Even before it launched, the Honda Prelude has had an uphill battle to win over enthusiasts. It’s only available with a hybrid powertrain with adequate but unimpressive power. It can’t be had with a manual transmission. Plus, it’s quite pricey. Based on sales numbers, Honda isn’t winning this uphill battle. After four months, Honda has sold as many Preludes as Mazda sold Miatas in a single month, even though the Miata hasn’t had a complete redesign for a full decade.
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