2027 Honda PreludeMotorTrend - MotorTrend (MotorTrend - MotorTrend) A stylish Honda coupe Fuel-sipping powertrain Nothing exactly like it Slower than it looks Not offered with a manual Disconnected from its namesake The Honda Prelude is back, but it's nothing like the originals. This time, Honda's front-wheel-drive grand tourer appears as a hybrid hatchback coupe. Its powertrain and chassis tuning makes it a unique offering amongst both sporty cars and efficient hybrids.