Honda Prologue FWD

Overview

The 2025 Honda Prologue FWD marks Honda's bold re-entry into the electric SUV game, and it’s looking to make a splash! This front-wheel-drive variant, built in Mexico, is your entry ticket to Honda's new EV era, blending familiar brand comfort with fresh electric zest. It’s designed as a spacious, practical family wagon with a "neo-rugged" aesthetic. While official European pricing hasn't been announced yet, the Prologue FWD aims to offer a competitive package in the burgeoning electric SUV market, focusing on real-world usability and a comfortable driving experience for its five occupants.

What's New for 2025?

The Prologue is an entirely new nameplate for 2025, signalling Honda's serious commitment to electric mobility. This FWD version spearheads the launch, representing a fresh platform and design philosophy for the brand. As a debut model, everything is new – from its GM Ultium-based underpinnings to its tech-laden interior and distinctive styling. It's Honda’s first proper crack at a volume EV SUV, aiming to bring electric driving to a wider audience with a package that feels both innovative and reassuringly Honda. Production for this specific trim began in 2025.

Design & Exterior

Get ready for a bit of a looker! The Prologue FWD sports Honda's "neo-rugged" design, meaning it's clean, modern, and robust without shouting "I'm electric!" from the rooftops. It measures a substantial 4877 mm in length, 1989 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and stands 1643 mm tall, all sitting on a long 3093 mm wheelbase for a planted stance. Standard LED lighting all-around gives it a sharp signature, and while trim-specific wheels vary, expect stylish alloys. It’s a handsome, contemporary SUV designed to appeal to a broad audience.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Prologue FWD, and you'll find a cabin that’s surprisingly airy and very "Honda" – sensible, well-put-together, and user-friendly. There's comfortable seating for five. Tech-wise, you’re sorted with a standard 11-inch digital driver display and a crisp 11.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen featuring Google built-in, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For your gear, there's a generous 713 litres of boot space, expanding to a massive 1634 litres with the rear seats folded. Unfortunately, there's no frunk for extra bits and bobs.

Performance & Driving Experience

The Prologue FWD offers a smooth and composed driving experience. Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) sends 164 kW of power and a healthy 329 Nm of torque to the front wheels, getting you from 0 to 100 km/h in a respectable 6.9 seconds. The top speed is pegged at 185 km/h. Expect a ride that prioritises comfort for daily duties, with predictable handling and various levels of regenerative braking to help eke out extra range. Its curb weight is 2237 kg, and it has a modest braked towing capacity of 680 kg.

Range, Battery & Charging

Powering the Prologue FWD is an 83 kWh usable battery pack (85 kWh nominal) operating on a 400V architecture. Green Cars Compare calculates a real-world range of around 471 km, with an efficiency of 5.67 km/kWh – pretty decent for a family-sized SUV! For charging, the standard 11.5 kW on-board AC charger should fill it up from empty in about 7.5 hours. When you're out and about, it can suck up DC juice at speeds up to 155 kW, meaning a 10-80% top-up could take around 35 minutes at a compatible station via its CCS Type 2 port.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Honda hasn't skimped on safety for the Prologue FWD. While it awaits its official Euro NCAP safety rating, it comes comprehensively equipped with the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance systems as standard. This includes goodies like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, road departure mitigation, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. These features aim to provide peace of mind and make daily driving safer and more convenient for all five occupants.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

While specific European warranty details for the 2025 Honda Prologue FWD are yet to be finalised, buyers can typically expect Honda to offer a comprehensive package. This usually includes a basic vehicle warranty of around 3 years or 100,000 km. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery pack will likely be covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, with a guarantee against excessive degradation. Electric vehicles generally benefit from lower maintenance requirements compared to their combustion-engined counterparts, potentially reducing long-term running costs.