Honda Prologue: Honda's First Mainstream Electric SUV Gets Real Numbers
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| Honda Prologue: Honda's First Mainstream Electric SUV Gets Real Numbers |
After more than a year of teasers — starting with preliminary sketches back in mid-2022, followed by more realistic renderings a few months later — Honda has finally pulled the curtain back on official specifications for the Prologue, its first electric SUV built for the mass market.
Pricing is one of the details buyers care about most, and Honda has confirmed the Prologue will start above $40,000 before any federal or state incentives are applied. Once you factor in higher trims and options, realistic transaction prices are expected to land somewhere between $45,000 and $50,000. Honda hasn't released a full pricing breakdown by trim yet, but that's expected to follow closer to launch, when pre-orders open and the first deliveries begin reaching customers.
On the competitive side, the Prologue is aimed squarely at the current crop of mainstream electric SUVs — think the Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6. It's a crowded segment, and Honda is arriving relatively late, which means the Prologue needs to be competitive on more than just price.
Powertrain and Range
The Prologue's dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup produces a combined 288 horsepower (292 PS by the European measure) and 451 Nm of torque. For buyers who don't need all-wheel drive, Honda will also offer a front-wheel-drive version, which the automaker says is tuned to prioritize efficiency without giving up confident acceleration.
Range is where the Prologue looks genuinely competitive. Honda's EPA-estimated figure is up to 483 km — roughly 300 miles — on a full charge, thanks to an 85-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Fast-charging is handled through a 155 kW DC charger, which Honda says can add around 105 km of range in under 10 minutes — useful for anyone road-tripping rather than just commuting.
Design and Dimensions
Visually, the Prologue leans into smooth, rounded surfaces and an aerodynamically shaped body rather than anything overly aggressive. It rides on 19-inch wheels as standard, with 21-inch wheels available as an upgrade.
At 4,877 mm long, the Prologue is about 74 mm longer overall than the Honda Passport, even though the Passport actually has a longer wheelbase — by roughly 277 mm. It's a five-seat SUV, positioning it as a direct rival to other two-row electric crossovers rather than anything three-row.
Trims and Interior
Honda will offer the Prologue in three trims: base Prologue, mid-level Touring, and range-topping Elite.
The base EX-level trim comes with heated front seats, an eight-way power driver's seat with two-way power lumbar support, gloss-black interior accents, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Step up to the Touring trim and you get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, along with leather seating available in either black or light gray. Touring models also add a hands-free power liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.
At the top of the lineup, the Prologue Elite comes standard with all-wheel drive and 21-inch wheels. Elite buyers get a heated leather steering wheel, heated and ventilated leather front seats, and a head-up display. Elite models also unlock a dedicated Sport mode, which Honda says sharpens throttle response, firms up steering feel, and increases braking force for a more engaging drive.
