Reviews2026 Honda Prelude Review: Don't Listen to the Internet Haters
Honda's reborn Prelude borrows bits from the Civic and runs on hybrid power, but don't let the internet outrage fool you: it's still very fun to drive.
Sam Abuelsamid6 min read
Specs
- MPG
- 44
- Range
- 466 mi
- Seats
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Body style
- Coupe/Convertible
Performance
- Total range (mi)
- 466
- Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec)
- 7.2
Affordability
- Starting MSRP
- $44,350
- Est. price
- $44,700
- Est. monthly payment*
- $791
- Energy cost per mile*
- $0.09
- Monthly fuel cost*
- $96
- Total monthly cost*
- $887
Sustainability
- Annual CO₂ emissions (tons)
- 3
- EPA smog rating
- 7
*Assumptions: 13,500 miles driven annually; 60 monthly payments; 6.63% interest rate for new vehicles; 11.38% interest rate for used vehicles; does not include incentive savings. Energy costs are $0.166/kWh and $4/gallon. Estimated vehicle prices are based on historical pricing data from Driveway.com and the manufacturer's suggested retail prices. Emissions, charge times and vehicle efficiency are based on EPA estimates. PHEVs assume 7% of driving on electricity and 93% on fuel.
