A sports car that was a top seller in the 1980s and 1990s has returned to American roads - but critics say the long-awaited comeback comes with a catch. Honda put the reborn two-door Prelude on sale in the US late last year, marking its return after a 25-year absence. Unlike the original Prelude, the new 2026 model does not have a traditional gearbox. Instead of a traditional gas engine, Honda brought the Prelude back as a hybrid, pairing a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a small battery pack producing around 200 horsepower. The 2026 Prelude ditches a conventional gear lever entirely.