Prelude

Coupe – 3 Door • e:HEV Hybrid
• Leather Appointed Front Sport Seats with Blue Accent Stitching
• S+ Shift • Adaptive Suspension System
• Front Brembo Calipers (4 Piston)
• Bose Premium Audio System with Subwoofer
• 19” Alloys • Honda Sensing Suite
• Honda Connect 23M

From $69,990 +$1,395 on road costs

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An Icon Returns

The Prelude - An Icon Returns

The iconic Honda Prelude is back.

After 25 years away, New Zealand's most beloved sports coupé has returned, and it was worth the wait. This new generation hybrid brings new technology, with the driving spirit that made the Prelude a legend.

New S+ Shift makes for a thrilling driving experience that's passionate, precise and unmistakably Honda.

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Design

Interior

A cabin designed around the driver, where simplicity meets sophistication.

The Prelude interior is clean, modern, and purpose-built, with horizontal design lines that create a strong sense of openness and control. Every element is positioned to enhance visibility, usability, and focus behind the wheel.

Premium materials and thoughtful detailing elevate the experience—dual-tone colour themes, contrast stitching, and embossed Prelude branding add a subtle sense of heritage and craftsmanship.

At the centre is a fully digital cockpit, featuring a 10.2-inch driver display and 9-inch touchscreen, supported by physical controls for essential functions. The flat-bottom steering wheel, metal paddle shifters, and integrated thumb grips complete a cockpit designed for a more connected drive.

Exterior

A modern expression of an icon—sleek, athletic, and instantly recognisable.

The new Prelude features a low, sharp front profile that flows into a smooth, sculpted silhouette, capturing motion even at rest. Flared fenders and a wide stance reinforce its sporty character, giving the car a grounded, confident presence.

Every surface has been refined for clarity and purpose. Flush door handles, a double bubble roof, and integrated design elements reduce visual clutter while improving aerodynamic efficiency.

Signature full-LED lighting at the front and rear adds a bold, wide stance on the road - ensuring the Prelude stands out day or night.

Space

Designed for real life, without losing its sporting edge.

While the Prelude stays true to its coupé proportions, the cabin has been intelligently packaged to maximise usable space and everyday practicality.

The result is a surprisingly flexible interior that easily adapts to daily driving, weekend escapes, and everything in between - without compromising its sleek exterior form.

Performance

S+ Shift

A new kind of driving engagement, designed to bring emotion back into every drive.

S+ Shift transforms the hybrid experience by simulating performance-inspired gear changes, enhancing the connection between driver and machine.

Once activated, the digital display shifts to a more performance-focused layout, including a virtual tachometer and gear indicators that heighten the sense of control and involvement.

Whether you’re in Comfort or Sport mode, S+ Shift adapts seamlessly - adding energy, feedback, and character to every journey.

Type R DNA

Performance heritage, reimagined for a new era.

The Prelude carries the engineering spirit of Honda Type R - focused on precision, balance, and driver engagement.

Sharp steering response, a finely tuned chassis, and confident road handling combine to deliver a driving experience that feels direct, composed, and rewarding in every situation.

Drive Modes

Four distinct personalities, one seamless drive experience.

Comfort, GT, Sport, and Individual modes allow you to tailor the Prelude to suit your journey. From relaxed cruising to more dynamic performance, each mode adjusts key driving characteristics including throttle response, steering feel, and suspension behaviour.

Individual mode takes personalisation further, allowing you to combine elements from different modes - creating a drive that feels uniquely yours.

Technology

Connectivity

Intelligence built into every drive.

The Prelude features built-in Google Assistant, bringing seamless voice control to your driving experience.

With simple spoken commands, you can control key functions such as navigation, climate settings, seat heating, and more - without taking your hands off the wheel or your focus off the road.

Smarter, safer, and effortlessly intuitive, it’s technology designed to keep you connected while keeping driving at the centre of everything.

Honda Connect Gen2

Stay connected with Honda Connect Gen2.

Honda Connect Gen2 is a new app that allows you to connect to your car like never before. Through innovative and advanced technology, Honda Connect Gen2 offers new levels of convenience and peace of mind. With just a few taps, you can turn the lights on and off, remotely lock the doors, adjust the climate control, geo-locate your car and even check your fuel level. What’s more, in the event of a collision Honda Connect Gen2 can detect airbag deployment and immediately alert a Honda Connect Care Agent. Connect, control and keep safe.

Honda Connect Gen2 is free for the first 3 years, after which a subscription charge will apply.

