Honda Prologue (EV)

Here’s the new Honda Prologue, a better-looking Chevy Blazer EV

Coming next year, the Prologue SUV will be priced below $50,000

Back in 2018 – doesn’t that feel like a bajillion years ago? – Honda and General Motors announced a partnership that would spawn two electric SUVs for the Japanese carmaker. The first, Acura’s new ZDX, made its debut at Monterey Car Week in August, and now, Honda’s taking the wraps off its version. Meet the Prologue.

So as not to completely overlap the ZDX, the Prologue will only be available with a smaller, 85kWh battery (the ZDX’s lithium-ion pack has a 102kWh capacity). Both single-motor, front-wheel-drive and dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Prologues will be sold, and Honda is only confirming power specs for the latter right now: 288hp and 333lb ft of torque.

General Motors’ Ultium battery technology is what powers the Prologue, as well as its platform-mate, the upcoming Chevrolet Blazer EV. Honestly, looking at the two SUVs, we much prefer the look of the Prologue – it doesn’t have Chevy’s trying-too-hard-to-look-sporty front end. Available in EX, Touring, and Elite trims, the Prologue will ride on either 19- or 21-inch wheels, but only the top model will have a Sport driving mode, which we’re sure won’t change much.

Honda is targeting a driving range of 300 miles on a full charge, which will make the Prologue competitive against other compact electric SUVs. That said, it’s a bummer the Prologue’s fastest charging speed is 155kW – anything below 200kW is kind of behind the times. Even the Acura ZDX, with its larger battery, can charge at 190kW.

 
The 2024 Honda Prologue Will Get Up To 300 Miles Of Range And Start In The 'Upper $40,000s'

Honda's second EV will have segment-competitive specs when it goes on sale in early 2024.

Honda has finally released more details of its first EV, the Prologue. When it goes on sale in early 2024, buyers will get up to 300 miles of range with a starting price in the high $40,000 range.

The second of Honda’s Ultium-based EV crossovers (the Acura ZDX is the other), it’s a fresh design. In a world of EVs that try so hard in wanting to let everyone know that they’re an EV with their design, the Prologue comes across as almost classic Honda: handsome, yet inoffensive. You can thank Honda’s Los Angeles Design Studio for that. The result is a crossover with a wheelbase Honda says is the longest in its class at 121.8-inches. As a whole, the Prologue is five inches wider and eight inches longer than a CR-V.

 
Honda unveils the 2024 Prologue - 483 km range for less than $50,000

Honda, the automotive giant known for its hybrid ventures since the late 1990s, finally jumped into the electric SUV bandwagon with the unveiling of the 2024 Honda Prologue for the US market. The Passport-sized crossover comes with an estimated 483 km range, an Ultium platform, and a starting price in the upper-$40k range, launching Honda into the competitive electric vehicle market.

The Prologue, sharing its Ultium platform and battery with GM counterparts like the Chevrolet Blazer EV, makes a bold statement in the EV realm. Honda accentuates its distinctive suspension tuning, styling, and cabin to retain its customer base. The battery, boasting 85.0 kilowatt-hours, propels the most efficient Prologue variants to a manufacturer-estimated range of 483 km.

Available in single and dual-motor variants, the Prologue promises versatility. The all-wheel-drive version comes equipped with 288 hp and 451 Nm of torque, while detailed powertrain specifics remain under wraps.

In terms of dimensions, the Prologue mimics the Passport but flaunts an expansive 3,093.7 mmwheelbase, offering a robust stance with wheels stretched to the corners. The exterior is polished with narrow headlights, a gloss black grille panel, and sleek air curtains, all contributing to a modern yet somewhat anonymous appearance.


 
Honda unveils its electric concepts

Electric vehicle enthusiasts, get ready to shift your expectations because Honda's not just sticking to terra firma. From electric cars to airborne concepts, Honda just shared a bunch of concepts previewing its electrified future.

After the debut of the Honda Prologue EV, it's apparent that Honda is not only jumping onto the electric bandwagon but aims to steer it. A new commercial has now revealed its electrifying roadmap.

Now, let's address the flying elephant in the room: an EV with wings. Yes - Honda is teasing a concept of an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle – a futuristic blend of a drone and an electric car, boasting a range of about 401 km. While Honda seems like it's reaching for the skies (pun absolutely intended), other major players like Hyundai have also been dabbling in similar concepts.


 
2024 Honda Prologue pricing announced, deliveries start in March

Prices of the 2024 Honda Prologue have been finally unveiled. Starting at a reasonable $48,795 for the base model (including destination charge), this EV claims to offer a decent range of up to 476 km. However, there's more to this story than meets the eye.

Honda's Prologue shares its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and while the Prologue might seem like an attractive proposition on paper, it's worth noting that its GM sibling, boasts an even longer EPA-rated range estimate of up to 521 km per charge. So, is the Prologue's range truly the best in class, as Honda claims? We're not so sure.

The 2024 Honda Prologue comes in two primary configurations: the front-wheel-drive EX and the slightly pricier Touring trim, retailing at $48,795 and $53,095, respectively. Both models are equipped with a single 212-horsepower electric motor. For those seeking all-wheel drive, an option is available, but it comes at a cost. Upgrading to all-wheel drive increases the price to $51,795 for the EX and $56,095 for the Touring model, with a reduced range of 452 km. The range-topping Elite trim, priced at $59,295, includes all-wheel drive and promises a 439 km driving range.

While the Prologue undercuts the Chevrolet Blazer EV (by a significant margin), the trade-off seems to be in the range department. The Blazer EV RWD RS boasts a range of up to 521 km, albeit at a higher price point of $61,790. So, it's a classic case of "you get what you pay for."

 
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