Honda Revives Prelude as Hybrid 2+2 Coupe Priced at $65,000

Overview

• The Prelude launched in Australia with a flat $65,000 drive-away price and widespread first-drive coverage published on May 27, 2026 that outlined specifications, equipment and driving impressions.
• It uses a 2.0-litre Atkinson petrol engine paired with a two-motor hybrid system giving a combined 135 kW and 315 Nm, driving the front wheels through an e-CVT with an S+ Shift eight-gear simulation and Active Sound Control synthetic engine sound.
• Reviewers praised the Prelude’s chassis hardware — adaptive dampers, dual-axis front struts and Brembo front brakes — for delivering confident, neutral handling but said the steering lacks detailed feedback and straight-line acceleration is modest (0–100 km/h claimed 8.2 seconds).
• The liftback 2+2 layout provides 264 litres of cargo with the rear seats up and up to 760 litres with them folded while rear-seat space is cramped, and ownership perks include a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, an eight-year hybrid battery warranty and capped-price servicing.
• Coverage frames the Prelude as a niche choice for buyers who value balance, technology and low running costs over raw power, and independent ANCAP/Euro NCAP crash-test ratings are not yet available so safety verification is pending.