Honda Prelude to arrive in Europe come early 2026

Honda has announced that the new hybrid electric Prelude will arrive in Europe in the early part of 2026, and will debut Honda's innovative S+ Shift technology.

The original Prelude, which debuted 46 years ago, was seen as a high-performance showcase of Honda's cutting-edge technology until the year 2000. Inspired by its predecessor, the new Prelude will offer a blend of style and sophistication alongside a hybrid powertrain.

Ever since the arrival of the Honda Insight hybrid coupe in 1999, the brand has pioneered the development of petrol-electric powertrain technology

Following the revolutionary Insight coupe, Europe's first mass-produced hybrid model back in 1999, this announcement comes as Honda celebrates 25 years of pioneering hybrid expertise.

Today, the full extent of Honda's mainstream automobile range electrified to a certain degree, with the Jazz, Civic, HR-V, ZR-V, and CR-V all equipped with a standard e:HEV powertrain, allowing the cars to switch seamlessly between EV, hybrid, and engine drive with no additional drive input.