Honda Prologue AWD

Overview

The 2025 Honda Prologue AWD marks Honda's bold re-entry into the all-electric SUV game, leveraging GM's Ultium platform for a spacious and capable family hauler. This dual-motor, all-wheel-drive variant offers a compelling blend of practicality and smooth electric performance. As a North American-focused model with a production run concluding in 2025 for this iteration, its key highlights include a generous real-world range and a tech-forward cabin. Official European pricing and availability remain unconfirmed, but it’s aimed at the competitive mid-size electric SUV segment.

What's New for 2025?

As a relatively fresh face, the 2025 Prologue AWD continues to establish Honda's electric direction. For this model year, the focus remains on its core offering: a well-equipped electric SUV experience. Key features for the AWD trim include its dual-motor setup providing confident all-weather traction and enhanced power. While not a ground-up redesign for 2025, it represents Honda's latest EV technology, showcasing a contemporary design and a comprehensive suite of driver aids, setting the stage for Honda's future electric endeavours.

Design & Exterior

The Prologue AWD boasts a clean, modern "neo-rugged" design, looking substantial without being overly aggressive. It presents a smooth silhouette with a long wheelbase, emphasized by available 21-inch wheels on higher trims, though the specific wheel size for this AWD version should be confirmed. Key dimensions are a considerable 4877 mm in length, approximately 1978 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and 1656 mm in height, giving it a strong road presence. LED lighting is standard, contributing to its contemporary aesthetic, fitting well within Honda's current design language.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the Prologue AWD offers a spacious and airy cabin for five, with a focus on user-friendly technology. Expect an 11-inch digital driver display paired with an 11.3-inch central touchscreen, likely featuring Google Built-in, alongside wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Material quality is expected to be competitive. Cargo space is generous, with 713 litres available in the boot, expanding to a massive 1634 litres with the rear seats folded flat. Unfortunately, there's no frunk for extra bits and bobs.

Performance & Driving Experience

The Prologue AWD gets its shove from a dual-motor system, combining a PMSM at the front and an IM at the rear, delivering a healthy 214 kW of power and 451 Nm of torque. This setup allows for a brisk 0-100 km/h sprint in just 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h. Expect a comfortable and composed ride, prioritizing daily usability over outright sportiness, though the AWD system should provide surefooted handling in various conditions. Multiple regenerative braking modes will allow for one-pedal driving.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Prologue AWD is equipped with an 83 kWh usable battery pack (85 kWh nominal), delivering a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of 429 km. Energy efficiency is rated at a decent 5.17 km/kWh. For charging, it supports up to 11.5 kW AC, allowing for a full top-up overnight. DC fast charging maxes out at 155 kW on its 400V architecture, enabling significant range addition in around 30-35 minutes. While the North American spec uses a CCS Type 1 port, a European model would adopt the CCS Type 2 standard.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While specific Euro NCAP or NHTSA ratings for the Prologue AWD are yet to be published, it's expected to perform well, equipped with Honda's comprehensive Honda Sensing suite as standard. This typically includes features like Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitor and potentially a 360-degree camera system should also be available, ensuring a high level of active and passive safety.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

For European markets, Honda typically offers a basic vehicle warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km. The crucial high-voltage battery in the Prologue AWD would likely be covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, guaranteeing a certain percentage of its original capacity. Powertrain warranty details would align with Honda's EV standards. While official EU maintenance packages are unconfirmed for this primarily North American model, Hondas are generally known for reliability, and EV maintenance is typically lower than traditional combustion engine cars.