Thanks for the review, Nathan. Everything else aside, that charge door is much better than the complicated GM design. I wonder how committed Honda is to this model, since this partnership is not their long term strategy.
I hope it works out. My guess is that the industry will eventually have a handful of suppliers of skateboards to get better economies of scale and spread huge capital costs over more units.
I just returned from my local dealer, after sitting in two of these, they were unlocked. Had to be quick, as I did not want to be eaten by a salesperson. 😂😂😂. With that said, this car did not remind me of a GM at all. I felt like I was sitting in a Honda, which is what the goal is, right? The interior room was mind blowing, and second row will swallow you in space. I am even sold more now, after having experienced this first hand versus just the you tube videos. Love this car.
That's crazy because I felt the opposite. Everything I saw and felt screamed GM. Maybe it's because I'm a technician so maybe it's just that the small details stand out more.
I would recommend that you spend a few minutes looking into the history between these two companies. "Mortal enemies forever" will not be teaming up, period.
@@ThisGuyRides Ford and GM did team up on automatic transmission development and share the 10 speed for rear and four wheel drive models and an 8 speed front wheel and all wheel drive models.
I wasn't excited about the Prologue initially. I like the Kia EV6 and Ioniq 6, but I am now convinced that if I saw this Honda at the dealership, I would seriously consider it. I do also love the fact that you can use Google Maps right in front of you. That combined with me growing up with Hondas, I'm not sure if I would buy the Kia or Hyundai instead of the Prologue. I love a solid, smooth ride and it sounds like that's exactly what Honda is bringing to the table.
Thanks for the early look and driving impressions!! Yes, Honda puts a HIGH priority on EXECUTION of the design. Not just a bunch of specs. HCP and AA - yes. Quiet - yes. Ease of access to critical bits - yes. Frunk -. 😮. Looked like there was space for one. If the cooling systems vent downward or to sides, there’s a decent chance for duffel bags, boots, groceries etc up front. Thanks again!
As a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq AWD owner, looking in the Prologue or the Acura ZDX, I can see every single point of comparison with my car. I imagine I'd feel the same way inside it that I feel in my car.
I drove both and yes, they drive very similar. Lyriq does have more punch to it and better interior materials, but Prologue is extremely good for what it is.
@@Georgewashington-o7m No way, not ever. These prices are out of range for more than half of the vehicle-purchasing people in this country. Prices like these are why CCS vehicles are piling up and rusting away on dealer lots. When someone (most likely from China) starts selling electric vehicles for around half of these prices, then finally people might start considering the purchase of battery electric vehicles. Though, they STILL most likely wouldn't be able to "charge them at home." The reality of battery electric vehicles at this moment in time is absolutely ludicrous. Just fine if you have money to buy them, if you have money to buy a home with a garage you can install Level 2 charging in, and indeed if you have money to install Level 2 charging in your garage, this might work for you. But that just doesn't describe somewhere around 99% of humanity on this planet. This is mobility for only 1% of humanity on the planet -- and that's not going to add up to an "electric revolution."
@@tom_hoots You realize the AVERAGE new car price in America is north of $47,000 right? Yes, this is expensive, but comparatively to the Blazer EV, the Prologue is a better value. Also consider the Elite trim after tax credit if you qualify for the full amount, will bring the price down into the low 50's. Total cost of ownership will be far lower than its gas equivalent vehicles. You're also wrong in saying electric vehicles fit only 1% of the population. They could easily fit into the life of many Americans if they chose to and didn't believe all the FUD about these great vehicles. (Yes I own two EV's in my household, first one is 5 years old, 2nd is 2 years old.)
YAY! - GM does all the heavy R&D lifting and investment. Honda refinement makes the Blazer a wee bit better. More importantly Honda satisfies a 'needed' check mark with the Prologue and can now focus development on more models and tech that the market will actually buy.
Just as an update... you can get an adapter now to use the Telsa Supercharger network for both Chevy and Ford cars, among others. As an EV owner I STRONGLY recommend chrarging at home because it's like 25% as expensive, but a car this nice and expensive should be feasible for a road trip. With the adapter, it is.
