Honda Prelude | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Production | November 1978 – October 2001, 2025 (to commence) |
Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-door coupé |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Chronology | |
Successor | Honda Accord Coupe (seventh generation) Honda Integra (fourth generation) |
The Honda Prelude (Japanese: ホンダ・プレリュード, Hepburn: Honda Pureryūdo) is a sports car produced by the Japanese company Honda over five generations from 1978 to 2001.
As a two-door coupé loosely derived from the Honda Accord, the Prelude was the first Honda to feature a moonroof, a feature that remained standard equipment throughout its production.[1]
The Prelude was used by Honda to introduce the Japanese Honda retail sales chain Honda Verno, with the international release of the model following shortly after. The Prelude's manufacture concluded in 2001 on introduction of the fourth-generation Integra. The Prelude name was originally trademarked by Toyota, but was amicably given to Honda for use.
The Prelude's nameplate aligned with a series of music-themed nameplates in use by Honda, including the Accord, Quintet, Concerto, Jazz, and Ballade.