2027 Honda Prelude: Hybrid Coupe Specs, MPG and Features

The Honda Prelude name is back as a two-motor hybrid coupe, and the 2027 model is the one drivers across the High Desert keep searching for. If your commute runs down the 15 and your weekends call for something more fun than a typical commuter, here is what Honda has confirmed about the 2027 Prelude, what it does well, and what to ask us before you visit.

• 200 hp: Honda’s total system output for the two-motor hybrid powertrain.
• 44 mpg combined: the EPA-estimated rating Honda lists (46 city / 41 highway).
• 4 drive modes: Comfort, GT, Sport, and Individual, plus Honda S+ Shift with paddle shifters.

Table of Contents

• Key specs at a glance
• Honda S+ Shift and drive modes
• Fuel economy
• Chassis and handling hardware
• Cabin and technology
• Safety and driver assistance
• Who the Prelude fits
• Honest limits
• FAQ

Key specs at a glance

Source: Honda’s 2027 Prelude specifications. Total system output is the peak, concurrent output of the two electric motors and the gasoline engine.

Honda S+ Shift and drive modes

Honda S+ Shift debuted on the Prelude. According to Honda, it simulates a dual-clutch automatic, and the Prelude pairs it with paddle shifters so you can take control of the feel yourself. Honda also lists four drive modes (Comfort, GT, Sport, and Individual) and an Agile Handling Assist system. The result is a hybrid you can set up for a relaxed highway cruise or a more engaged drive on a winding road, then switch back again.

It is the kind of feature that is easier to judge from the driver’s seat than from a spec sheet, so ask us about a test drive.

Fuel economy

Based on 2027 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age and condition, and other factors.

Honda’s city rating is higher than its highway rating, which is typical of a hybrid and worth knowing if your day mixes stop-and-go driving with long freeway stretches.

Chassis and handling hardware

Honda’s specifications list a performance-minded hardware set for a hybrid coupe:

• Adaptive Damper System
• Dual Axis MacPherson Strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension
• Brembo 4-piston aluminum front brake calipers on ventilated front discs
• Variable ratio electric power steering

Cabin and technology

• Displays: a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch color touchscreen.
• Connectivity: Google built-in, Alexa built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Audio: a Bose Premium Sound System with 8 speakers and a subwoofer.
• Comfort: leather-trimmed front sport seats with blue accent stitching, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
• Convenience: a wireless phone charger, front USB-C ports, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, and remote engine start.

Google, Alexa, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and availability of connected services vary; see Honda for details.

Safety and driver assistance

Honda’s specifications list a set of Honda Sensing® features including Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Traffic Sign Recognition, Traffic Jam Assist, Blind Spot Information System, and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor. It also lists front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. These systems are driver aids and do not replace attentive driving.

Who the Prelude fits

• Solo commuters and couples: the Prelude seats four, with a hatchback-style cargo area.
• Drivers who want an engaged feel with hybrid mpg: S+ Shift, paddle shifters, and four drive modes are built for that.
• Tech-focused shoppers: the cabin technology list is long, from the digital cluster to Google built-in.

Honest limits

• The Prelude is a four-seat coupe. If you regularly carry more than four people or bulky gear, ask us about our SUVs.
• It is a front-wheel-drive car on all-season tires, not an off-road vehicle, so Stoddard Valley and Johnson Valley trails are best left to a truck or SUV.
• Honda’s specifications page does not list trim levels or detail what changed from the 2026 model year, so ask us for the current details.
• Availability changes quickly. Call us before you make the drive.

FAQ

Q: Is the 2027 Honda Prelude a hybrid?

Yes. Honda lists a two-motor hybrid system with a total system output of 200 hp.

Q: What is the 2027 Prelude’s fuel economy?

Honda lists an EPA-estimated 46 city, 41 highway, and 44 combined mpg.

Q: What is Honda S+ Shift?

According to Honda, it is a drive feature that simulates a dual-clutch automatic, and the Prelude pairs it with paddle shifters.

Q: How many people does the Prelude seat?

Honda lists seating for four, with 15.1 cubic feet of cargo volume and a 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback.

Q: What fuel does it use?

Regular unleaded. Honda lists a 10.6-gallon fuel tank.

Q: Does the Prelude have Google built-in and wireless Apple CarPlay?

Yes. Honda lists Google built-in, Alexa built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.

Q: Is the 2027 Prelude available at Valley Hi Honda?

Call us at (760) 962-9600 to ask about current availability at Valley Hi Honda.

Want to see the Prelude in person? Visit us at 15710 Valley Park Ln, Victorville, CA 92394, call us at (760) 962-9600, browse our new inventory, or find out what your current car is worth with our trade value tool.

© Valley Hi Honda. Information is based on Honda’s 2027 Prelude specifications and is subject to change. Honda Sensing® features are driver aids and do not replace attentive driving. Always drive for the conditions.