With its all-new 2025 vehicle, Honda has revived the famous nameplate of the Prelude with the perfect mix of nostalgia and the future. Powered by an advanced, 2.0 liter hybrid engine, the new Honda Prelude is a sophisticated blend of performance, efficiency and lavishness that establishes a new standard in the sport hybrid sedan category. The announcement marks the beginning of Honda reimagining the sports coupe as it applies to the modern, eco-conscious, but performance-starved drivers, integrating the hybrid know-how of the company with the high-end construction quality and driver-assist features.
The Elegant Design and Aeronautics.
The 2025 Honda Prelude is unique with its aerodynamic, low-slung design that is based on the philosophy of Honda which is Thin, Light, and Wise. It has a clean body line, has a sharp front nose with a wing-shaped group of LED headlamps, and a wide stance that implies agility as well as stability. Minimalistic aggressive LED tail-lit design is painted on the rear end which finishes the appearance with minimalistic grace.
Alloy 19-inch exclusive wheels are perfectly installed to the arches, which are fully filled, highlighting a wide, planted look. The combined aerodynamic features such as adaptive driving beams and active cornering lights have boosted night time visibility and the reduction of drag, which helps in enhancing efficiency and the high speed behavior.
The Heart of the Hybrid: Driving Dynamics and Powertrain.
The Prelude also features under the hood a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol hybrid motor in combination with two electric motors, which all combine to make nearly 181 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque. This e:HEV system is smarter to switch between electric-only, hybrid and gasoline-powered modes to maximize power delivery and fuel efficiency.
Honda S+ Shift technology is a new technology that uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to provide an experience of an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with sharp, crisp changes, and an engaging driving action, unlike other CVTs. Several drive modes are offered in this system, such as Sport, GT, Comfort and a fully customizable Individual mode, whereby the drivers can customize their preferences with powertrain, steering effort, and suspension firmness among others.
The Prelude can accelerate to 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds with a top speed of approximately 185 km/h, which is impressive and balances sportiness and hybrid driving capability, making the Prelude an ideal daily driver.
Premium Interior and Future Technology.
The Honda Prelude is a luxurious interior with a mix of ergonomics and upholstery designed to please the drivers. The cockpit has a complete digitized instrument cluster with a big 9-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with wireless apple car play and Android auto.
Comforts comprise of heating seats, high quality with Bose 8 speaker audio system and various connections through Honda connect. The low and broad composition of dashboard helps in establishing the horizontal appearance thus increasing the feeling of space and control by the driver.
Honda Sensis driving assistance technologies are included as a standard feature, as well as safety and comfort are a priority. These consist of adaptive cruise control with stop and go, collision mitigation system, lane keeping assist, traffic jam assist, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring as well as 360-degree camera system that has improved the all-around visibility.
Middle of the Road and Flexibility.
Although Honda Prelude has sports coupe origins, there is no sacrifice in practicability. It provides a 60:40 split rear seatback which folds flat to greatly increase the cargo space so that one can carry larger luggage like golf bag or surfboard. A storage compartment in the basement and a removable cargo floorboard allow the organization of both long trips and everyday tasks.
Based on the Civic Type R and refined with dual-axis front struts, adaptive damper system and high-rigidity steering parts, produces a combination of responsive handling and ride comfort. Brembo brakes provide a linear, fade-resistant braking needed to be able to drive with confidence.
Honda Vision: Raising a Legend to the Future.
The Honda Prelude 2025 is the attempt to follow the trend of the sports coupe, reviving an old favorite name and satisfying the requirements of modern preferences and ecologist needs. Its combination of power, high-tech driver aid features, and luxury trappings firmly place it in the 21st century without sacrificing the excitement and the drive that the enthusiasts desire of a Prelude.
With Honda trying to offer the Honda Prelude to such markets as India in 2026, it will make it a hybrid of sportcar design and normal functionality, and offer a great alternative to those who want to have style and performance in their cars, and also care about sustainability.
