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2026 Honda Prelude

The 2026 Honda Prelude is a compact car, rated at 44 MPG combined by the EPA. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

2026 Honda Prelude
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Combined MPG
44
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Model year2026
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG46
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG44
CO₂ tailpipe203 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1400

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City46 MPG
Highway41 MPG
Combined44 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Prelude44 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 39% more efficient than the Prelude's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$423/mo

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Amount financed
$21,600
Total interest
$3,758
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5-year fuel cost
$4,568

$914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG44
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2026 Honda Prelude?

The 2026 Honda Prelude is EPA-rated at 44 MPG combined (46 city / 41 highway).

Is the 2026 Honda Prelude reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2026 Honda Prelude, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Honda Prelude?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Honda Prelude costs roughly $914 per year to fuel, or about $4,568 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2026 Honda Prelude?

The 2026 Honda Prelude is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC