Press Release

Honda Announces Availability of 1997 Prelude

11/15/96

1997 Honda Prelude Now Available

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 12 -- The all-new 1997 Honda
Prelude arrives in dealerships this week and will be priced from
$23,200 to $25,700, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

Offered in two models, the Prelude and Prelude Type SH, Honda's
technology and performance showcase provides more power, increased
interior room and refined ride and handling at a lower price than '96
models.

The Prelude model is priced at $23,200 and is powered by a
195-horsepower, 2.2-liter, 16-valve, aluminum alloy engine with
variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC). The lowest
priced '96 model Prelude with the VTEC engine was $25,880. An optional
automatic transmission, featuring a Sequential SportShift mode allows
the driver to manually upshift and downshift to enhance the Prelude's
performance.  The Prelude with Sequential SportShift automatic
transmission has an MSRP of $24,200.

The Prelude Type SH highlights Honda's newest technological
breakthrough, the Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS), for enhanced
handling characteristics.  The ATTS is standard on the Prelude Type SH
and adjusts power to the front drive wheels while turning, to provide
neutral handling characteristics during cornering, greatly reducing
vehicle understeer. The Prelude Type SH will carry a MSRP of $25,700.

All Prelude models offer a long list of standard equipment including
dual air bags, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, cruise control,
air conditioning, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo system with Acoustic
Feedback Control and an "Immobilizer" anti-theft system which disables
the fuel injection and ignition systems if someone tries to start the
car without a digitally coded key. Other standard features include
power moonroof with tilt, adjustable steering column, a 12-volt power
outlet and front and rear cup holders. In addition to the ATTS, the
Type SH adds a leather-covered shift knob and a rear spoiler.