Great Review. Drove-test this recently. Really appreciated the looks, spacious room, and comfortable seating/ride. Also you forgot to mention the panoramic sunroof with retractable cover and ambient lighting. Gonna try out the Chevy EV.
I wear hiking boots & skinny jeans so the ladies think I'm a manly lumberjack. Unfortunately, my pencil neck and smooth, delicate hands give the game away. Love the extra console storage: perfect for my murse. Honda has a hit! Nice collaboration with GM, which makes a lot of sense given the expense of EV development. Thanks Nathan, another great review!
I think the Prologue is a very respectable first EV for Honda. I am considering one. Still need to get over some charging anxiety as Nathan experienced in a previous video.
7:08 - since it's Ultium underneath, the only thing we want to know is DOES THE SOFTWARE WORK...? cause if it does, then it implies GM has deliberately programmed in the software glitches to the Hummer Truck, Hummer SUV, Lyriq, and Blazer EV.
That wouldn't imply deliberately including the software bugs. What it would say is that Honda is doing a better job at software development. It's also possible that GM has delivered the fixes to Honda and just hasn't gotten them fully tested for the Blazer.
That shouldn't show much difference since the entire propulsion system is the same GM design. It's all the other stuff that the Blazer does better than the Prologue that makes the difference. I mostly just wish GM hadn't shot themselves in the foot with the carplay/AA decision. Hope that comes back to bite them.
Loved the cheater amps back in the day. I was a Soundstream nut in the 90s and wish I never got rid of my Class A 5.0. Rated at 12.5 watts x 2 @ 4Ω and then 250 x 2 @ .5Ω stereo, or 500 @ 1 Ω bridged. Helped me hit 141dB with two Soundstream SPL12’s in a sealed box. Not even ported. They were very efficient at producing huge current to the speakers in low impedances. Plus the chrome chassis was beautiful to look at and a PITA to keep clean! Bring back the 90s!! lol
I really wish reviewers would stop calling this "[Honda's] first all-electric vehicle for the United States" - this is their *FOURTH* Honda EV to be available in the US. They leased the "EV Plus" from 1997-1999, the first EV to use a battery technology other than lead-acid. (The other late '90s EVs would all follow suit in updates.) Although they made extremely few of these, this had the lowest production volume of any of the "made by a major automaker" late '90s EV that actually ended up in consumer hands. And much like the GM EV1, all were leased, with no option to purchase. Honda made the Fit EV variant of the ICE Fit from 2013-2015. In moderate numbers in "CARB" states. Officially it was only supposed to be available for lease, with no option to purchase; but a few snuck out. I have a neighbor who still has one that they will hold on to until the sun swallows the Earth. The Clarity Electric was available from 2017-2019. Yet again, lease-only. I suppose if you specified "for purchase" rather than a general statement, it would be accurate. Of course, by this pattern, the Prologue will stop production in 2026. :-D
The Ultium platform rides very smooth and is very stable on ice/ snow. Unfortunately, as you come off highways into off ramp curves you really feel how heavy these things are and how resistant they are to turning. It's not a deal breaker. The deal breaker is the software bugs they've had. Those bugs have led to numerous stop sales.
“First all electric”???? Wow, I can’t believe he made that obvious of a mistake. Honda had the all electric Clarity, which came out in 2017. I test drove one, and really liked it,but passed because it only had 80 miles of range and the dealer wasn’t willing to deal. That lead me to lease my second Chevy Volt.
Great video Nathan! Thanks. This is too expensive for a Honda. Tesla Model Y is superior and a lot less expensive. Better tech and superior charging speed…. Did I mention the Supercharger network?
exterior and interior design is good, but its a shame that its a GM platform. Could have been a hybrid vehicle instead and would be a much better proposition
GM has really great hardware, but we all know about their software issues. This car with GM hardware and Honda software actually makes a lot of sense. Still too expensive for what it is though.
I'm getting tired of the no spare tire thing in newer cars. If i ever get a new car and hell will freeze over before that happens that will be a requirement. and im not talking a donut tire a full size size spare will be required or im not even thinking about buying it
Not sure who they market these cars for? A full loaded model is $60k and the tax credit doesn’t apply to this car. Whereas you can get a Model Y performance for $45k after tax credit.
