Honda Prelude Repeats Success With Request To Soar Eight Times

JAKARTA - In approximately a month since its launch on September 5, 2025, the latest Honda Prelude has proven itself to be a new star in the market, recording a fantastic cumulative ordering figure. As of October 6, Honda Japan announced orders for this special sports coup car had reached about 2,400 units, or eight times the projected monthly sales target of only 300 units.

The surge in demand that exceeds expectations indicates that the new Prelude has started its steps strongly, even forcing some dealers to temporarily suspend order receipts.

In his official statement, Honda acknowledged this extraordinary situation and promised to take steps, including increasing production, in order to accommodate the enthusiasm of high customers.

"Interestingly, the main buyers of this model are dominated by the 50s and 60s segments, showing Prelude is attracting mainly for the purchase of new cars and second cars," Honda Japan wrote on its official website, Tuesday, October 7.

Among the various color choices of the body, "Moonlight White Pearl" is an absolute favorite, selected by 63 percent of consumers. Behind it follows "Meteoroid Gray Metallic" with 16 percent, "Crystal Black Pearl" 11 percent, and "Flame Red" 10 percent.

Customers praised the new Prelude for a number of flagship features. They highlight the proportion of cars that are "wide, low, dynamic, and relaxed, typical of special sports cars," creating a strong visual appeal. In the performance sector, the latest e: HEV control system, "Honda S+ Shift," was inspired because it was able to provide a straightforward driving response and a sensation of sharp dental displacement like a graded transmission", a pleasant experience even though it was driven by a motor.

In addition, the excellent driving quality thanks to the suspension and qualified chassis performance thanks to the use of a dual-axis front suspension and adaptive damper system which was also adopted from CIVIC TYPE R, also reaped praise. The overall packaging of this car is also appreciated for considering daily practice, as evidenced by the presence of a retailgate-style baggage room with a wide opening that fits for various items such as suitcases and golf bags, even though it is of the type of coup.