Honda Connect

Safety

Honda Sensing

The new Prelude comes equipped with an enhanced Honda Sensing Suite, offering some of the most advanced safety technologies available today. These tools are designed to assist the driver's situational awareness and, in some cases, intervene to avoid a collision or lessen its severity. These include:

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Low Speed Follow (LSF)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System(CMBS)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Integrated with CMBS
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Integrated with RDM
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Speed Recognition Function
- Post-Collision Braking System

Honda Sensing

Better Visibility

Confidence from every angle.

The Prelude has been designed to enhance driver awareness through improved visibility and intelligent layout design.

A refined driving position, slim A-pillars, and a clean dashboard layout create a clearer view of the road ahead—helping you feel more connected to your surroundings.

Combined with advanced parking assistance features, including a multi-angle reversing camera and sensors, the Prelude makes tight spaces and low-speed manoeuvres easier and more intuitive.

Overview

Coupe – 3 Door, Leather Trimmed Front Sport Seats with Blue Accent Stitching, Front Heated Seats

2.0L e:HEV, Two Motor Hybrid, DOHC i-VTEC Engine, Auto e-CVT

Adaptive Suspension System, Brembo Calipers (4 Piston), 3 Angle Reversing Camera with Dynamic Parking Aid, Honda Sensing, Honda Connect

19" Alloy Wheels

9.0" Touch Screen, 8 Speakers Bose Premium Audio System with Subwoofer, Wireless Charger

Warranty

Up to 5 Year Warranty (3 year Manufacturer + 2 year Distributor), unlimited kilometres, fully transferable. Conditions apply to Distributor Warranty extension.

Free 24/7 Honda Roadside Assistance up to 5 years (while under Warranty).

e:HEV Battery, 8 Year Warranty or 160,000km (Whichever comes first)

Powertrain

Engine

e:HEV 2.0L, Two Motor Hybrid, 4 Cylinder, Chain Drive DOHC

EarthDreams Atkinson Cycle Technology, Honda e:Technology - Electrified Powertrain

Fuel Type (Octane Rating): 91

4 Mode Driving System with Comfort / GT / Sport / Individual

Prefer to transmission in powertrain

e-CVT Electronic Control Continuously Variable Fixed Gear Transmission

Type

Hybrid

Drive type

2WD

Transmission

S+ Shift Alloy Paddle Shifters

Shift-By-Wire (push button gear selection)

Performance

Engine

Maximum Power (kW/rpm): 104@6000

Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm): 182@4500

Electric Motor Max Power (kW): 135

Electric Motor Max Torque (Nm): 315

Fuel economy (l/100km)

Fuel Figure: 4.2*

Emissions (g/km)

CO2 Figure: 98

Chassis

Suspension

Front Dual Axis Strut, Rear Multi-link Independent

Adaptive Suspension System

Handling

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control (TCS)

Agile Handling Assist (AHA)

Stabiliser Bars

Steering

Dual Pinion Electronic Power Steering (EPS)

Brakes

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

Electric Parking Brake with Electronic Brake Hold

Front brakes

Prelude Brembo Calipers (4 Piston) - 350mm Rotors: + Blue brake calipers

Rear brakes

Solid 305mm Rotors: + Blue brake calipers

Safety

Seatbelts (3 point)

Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) - All Seats

Seatbelt Reminder

Airbags

Front - SRS Airbags

Front - Knee Airbags

Rear - Side Airbags

Side - Full Length Curtain SRS Airbags

Front - Side Airbags

Children

Child Seat Tether Points

ISOFIX

Reservation Locking

Auto Locking Doors

Active safety

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control (TCS)

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) – Hazard Light Activation

Agile Handling Assist (AHA)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSI)

Driver Attention Monitor

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Pop-up Hood Safety System

Honda sensing technology

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- Low Speed Follow (LSF)

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

- Integrated with CMBS

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

- Integrated with RDM

Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

Auto High-Beam Support System (HSS)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Adaptive Driving Beam

Speed Recognition Function

Low Speed Braking Control (LSBC)

Post collision braking

Reversing

3 Angle Reversing Camera with Dynamic Parking Aid: 8 Sensor (FR4 + RR4)

Parking sensors

Front: FR(4)

Rear: RR(4)

Security

Keyless Entry with Remote Central Locking

Smart Proximity Key

Push Button Start/Stop

Security Alarm System

Immobiliser Security System

Automatic ‘Walk Away’ Door Locking

Interior

Driver aids

Multi Information Display with Instant Fuel Usage, Range & Average Consumption, LCD Instrument Cluster with Multifunction Colour Display: 10.2" Drivers Display

