The 2026 Honda Prelude: Has Honda Finally Built the Coupe We’ve Been Waiting For?

Is the new Honda Prelude the return of the driver‑focused coupe enthusiasts have been waiting for? Today on Buckle Up, Jasper takes a deep dive into the 2026 Honda Prelude, exploring its design, hybrid powertrain, cabin quality and real‑world driving feel. Today’s video explores how Honda has revived the Prelude nameplate with a sleek coupe design, a hybrid powertrain focused on smooth torque delivery and a cabin that blends familiar Honda usability with a more sporting layout. Jasper looks at the exterior styling, the practicality compromises of the coupe shape, the quality of the interior materials and how the Prelude feels from behind the wheel. On the road, the Prelude delivers strong electric‑led torque, adaptive suspension and a clever shift simulation mode that adds a sense of involvement rarely found in hybrids. If you’re considering a stylish coupe with everyday usability and genuine driver appeal, this review will help you decide whether the new Prelude fits the bill. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Bow by Anton Flanders, Pablo Love, Campbell E Browning, https://t.lickd.co/l/bE1jERBb5JA ----------------------------------- BUY OUR MERCH: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/buckle-up-merch/all ----------------------------------- Join Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQnCvi6zRZolQsxlIf6ePtQ/join ----------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buckle.Up.Official.Productions/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@buckleup_show X: https://x.com/BuckleUp_Show Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/buckleupshow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckleup_show/ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/buckleup_show TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRy9erBk/ --------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://buckleup-show.com/ --------------------------------- Follow the lads on Instagram Rob - https://www.instagram.com/the_rob_wilson_/ Harry - https://www.instagram.com/mccrazyfish/ Jasper - https://www.instagram.com/jbrucewright/ --------------------------------- #BuckleUp #automotive #hondaprelude --------------------------------- Buckle Up is a channel that is only interested in one thing – cars! We upload a myriad of different content including car review videos, car challenge videos, car news videos and much, much more! Our videos are made in a similar style to that of Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Car Throttle, Doug DeMuro, carwow, Carfection, The Grand Tour, MotorTrend and many more. We would all thoroughly recommend their channels, so why not go and check them out. This review also looks at how the Prelude stacks up against key rivals including the Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ, BMW 2 Series Coupe and Hyundai Ioniq 6. 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Design Overview 1:05 Front Styling 1:53 Bodywork Details 2:00 Coupe Profile 2:25 Wheels and Trim 2:57 Paint and Options 3:44 Rear Styling 4:44 Boot Space 5:39 Boot Practicality 6:05 Extended Storage 6:39 Rear Seat Access 7:44 Rear Seat Space 8:20 Rear Seat Features 9:13 Rear Seat Verdict 9:45 Front Cabin Overview 10:10 Interior Controls 10:49 Driving Position 11:14 Cabin Materials 11:44 Storage and Connectivity 12:05 Drive Controls 12:45 Infotainment 13:43 Driving Start 14:05 Hybrid Powertrain 14:40 Performance Feel 15:02 Chassis and Handling 15:36 Steering and Feedback 16:24 Hybrid System Behaviour 17:17 Adaptive Modes 17:57 Shift Simulation 18:50 Driving Engagement 19:08 Efficiency 19:43 Tech and Safety 20:22 Driving Character 20:57 Pricing 21:02 Final Verdict