I drove Honda's new Prelude. It may matter more to Honda than to buyers.
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I drove the Honda Prelude for a week. It's a bit of a misfit in the carmaker's lineup, but golly, is it fun.
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The 2026 Honda Prelude. Ain't she pretty in blue?Ben Shimkus/Business InsiderHonda revived the Prelude as a roughly $44,000 hybrid coupe after 25 years.I drove the car for a week. It's fun and spunky — but who is going to buy this?Limited supply suggests Honda may see it more as a halo car than a volume seller.It's been a quarter century since Honda had a new Prelude arriving at dealerships.The coupe — which was popular in the 1990s with enthusiasts who liked to tinker with tuner cars — was discontinued in 2001.So, I wouldn't blame you if you don't recognize the nameplate. I also wouldn't blame you if you do remember it and find Honda's new approach to the beloved car a little surprising.Unlike the Prelude of yesteryear, the new one is certainly not cheap. My Boost Blue tester has a sticker price of $43,650, including destination. Optional summer tires pushed the suggested price to $44,850.On paper, this car makes almost no sense. Who exactly is the buyer? Prelude purists may bristle…