Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) has brought a lot of its arsenal to the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), and leading the charge for Honda is the sixth-generation Prelude.
The Honda Prelude first made its official Philippine debut in April 2026. The Japanese car brand said that the all-new Prelude is developed under the “Unlimited Glide” concept, and engineers and designers put a focus on making the vehicle capable of delivering a smooth and enjoyable driving experience. Its low, wide stance and sleek hatchback profile give it a sporty yet refined presence, while details such as 19-inch alloy wheels and blue Brembo brake calipers add to its performance-oriented appeal.
Inside, the Honda Prelude comes with blue and white perforated front leather seats with a six-way manual adjustment for the driver and 4-way manual adjustment for the front passenger. It also has a three-spoke leather steering wheel with blue stitching, and it is mounted with audio and other essential controls to activate Honda Sensing.
The Prelude also has a nine-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, complemented by a wireless phone charger, dual-zone automatic aircon, and an eight-speaker Bose sound system. The Prelude also offers practical space. Its cargo area expands up to 760 liters, enough to fit two golf bags or medium size luggages for the weekend trip.
In terms of safety, the PH-spec 2026 Prelude will come with the full suite of Honda Sensing tech that includes the following: adaptive cruise control, low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking system, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist system, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, auto high beam, lead car departure notification system, and adaptive driving beam.
The Honda Prelude is powered by a 2.0-liter engine paired with Honda’s e:HEV hybrid system, producing a combined power output of 182 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) that features the new Honda S+ Shift.
The Honda Prelude is available in the Philippines with a sticker price of P3,498,000.
Also on display at the Honda booth are the following: Honda City Pearl Edition, CR-V RS e:HEV, HR-V RS e:HEV, and the Civic RS e:HEV.
Autocar’s Take
Honda Cars Philippines has showcased the Prelude at the 10th PIMS, which is the car brand’s latest offering. The Prelude is joined by other Honda vehicles, which are mostly powered by a hybrid system. This shows that Honda PH is ready for the electrified shift in the local market. Catch the Prelude and other Honda vehicles at the 10th PIMS, which will run until June 7, 2026, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
