Honda has revived the Prelude as a compact front‑drive hybrid coupé that uses a series‑hybrid, range‑extender architecture with an electric motor as the primary drive and a 2.0‑litre Atkinson‑cycle petrol engine.
The petrol engine mainly acts as a generator but can connect to the wheels through planetary gearing for higher‑load parallel‑hybrid operation; Honda does not publish a combined torque figure and the article’s author estimated total torque above 250 lb‑ft.
The reviewer described the Prelude as brisk and well suited to twisting climbs, and Honda UK lent a CR‑Z GT heritage car for comparison; the older CR‑Z pairs a 1.5‑litre petrol with a six‑speed manual and an electric motor of about 14 bhp and 58 lb‑ft.
The CR‑Z’s 0.5 kWh drive battery and manual gearbox make it feel more analogue and engaging, while the Prelude’s electric torque gives stronger low‑speed pull without claiming outright hot‑hatch pace.
This report is based on information originally published by AutoCar.
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