Designed in California. That explains why the range is so low lol. I’m from Oregon and everywhere here is at least an hour away. I would be pretty anxious about range. I know it says 280 miles, but they never get what they say and it’s cold most of the time up here. At the end of the day, probably only get around 240 on average. That’s not quite good enough. I would need to know that it could get 280 consistently in the cold.
Any "partnership" with GM concerns me. How much of the vehicle is truly Honda designed/developed? Both Honda and Chevy look nice depending on your preference, but if not vastly Honda, I will take a full pass. Thanks for video. At those prices, Tesla still looks like a better offering for the 3 & Y, especially since they are coming with full refresh in '24.
none except the badging and slightly different front bumper but i bet everything else is Gm and not even gm a generic platform that many evs have. I dont like that at all it screams gov control you must drive this economical box or nothing at all
I like the Honda touches, but I can't shake the feeling that this thing is a frankenstein. When I buy a Honda, I want it to be a Honda, not a corporate mish-mash.
Far better than the Blazer. I'm a Model Y owner and I really like it. If I were to get one now I would lease it just to see how it works out but also because I would only buy an EV now if it has the NACS port. CCS cars are going to be a hard sell for the next year or so with consumers knowing NACS is almost here and will be the new standard.
How does it have the same cargo capacity as an X1? Less headroom too. Still, the Prologue is my favorite of any current EVs but I wish I got the larger battery. Huge bonus having a manual charge door., two thumbs up. I by far like the exterior design more than most other vehicles. With extreme cold issues, depreciation concerns, and still only “okay” range, I think I won’t be in the market for an EV for another 5+ years. The Rivian R2S could be a contender if they get the price and capabilities right.
Ultium based, huh? So that means they may make a hundred a month, if problems don't keep them from selling them at all? 😀 Nonetheless, good to see Honda get in the game.
Model Y is way smaller inside, no real interior and ride quality is much worse. Prologue rides like a sporty Cadillac, everything inside is simple, yet very normal. Also both GM and Honda are run by sane CEOs, unlike Tesla.
There's a reason GM is stopping sales of their Blazer EV while Honda is launching their Prologue. It's simple really, GM is a greedy vampire trying to bake bloated paywalls into their software. Honda kept it simple by offering Android Auto and CarPlay. Two very useful things GM got rid of in hopes of milking consumers by offering their paid alternative. I love the karma of it all. Hope it costs them Billions. And I hope Vinfast can take over their spot
And its OK. New Supra is extremely tight inside, but I did fit. I would never buy one, since it is a toy car. This, on the other hand, is an excellent daily driver. I drove the Prologue today and loved it. Sharp, comfortable, simple. Prologue drives better than any other new Honda SUV
you said you always lose the "key cards"? I would suggest putting them in your wallet. I have a regular folding wallet and a credit card holding wallet.
Chevy blazer EV got 54 percentile rating on consumer reports…nah, I’ll pass. I have Hyundai ionic 5 top of the line and it was better value plus charges in 18 min vs 35..
Hell no it’s not a game changer , it’s way too expensive. You can get a CRV equipped more than that for less. It’s a a game changer all right but it’s a losing game…lol
I see broke people driving around lifted F-250 Platinum pickups and those sell for 100k. So how is this for the rich? Average new car price in the US is around 47k right now.
Its hard to get a sense of how good or bad your review is. You should compare it to something we can relate to like the Tesla. I would want to know more about the charging more about the 0-60 time. More about the tech. Really this was a poor review. Did not answer even half my questions and now I have to find another review that might do a better job.
Yeah I think that's a missed opportunity EVs right now are best as a small commuter car/2nd vehicle. We need more cheap Chinese style ones stop trying to make EVs a 1 to 1 replacement of gas vehicles.
Yeah not for that price. Way too expensive. Remember in 2024 EVs cost more money to operate and fuel then gas cars in some areas. And gas cars for that price are more comfortable
Very underwhelming. Plain design and that awful honda name across the back would be the first thing to go. Other than that….this is a lazy design. EV is the future everyone….get that fact through your thick heads now.
Sorry guys ,but 296 miles divided by 2.55 kilograms of hydrogen ( 85 ÷ 33.333 ) is 116.08 miles per kilogram of hydrogen. NOT 107 MPGe. To calculate miles per gallon of gasoline we need to convert kilograms of hydrogen to gallons of gasoline ( 2.55 ÷ 0.3715 ) = 6.86 gallons. So 296 ÷ 6.86 = 43.15 MPG or 43.15 MPGe .
