The Prelude’s dashboard looks familiar, but a few unique features help it stand apart from the Civic and the Integra
- Honda has shown the interior of the Prelude, which shares its switchgear with the Civic.
- The Prelude has a unique dash and center console with a button for the S+ Shift system.
- The hybrid coupe will reach Japanese, European, and North American dealers later this year.
Over a year after it introduced the Prelude prototype at the end of 2023, Honda has officially revealed the first interior photos during a special event in Japan. The upcoming hybrid coupe is set to launch in Japan, Europe, and North America sometime in late 2025, serving as a sportier, two-door alternative to the Civic.
As evident from earlier prototypes, the Prelude borrows several interior components from its platform mates—the Honda Civic and Acura Integra—but it also features a few design details all its own.
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The dashboard, which includes a similar digital instrument panel as the Civic Type R, takes on a cleaner, more modern look. Its center console is higher than what you’ll find in the Civic and swaps the traditional automatic gear lever for a set of drive controls. A dedicated “S+ Shift” mode button sits front and center, simulating both sound effects and torque mapping for faux gear changes meant to give the drive a little more drama.
The digital instrument cluster, floating infotainment screen, and climate control layout will be familiar to Civic drivers, though the climate vents resemble the Integra’s more closely. Larger door cards with coupe-style armrests and front seats featuring integrated headrests and pronounced bolstering give the Prelude’s interior a sportier, more tailored feel. Rear seat space looks tight—as expected—but the hatchback-style tailgate opens up to a generous cargo area.
Different Seats For Driver And Front Passenger
A unique feature in the Prelude is that the driver and passenger don’t get identical seats. Honda says that the driver’s seat is built for support, prioritizing lateral grip during more spirited driving. Meanwhile, the passenger seat is designed for comfort, with softer contours and padding. Honda also gave some attention to ingress and egress: the side sills are finished in a soft-touch material, and the doors are sculpted to prevent your feet from knocking into them on the way in.
At least in prototype form, the interior is trimmed in a white and navy color scheme. The front seats are partially upholstered in a retro-inspired houndstooth fabric, offering a vintage feel alongside leather accents. The rear bench, in contrast, is finished entirely in black, likely a practical move, given its limited use.
Sharper Chassis, Hybrid Power
The new Prelude rides on an updated version of the Civic’s architecture. Honda has shortened the wheelbase, widened the tracks, and increased chassis rigidity while trimming overall weight. Steering and suspension tuning has also been dialed in to suit its positioning as a more dynamic, GT-style coupe.
Powering the Prelude is a self-charging hybrid system built around a newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with dual electric motors. The setup drives the front wheels and mimics gear changes via software, but there’s no actual mechanical transmission involved.
The near-production prototype made its public appearance at an F1-themed event in Tokyo, called the ‘Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda’—’, where it served as a parade vehicle. It was joined by the latest Honda 0 Series SUV concept, which first debuted at CES earlier this year. Both vehicles were driven by members of the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 team.
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