2001HondaPreludeHonda Prelude2001 Honda Prelude BaseCoupeCoupeFWDSaitama, JapanFloor mats, rear child seat-tether anchors and an emergency trunk opener are added to the '01 Prelude. Two new colors, Electron Blue and Satin Silver, are also available.Superior handling, excellent refinement and build quality, unique ATTS technology.Limited headroom, conservative interior design, four-cylinder can't match torque of V6 competition.The aptly named Prelude has always been a symbol for great things to come. Honda has long used the Prelude to showcase its latest technological developments. Remember Honda's four-wheel steering system, designed to give drivers better control in tight corners? It first debuted on the '88 Prelude. In 1993, the Prelude was also one of the first Hondas to receive a VTEC engine, originally introduced in the 1991 Acura NSX. In 1997, Honda continued this tradition by equipping the Prelude SH with the Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS). ATTS is designed to give the front-wheel-drive Prelude rear-wheel-drive cornering ability while retaining the wet-weather benefits of a traditional front-wheel-drive car. The system works by monitoring the car's speed, steering angle and yaw rate to determine whether the car is following the driver's intended course. In a tight, fast corner the system works by increasing torque to the outboard front wheel, which in turn increases the vehicle's yaw rate, giving the driver better steering response. Basically, it neutralizes understeer for those times when the corners get a little too tight. What will they think of next? Both trims of Prelude are powered by the VTEC 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that, when coupled with the manual transmission, cranks out 200 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 156 foot-pounds of torque at 5,250 rpm. Equipping the Prelude with the automatic transmission reduces horsepower by 5, but the torque remains the same. Base models are available with either a manual or automatic transmission, but if you want the high-tech Type SH, you better like rowing your own gears since it is available only with the five-speed manual gearbox. The four-speed automatic features a sequential SportShift that gives the driver the option of selecting his own gears, similar to Porsche's Tiptronic. Both the base and Type SH models get standard four-wheel ABS, which pulls the car down from speed quickly. The Prelude comes standard with a six-speaker audio system, power moonroof, adjustable steering column and a height-adjustable driver's seat. Also standard is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system that uses a digitally coded radio signal to ensure that the key you use is the one that came with the vehicle. After receiving harsh criticism for the fourth-generation's funky interior, Honda took a conservative approach to the dashboard layout of the current Prelude. It is disappointing to note that Honda went so conservative that there's nothing to distinguish the car from a late-'80s Accord. Despite the interior shortcomings, the Prelude is an outstanding sport coupe that offers the latest technology at a reasonably affordable price. Unfortunately, its sales numbers have been falling in recent years and now the Honda S2000 and an upcoming redesign for the Acura Integra threaten to make the Prelude redundant. Acura IntegraFord MustangMitsubishi EclipseToyota Celica336,000336,0005UnlimitedNANANA42.2 litersInline200 hp @ 7000 rpm156 ft-lbs. @ 5250 rpm178 in.69 in.51.8 in.2954 lbs.101.8 in.37.9 in.35.3 in.53.8 in.50 in.52.1 in.41 in.43 in.28.1 in.8.7 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested15.9 gal.22 mpg / 27 mpg21 mpg / 26 mpg350 mi. / 429 mi.334 mi. / 413 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$21,081$23,6007.35%$440N/A$472BASE (5M): 2.2L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine with variable valve timing (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed OD manual transmission; 100 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 4.27 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with engine speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 15.9 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front power sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; front and rear body-colored bumpers; rocker panel extensions; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored folding outside mirrors; 16" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P205/50VR16 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, air filter; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, single-disc CD player, 6speakers, theft deterrent, window grid antenna; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, remote hatch/trunk release, remote fuel door release; 1 power accessory outlet, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm; tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down function; fixed interval front windshield wipers, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 4, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 6-way adjustment, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment, easy entry; full folding rear bench seat; front height adjustable seatbelts; cloth seats, vinyldoor trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light, front reading lights, 2 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; partial floor console, locking glove box, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 1 seatback storage pocket, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light; black grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
TYPE SH (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE (5M) equipment): Front-wheel drive, limited-slip differential; rear wing spoiler; leatherette door trim insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob and chrome interior accents.