Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review:- The 2024 Honda Prologue is Honda's first mainstream EV in the US, a joint project with General Motors.
- It shares mechanical aspects with the Chevrolet Blazer EV.
- The Prologue is a mid-size, two-row SUV, available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive.
- All models have an 85 kWh battery pack.
- Front-wheel drive models have 212 hp and the all-wheel-drive versions 288 hp.
- The EPA-estimated range for front-wheel drive models is 296 miles.
- All-wheel-drive models range from 273-281 miles, depending on the trim.
- Charging can reach speeds up to 150 kW at public DC fast chargers, gaining 65 miles of range in about 10 minutes.
- The test vehicle, a Touring AWD, had a base price of $54,700. The one option added (paint), and $1,395 destination charge, brought the total cost to $56,550.
- Its exterior styling is described as bland, with no pop-out door handles.
- The interior is similar to the exterior: not futuristic in styling.
- It has physical climate controls with temperature knobs, preferred to touch panels.
- Certain parts like the steering wheel and stalks are from the GM parts bin.
- Some interior materials come across as cheap, particularly with the center console, but climate controls feel high quality.
- It has a 11-inch digital driver's instrument screen, and an 11.3-inch infotainment touch screen.
- It uses a Google-based software and has Google Maps on both driver and infotainment screens.
- Front seats are flat, with bottom cushions that lack side support.
- Rear seats are also very flat, offering not that much support. Headroom in the back is tight due to the large sunroof.
- There is a decent amount of cargo space behind the second-row seats, with a flush low floor. There is plenty of space under the cargo floor.
- Standard active safety systems include: automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and reverse automatic emergency braking.
- As an EV, the Prologue works well, owing to its long driving range and smooth powertrain.
