Honda Prelude
Fifth generation · 1997–2001 · 5 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: 2001 Honda Prelude SE in Milano Red, Front Left, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Prelude V (1997–2000) 2.0i front MJ by No machine-readable author provided. M 93 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.0i by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Prelude V (1997–2000) 2.0i rear MJ by No machine-readable author provided. M 93 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Honda Prelude 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2001 Honda Prelude SE in Milano Red, Front Left, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude V (1997–2000) 2.0i front MJ by No machine-readable author provided. M 93 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.0i by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude V (1997–2000) 2.0i rear MJ by No machine-readable author provided. M 93 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Honda Prelude 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/25 (22) | $23,600 |
| Base 4AT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 195 | 156 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic with Sequential SportShift | FWD | 19/24 (21) | $24,600 |
| Type SH 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/25 (22) | $26,100 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| Base 4AT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 195 | 156 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic with Sequential SportShift | FWD | 19/24 (21) | — |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/25 (22) | — |
| Type SH 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/25 (22) | — |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Base 4AT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 195 | 156 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic with Sequential SportShift | FWD | 19/24 (21) | — |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/24 (21) | — |
| Type SH 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/24 (21) | — |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Base 4AT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 195 | 156 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic with Sequential SportShift | FWD | 19/25 (21) | — |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/24 (22) | — |
| Type SH 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 20/24 (22) | — |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base 4AT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 195 | 156 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic with Sequential SportShift | FWD | — | — |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — | — |
| Type SH 5MT · Coupe | 2.2 L 2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4) | 200 | 156 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.