Honda’s iconic Prelude is making a strong comeback. Just a few weeks after Honda began taking orders on September 5, 2025, the company had already received around 2,400 reservations for the revived 2-door coupe. Surprisingly, that figure is roughly eight times Honda’s monthly target of 300 units.
The surge in interest has been so strong that some Honda dealerships in Japan have temporarily halted order acceptance. To address the challenge, Honda says that it will increase the number of production so more customers can get their hands on the new Prelude.
Interestingly, much of the demand has come from customers in their 50s and 60s, many of whom are purchasing the Prelude as an additional car or as a way of rekindling the excitement of driving a sporty coupe. Honda says that the Prelude’s blend of performance, design, and daily usability appears to have struck a chord with long-time Honda fans and new buyers alike.
According to Honda, early owners have praised the Prelude’s low and wide proportions, describing the car as both elegant and sporty. They’ve also highlighted the Prelude’s responsive driving feel, enhanced by Honda’s latest e:HEV hybrid system with the new Honda S+ Shift control technology. This setup is designed to deliver crisp, satisfying gear shifts that make everyday driving more engaging.
The Prelude’s performance foundation borrows from Honda’s sportier models like the Civic Type R. As such, it features dual-axis strut front suspension, adaptive dampers, and Brembo brakes for improved handling and comfort. Despite its low and wide stance and sleek 2-door layout, practicality hasn’t been overlooked. For example, the rear cargo area provides enough space for two golf bags or two suitcases, depending on the size.
Honda has also observed that buyers seem to have clear favorites when it comes to color. Its Moonlit White Pearl accounts for about 63% of orders, followed by Meteoroid Gray Metallic at 16%, Crystal Black Pearl at 11%, and Flame Red at 10%.
Beyond the sales books, the return of the Honda Prelude was met with a mixed bag of responses, with a healthy share of naysayers. Still, it’s now Honda’s new racing challenger in the Japanese Super GT in the form of the Honda Prelude GT500, which will replace the outgoing Honda Civic Type R GT in the 2026 season.