Just too much money for what you are getting, unfortunately! For me buying electric has to be economical as well as environmentally correct and I’m not seeing this here in total package. I wish it was otherwise!
"Roman, when he's wearing his really expensive toupe, would hit his head as well." LOOL
Thanks for the review, Nathan. Everything else aside, that charge door is much better than the complicated GM design. I wonder how committed Honda is to this model, since this partnership is not their long term strategy.
I hope it works out. My guess is that the industry will eventually have a handful of suppliers of skateboards to get better economies of scale and spread huge capital costs over more units.
I just returned from my local dealer, after sitting in two of these, they were unlocked. Had to be quick, as I did not want to be eaten by a salesperson. 😂😂😂. With that said, this car did not remind me of a GM at all. I felt like I was sitting in a Honda, which is what the goal is, right? The interior room was mind blowing, and second row will swallow you in space. I am even sold more now, after having experienced this first hand versus just the you tube videos. Love this car.
That's crazy because I felt the opposite. Everything I saw and felt screamed GM. Maybe it's because I'm a technician so maybe it's just that the small details stand out more.
CarPlay is enough of a reason to go with this over the blazer
Honda and Toyota need to team up!
I would recommend that you spend a few minutes looking into the history between these two companies. "Mortal enemies forever" will not be teaming up, period.
@@tom_hoots Yea, like GM and Ford teaming up, won't happen.
@@ThisGuyRides Ford and GM did team up on automatic transmission development and share the 10 speed for rear and four wheel drive models and an 8 speed front wheel and all wheel drive models.
I wasn't excited about the Prologue initially. I like the Kia EV6 and Ioniq 6, but I am now convinced that if I saw this Honda at the dealership, I would seriously consider it.
I do also love the fact that you can use Google Maps right in front of you.
That combined with me growing up with Hondas, I'm not sure if I would buy the Kia or Hyundai instead of the Prologue.
I love a solid, smooth ride and it sounds like that's exactly what Honda is bringing to the table.
Thanks for the early look and driving impressions!! Yes, Honda puts a HIGH priority on EXECUTION of the design. Not just a bunch of specs. HCP and AA - yes. Quiet - yes. Ease of access to critical bits - yes. Frunk -. 😮. Looked like there was space for one. If the cooling systems vent downward or to sides, there’s a decent chance for duffel bags, boots, groceries etc up front. Thanks again!
Thanks, Nathan. Great review. This is pretty much what I expected from Honda working with Ultium underpinnings.
As a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq AWD owner, looking in the Prologue or the Acura ZDX, I can see every single point of comparison with my car. I imagine I'd feel the same way inside it that I feel in my car.
I drove both and yes, they drive very similar. Lyriq does have more punch to it and better interior materials, but Prologue is extremely good for what it is.
What is with the prices. Ouch
worth every penny
@@Georgewashington-o7m No way, not ever. These prices are out of range for more than half of the vehicle-purchasing people in this country. Prices like these are why CCS vehicles are piling up and rusting away on dealer lots. When someone (most likely from China) starts selling electric vehicles for around half of these prices, then finally people might start considering the purchase of battery electric vehicles. Though, they STILL most likely wouldn't be able to "charge them at home." The reality of battery electric vehicles at this moment in time is absolutely ludicrous. Just fine if you have money to buy them, if you have money to buy a home with a garage you can install Level 2 charging in, and indeed if you have money to install Level 2 charging in your garage, this might work for you. But that just doesn't describe somewhere around 99% of humanity on this planet. This is mobility for only 1% of humanity on the planet -- and that's not going to add up to an "electric revolution."
@@tom_hoots You realize the AVERAGE new car price in America is north of $47,000 right? Yes, this is expensive, but comparatively to the Blazer EV, the Prologue is a better value. Also consider the Elite trim after tax credit if you qualify for the full amount, will bring the price down into the low 50's. Total cost of ownership will be far lower than its gas equivalent vehicles. You're also wrong in saying electric vehicles fit only 1% of the population. They could easily fit into the life of many Americans if they chose to and didn't believe all the FUD about these great vehicles. (Yes I own two EV's in my household, first one is 5 years old, 2nd is 2 years old.)
