The Prelude has been missing from the Honda lineup since 2001, but with the introduction of a Prelude concept at last year's Japan Mobility Show, change is afoot. Honda has already confirmed that the Prelude will enter production as a hybrid, and new spy shots captured by CarBuzz show that this will happen soon.

A camouflaged Prelude prototype has been caught testing in Germany, and it looks almost identical to the concept.

The hybridized 2026 Prelude sports coupe closely resembles the two near-production concepts revealed over the past 12 months

Following behind the launch of the concept in 2023, photographers have now spotted the Honda Prelude testing out on the road

The Honda Prelude has been spotted in its production body for the first time revealing similarities to the prototype.

The first prototype of the new Honda Prelude has been spotted testing in Germany, with the next iteration of the two-door Japanese coupé expected to arrive in 2026 – 25 years after production finished for the previous Mk5.

Honda dusted off the Prelude nameplate for a concept unveiled in 2023, and it quickly confirmed the coupe is returning to showrooms. Spy shots showing a pre-production prototype testing in Germany strongly suggest that the next Prelude hasn’t changed much as it transitions into a production model.

Honda enthusiasts, rejoice! The iconic Honda Prelude is making its long-awaited return, with the first prototype recently spotted testing in Germany. After a 25-year hiatus, the beloved two-door coupé will officially be back on the road in 2026,