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Honda Prelude SN

Hybrid coupe revival2026–presentCurrent

The four-wheel-steered icon returns as a hybrid coupe.

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// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its handling, but split on performance and fun to drive.

across 39 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Performance
8 say · liveable

"This is still faster than the last Civic Si and Acura Integra with a 6-speed manual that I tested"

Redline Reviews · ▶ 32:24
14 say · critical

"The challenge, like I said, is when you're higher speed coming out of a bend and you are laying into the throttle, it doesn't have the torque. It's just not there"

Raitis Rides · ▶ 5:33
Fun to drive
27 say · liveable

"I don't think I've had this much fun in a hybrid outside of a Porsche 911 GTS."

Tedward · ▶ 15:48
2 say · critical

"If you're expecting the Prelude to be a sports car, you will be let down."

Realistick · ▶ 0:24
Daily drivability
33 say · liveable

"I would happily get into this every morning and commute with this car... it's comfortable, it's luxurious, it's got an awesome sound system."

TopherDrives · ▶ 23:25
1 say · critical

"the actual C-pillar which is the third post is so big that you can't see anything when you turn the head for the rear quarter view"

AutomotivePress · ▶ 11:57
Value
6 say · liveable

"I've been getting like 45 miles per gallon out of this thing. And that's on regular fuel, too."

Tedward · ▶ 8:41
17 say · critical

"I cannot recommend this car as it is."

Throttle House · ▶ 16:18
// the categories
// 01

Performance

3.0/539 of 39 reviewerssplit

“The challenge, like I said, is when you're higher speed coming out of a bend and you are laying into the throttle, it doesn't have the torque. It's just not there”

critical · Raitis Rides · ▶ 5:33

“Straight line performance is pretty underwhelming. It makes good torque, but there's really no top end to speak of.”

critical · Zygrene · ▶ 4:44

“Is this car fast? And the simple answer is no, it is not. From a dig, if you're looking for a straight line vehicle, that is not this car.”

critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 18:20
// 02

Handling

4.5/539 of 39 reviewersstrong consensus

“it gives you the opportunity to consistently stay in power and just really exercise this chassis in a way that Oh my goodness.”

positive · Tedward · ▶ 21:44

“this thing handles amazing because it does have the Type R suspension.”

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:13

“This Prelude can hustle on a back road. It's fun.”

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 10:53
// 03

Fun to drive

4.0/539 of 39 reviewerssplit

“I don't think I've had this much fun in a hybrid outside of a Porsche 911 GTS.”

positive · Tedward · ▶ 15:48

“What I think Honda has done here is build a hybrid that is genuinely fun to drive.”

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 1:57

“this is also the most fun hybrid I have driven, full stop.”

positive · Top Gear Philippines · ▶ 17:08
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/539 of 39 reviewerssplit

“I would happily get into this every morning and commute with this car... it's comfortable, it's luxurious, it's got an awesome sound system.”

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 23:25

“It's more fun than any Civic Hybrid, and it's a lot more comfortable and easier to live with and drive than a Civic Type R.”

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 18:22

“if I needed to sit in these seats for more than a couple of hours, the Honda is the clear choice.”

positive · Edmunds Cars · ▶ 21:46
// 05

Value

3.0/538 of 39 reviewerssplit

“I cannot recommend this car as it is.”

critical · Throttle House · ▶ 16:18

“it's just too expensive... it's half a million more expensive and at this price point, it's a little hard to justify this quality of an interior.”

critical · Top Gear Philippines · ▶ 13:59

“Base price for this vehicle is a lot more expensive than I thought at $42,000... that's where it makes it tough to recommend the Prelude.”

critical · Redline Reviews · ▶ 27:30

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