Preludes in the Media

• Car and Driver, "'97 Imports, Honda Prelude SH", pp. 48-53, November 1996.
  • An introduction of the 5th-gen Prelude
  • Notes the price and cost factors that may be a factor in declining sales.
  • Comments on the styling and the engine improvements.
  • A lot of attention is paid to the ATTS system.
  • Notes other improvements, such as stiffer chassis, and excellent handling characteristics.
• Motor Trend, "Honda Prelude, Now a hotter high-tech Sport Coupe", November 1996.
  • Notes that the Prelude has been Honda's technology test bed
  • The author is impressed with the exterior and interior styling and design changes.
  • Chassis bending stiffness has increased 55% and torsional stiffness by 24%.
  • Article includes detailed specifications and performance data.
• Road & Track, "Honda Prelude Type SH", pp.88-92, November 1996.
  • The author notes the Prelude's reputation for performance and implementations of Honda's technology developments, and notes that the most significant changes for the 5th-gen is in styling and luxury. 
  • The automatic sport-shift transmission and the ATTS systems are discussed.
• Motor Trend, "Battle of the VTECs: Honda Prelude SH Meets Acura Integra Type R", pp. 128-129, September 1997.
  • The article concludes that the Type R is the higher performer, while the Prelude has more creature comforts.
• Car and Driver, "Coupes de Grace Redux", pp. 91 - 107, December 1999.
  • A comparison of the Acura Integra GS-R, Honda Prelude, Mercury Cougar V-6, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, Toyota Celica GT-S, and Volkswagen GTI GLX.
  • The Honda Prelude took first place, with the authors citing its quickest 0-60 mph time, tying with the Eclipse for the quickest 1/4-mile time, the only perfect score for the transmission, the only perfect score for handling, and tied with the Eclipse and GTI for best ride and driver comfort.
• Car and Driver, "The Best-Handling Cars for Less Than $30,000", June 1997.
  • The Prelude was given this honor.
• Sport Compact Car, "From Prelude to Finale", May 2002
  • A brief history of the Honda Prelude.

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Awards

• Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list ten times, from 1984-86, and from 1992-98.

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