofer, Wireless Charger
19″ Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Suspension System, Brembo Calipers (4 Piston), 3 Angle Reversing Camera with Dynamic Parking Aid, Honda Sensing, Honda Connect

Warranty

Up to 5 Year Warranty (3 year Manufacturer + 2 year Distributor), unlimited kilometres, fully transferable. Conditions apply to Distributor Warranty extension. Free 24/7 Honda Roadside Assistance up to 5 years (while under Warranty). e:HEV Battery, 8 Year Warranty or 160,000km (Whichever comes first)

Powertrain

Engine

e:HEV 2.0L, Two Motor Hybrid, 4 Cylinder, Chain Drive DOHC
EarthDreams Atkinson Cycle Technology, Honda e:Technology – Electrified Powertrain
Fuel Type (Octane Rating): 91
4 Mode Driving System with Comfort / GT / Sport / Individual