2026 Honda Prelude

This week, we cover the all-new 2026 Honda Prelude. We reminisce about past Preludes, discuss the 2026 model's hybrid-only powertrain and redesigned styling, and try to figure out who the Prelude is for: it's not sporty enough to be called a sports car, but it falls short on luxury touches to be considered a grand touring coupe. We also answer a question about Consumer Reports' EV Highway Range Test and explore why a buyer might need 300+ miles of driving range.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Intro & Why We Bought the Honda Prelude
00:57 What the New Prelude Is (and Isn't)
03:35 Design, Features & First Impressions
06:00 Driving Experience & Everyday Usability
08:21 How It Compares to Other Cars (Civic, Prius, Z)
10:50 The Identity Problem & Who It's For
12:58 Styling, Practicality & Value Debate
16:03 Final Thoughts on the Prelude
19:38 Audience Question: EV Range vs Real Driving Needs
22:12 Why EV Range Testing Still Matters
LINKS:
2026 Honda Prelude: consumerreports.org/cars/honda/prelude/2026/ov…
First Drive: Who is the Honda Prelude For?: consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2026-hond…
2025 Honda Civic Adds Hybrid, Hatchback, Google, and More Power: consumerreports.org/cars/small-cars/2025-honda…
Consumer Reports' Real-World Electric Car Range Comparison: consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/real-worl…