Which Honda coupe was produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001?

The Honda coupe produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001 was the Honda Prelude.

Honda launched the first-generation Prelude in Japan in November 1978, positioning it as a sporty two-door related technically to the Accord. It became notable for its low, wide styling and for making a power moonroof standard equipment—an unusual feature at the time.

The five generations covered roughly 1978–1982, 1983–1987, 1987–1991, 1991–1996, and 1996–2001, although exact model-year boundaries varied by market. The third generation was especially famous for its available mechanical four-wheel steering, an advanced system for a mass-produced passenger car.

The Prelude is sometimes confused with the Honda Integra or Honda CR-X because all were sporty Honda models sold during overlapping periods. The Integra was a separate compact model, while the CR-X was a smaller Civic-based hatchback. Honda later revived the Prelude nameplate for a new generation announced in the 2020s.