Cruise Control with Speed Limiter

Comfort & convenience

Accessory Power Outlets (12V)

Alloy Sports Pedals

Tilt & Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel

Ambient Interior Lighting

Rear Privacy Glass

Mirrors

Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror

Illuminated Driver & Passenger Vanity Mirrors

One Touch Indicators

Steering wheel mounted controls

Audio Controls

Cruise Control

Bluetooth Controls

Air conditioning

Dual Zone Digital Climate Control

Air Conditioning with Dust/Pollen Filter

Power windows

One Touch Auto Up/Down

Window Lock/Unlock Switches

Seating

Seating Capacity: 4

Manually Adjustable Driver's Seat

Manually Height Adjustable Driver's Seat

Heated Front Seats

Fixed Rear Headrests with 60:40 Split Fold Down

Back Pocket ( Driver Seat), Back Pocket (Front Passenger Seat)

Leather-Trimmed Front Sport Seats with Blue Accent Stitching

Driver's Seat with 6-Way Manual Adjustment

Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Manual Adjustment

Interior trim

Fabric Seat Trim (Rear), Leather Appointed Seat Trim (Front)

Leather Appointed Steering Wheel*

Lumbar support (Front Seats)

LED Cargo Area Light

Technology

Honda connect

Auto Collision Detect

Security Alarm

Find My Car

Geofencing

Speed Alert

Remote Diagnostics

Car Log & Behaviour

Remote Lock/ Unlock

Remote Engine Start

Remote A/C

Remote Light

Car Status

Remote Light & Horn

Car Log & Driving Behaviour

Infotainment

Multimedia

Inbuilt Google Automotive Service: 9" Display Audio

Apple CarPlay with Siri Eyes Free: +Wireless

Android Auto with Google Voice: +Wireless

Bluetooth Music Streaming

Customisable Android Interface with Optional Skins, Widgets & Apps

Bluetooth Handsfree Phone and Audio Streaming Connectivity

Steering Wheel Mounted Bluetooth Controls

Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls

Inputs

USB C Input

Fast Charge USB C Ports

Wireless Charger

Speakers

Speakers: 8

Front Speakers

Rear Speakers

Centre

Tweeters

Subwoofer

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Active Sound Control (ASC)

Speed Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)

Bose Premium Audio System - 8 Speaker

Exterior

Styling

Door Handles: Body Colour + Pop Out Outer Handle

Upper Grille: Black Chrome

Lower Body Trims - Front & Rear Bumper: Blue Accent(Front/Rear)

Door mirrors

Electric Adjust Mirrors

Electric Folding Mirrors

Integrated Indicator

Key linked Auto Folding with Locking

Heated Mirrors

Windscreen wipers

Intelligent Auto Rain Sensing Wipers

Lights

LED Headlights

LED Tail Lights

LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

Intelligent Auto Headlights

Auto Leveling Headlights

Tyres & wheels

Tyres

Tyre Size: 235/40R19

Wheels

Alloy: Black

Wheel Size: 19 x 8 1/2J

Wheel Nut: Black

Spare wheel

Temporary Repair Kit (TRK)

Dimensions, weights & capacities

Dimensions

Wheelbase (mm): 2605

Length (mm): 4522

Height (mm): 1355

Width (mm): 1880

Turning Circle (Radius m): 6

Ground Clearance (non-load) (mm): 136

Weights

Vehicle Weight (kg): 1468

Max Permissible Weight (kg): 1850

Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (ℓ): 40

Boot Capacity (Litres in VDA Standard): 264

Rear Seats Down, Load to Window Line (ℓ): 663

Rear Seats Down, Load to Roof (ℓ): 760

Under Boot Box (ℓ): 5

Top Speed Limiter with Cruise Control Limiter (km/h): 188

Disclaimers

* Apple CarPlay, iPhone & Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc. CarPlay & Siri require iPhone 5 model & above running iOS 7.1 or higher.

* Android, Android Auto and Google are trademarks of Google Inc. Android Auto requires Android™ 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher.

* All specifications and details are subject to change without notice.

Specifications and imagery are based on early information and may change when the vehicle arrives in New Zealand. Whatever the final details, your Honda will deliver the performance, style, and reliability that make every drive a joy.

*The figures quoted are based on J-WLTC combined test results. You may experience different results depending on driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle.

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