With a hybrid powertrain, the new Honda Prelude won’t be suited for those with fragile egos, but this new sports car serves up corner-carving thrills.

2026 Honda Prelude

If you grew up on ’90s JDM classics like the MKIV Toyota Supra, R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R, FD Mazda RX-7, and Honda S2000, the resurrection of the Honda Prelude would have elicited feelings of absolute joy.

However, since that prototype was first shown off two years ago at the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show, that excitement might have quickly been replaced with disappointment as news of the Prelude’s drivetrain came to light.

Under the bonnet of the gorgeous, sculpted, and downright sexy two-door sits the Civic e:HEV’s petrol-electric hybrid powertrain – with no changes to outputs.

The new Prelude is also exclusively an automati

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