@@tom_hoots U.S. imposed an illegal 100% tax on Chinese EV. As you know when you eliminate competition consumers get shit. That’s how it is
7:42 My Lyriq has a nice rear passenger display for the HVAC and heated seats back there. I'm surprised Honda didn't include it.
YAY! - GM does all the heavy R&D lifting and investment. Honda refinement makes the Blazer a wee bit better. More importantly Honda satisfies a 'needed' check mark with the Prologue and can now focus development on more models and tech that the market will actually buy.
@JulyOverlandUm, the Blazer launch has been a disaster. Sad, cause I really wanted one. Honda, if you’re listening, you have my attention 😎
This car looks incredible in person. Saw it in black and I had to go online to look up which model it is. Very sharp design
Does it have similar ground clearance (~7.9in) as the Blazer EV? If so, that would be a selling point in favor over the IONIQ 5.
I love Nathan's reviews.
Just as an update... you can get an adapter now to use the Telsa Supercharger network for both Chevy and Ford cars, among others. As an EV owner I STRONGLY recommend chrarging at home because it's like 25% as expensive, but a car this nice and expensive should be feasible for a road trip. With the adapter, it is.
Great Review. Drove-test this recently. Really appreciated the looks, spacious room, and comfortable seating/ride. Also you forgot to mention the panoramic sunroof with retractable cover and ambient lighting. Gonna try out the Chevy EV.
How did the Chevy go?
Havent had the chance to drivetest yet but I did check out the Hyundai Ioniq and it was our favorite EV this far
I wear hiking boots & skinny jeans so the ladies think I'm a manly lumberjack. Unfortunately, my pencil neck and smooth, delicate hands give the game away. Love the extra console storage: perfect for my murse. Honda has a hit! Nice collaboration with GM, which makes a lot of sense given the expense of EV development. Thanks Nathan, another great review!
I think the Prologue is a very respectable first EV for Honda. I am considering one. Still need to get over some charging anxiety as Nathan experienced in a previous video.
This car looks good, Honda/GM products have a future.
7:08 - since it's Ultium underneath, the only thing we want to know is DOES THE SOFTWARE WORK...? cause if it does, then it implies GM has deliberately programmed in the software glitches to the Hummer Truck, Hummer SUV, Lyriq, and Blazer EV.
That wouldn't imply deliberately including the software bugs. What it would say is that Honda is doing a better job at software development. It's also possible that GM has delivered the fixes to Honda and just hasn't gotten them fully tested for the Blazer.
It’s Hondas software. The ultium platform only encompasses the floor battery unit and drive train
You should drag race and 0-60 test against the blazer. Let's see how different they really are.
That shouldn't show much difference since the entire propulsion system is the same GM design. It's all the other stuff that the Blazer does better than the Prologue that makes the difference. I mostly just wish GM hadn't shot themselves in the foot with the carplay/AA decision. Hope that comes back to bite them.
Loved the cheater amps back in the day. I was a Soundstream nut in the 90s and wish I never got rid of my Class A 5.0. Rated at 12.5 watts x 2 @ 4Ω and then 250 x 2 @ .5Ω stereo, or 500 @ 1 Ω bridged. Helped me hit 141dB with two Soundstream SPL12’s in a sealed box. Not even ported. They were very efficient at producing huge current to the speakers in low impedances. Plus the chrome chassis was beautiful to look at and a PITA to keep clean! Bring back the 90s!! lol
I really wish reviewers would stop calling this "[Honda's] first all-electric vehicle for the United States" - this is their *FOURTH* Honda EV to be available in the US.
They leased the "EV Plus" from 1997-1999, the first EV to use a battery technology other than lead-acid. (The other late '90s EVs would all follow suit in updates.) Although they made extremely few of these, this had the lowest production volume of any of the "made by a major automaker" late '90s EV that actually ended up in consumer hands. And much like the GM EV1, all were leased, with no option to purchase.
