Road Test: Honda Prologue EV

Road Test Review: Honda Prologue EV SUV


It turns out General Motors and Honda have quite a bit of common when it comes to 2024 Honda’s Prologue EV.

Built at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, the Prologue shares GM’s Ultium platform, which also underpins the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV.

Honda’s first electric SUV features an 85-kWh lithium battery pack that can add up to 65-miles of range in about 10 minutes under ideal DC charging conditions, with a peak factory rated charging speed of 155 kilowatts. Its peak level 2 charge rate is 11.5kW.

EV Rider’s 2024 Prologue Elite test car is priced in the sweet spot of the mid-size SUV EV market. Honda says its Prologue qualifies for the full $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit, with the base price of the single-motor version slotting in at just under $39,900, with the credit added in. But be aware that the credit does have some income restrictions so not everyone will qualify.

Fully optioned, the dual-motor, AWD Elite trim that EV Rider tested comes in at just under $58,000. Those prices are before taxes, delivery and handling are figured in, and as always, prices are subject to change.

Honda Prologue EV Driving Impressions

Photo credit: Honda

After picking up the Prologue I jumped onto Jacksonville, FL’s Interstate-295. As I headed from the Northside to the Southside, my first impressions of the Prologue were good. It offered a smooth interstate ride, doing a nice job soaking up the bumps.

AutomotiveAddicts.com Publisher Malcolm Hogan had the Prologue for a full week. He summarized it this way: “A 0-60 [mph] is about six seconds, not the fastest thing. Not the fastest SUV in the market, of course. But you do get that instantaneous torque and it feels like it’s faster than it is. Sometimes you can get people off the line. Malcolm’s full review is available here.

I like the Prologue’s gauge cluster. It’s gave me a decent amoung of data without being too busy. The display is very legible and provides information such as kW per mile. Our upper trim model also had a heads up display. The infotainment system includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, although Honda skipped HD Radio, meaning a good number of local broadcast channels can’t be received.

There’s so much more to the Prologue than this brief written introduction. Since EV Rider is primarily a video website you’ll have to watch the video at the top of this post for the full road test, which includes evaluations of the infotainment system, seating, storage, handling and much more.

Honda Prologue Elite

2024 Honda Prologue Specifications

FEATURESEX (FWD)EX (AWD)Touring (FWD)Touring (AWD)Elite (AWD)
POWER UNIT
ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN
Single Motor Front-Wheel Drive
Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
Horsepower (hp)1 – FWD212212
Torque  (lb.-ft.)2 – FWD236236
Horsepower (hp)1 – AWD288288<<
Torque (lb.-ft.)2 – AWD333333<<
Max Towing Capacity (lbs.)31,500<<<<<<<<
 
EV RANGE RATING / CHARGING METRICS
Range (Miles) – FWD4296296
Range (Miles) – AWD4281281273
240-Volt AC Charge Time – Level 2 (Miles Per Hour of charging)534.1<<<<<<<<
DC Fast Charger Charge Time (Miles in 10 Minutes of charging)66563646362
DC Fast Charge Time (20% to 80% state of charge, mins)635<<<<<<<<
Battery Capacity (kWh)85<<<<<<<<
 
CHASSIS
Dynamic Drive ModesNormal<<<<<<Normal, Sport
Multi-Link Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension 
Stabilizer Bar (mm, Front / Rear) (FWD)35.7 x 5.4 (tubular) /
20.5 x 3.1 (tubular)
35.7 x 5.4 (tubular) /
20.5 x 3.1 (tubular)
Stabilizer Bar (mm, Front / Rear) (AWD)35.7 x 5.4 (tubular) /
19.0 (solid)
35.7 x 5.4 (tubular) /
19.0 (solid)
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Belt Drive Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock3.5<<<<<<<<
Steering Ratio (deg)18.6<<<<<<<<
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) 39.6<<<<<<<<
Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)12.6 / 13.6<<<<<<<<
Wheels19 x 8.5<<<<<<21 x 9.5
Tires255 / 60R19 109H<<<<<<275 / 45R21 107H
Tire Repair Kit
Self-Sealing Tires
 
DIMENSIONS
EXTERIOR
Length (in.)192.0<<<<<<<<
Width (in.)78.3<<<<<<<<
Height (in.)64.765.264.765.2<<
Wheelbase (in.)121.8<<<<<<<<
Track (in., Front / Rear)66.1 / 66.3<<<<<<<<
Ground Clearance (in., unladen)7.98.17.98.1<<
Approach / Departure Angles (deg)17.0 / 18.017.4 / 18.317.0 / 18.017.4 / 18.3<<
 
