2001 Honda Prelude: Road Test
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2001 Honda Prelude 2dr Cpe SH Manual
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- MSRP: $23,600 -$26,100
- Invoice: $21,081 -$23,311
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Our road test for the 2001 Honda Prelude includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Honda Prelude from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Honda Prelude, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Honda Prelude help you decide if a 2001 Honda Prelude is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
Lively with either transmission. We clocked 0-60 mph at about 8 sec. with automatic, just over 7 with manual.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Our test cars have averaged in the low-20s, which isn't bad for the acceleration. Premium fuel is required.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
Supple, considering this car's handling prowess, but uneven surfaces induce marked jiggle and occupants feel most bumps.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 6.8 |
Grippy, stable, go-kart sharp, with little body lean. Traction control isn't available, and ATTS is no substitute, though it does help keep the SH on course in hard cornering. Braking swift, arrow-straight, and mostly free of unwanted nosedive.
QUIETNESS
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3.2 |
Low engine and wind ruckus at moderate speeds, but tire slap and roar are ever present. Hard acceleration induces a racy but not intrusive engine note.
CONTROLS
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 5.6 |
Clear and convenient, though climate system uses old-fashioned sliders instead of more easily adjusted rotary knobs. Honda's usual thorough interior finish, but decor is more economy car than suave sports coupe.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.3 |
Ample leg space, but scant head clearance for 6-footers. Seats hug well, but are "bathtub" low, which hampers entry/exit but not driver visibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
Cramped even for kids, and entry/exit is a lot more difficult than to the front.
CARGO ROOM
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3 |
Modest-size trunk is further limited by a small opening. The rear seatback folds for extra space and locks for security, but isn't split for versatility.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.6 |
Sophisticated engineering, polished road manners, and high quality make Prelude one of the best small coupes, but it's not bargain-priced even though sales keep on sliding.
Total Score
| Base, auto. | SH, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 50 | 44.3 |
Total Score: 50
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