2024 Honda Prologue Elite AWD: The Brand’s First All-Electric Vehicle

 

Highlight: This is Honda’s first all-electric vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $59,750 (Base Model EX: $48,795)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; an automatic brake hold feature; a forward collision mitigation system; automatic emergency braking; reverse automatic braking; front pedestrian braking;  a road departure mitigation system; a lane departure warning system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane change alert system; automatic high beam; an electronic blind spot system; a traffic sign recognition system; and GM’s OnStar

Standard Equipment (Base EX FWD): 19-inch wheels; single motor; 212-hp; one driving mode; a 11-inch touchscreen infotainment system; A Google built-in application; non leather seating surface front heated seats; front power driver’s seat; a dual zone automatic climate control system with a filter; a push button ignition starter; and rear privacy glass

Standard Equipment (Elite AWD): 21-inch wheels; dual motor; dual driving modes; 288-horsepower; a rear pedestrian alert system; a 360-degree camera; a 12-speaker Bose audio system; leather seats; a leather steering wheel; a two position driver’s memory seat; power front seats; ventilated front seats; illuminated footwells; illuminated beverage holders; illuminated door handles (front and rear); an automatic dimming mirror; LED fog lights; a panoramic moonroof; a power tailgate with handsfree access; roof rails; heated wiper zone; and welcome lights

Options: Blue paint

Other Trim Levels:

Touring

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/HD Radio with SiriusXM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles

EV Battery Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles

Motor/Horsepower: 212-hp (base model)

Standard EV Mileage: 101-city/88-hwy (base model)

Driving Range EV: 297 (test model)

Maximum Towing: 1,500-lb

What’s New: The midsize all-electric Prologue is all-new to the Honda’s portfolio.

Why:

Currently qualifies for the $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act Incentive

All-electric

Roomy

Car-like ride

21-inch wheels

Modern styling

Range of horsepower

Driving range near 300 miles

Roomy Interior

A high content of standard safety driving aids

Two driving modes on higher end trim

Ventilated and heated front seats available

Heads up display (HUD) available

An automatic brake-hold feature

A power panoramic roof available

Bose audio system on higher end trim

But: 

Like with the Chevy Blazer EV, Acura ZDX and Cadillac Lyriq, one must remove the DC/Level 3 charging cover. This is a design flaw.

Limited rear visibility without the use of the rear camera

Not an engaging driving experience

No co-pilot assist system

Verdict: Honda’s all-new midsize Prologue shares a platform with its performance sibling, the Acura ZDX, the luxurious Cadillac Lyriq and the mainstream Chevy Blazer EV.

The entry-level Prologue EX is priced approximately $1,100 higher than the Chevy Blazer EV LT trim. While the Honda and Chevy may share a platform, there are some differences. Honda’s all-new electric vehicle is available with two motors and a variety of trims. Depending on the trim, one can opt for a front wheel drive or an all-wheel drive configuration.

Unlike the techy Blazer EV we tested, Honda followed a simple process in terms of the layout of its digital cluster and infotainment system. The Prologue isn’t inundated with a host of swipeable apps. In the Chevy, one feels like they’re on a dating app when using their supersized screen. Honda’s smaller infotainment screen is less techy and more appealing to the eye.

Moreover, Honda’s Prologue can achieve a driving range upwards of 300 miles. The Prologue can also be outfitted with a host features, ranging from a power panoramic roof to a Bose audio system.

Furthermore, like with the Chevy, the Honda rides and drives like a family car. There is nothing about either vehicle that screams performance. And depending upon the trim, and the Prologue can be outfitted with the peppier 288-horsepower horsepower, as a result of the dual motor. 

So, for those in the market for an EV, the Prologue is worth considering. The vehicle currently qualifies for $7,500 federal incentive. However, that could be subject to change with the change of guards in the presidential election.

Competition: Chevy Blazer EV