“Pollute as much as they want”? Come on Matt, we all love the fact these are sticking around. It’s fantastic. People still want great MPG, that’s not changing. But bringing epic cars back to the world is fantastic news.

Ugh, enough fake shift points and muscle car sound (Stellantis, looking at you. What's next, fake loping idle? How about the starter turns but engine doesn't fire when the EV powertrain breaks down? Fake manual choke knob? Shaker scoop with mechanism to move it back and forth when you give it the "gas?" Maybe charging stations that look like fuel pumps?? Please stop!!!!!!). Every type of vehicle has its own personality type. Let electrified cars find their voice, so to say.

Hi, do you recommend Crown Signia than this vehicle? Fuel economy seems to make it a better value., just not as sporty.

Try doing a FWD test as it has less hp

You were slightly off. The AWD has 232 hp, not 225 hp as in FWD 2025 Camrys. But how firmer is it than the softer XLE Camry?

I wanna know who truly has this kinda freakin’ money to spend?😮

The Ford Edge was always a competitor to the Murano. Still confused as to why Ford discontinued it.

The interior does not look too impressive. The infotainment needs to be more rectangular and hoping a thin bezel. The back glass seems like rear view will be a challenge. Price wise, the high end model versions should be less than $40K. Keep up the updates. Thanks.

I’m shocked that the Prelude has taken this long and that they’ve been so limited with their info/photos. Considering it looks more like a parts bin special with just a new body on it. It’s basically just Civic Hybrid with some Type R components on the front axle. Interior looks copy-paste Civic. Meh. It would’ve been nice to just have this be a two-door version of the Civic Si.

Absolute joke from Subaru ! Sti parts catalogue of useless add ons, waste of money.

Great updates! Keep it up, Matt. So, Honda is going to put out a 2 door Civic with slightly different styling while putting their superior front suspension set up from the Type R into regular production. Ok. I'm what you call a Honda fan, but wow. The mighty has fallen ever since bean counters took over. The engineering is now adequate instead of what it used to be, outstanding, all at an elevated pricing scheme. Hopes dashed. I've been buying Hondas since 1992, but my 2017 Accord coupe V6 is the last one I'll buy new. Its really all too bad.

I’m interested to see what the prelude brings. I know it’s probably not realistic but I really do wish they make a hybrid manual. I imagine they’re planning for this the next gen si

The engine isn’t an improvement and the body styling is boring, iMHO

Just bought a '22 110 SE P400 5 months ago and my wife and I have put 7000 trouble-free miles on it. Only had one problem, which is a leaky windshield - and it was replaced for free under warranty.

By this guy's logic Bud Light's campaign was a success: everyone was talking about it. What a garbage take

ugh that lag after gas pedal only downside

Finally a content creator that keep our hope to have not only a MANUAL TRANSMISSION but a TYPE R... this is all the enthousiast dream. Let see what they will do and meanwhile let our voice be heard:" WE WANT A TYPE R ON THE PRELUDE" 🎉 6:02 6:02

Best review of the civic hybrid. Very compelling package.

*_Happy Holidays to you and yours truly, Matt!_* Best wishes from my entire family to yours. [Hat tip] Just in case we do not catch each other one last time before the end of the year. I greatly appreciate all that you do for us and the community. Forgive me for sounding like a broken record. But there are very few constants in my life. Your 'Weekly Updates' are one of the few that I can _always_ count on. They are the catharsis I require at the end of every week. As you already know, I save these episodes for my Saturday Mornings. It helps me 'turn off and tune in' to a better place after a long week of stressful work. Nevertheless, please feel free to hit me up next time you are in Phoenix, AZ. My wife and I would love to take you out to dinner and at least show you around the Penske Auto Mall/Museum. It is definitely worth your time. Barrett-Jackson is also rapidly approaching here in January and we are already seeing some of the auction cars arriving. Meanwhile, the PGA Open debuts shortly after Barrett-Jackson. Although, I find golf to be thoroughly unamusing but I digress. Needless to say, Scottsdale is _swarming_ with activity right now! Would love to host you whenever you get a chance, brother. As always... Stay classy my friend.