INTERIOR
Headroom (in., First row / Second row)39.6 / 38.1<<38.2 / 36.7<<<<
Legroom (in., First row / Second row)41.4 / 39.4<<<<<<<<
Shoulder Room (in., First row / Second row)59.4 / 57.6<<<<<<<<
Hiproom (in., First row / Second row)57.6 / 54.4<<<<<<<<
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.)111.7<<107.8<<<<
Rear Cargo Volume (cu ft.)7 (Seat Up / Seat Down)25.2 / 57.7<<23.7 / 54.5<<<<
 
WEIGHT
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,9325,0865,0535,2075,273
Weight Distribution (% front/rear)55.9 / 44.154.5 / 45.555.4 / 44.654 / 4654.1 / 45.9
 
FEATURES
HONDA SENSING®
Forward Collision Alert8
Automatic Emergency Braking9
Front Pedestrian Braking9
Lane Keep Assist10
Adaptive Cruise Control11
Side Blind Zone Alert12
Lane Change Alert12
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Braking
Blind Zone Steering Assist12
Traffic Sign Recognition13(OnStar data package)(OnStar data package)(OnStar data package)(OnStar data package)(OnStar data package)
Reverse Automatic Braking
Front & Rear Park Assist (4 Front & 4 Rear)
Rear Park Assist
Rear Pedestrian Alert
Surround Vision System14
 
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Driver & Passenger Airbag System
Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System
Front Side Airbag System
Side Curtain Airbag System
Seat-Belt Reminder for Front Seats
Seat-Belt Reminder for Rear Seats
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)15
 
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation
Auto High Beam Headlights
Regen Paddle
Key Fob Activated Remote Start
Key Card
Cruise Control
One-Touch Turn Indicators
Rear Seat Reminder (RSR)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH):
Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
Compass
Charging Status Screen
Charging Status Indicator
Universal Remote System (Garage Door)
Digital Owner’s Manual
 
AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY
11-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
11.3-Inch Color Touchscreen Display
Head-up Display (HUD)
Google Built-in
Audio System with 6 Speakers
Bose Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers
Wireless Apple CarPlay®16 Compatibility
Wireless Android Auto™17 Compatibility
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio18
USB-C Audio Interface with Charging Port – Front Console19 (2 port)
USB-C Charging Port – Rear (2 Ports)
SiriusXM®20
HD Radio™21
Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
Wireless Phone Charger22
12V Accessory Socket – Front Console
12V Accessory Socket – Rear Cargo Area
110V Power Outlet – Rear Console
HondaLink connected by OnStar
 
INTERIOR
Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window
Power Windows with Auto Down Rear Window
Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger)
Driver & Passenger Heated Seat
Leather Seats
Leather Steering Wheel
Driver’s Seat with 10-way Power Adjustment with Power Lumbar Support
Driver’s Seat with Two-Position Memory
Passenger Seat with 6-way Manual Adjustment
Passenger Seat with 6-way Power Adjustment
Ventilated Front Seats
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Dual Zone Climate Control
Instrument Panel Illumination
Illuminated Footwells
Illuminated Beverage Holders
Illuminated Door Panels (Front & Rear)
Pushbutton Start / Stop
Column Mounted Electronic Gear Selector
Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Map Lights
60/40 Split Rear Seats
 
EXTERIOR
LED Headlights
LED Front Turn Indicators
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator
LED Rear Turn Indicators
LED Foglights
Heated Side Mirrors
Panoramic Moonroof
Power Tailgate with Hands Free Access
Roof Rails
Heated Wiper Zone
Welcome Light (Door Mirrors)
Welcome Light (Rear Kick Sensor)
Rear Privacy Glass
 
COLORS & TRIM
STANDARD EXTERIOR COLORS 
Snowfall Pearl (140X)Black, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, Gray, Brown
Mercury Silver Metallic (130H)BlackBlackBlack, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, Gray 
Scarlett Red Metallic (170H)Black Black Black, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, Gray
Pacific Blue Metallic (121J)BlackBlackBlack, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, Gray
North Shore Pearl (139P)Black, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, Gray
Raven Black (G)Black, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, Gray, Brown
Sonic Gray Pearl (138P)Black, GrayBlack, GrayBlack, Gray, Brown

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