Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is a sport compact car produced by the Japanese company Honda. It was produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001, and reintroduced in 2025.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1978 |
| Body type | Coupé |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 105 kW (141 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP) | 117 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,545 kg |
Engine power, COâ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Honda Prelude in 2025 (9 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Honda Prelude cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Honda Prelude (from registration data). 16 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.6 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 1985–1987 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.7 l/100 km | 1985–1987 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1985–1991 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.5 l/100 km | 1985–1991 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 5.3 l/100 km | 2026 |
| 2.1 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1990–1991 |
| 2.1 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1990–1991 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.1 l/100 km | 1992–1996 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.6 l/100 km | 1992–1996 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11 l/100 km | 1993–2001 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1998–2000 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 2001 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1992–1996 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1992–1996 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Honda models
Similar Coupé models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 70% of Honda Preludes pass their MOT test first time, based on 1,113 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Honda Prelude in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Honda recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Honda Prelude have?
- The Honda Prelude produces 105 kW (141 hp).
- How much does the Honda Prelude weigh?
- The Honda Prelude has a kerb weight of about 1,545 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Honda Prelude?
- The Honda Prelude emits 117 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).