The 2024 Honda Prologue is the Delightful Golden Retriever of EVs

Let me explain what I mean by that: most EVs feel like they’re trying really, really hard to impress you. Fancy ambient lighting settings, a boomin’ sound system, sleek looks, maybe even fancy wheels. Those elements are meant to look “superior” to internal combustion cars. You’re supposed to want people to notice you’re going against the grain by driving an EV.
After noticing the hesitance of that aura from the average American driver looking to get into a humble all-electric lifestyle, Honda designed the 2024 Honda Prologue to be the American Sweetheart of EVs. It’s friendly, approachable, and modest. While it’s certainly beautiful, it’s not flamboyant in its EV-ness.
The Honda Prologue looks, drives, and feels like a normal car. With a base price of $48,795 and a max price of $59,295 for the Elite AWD version, the option for all-wheel drive, and a range close to 300 miles, it’s also reasonable. It also fully qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit (for now), thanks to being built on GM’s Ultium EV platform.
For those who want an EV that isn’t similar to a peacock flaring its iridescent feathers to announce to the world how amazing and revolutionary it is, the Honda Prologue is likely for you.
This story is 100% human-researched and written based on actual first-person knowledge, extensive experience, and expertise on the subject of cars and trucks.
First, Let’s Compare the Honda Prologue to its Acura Counterpart

Right before the Honda arrived, I got to test drive its much more luxurious and expensive sibling, the Acura ZDX Type S. The Acura was ridiculously quick, had enormous and bright yellow Brembo brakes, and looked amazing.
However, it was also over $70,000 MSRP. For the typical driver, that price is a big financial ask. The Prologue’s interior is pretty much identical to the Acura’s, can also come in all-wheel drive, can have just as good of a sound system, and is just as roomy and comfortable for a lot less.
That’s not to say the Acura was bad – I loved the Acura. The Honda is simply a more timid alternative to the ZDX, as the main difference I noticed between the two was the acceleration.
The Honda Prologue was much slower off the line than the Acura, even with two motors and 288 horsepower in the Elite AWD model I tested, but I didn’t mind since most people buy EVs for efficiency and environmental friendliness, not speed.
It Felt Very Much Like a Honda, Which is a Good Thing

I cannot stress how nice it was to drive an EV that felt like a gas-powered car. I don’t normally use one-pedal driving with EVs since I usually find the feature way too aggressive (even with adjustments), and the Honda Prologue’s drivability without it was refreshing.
When I’d lift my foot off of the brake, the Honda Prologue would coast like a gas car, while most EVs I’ve driven wouldn’t. If someone were looking for an EV that would reinforce that the transition between a gas car and an electric car is easy, the Prologue would be a great place to start.
The range is just shy of 300 miles with all-wheel drive, which despite what most people think, is pretty normal – even for a gas-powered car. It also charged quickly while I was shopping at my local Walmart, making it a really easy EV to live with.
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The Two-Toned Interior is Gorgeous

If you’ve read any of my other reviews, you know I’m very picky about a car’s interior. I don’t like boring, monotonous, or plain interiors. While the interior layout of the Acura ZDX Type S was identical to the Honda’s, the black and tan interior felt much more luxurious in the Prologue.
The seats weren’t bolstered like the Acura’s, but you have to remember the Acura appeals to those who want a performance-oriented experience, while the Honda is designed to be more demure. It was a cozy, open, and relaxed car to drive.
I also thought it was clever to use what would be a transmission tunnel as extra storage. The center storage area was two-tiered, making it an ideal place to keep a purse or a water bottle without worrying about it rolling around under anyone’s feet.
I’m also a sucker for a large sunroof, and the Honda Prologue definitely delivered. Having it open helped open up the interior, and provide a neat view for rear passengers. My oldest would fuss if I didn’t open it immediately after getting into it.
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It Could Easily Be a Mom-Mobile

When doing some research on the Honda Prologue, I was shocked by how many reviewers said the Honda could use more space. The photo above showed how much foot space was in the rear of the Prologue.
My two-year-old could walk without changing her stance perfectly fine, and when she was strapped in her seat, the floor space was open for my purse, their diaper bag, their toys, and much more thanks to a transmission tunnel-free flat floor.
It was also incredibly easy to install their car seats, too. The lower anchors were hidden under dedicated plastic covers, and the wide opening made it easy to see the anchor so I didn’t have to dig around for it blind. I also appreciated the upper tethers being on the back of the seat, and easily accessible by climbing into the gigantic trunk.
When it came to taking the seats out of the Prologue, it was just as easy. I didn’t time myself, but it was one of the quickest car-seat installations I’ve done.
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The Cargo Space was Up Front and In the Back was Astonishing

I loved the trunk space in the Honda Prologue. It yawned carrying my toddler’s double stroller and was even more bored by my bulk shopping haul from Costco. The cargo height was ideal too, since it wasn’t too high but not too low.
Like most family SUVs, the seats could fold down independently to add more space if needed, whether it was the single seat to the right or the dual seats to the left.
As previously mentioned, Honda repurposed what would be the transmission tunnel to add another “shelf” of space, adding to the plenty of cargo space it already had.
It Turned a Skeptic into a Prospective Buyer

The Honda Prologue helped me realize how accessible a nice EV with all-wheel drive really is. Honda’s multimedia screen is comfortable and easy to use, features Google built-in OS with maps, apps and “hey Google” voice-activated assistance. It simply felt approachable. The price, even at the top of the line, is accessible – especially when considering how much most EVs cost.
The Subaru Solterra, for instance, is similar in cargo space, also comes with all-wheel drive, and is priced at $51,995 for the top-of-the-line touring edition. However, the range is much less at 228 miles on a full charge. The Chevrolet Equinox EV, which might be considered the GM version of the Prologue, has nearly identical space and horsepower but fewer interior amenities (though it does offer Super Cruise) and is priced from $35K to about $50K.
The Kia EV6 has a similar build to the Honda Prologue too, with a max price of $54,275. The segment for affordable and unpretentious EVs is growing, and the Prologue is a very powerful example of what a solid, entry-level EV SUV can be.
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