Honda made the Fit EV variant of the ICE Fit from 2013-2015. In moderate numbers in "CARB" states. Officially it was only supposed to be available for lease, with no option to purchase; but a few snuck out. I have a neighbor who still has one that they will hold on to until the sun swallows the Earth.
The Clarity Electric was available from 2017-2019. Yet again, lease-only.
I suppose if you specified "for purchase" rather than a general statement, it would be accurate.
Of course, by this pattern, the Prologue will stop production in 2026. :-D
Better looking than the model Y
Jokes
yup!
Never buy a Tesla...fall apart junk
As usual, price is always not right. 50k? That stupid 😅
Lots of incentives that make the lease price 289 a month
The Ultium platform rides very smooth and is very stable on ice/ snow. Unfortunately, as you come off highways into off ramp curves you really feel how heavy these things are and how resistant they are to turning. It's not a deal breaker. The deal breaker is the software bugs they've had. Those bugs have led to numerous stop sales.
But is Honda using the same software or have they developed their own?
@@sternumboy1it's Honda's software. GM only supplied the platform and drivetrain
“First all electric”???? Wow, I can’t believe he made that obvious of a mistake. Honda had the all electric Clarity, which came out in 2017. I test drove one, and really liked it,but passed because it only had 80 miles of range and the dealer wasn’t willing to deal. That lead me to lease my second Chevy Volt.
Great video Nathan! Thanks. This is too expensive for a Honda. Tesla Model Y is superior and a lot less expensive. Better tech and superior charging speed…. Did I mention the Supercharger network?
Tesla is junk build quality with the cheapest and ugliest interiors in the business.
exterior and interior design is good, but its a shame that its a GM platform. Could have been a hybrid vehicle instead and would be a much better proposition
Honda CR-V would be the hybrid option. Honda has not had a mass released electric vehicle since the Fit EV, and it’s time they reenter the sector.
GM has really great hardware, but we all know about their software issues. This car with GM hardware and Honda software actually makes a lot of sense.
Still too expensive for what it is though.
I'm getting tired of the no spare tire thing in newer cars. If i ever get a new car and hell will freeze over before that happens that will be a requirement. and im not talking a donut tire a full size size spare will be required or im not even thinking about buying it
The trunk has all the room in the world for a full size spare too. Feels like cost cutting on a vehicle this price... smh
Self sealing tires on the Prologue.
Not sure who they market these cars for? A full loaded model is $60k and the tax credit doesn’t apply to this car. Whereas you can get a Model Y performance for $45k after tax credit.
It does apply???
Hmm. Wonder, in this brave new world of car sales, if is better spend most on trim or least, in terms of resale....
Designed in California. That explains why the range is so low lol. I’m from Oregon and everywhere here is at least an hour away. I would be pretty anxious about range. I know it says 280 miles, but they never get what they say and it’s cold most of the time up here. At the end of the day, probably only get around 240 on average. That’s not quite good enough. I would need to know that it could get 280 consistently in the cold.
It does, they are sandbagging the range on this.
Cool video… We need a new Prologue with better battery range….
Play Freebird!!
i miss the clarity EV. that was a great EV offering for the US
55K for this Outdated EV or 40k for the Equinox EV?
5:00 I can't believe THEY get a SPORT MODE button and I don't.
They need to offer the 19in wheels and the 100kwh Ultium pack as a LR option in the Elite trim. Maybe they are saving that for the ZDX?
You are right. ZDX has 102kw battery and larger wheels.
Any "partnership" with GM concerns me. How much of the vehicle is truly Honda designed/developed? Both Honda and Chevy look nice depending on your preference, but if not vastly Honda, I will take a full pass. Thanks for video. At those prices, Tesla still looks like a better offering for the 3 & Y, especially since they are coming with full refresh in '24.
none except the badging and slightly different front bumper but i bet everything else is Gm and not even gm a generic platform that many evs have. I dont like that at all it screams gov control you must drive this economical box or nothing at all
At least this has an interior, unlike the Model 3/Y
Model Y refresh isn’t happening until 2025 at the earliest.
Honda explained that they are really only using the Ultium platform, the rest was Honda designed.
Not available in EU kinda sucks :(
Why? You have so many cool EVs that we don't. Like Skoda and VW.
@@00_UU shitty products, MEB sucks and the design also.
