2027 Honda Prelude Near Murrieta: What to Know About the New Hybrid Sport Coupe
The 2027 Honda® Prelude® is a two-door hybrid sport coupe that brings back the Prelude name with front-wheel drive. If you're a Murrieta driver who wants something sporty that's also efficient on the I-215, it makes 200 horsepower from a two-motor hybrid system and the EPA rates it at 44 mpg combined.
What Is the 2027 Honda Prelude?
The 2027 Honda Prelude is a two-door hybrid sport coupe with front-wheel drive, built around Honda's two-motor hybrid system. It's all from Honda's 2027 U.S. specs.
| Spec | 2027 Honda Prelude |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L four-cylinder with a two-motor hybrid system |
| Total system output | 200 hp |
| EPA mpg (city/highway/combined) | 46 / 41 / 44 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Seating | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 15.1 cu ft |
You can see what's listed right now on the Prelude page in new inventory.
How Does the Prelude Hybrid Powertrain Work?
The 2027 Honda Prelude pairs a 2.0-liter engine with two electric motors, and together they make 200 horsepower.
What each part makes, per Honda
- Engine: 141 hp and 134 lb-ft
- Electric motor: 181 hp and 232 lb-ft
- System total: 200 hp, the peak both can deliver at once
What Is Honda S+ Shift and How Does It Feel?
Honda S+ Shift is a mode you turn on with the S+ button on the center console, and it makes upshifts and downshifts feel more pronounced.
The system rating doesn't change from 200 horsepower, so S+ Shift changes how the car feels, not how much power it makes. You'll also find Comfort and Individual among the four drive modes.
What Fuel Economy Does the 2027 Prelude Get?
The EPA rates the 2027 Honda Prelude at 46 mpg city, 41 mpg highway and 44 mpg combined.
- 10.6-gallon fuel tank
- Regular unleaded fuel
Your mileage won't match the label exactly, because traffic, temperature and Sport mode all change it. The EPA method is the same for every car, so it's a fair way to compare coupes.
What Tech and Comfort Features Come With the Prelude?
The 2027 Honda Prelude comes with Google built-in, a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a 9-inch touchscreen.
What Honda lists for the 2027 Prelude
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
- Bose audio with 8 speakers and a subwoofer
- Heated, leather-trimmed front sport seats
- Honda Sensing, including adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
Is a Two-Door Coupe Practical for Everyday Driving?
A two-door coupe suits commuters and couples, and the Prelude seats four with 15.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
What works
- 60/40 split-folding rear seatback
- LATCH anchors in the second row
What to consider
- You'll climb past the front seats to reach the back
- It's low, at 53.4 inches tall
If you need rear doors and a taller cargo area, the Honda CR-V is a good fit, and the Civic's another four-door option, so you won't be stuck.
How Does the Prelude Fit an Inland Empire Commute?
A hybrid tends to be efficient in stop-and-go traffic, so the I-215 north through Menifee is a good place to test the Prelude.
| Your drive | What to test in the Prelude |
|---|---|
| I-215, which starts at I-15 and runs north | Comfort mode in stop-and-go, plus the 44 mpg combined rating |
| Winchester Road (SR-79), along the east side of Murrieta and past Diamond Valley Lake toward Hemet | The route to the dealership, so use it as your test drive |
| Clinton Keith Road to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve | GT or Sport on a weekend drive, with S+ Shift on |
| SR-74 toward the San Jacinto Mountains | Paddle shifters on the climb |
Where Can You See the 2027 Prelude Near Murrieta?
Diamond Valley Honda at Hemet Auto Mall in Hemet is the Honda dealership to ask about the 2027 Prelude.
Hemet Auto Mall: 10 brands, 7 dealerships
- Tim Moran Chevrolet, Tim Moran Ford and Tim Moran Hyundai
- Diamond Valley Honda
- Pedder Nissan
- Toyota of Hemet
- Hemet CDJR for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram
The mall's at the corner of Warren Road and Florida Avenue (Highway 74). Don't assume a car's on the lot. Confirm arrival and availability in new inventory before you drive over.
Common Questions About the 2027 Honda Prelude
Does the 2027 Honda Prelude have a manual transmission?
No, the 2027 Honda Prelude doesn't have a manual transmission. It's a two-motor hybrid with front-wheel drive, and S+ Shift with paddle shifters supplies the shifting feel. Honda describes S+ Shift as heightening how upshifts and downshifts feel, and it works alongside the Comfort, GT, Sport and Individual drive modes.
What wheels and tires does the 2027 Honda Prelude use?
The 2027 Honda Prelude rides on 19-inch Berlina Black alloy wheels with 235/40R19 all-season tires. That's what Honda lists in its 2027 specifications. Wheel size changes ride feel, so it's worth sitting in one and driving it on a road you know before you decide.
Is Diamond Valley Honda in Murrieta?
No, Diamond Valley Honda is at Hemet Auto Mall in Hemet, at the corner of Warren Road and Florida Avenue (Highway 74). If you're coming from out of town, plan the trip and check inventory first, so you know it's there when you arrive.
Can I compare the Prelude with other Hondas in one visit?
Yes, Diamond Valley Honda sells the Honda lineup, so you'll be able to look at the Prelude next to the Civic or CR-V. Hemet Auto Mall's also got nine other brands in six more dealerships if you're cross-shopping, and that's handy in one trip.
Key Takeaways
- The 2027 Honda Prelude is a front-wheel-drive hybrid sport coupe, and it's rated at 200 horsepower from a two-motor system.
- The EPA rates it at 46 mpg city, 41 highway and 44 combined, and S+ Shift doesn't change the output, only how shifts feel.
- It suits commuters and couples, and if you need four doors, you'll want to start with the CR-V.
Ready to See the Prelude in Person?
If you drive solo or with one passenger and you like a car that feels engaged, the Prelude's worth a test drive. If you haul kids or gear every day, you'll want to start with a CR-V. Either way, visit Hemet Auto Mall at hemetautomall.com or at the corner of Warren Road and Florida Avenue, and compare them so you're not guessing.