Montreal, QC - It seems that before it even began, the partnership between General Motors and Honda to share EV platforms , it was all over. There was just enough time for GM to make use of the deal and release the Chevrolet Blazer EV and for Honda to come with this: the 2024 Prologue.
The front and rear fascia get some great detailing as well, some of which is unique, some of which is a bit derivative but cool nevertheless. The front end is dominated by a full-width contrast colour insert that surrounds the headlights and logo, and it’s a futuristic touch if somewhat Hyundai Ioniq 5-esque. It is clean, and you can see the goal was to be stylish but also nice and slippery in an effort to reduce drag. Glimpse of 2024 Honda Prologue from rear Photo: D.
In the end, all that is secondary. More important are the comfortable front and back seats, great view forward and with the Touring’s panoramic moonroof, airy ambiance. I’d have liked a frunk, but Honda says that the way this was designed. The need for motors both front and back means that if ever a frunk was going to fit, it would be too shallow to be worth anyone’s while.
Other Touring-specific features include 12-speaker Bose audio and a heads-up display, while Google Built-In tech is standard on all trims. The backup cam also comes with a 360-degree view. Although, the lack of a battery percentage indicator while driving – it only appears as you enter the car – is annoying. Hopefully this gets added nearer to production.The pricing structure means every Prologue trim is eligible for governmental EV rebates, both federal and provincial .
Logo of 2024 Honda Prologue Photo: D.Heyman Of course, those motors plus the 85-kwh battery means the Prologue weighs in at around 2,600 kg, so there’s only so much you can do to defeat the inertia associated with that. You’ll never confuse the Prologue for a performance EV.