Prelude Pros

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Prelude Cons

It's been 25 years since the Prelude nameplate was last seen in a Honda showroom. Standing on a smooth, closed test circuit in Japan, it's clear the name is all that links this new car to its high-revving, VTEC-powered ancestors.

The original Prelude was a technical flagship for Honda, a showcase for sharp, naturally-aspirated, front-wheel-drive handling. This new sixth-generation car is a hybrid, sharing its e:HEV powertrain with the humble Civic and CR-V .

On paper, it sounds like sacrilege. But Honda CEO Tos

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