I drove Honda's new Prelude. It may matter more to Honda than to buyers.

The 2026 Honda Prelude.

Ain't she pretty in blue? Ben Shimkus/Business Insider Honda revived the Prelude as a roughly $44,000 hybrid coupe after 25 years.

I drove the car for a week.

It's fun and spunky — but who is going to buy this? Limited supply suggests Honda may see it more as a halo car than a volume seller.

It's been a quarter century since Honda had a new Prelude arriving at dealerships.

The coupe — which was popular in the 1990s with enthusiasts who liked to tinker with tuner cars — was discontinued in 2001.

So, I wouldn't blame you if you don't recognize the nameplate.

I also wouldn't blame you if you do remember it and find Honda's new approach to the beloved car a little surprising.

Unlike the Prelude of yesteryear, the new one is certainly not cheap.

My Boost Blue tester has a sticker price of $43,650, including destination.

Optional summer tires pushed the suggested price to $44,850.

On paper, this car makes almost no sense.

Who exactly is the buyer? Prelude purists may bristle at the hybrid powertrain and price.

Young shoppers looking for an affordable coupe have cheaper options.