
Honda
Prologue
Models
Review summary powered by Claude
The Honda Prologue is a mid-size electric SUV developed in partnership with General Motors, sharing its Ultium platform with the Chevy Blazer EV. It arrived for the 2024 model year as Honda's first mass-market EV in North America, targeting mainstream SUV buyers who prioritize interior comfort and brand familiarity over cutting-edge EV technology. Reviewers consistently note its composed, car-like ride quality and practical cabin as its strongest selling points, while flagging that its GM-sourced underpinnings mean it feels less distinctly Honda than buyers might expect.
Strengths
- FWD EX trim achieves a competitive 296-mile EPA range, among the higher figures in the mid-size EV SUV segment
- Dual-motor AWD trims reach 0–60 mph in 6.0 seconds at 288 hp, delivering confident passing and merging power
- Reviewers at Edmunds and MotorTrend praised the smooth, well-damped ride tuning, which outperforms several Ultium-platform siblings in composure
- Spacious, well-finished interior with Honda's typically intuitive physical controls supplementing the infotainment system, reducing the over-reliance on touchscreens criticized in some rivals
- Qualifies for the federal $7,500 EV tax credit, bringing the EX FWD entry price to an effective $39,900 for eligible buyers
Considerations
- AWD trims drop range to 273 miles and offer no improvement over FWD in EPA rating despite the $3,000 price premium
- No Honda-developed powertrain or software; the Ultium platform's Google-built infotainment has drawn criticism for sluggish response and an unintuitive menu structure
- DC fast-charging is capped at 150 kW, which is adequate but trails competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 that can accept up to 800V ultra-fast charging
- Limited active driver-assist customization compared to Honda Sensing implementations in the brand's ICE lineup, a notable step back for buyers cross-shopping Honda's own vehicles