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2001 Honda Prelude
The 2001 Honda Prelude is a sport.
There are 3 variants of the Prelude available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-1993.
The 2001 Prelude was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Honda Prelude include 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder (118kW/201Nm) and 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder (147kW/212Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe
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- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe
- Powertrain Type
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Honda Prelude
2026 Honda Prelude
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
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Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2001 Honda Prelude
Available Variants
The Honda Prelude comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Si and the most expensive being Atts.
2026 Honda Prelude
News
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2026 Honda Prelude: New vs old
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Power to Weight
91.83 - 112.64 kW/t
64.19 kW/t
154.14 kW/t
Boot Space
284 litres
115 litres
310 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
32,000 km
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2026 Honda Prelude
Dimensions
4,545 mm
1,750 mm
1,315 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,545 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,750 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,315 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Honda Prelude is the Si variant that starts from $38,990.
See all Honda Prelude PricingThe most expensive Honda Prelude is the Atts variant that starts from $51,350.
See all Honda Prelude PricingThe largest Honda Prelude is the Si variant which measures 1750mm wide, 4545mm in length and sits 1315mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 147kW of power and 212nm of torque are the Vti-R and Atts variants.
The Honda Prelude is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The Honda Prelude may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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