Honda’s been a bit of a laggard when it comes to EVs, but that all changed Thursday with the introduction of its first-ever all-electric model, the Prologue. The company’s new model is set to arrive in the U.S. next year with a 300-mile range.
“The arrival of the all-new Honda Prologue is a pivotal moment for the brand as Honda begins the transition to our zero-emissions future,” said Lance Woelfer, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
Honda’s first all-electric model, the Prologue, will hit the U.S. early next year.
“Prologue is aptly named as our first volume Honda EV, a stylish, sporty and spacious SUV that will take us toward our vision of 100% zero emissions vehicle sales by 2040.”
Honda will offer Prologue in both single-motor (front-wheel-drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel-drive) configurations with three trim levels — EX, Touring and Elite.
Shared, but not the same
The new EV built on a state-of-the-art electric vehicle platform developed with General Motors. Officials say that’s where the “sharing” ends as Honda engineers have tweaked the crossover to give a unique feel. They optimized the multi-link front and rear suspensions to make it a great daily commuter, but also capable of heading off the pavement. . The team aimed for a sporty driving experience with class-leading refinement.
The new model is part street machine and part off-roader — but not equal parts. With Americans looking to head out to the wilds in increasing number the new Prologue was designed to give drivers a little more off-road capability. However, you need to think two-track not Moab.
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