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    1998 Honda Prelude

    New from

    $39,550 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 80,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Honda Prelude

    Last updated Dec 05, 2025

    The new Honda Prelude is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $39,550 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $53,350 for the Atts.

    There are 3 variants of the Prelude available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L multi-point injection (143kW/0Nm) and 2.2L multi-point injection (118kW/201Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Prelude is offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.

    See Honda Prelude models from other years

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    All Honda Prelude Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2001$38,990$51,350
    2000$38,500$51,250
    1999$39,550$50,350
    1998$39,550$53,350
    1997$39,550$53,350
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Honda Prelude Pricing

    1998 Honda Prelude Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Honda Prelude

    SI

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 94.02
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 284
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1324
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1092
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
      • Front Track (mm): 1525
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 41
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 28.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1315
      • Overall Length (mm): 4545
      • Overall Width (mm): 1750
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 897
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1042
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 713
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1270
      • Rear Track (mm): 1515
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2585
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 85
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.2
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2156
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 95
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.9
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 160
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 118
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 201
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 149
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/plastic
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.266
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 80000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 80000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1255
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Vti-R

    Adds to SI:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.58
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (cc): 2157
      • Stroke Engine: 91
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 194
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 143
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 212
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 157
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5300
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.062
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1305
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from SI:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 94.02
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 85
      • Compression Ratio: 9.2
      • Engine (cc): 2156
      • Stroke Engine: 95
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 160
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 118
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 201
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 149
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.266
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1255
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Atts

    Adds to Vti-R:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    • Engine
      • Stroke Engine: 90.7
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    Removes from Vti-R:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.58
    • Convenience
      • Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1324
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1092
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 41
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 28.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 897
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1042
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 713
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1270
    • Engine
      • Stroke Engine: 91
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.9
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 212
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 157
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5300
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.062
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1305
    See all 1998 Honda Prelude Specs

    1998 Honda Prelude Fuel Economy

    Honda PreludeFuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    2.2L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    See all Honda Prelude Fuel Economy

    1998 Honda Prelude Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Honda Prelude?

    The Honda Prelude offers a 3 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Honda Prelude FAQs

    The cheapest Honda Prelude is the SI that starts from $39,550.

    The most expensive Honda Prelude is the Atts that starts from $53,350.

    The best towing capacity of a Honda Prelude is null kg offered by the following variants: SI, Vti-R and Atts.

    The largest Honda Prelude is the SI which measures 1750mm wide, 4545mm in length and sits 1315mm tall.

    The most powerful Honda Prelude is the Vti-R which has 143kW of power from its 2.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Honda Prelude is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Honda Prelude is the Vti-R which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Honda Prelude may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.

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