Prelude Pros

Prelude Cons

It's been 25 years since the Prelude nameplate was last seen in a Honda showroom. And 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 coupe is a hybrid, sharing its e:HEV powertrain with the humble Civic and CR-V .

On paper, it sounds like sacrilege. But Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has been adamant that the brand's "joy of driving" philosophy must be carried into its electrified future.

The Prelude is the first real test of that promise – a hero car designed to prove that efficiency and driver engagement ca

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