35k to 40k coupe?? Smh crazy barely making 220hp with no manual

Great update! The ram charger looks awesome I think that’s the best ram grill. A little disappointed in the prelude. I’m so glad at least 1 of the hellcats is surviving another year

Back when Subaru offered the WRX and STI, the STI stood out as a significant upgrade, justifying the price increase. The tS, however, doesn't offer enough hardware or experience to warrant the extra cost.

Overall well done refresh. I wonder if there will be a next gen GLI. I purchased a 2024 civic si, but seriously considered the GLI. In the end, I decided to go with Honda, thinking the maintenance would be cheaper and the civic would be more dependable.

Always enjoy your reviews. I remember when your channel was named Subaru WRX fan. As someone who supports their products, maybe Subaru should listen too to you. There are some great elements to this vehicle, but the negatives really hold it back. With some tweaks, the wrx could be a special vehicle.

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Good job Matt . Your reviews are very impressive and enjoyable to watch. Thank you sir. 👍

Prelude: not only did Honda thing they can sell a coup (a two-door car) with a hybrid powertrain, they decided to give it such claustraphobic feel inside with those enormous pillars in the back and a slit for rear window. And then they're going claim no one wants a coup in general.

Prelude gets less and less interesting with every report. There's a reason the Civic SI is not a hybrid. Adding a tad more power and fake gearshifts to the Civic Hybrid doesn't make it more engaging/"enthusiastic" than the manual ICE - Honda knew that much, but decided to drop the ball with the Prelude. The only hope of it being actually good for enthusiasts is if there's a Prelude SI with an ICE, but it looks unlikely.

All they had to do with the prelude was put the accord 2.0 turbo in it and give it a manual. That’s it. No one wants a battery coupe

It is the end of the world, at least the gauges are centered on the screen unlike the armada but the center screen has all of the issues with modern cars

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Wow, that Honda news is pretty amazing! What an adventure!

I agree: The sound of that 4-cyclinder engine is pretty good for what it is. Thanks for this review. 🙂👍

That acceleration delay is interesting... Once it kicks in it looks pretty quick. 🙂

The Q8 etron is overpriced and far too heavy given the competition. However, second hand deals are incredible and will probably continue to be so with ending leases and arrival of the Q6 etron in North America.

Prelude being a good daily is FAR more important than 0-60

If only the Prelude looked like the one they showed initially

I think these are going to bomb sales wise. Hardcore Hemi guys won't go anywhere near these. And the ridiculous high price is going to keep away people who just want to own a cool EV. So who is this for? Carlos Tavares? Well he got fired so 🤷. If they can't fit the Hemi back in it this will be a disaster.

ahhhh, if it only been dependable....

The Prelude announcement makes me miss my 10th gen Si coupe. Had heated seats, adaptive dampers, last few years of the coupe. I traded it in for an ND Miata which I LOVE, but the 10th gen Si coupe has everything the Integra has, WITH the manual. Got it for 24k OTD in 2019, which is unheard of post covid. Truly the sweet spot for modern Hondas.

2024 = 1974. The auto industry is dead for enthusiasts. We have tons of amazing older stuff though thank goodness. We had a good run.

Stellantis should not own nissan. They destroyed Mitsubishi when Chrysler owned it.

The new Prelude will get Honda latest Hybrid system in 2026 i think. Honda invited some US reviewers to Japan to check out their new techs.

Honda gets a fullsize truck platform and a body on frame midsize platform. This is important if they wana compete with toyota. Acura could benefit as well to compete more with lexus

I love that hoodie. Is it available to purchase?

Trump will keep the V8s around 🇺🇸

Thx Matt. Love the weekend update segment. Happy Holidays.

Wasn't it Matt here who reported that the Japanese are looking out for each other and don't want to let one fall and sell out to non-Japanese. Why the confusion all of a sudden?

man this should have a million views

The reality of the Prelude is that everyone is saying that they are disappointed it’s not a manual. Do you people realize you didn’t buy it when it had a manual. Individuals are no longer allowed to complain if they don’t currently own a manual.