2027 Honda Prelude
2027 Honda
Prelude
If you’re not a Honda aficionado, you may be surprised to hear that the Prelude nameplate goes back to 1979, when it emerged as a sporty offshoot of the Accord, with two doors and just two seats in the back. The reborn Prelude preserves that classic 2+2 interior, along with a racy design and some mechanical upgrades. What’s different from the first five Prelude generations, though, is the powertrain: this incarnation is a hybrid that uses a dual-electric motor/four-cyclinder engine powertrain to make 200 combined horsepower.
Honda has also graced this alluring coupe with its exciting S+ Shift feature, which simulates gear changes in the direct-drive automatic transmission to appease driving enthusiasts who are nostalgic for shifting manually. Adaptive dampers, a dual-axis front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension, and other components shared with the Civic Type R also contribute to the upgraded handling, as do electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and Brembo front brakes. Another element that wasn’t found on those 20th-century Preludes was the abundant tech, from the Honda Sensing driver-assist suite to the Google built-in infotainment setup. Those amenities come standard, along with wireless device charging, wireless smartphone connectivity, and Wi-Fi hotspot access.
How we describe this model: fun, fuel-efficient, sultry, performance-focused
Shop this vehicle against: Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ, Mazda MX-5 Miata
Prelude Highlights
- front sport seats upholstered in leather
- flat-bottomed steering wheel
- Bose audio
- Honda Sensing driver-assistance technology
- performance components shared with Civic Type R
- available two-tone exterior paint
Prelude Powertrain
- gas-electric powertrain: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors (combined output: 200 hp)
- direct-drive transmission with Honda S+ Shift and paddle shifters
- front-wheel drive (FWD)
- EPA-estimated fuel economy: 46 mpg city/41 mpg highway
- selectable drive modes: Comfort, GT, Sport, Individual
- dual-axis MacPherson strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, stabilizer bars
- adaptive dampers
- power-assisted brakes: 13.8-inch ventilated front rotors with Brembo four-piston aluminum calipers, 12-inch solid rear rotors
- variable ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Hybrid (Base) Interior
heated leather-upholstered front sport seats with blue stitching, two-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel, 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless smartphone charging, push-button ignition, auto-dimming rearview mirror, one-touch turn indicators, sport pedals, white ambient interior light, two front USB-C ports, 12V power outlet (front), LED cargo light, automatic-up/down front windows, black headliner, sunglasses holder, tilt-and-telescopic steering column (manual), sliding sun visors, active noise cancellation, illuminated vanity mirrors, two-passenger back row with 60/40-split fold-down seatbacks
Hybrid (Base) Exterior
Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, remote start, LED lighting (automatic-on/off headlights, daytime running lights, side marker lights, taillights, brake lights), heated power side mirrors with LED turn indicators, acoustic-laminate windshield, rain-sensing windshield wipers, keyless trunk release, 19-inch Berlina Black alloy wheels
Hybrid (Base) Safety
Honda Sensing (forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot information system, traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, low-speed braking control, rear cross-traffic monitor, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams), post-collision braking system, agile handling assist, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, brake assist, electric servo brake, electric parking brake with automatic brake hold, rear seat reminder, backup camera with dynamic guidelines
Hybrid (Base) Infotainment
9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Amazon Alexa built-in, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink phone and audio streaming, Wi-Fi hotspot, HD Radio, radio data system, speed-sensitive volume compensation, Bose sound system with eight speakers and subwoofer, HondaLink Standard (remote start and stop, remote lock and unlock, vehicle notifications, 24-hour roadside assistance, service scheduling, dashboard, health report, vehicle guides, recall notifications), Advanced Connectivity (Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play, parked vehicle locator, stolen vehicle locator with immobilization, send destination, favorite destinations, personal data wipe, security alarm alert)
Hybrid (Base) Major Options
19-inch machined-finish alloy wheels in gloss black
Hybrid Two-Tone
Contents of Hybrid plus:
- Winter Frost Pearl exterior paint with black roof
- black side-mirror covers
- white-and-blue leather upholstery
- eligible for 19-inch machined-finish alloy wheels in gloss black
May not represent actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary)
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