Most likely I would wait for the new Rivian R2 which has flat folding seats and better range. Similar price.
I love the looks, but it is too expensive in comparison to its competition.
2:13 TF! was that!? 😂
Not 150 kWh charging, but 150kwh per hour or just 150kw
I like the Honda touches, but I can't shake the feeling that this thing is a frankenstein. When I buy a Honda, I want it to be a Honda, not a corporate mish-mash.
Far better than the Blazer. I'm a Model Y owner and I really like it. If I were to get one now I would lease it just to see how it works out but also because I would only buy an EV now if it has the NACS port. CCS cars are going to be a hard sell for the next year or so with consumers knowing NACS is almost here and will be the new standard.
It's really a non-issue with the existence of adapters.
Lost me at "squishy ride". But, it looks nice. Could just be the blue though; that color is glorious.
Honda treating EV power output like their small combustable engines. Not real sure the same longevity philosophies apply here.
You can't fool us Nathan. We know birds aren't real
$59K? 😂
If that base model qualifies for the full credit, we might be talking then. 40k(ish) for mid-size EV SUV?
Worth EVERY penny!
Prologue Touring FWD is 42k at my local dealer, 45k for AWD. Amazing price considering equally equipped CRV Hybrid Touring is 43k.
How does it have the same cargo capacity as an X1? Less headroom too. Still, the Prologue is my favorite of any current EVs but I wish I got the larger battery. Huge bonus having a manual charge door., two thumbs up. I by far like the exterior design more than most other vehicles. With extreme cold issues, depreciation concerns, and still only “okay” range, I think I won’t be in the market for an EV for another 5+ years. The Rivian R2S could be a contender if they get the price and capabilities right.
The Blazer is Punk Rock…Nathan out here trying to steal my heart.
$60,000 for 273 mi range and a 0-60 of 7.2 sec??? That is embarrassing, Honda. Why are you forcing me to give my money to Elon Musk? Do better.
Ultium based, huh? So that means they may make a hundred a month, if problems don't keep them from selling them at all? 😀 Nonetheless, good to see Honda get in the game.
Nice blazer!
I would take a used Tesla Model Y over this any day. I'm not a Tesla fan boy but the difference between Tesla and everyone else is pretty stark.
If that difference is in how cheaply built Tesla's are, then I agree with you.
Tesla is junk now
Model Y ride quality, and interior noise is awful. And a cheap interior look.
Model Y is way smaller inside, no real interior and ride quality is much worse. Prologue rides like a sporty Cadillac, everything inside is simple, yet very normal. Also both GM and Honda are run by sane CEOs, unlike Tesla.
This IS NOT the first all electric EV for Honda in the USA. back in the 90s, had the Honda EV plus, have had the Honda FIT in EV, the Clarity...
Pass. If I wanted a Blazer, I'd buy a Blazer.
There's a reason GM is stopping sales of their Blazer EV while Honda is launching their Prologue. It's simple really, GM is a greedy vampire trying to bake bloated paywalls into their software. Honda kept it simple by offering Android Auto and CarPlay. Two very useful things GM got rid of in hopes of milking consumers by offering their paid alternative. I love the karma of it all. Hope it costs them Billions. And I hope Vinfast can take over their spot
BMW makes Toyotas. GM makes Hondas. What are we doing?
They are succumbing to their demise, lol
EVs are destroying the Japanese economy. There’s a reason the Japanese don’t believe in Ev vehicles
TH-cam deleted my comment saying EV’s are destroying the Japanese economy
Toyota makes Subaru's Solterra.
And its OK. New Supra is extremely tight inside, but I did fit. I would never buy one, since it is a toy car. This, on the other hand, is an excellent daily driver. I drove the Prologue today and loved it. Sharp, comfortable, simple. Prologue drives better than any other new Honda SUV
I would be leery of buying any EV in its initial year or two. Especially when it is built on the Ultium platform, which do far has been problematic.
Other reviewers have shown the rear seats recline.
The rear seatbacks have two positions, near-upright and leaned back a smidge.
you said you always lose the "key cards"? I would suggest putting them in your wallet. I have a regular folding wallet and a credit card holding wallet.
I like it but would have to change those rims
No matter what Honda says, its a rebadged blazer.
