A camouflaged Prelude prototype has been caught testing in Germany, and it looks almost identical to the concept.

The Prelude has been missing from the Honda lineup since 2001, but with the introduction of a Prelude concept at last year's Japan Mobility Show, change is afoot. Honda has already confirmed that the Prelude will enter production as a hybrid, and new spy shots captured by CarBuzz show that this will happen soon.

The hybridized 2026 Prelude sports coupe closely resembles the two near-production concepts revealed over the past 12 months

Following behind the launch of the concept in 2023, photographers have now spotted the Honda Prelude testing out on the road

The Honda Prelude has been spotted in its production body for the first time revealing similarities to the prototype.

The first prototype of the new Honda Prelude has been spotted testing in Germany, with the next iteration of the two-door Japanese coupé expected to arrive in 2026 – 25 years after production finished for the previous Mk5.

Honda's upcoming Prelude sports coupe is undergoing testing at the 'Ring, and there's a good chance it will have a manual transmission.

The return of the Honda Prelude for the 2026 model year has generated a lot of buzz from automotive enthusiasts alike. But while the Honda faithful would have preferred the return of a high-revving VTEC engine and a manual transmission,