Honda Prelude evolution

Honda's sporting coupé — five generations of pop-up-headlight, four-wheel-steering flair, revived in 2025 as a hybrid.
6 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

1st gen (SN)1978–1982
1978
Honda Prelude 1st gen (SN)ⓘ
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1st gen (SN)
📅 1978–1982

First-generation sport coupé based on the Accord platform.

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2nd gen (AB/BA)1982–1987
1982
Honda Prelude 2nd gen (AB/BA)ⓘ
New generation
2nd gen (AB/BA)
📅 1982–1987

Pop-up-headlight second generation with a low hood line.

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3rd gen (BA)1987–1991
1987
Honda Prelude 3rd gen (BA)ⓘ
New generation
3rd gen (BA)
📅 1987–1991

Third generation offering optional four-wheel steering.

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4th gen (BA8/BB)1991–1996
1991
Honda Prelude 4th gen (BA8/BB)ⓘ
New generation
4th gen (BA8/BB)
📅 1991–1996

Wider fourth generation with fixed headlights and available VTEC.

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5th gen (BB5–BB9)1996–2001
1996
Honda Prelude 5th gen (BB5–BB9)ⓘ
New generation
5th gen (BB5–BB9)
📅 1996–2001

Final classic generation with ATTS torque-vectoring on the Type SH.

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6th gen (BF1)2025–present
2025
Honda Prelude 6th gen (BF1)ⓘ
New generation
6th gen (BF1)
📅 2025–present

Revived hybrid coupé launched in 2025 after a 24-year hiatus.

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