Torque, Tech, And Transmissions: 5 Ways The New Prelude Compares To The 2001 Legend

For over twenty years, the Honda Prelude was one part sports coupe and one part rolling technical showcase of Honda’s latest handling innovations, from mechanical four-wheel steering to a trick front differential that later underpinned Acura’s SH-AWD system. After the model’s production ended in 2001, the nameplate returned for 2027 as a $42,400 hybrid grand tourer with a direct-drive e-CVT. Electric torque, not revs, showcased the new version’s performance.