Honda Prologue AWD

Overview

Honda's diving headfirst into the EV pool with the Prologue AWD, their first proper electric SUV aimed squarely at US families! It’s built on GM’s Ultium platform, mixing Honda design with proven EV tech. This AWD variant promises all-weather capability and a comfy ride. While official new MSRP for AWD models starts around $49,000, data suggests a used price of $35,500 for this configuration. Key draws are its roomy cabin and Google smarts, making it a seriously practical choice for your daily grind and weekend escapes.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Prologue AWD essentially rolls in with the same kit it launched with in 2024, still feeling box-fresh! Since it's a brand-new model, Honda hasn't messed with the formula. This specific 'AWD' configuration is noted with production potentially concluding during 2025, but the Prologue itself is Honda's big new EV splash. So, you're getting the latest design and tech that Honda brought to the electric party, making it a cutting-edge choice right now, without any confusing year-on-year tweaks to worry about just yet.

Design & Exterior

The Prologue AWD boasts a clean, 'neo-rugged' design that’s modern without shouting about its electric heart. It's a handsome beast! Up front, you get slim LED headlights, and the overall look is more sophisticated SUV than sci-fi concept. It measures a substantial 192 inches long, a wide 78.3 inches across (no mirrors), and stands 65.2 inches tall, giving it proper road presence. The AWD model often sports smart alloy wheels, completing its confident, understated stance. It’s less shouty than some rivals, which many will appreciate.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the Prologue AWD is all about space and common-sense tech. It seats five comfortably with a surprisingly airy feel. You get a neat 11-inch digital driver display and a landscape 11.3-inch touchscreen running Google Built-in – hello, Google Maps and Assistant! Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard too. Cargo? Decent! There's 25.2 cubic feet in the trunk, expanding to a useful 57.7 cubic feet with the rear seats flopped down. No frunk on this one, though, which is a bit of a miss, but overall, it’s a practical, tech-savvy cabin.

Performance & Driving Experience

The Prologue AWD, with its dual-motor setup (PMSM front, IM rear), packs a decent punch! It'll zip from 0-60 mph in a claimed 6.1 seconds – quick enough to surprise a few folks at the lights. You’ve got 214 kW (around 288 hp) and a meaty 333 lb-ft of torque on tap, making overtakes a breeze. Being AWD, traction is sorted. It’s tuned more for comfort than tearing up backroads, offering a smooth, quiet ride that eats up the miles. Regen braking is there, with one-pedal driving mode to really max out efficiency.

Range, Battery & Charging

Rocking an 83 kWh usable battery, the Prologue AWD offers a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of 267 miles – solid for daily duties and some road trips. Efficiency is rated at 3.22 mi/kWh. At home, its 11.5 kW AC charger can juice it up overnight. On the road, it supports CCS Type 1 DC fast charging at up to 155 kW, meaning you can add around 65 miles in roughly 10 minutes, or go from 10-80% in about 30-35 minutes. That keeps road trip anxiety nicely in check!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety-wise, the Prologue is expected to perform well, though official NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings for this new model were not yet published at the time of writing. Every Prologue comes loaded with the Honda Sensing suite as standard. This means you get goodies like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. That’s a comprehensive package to keep you and yours secure on the move, right out of the box, which is ace.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Honda backs the Prologue AWD with a solid warranty package. You get a 3-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Critically for an EV, the battery pack is covered for a reassuring 8 years or 100,000 miles. Honda also typically includes some complimentary maintenance through its Honda Service Pass for the first couple of years, which is a nice touch. Being electric, ongoing maintenance should be lower than a gas car anyway – fewer moving parts to worry about, innit!