AT THE MELBOURNE MOTOR SHOW, HONDA has announced pricing for its hybrid sports car, the all-new Honda Prelude.
Available in a single grade with a selection of five colours at no additional cost, the 2026 Prelude is available to order on honda.com.au and at Honda Centres today, priced at $65,000 driveaway.
Offered as part of Honda’s transparent One Price Promise, Prelude fans can drive away with the confidence that they’re getting the best deal, while protecting the future value of their modern-day classic.
Honda Australia Director – Automotive, Mr Robert Thorp, said that the all-new Prelude fuses legendary design heritage with sustainable performance, bringing fun into electrified era for sport coupes, all complemented by an ownership experience that promises peace of mind.
“The 2026 Prelude is a bold reinterpretation of an iconic driver’s car for the hybrid era, developed from the same dreams with the same spirit and ambition as the first Prelude back in 1978,” said Mr Thorp.
“A truly connected and exhilarating drive that combines Honda’s award-winning e:HEV hybrid powertrain with the debut of our innovative S+ Shift technology and the performance-led Type R chassis, the all-new Prelude brings fun and the joy of driving into the hybrid era.
“We’re confident that with its attractive price point, protected by our One Price Promise and complemented by our Road Ahead Guarantee which offers a five-year unlimited km warranty, five-year premium roadside assist and five low price scheduled services at $199, customers will continue to enjoy their Prelude today and well into the future.
The Prelude nameplate returns to the Honda line up after more than 25 years away and with its return, comes new technologies and a carefully considered design to invoke the power of dreams.
With a design inspired by the aerodynamic efficiency coupled with the same performance chassis found on the Civic Type R, the all-new Prelude has been carefully crafted to deliver a confidence-inspiring drive and the ultimate connection between human and machine.
Headlining the new technology rollout is Honda’s innovative S+ Shift technology, which adds to the joy of the drive by simulating the sound and feel of quick automatic gear changes through an evocative engine note and a throttle response able to deliver a ‘kick’ and rev-matching throttle ‘blip’ felt during gear changes and engine braking. All at the push of a button.