People in Japan can now purchase the 2026 Honda Prelude, which has been a hit, particularly among older buyers. A post on Honda’s Japanese media website states that most users are between the ages of fifty and sixty. When it comes out in America, will people the same age be interested in the new Prelude? We’ll see in time. The updated 2026 Honda Prelude was always going to be a tough sell. The name carries significant weight because American car enthusiasts have expressed negative opinions about the blended sport compact, even though they haven’t driven it yet. However, in Japan, the new fast entry has already performed better than Honda anticipated, particularly among older customers. A document on the carmaker’s Japanese-language media website, which Motor1 is generally aware of, states that the Prelude is selling significantly more than expected in its home market. From September to October, Honda received 2,400 orders, which exceeded their monthly goal of 300 cars. It was surprising that most of the eightfold increase came from middle-aged and older customers, specifically those in their fifties and sixties. People in that age group may be more likely to buy things that are sentimental because they have good memories of older Prelude generations. Additionally, these buyers may have more disposable income to spend. In the United States, where most car buyers are in their early fifties, the new Prelude could follow the same path. People in the US are expected to be more creative in how they choose to customize their cars, while most Japanese buyers (63%) have opted for white or gray for the exterior. Honda is attempting to address delivery delays by increasing Prelude production in Japan due to higher demand than initially planned. When the sporty car comes to the US later this fall, it’s likely to cost around $42,000. The Prelude utilizes some suspension and chassis parts from the Civic Type R, but it costs a significant amount for what is essentially just a Civic car. However, American customers who miss Hondas from the past might not be interested in the Prelude if it doesn’t come with a good manual. They may be a little older.
