Is The New Hybrid Prelude A Real Sports Car? Honda Prelude Soul Score Review

Is the all-new Honda Prelude (Soul Score: 7) a legitimate successor to the 90s icons we grew up with, or did Honda kill the spirit of the badge by stuffing a hybrid under the hood? In this video, we find out if a 200-hp four-cylinder paired with an electric motor can deliver a sports car experience. While you can completely forget about screaming VTEC redlines and high-rpm engine sounds, Honda completely saved the drive by bolting on the front suspension and Brembo brakes from the legendary Civic Type R. Clad in gorgeous Boost Blue styling, the chassis delivers precise, hyper-reactive handling that turns heads on every corner. We also dig deep into the cabin's luxury-grade layout, and confront the $43,000 price tag's biggest sins: a loud, droning e-CVT transmission, a clunky button shifter, and the total lack of power-adjustable front seats. Read the full "Modern Era" Honda Prelude track and road test review here: ► https://machineswithsouls.com/2026-ho...