Prelude
Honda Prelude: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Honda Prelude – Sixth generation2025–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BF1 |
| Production | August 2025 – present |
| Body styles | 3-door liftback coupe |
| Engines | Petrol hybrid 2.0 L LFC-H4 I4 |
| Transmissions | Single Speed Direct Drive |
| Drivetrain | Power-split hybrid |
| Battery | 72-Ah lithium-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm |
| Length | 4,520 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,355 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,460 kg |
| Designer | Norihito Ōnuma (exterior) |
Honda Prelude – Fifth generation1996–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BB5/6/7/8/9 |
| Production | November 1996 – October 2001 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm |
| Length | 4,520 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,315 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,340 kg (Base) 1,380 kg (SH) 1,268 kg (vti-R) (au) 1,298 kg (auto)(jdm/au) 1,308 kg (ATTS) (au) 1,310 kg (Type-S) (jdm) |
| Designer | Manabu Konaka (1993) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2001 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2001, 2026–2027 |
| Powertrains | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 255–425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,209–2,407 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2001, 2026–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2001, 2003–2004, 2006–2008, 2011–2012, 2014, 2025–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 18 | 2000, 2001 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2000, 2001 |
| Brakes | 4 | 2001 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 2000, 2001 |
| Airbags | 2 | 2000, 2001 |
| Speed control and cruise | 1 | 2000 |
| Lights | 1 | 2001 |
| Steering | 1 | 2001 |
| Body and structure | 1 | 2001 |
| Other or unknown | 1 | 2001 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2001: 34 complaints, 4 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.