Honda’s Limited Edition 2027 Prelude Is Gorgeous, and We Can’t Have It
Key takeaways
- Honda’s hybrid coupe gets an exclusive red paint job and matching interior, but unfortunately it’s only for Japan.
- For Honda fanatics, the Prelude is the ultimate expression of front-wheel-drive sport coupes, blending high-tech features with a sporty driving dynamic.
- Let’s start with the exterior, because it really is beautiful.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
Honda’s hybrid coupe gets an exclusive red paint job and matching interior, but unfortunately it’s only for Japan.
For Honda fanatics, the Prelude is the ultimate expression of front-wheel-drive sport coupes, blending high-tech features with a sporty driving dynamic. It has always pushed the segment a step further, introducing something new or significantly improved with each generation. For 2027, Honda reintroduced the Prelude as a hybrid model that uses “S Plus Shift” to simulate the feel of a traditional gearbox despite its eCVT. And now the car gets a Limited Edition model with a gorgeous red exterior and interior, but America sadly won’t get it.
Let’s start with the exterior, because it really is beautiful. Honda calls it Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic, and it shows as a slightly brighter, burgundy-like wine red. It is an upscale, sophisticated paint job that suits the 2027 Prelude’s mature design. Another of the Limited Edition’s unique exterior features is the front upper grille molding, which is painted in body color instead of the standard black chrome trim that separates the upper and lower fascias.