I would hold off for now, still waiting for EV to match the specs of their gas counterparts and for the tech/infrastructure to catch up
You can bet on a $5k markup at my Honda dealers. Maybe more.
My local dealer has them 5k below MSRP, but a month ago they were marked up.
More like “Game Over”
But if it didn’t have plastic faux off-roady looking bits, people might call it a wagon.
General Motors are funked
Chevy blazer EV got 54 percentile rating on consumer reports…nah, I’ll pass. I have Hyundai ionic 5 top of the line and it was better value plus charges in 18 min vs 35..
Nice car! Honda! Same vehicle, with RWD, 3.5 V6, tach and speed instruments and did I mention…spare tire😁 In other words, NOT FOR ME🥸
Pass. Needs NACS first.
Then we’ll talk.
Automakers need to make their touch point buttons bigger on these touchscreens.
This definitely shares a lot of interior hardware with my new Colorado and other GM products. Weird to see in a Honda.
$60K for Elite.....Ooof.
Underpinned by GM? Nope
summary: good looking, fantastic colours, drives like a car... a nice way to say avoid buying it
Hell no it’s not a game changer , it’s way too expensive. You can get a CRV equipped more than that for less. It’s a a game changer all right but it’s a losing game…lol
EV is for rich people
I got a Chevy bolt because it was the cheapest low miles car I could find
I see broke people driving around lifted F-250 Platinum pickups and those sell for 100k. So how is this for the rich? Average new car price in the US is around 47k right now.
Its hard to get a sense of how good or bad your review is. You should compare it to something we can relate to like the Tesla. I would want to know more about the charging more about the 0-60 time. More about the tech. Really this was a poor review. Did not answer even half my questions and now I have to find another review that might do a better job.
I see it being discontinued
With prices around 50-60k I will pass for now. Bring Chinese EVs to the US, because they had more time on the road and they are cheaper.
And they will be subsidized by the U.S. taxpayer.
Yeah I think that's a missed opportunity EVs right now are best as a small commuter car/2nd vehicle. We need more cheap Chinese style ones stop trying to make EVs a 1 to 1 replacement of gas vehicles.
1 pedal driving is the work of the devil. Thankfully this has blended brake
Tesla model Y is a 10x better purchase
Its too expensive when compared to a Tesla Model Y. I am not sure Honda will support this mpdel.
Yeah not for that price. Way too expensive. Remember in 2024 EVs cost more money to operate and fuel then gas cars in some areas. And gas cars for that price are more comfortable
Very underwhelming. Plain design and that awful honda name across the back would be the first thing to go. Other than that….this is a lazy design.
EV is the future everyone….get that fact through your thick heads now.
The most I’ve ever spent on a car was 2k. People can’t afford EVs and they can’t even supply them or a infrastructure.
IMHO looks like a Dacia.. Way overpriced. 30ish before discounts would have been more adequate..
Why would people take this car if they are not cheaper than tesla.
I will never buy a Tesla since the company is run by a nutz person
Sorry guys ,but 296 miles divided by 2.55 kilograms of hydrogen ( 85 ÷ 33.333 ) is 116.08 miles per kilogram of hydrogen. NOT 107 MPGe. To calculate miles per gallon of gasoline we need to convert kilograms of hydrogen to gallons of gasoline ( 2.55 ÷ 0.3715 ) = 6.86 gallons. So 296 ÷ 6.86 = 43.15 MPG or 43.15 MPGe .
For that price I’ll get a new Tacoma
My local dealer has these Prologue Touring FWD for 42k right now. Good luck getting a loaded Taco for 42k
Honda lover here. But wont buy this just because its partner with GM. What a bad and dumb move Honda, I'm sure many Honda lovers feel this way :(
It’s not a real Honda the dealers are ashamed even if they don’t admit it.
I will buy Honda , but not in this case GM.
Honda gm they are the same thing and no the badging does not count its same same base with a few changes aka an h instead of the bowtie
@@Sourman1545you are right, that's what I said,
Just too much money for what you are getting, unfortunately! For me buying electric has to be economical as well as environmentally correct and I’m not seeing this here in total package. I wish it was otherwise!
Um, no thanks. Model Y Is better and cheaper.
Not even close lmao, cheaply made, yes.