This new 2026 Prelude should have been our Integra, or RSX! This Prelude is a 3dr hatch based on a Civic platform, but clearly far and away the better performance version with more technology amenities and distinctive, sporty styling.

Think about it. This car is based on a Civic platform. The sports version of a Civic platform is really an Integra. The Civic Type-R is the racing version of a Civic, but from a baseline platform; a Civic that is designed as a sportier car is an Integra.

What the heck are you doing to us, Acura?

Okay there's a lot of hate over the new "RSX." It's really been tough to swallow for some of us Honda fans, those who remember the Integra and the RSX for what they were. Sporting three-door hatchbacks with exciting powertrains, attractive silhouettes, the dream and hope of a Type R version. These cars were icons for Acura/ Honda.

And you are just using the name to try to sell a car. This new version of Integra that came out... at least it's some form of an actual Integra, based on a Civic with a little plus features. Even if we try to forgive there is no extra performance, no extra cache to come with the Integra name. Just different styling and more luxury features.

But this? The RSX here is nothing like the old RSX. Maybe in some skewed alternative way of thinking, the old RSX represented an entry-level performance car. The specs are there on this new EV: Dual motor all-wheel drive, double wish suspension... but this couldn't be further from what an RSX actually was.

Acura, these names mean something to your enthusiast base. It felt like you were flexing the name when you came out with the Integra, but now you're straight up exploiting the name RSX!

Not a cool move. This car is something new. Something totally new. Name it something new!

Listen, guys, we need to stop letting our passions and emotions dictate how we deal with others. Being on an even keel and understanding that, the vast majority of the time, the person on the other end of the line has thoughts, external and internal pressures, and similar struggles as you. It makes all the difference when we can be more understanding with each other and work toward the common goal of making your car awesome!