Honda Prologue: The Electric SUV Finally at the Right Price
This page is translated from the original post "Honda Prologue : le SUV électrique enfin au bon prix" in French.
- 29/09/2023 8:00
The awakening of Honda for electric vehicles was late, but the Japanese manufacturer is working to close the gap and become a reference.
The surprise is great because no one expected such an announcement. Honda just made a big splash in the United States by unveiling a product that is expected to be a hit, addressing many of the local market’s expectations. Namely a mid-size SUV with a very American design and a “serious” range of 300 miles, or about 500 km.
Its name, Prologue, is not accidental: it signals the start of Honda’s new electrification strategy after the failures of the Honda-E (nice but excessively expensive) and the e:Ny1 (also too costly compared to its performance). With Prologue, the Japanese company is changing gears. Stylish, spacious, and efficient, this product will no longer be limited to eccentric early adopters seeking to stand out.
Similarly, the pricing promises a vehicle sold for less than $40,000 at entry level (excluding taxes in the United States because VAT varies by state), before any government or state aid in the US… provided the vehicle is produced on the North American continent. This will be the case, and deliveries will begin in spring 2024.
Inside, very classic US style with a special focus on connectivity and navigation, addressing one of Honda‘s past weak points.
On the mechanical side, finally serious, with an all-wheel-drive version of 288 hp and an 85 kWh battery. A two-wheel-drive version, also with the same battery, will be announced soon, always promising a range of 500 km.
Regarding charging, the Honda Prologue will accept up to 155 kW (so-so), allowing around 110 km of range to be recovered in 10 minutes. For home charging, it will be 11 kW, which is standard today, enabling a full charge overnight without stressing the battery.
More details will be announced when the Honda Prologue goes on sale in a few weeks. Whether this model will cross the Atlantic to be available in Europe is very likely.
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