Will the new Honda Prelude FLOP? 🤔

The Honda Prelude is back — but is it the comeback car enthusiasts wanted, or just a nostalgia play?

Are we paying for performance… or prestige?

In this episode of the Behind the Wheel Podcast by KONIG, Matt & Scott break down the return of the 2025 Honda Prelude. With 2,000 units selling out immediately in Japan, all eyes are now on how it will perform in the U.S. market.

Will it appeal to real car enthusiasts?

Is Honda playing it too safe?

How does it stack up in today’s market?

What this means for affordable performance cars in 2025 and beyond Let us know what you think — is the new Prelude a hit or a miss?

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OEMs Bringing Back Iconic Names (RSX, PRELUDE, MR2) | Behind the Wheel Podcast

OEMs Bringing Back Iconic Names (RSX, PRELUDE, MR2)

Names like “Honda Prelude” and “Acura RSX” are starting to re-enter the market as OEMs continue their push of re-introducing old legendary names back to enthusiasts looking for a new car.

At first sight, you may see “2026 Acura RSX” and get excited at the thought of Acura re-introducing a classic name as a new, fun, sports car. But, remember what Mitsubishi did with the Eclipse when they re-introduced it as the Eclipse Cross? Get ready for heaps of disappointment, because the 2026 Acura RSX is NOT what you’re expecting. (Neither is the Honda Prelude).

So that got us talking about this trend, and the ramifications that come with it. For instance, as OEMs make this push and inevitable transition to EVs, what does that mean for the enthusiast? Is there any possibility to tune these EV powertrains or is modification basically out the window going forward?

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