Honda has officially introduced the Prologue, its first all-electric SUV, after a series of teasers. The Honda Prologue, which goes on sale in North America in 2024, combines the Ultium platform from General Motors with a brand-specific design created by the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles.
The Prologue, which will be positioned above the CR-V and next to the Passport and offer plenty of passenger and cargo space, will, according to Honda, complement its array of light trucks. The electric SUV is around 8 inches (203 mm) longer and 5 inches (127 mm) wider than the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V and has a wheelbase of 121.8 inches (3,093 mm), which is identical to the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV.
The exact measurements are 192 inches (4,876 millimeters), 78.3 inches (1,988 mm), and 64.7 inches (1,643 mm). By reference, the Blazer EV is roughly 194 in (4,927 mm) long, while the Cadillac Lyriq is somewhat longer at 196.7 in (4,996 mm). Although Honda doesn’t reveal specifics, the cabin is expected to have plenty of room for both passengers and baggage.
The car manufacturer does speak frequently about the appearance, which it calls as “Neo-Rugged” with a clear and uncomplicated surfacing. Features include the huge 21-inch wheels, the panoramic roof, the sleek horizontal taillights joined by a trim element incorporating Honda branding in a stylized typeface, and the front fascia which draws inspiration from the distinctive design of the Honda e urban EV. The Honda Prologue is said to have a capable and stable exterior thanks to all of these.
The Prologue also has the brand’s e: series name badging to match Honda’s global EV vehicles, if you pay great attention to the rear-end image. The Prologue will be offered in a distinctive exterior color called North Shore Pearl, which was inspired by the scenery and hues around Lake Tahoe in California.
Honda claims that the image of recently fallen snow on the mountains served as inspiration for the unique interior color scheme of charcoal and light gray. Speaking of the interior, the electric SUV has a high-tech layout that includes a standard completely digital 11.3-inch audio/connectivity display and an 11-inch driver display screen.
Together with a multi-function steering wheel, a tall center console with a wireless phone charging pad, two cupholders, and a covered storage space beneath the center elbow rest, we can also make out actual controls for the climate control and seat heating underneath the central display.
“Our goal was to communicate neo-tough design aesthetic that’s known to our customers and uniquely Honda by matching the colors and materials to present a clean harmony based on a rugged SUV image.”
Honda has not yet discussed engine options, but it has confirmed that all-wheel drive will be an option for the Prologue. Expect it to use one of the dual-motor configurations found on the Chevy Blazer EV, though perhaps not the SS’s 557-hp engine, which has the longest range. Similar to the Blazer EV, the entry-level option should be a single motor FWD powertrain with a 250-mile range (402 kilometers).
The Japanese manufacturer anticipates selling 2 million units of 30 new EVs globally by the year 2030. The Prologue will mark the start of the growth in North America in 2024, and models built on Honda’s own e:Architecture will follow in 2026 and 2027, respectively. These models will all be produced in the Americas.