Well done Honda for not going crazy with the styling. Very clean exterior looks, with a more conventional interior than the Tesla. We have a Model Y and a CR-V, and I could see my other half preferring the Prologue to the Y for its conventional controls. I wish the Prologue had a 40/20/40 split rear seat and faster charging, but other than that I really like it.

Alex really is the best car reviewer.

Great point about the Prologue having CarPlay, whereas the Blazer intentionally left it out. Wtf was GM thinking?

The Elite version is very attractive. I love the teal color. I like the more normal look of the car. I just wish the price wasn't so high.

Sir Mix A Lot reference👋👋

Alex I am shocked =) you didnt mention the now-rare turning ligths in *amber* on this vehicle.

So basically the Blazer EV with more conservative styling and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. I think this one is a winner!

Worth noting that while gas powered GM vehicles tend to be a bit… patchy on reliability, their EVs are historically quite good. Bolt EV was a remarkably reliable car (speaking from personal experience), the battery recall is the one blemish and that wasn’t GM’s fault.

Also, the BZ4X is such a low bar to set. ;)

Sure, I'd think about it if I were in the market. No software bugs, includes CarPlay 2? Over a Blazer EV? Sure, I'd definitely buy the Prologue before I bought a Blazer EV. :-)

For DC fast charging please add 10 to 80% charging times..... Since peak charging rates are very misleading. Personally I prefer charging curve but that would just confuse those people.

I saw it in person yesterday and was very impressed by the design.

I'd much rather have a HR-V hybrid. The rest of the world already has that in the form of the ZR-V, don't know why Honda is so slow to bring it to America

My guess is that divider there in the middle is for support since that under area seems pretty wide. You could use something sturdier as a cover, but I suspect the cover may be heavy enough already, especially if you need it lift it without removing stuff off of the cover first.

The small rear wiper blade is so small - it looks like a dog wagging its small tail. I mean, it's better than not having a wiper at all (because vehicles now come with rearview cameras as a standard safety feature nowadays) but that's only clearing the middle part of the rear window and not closer to the edge.

Alex has the magic for doing car's review s ❤

Honda did great. Only thing it needs now is a front trunk and NACS access to be a competitive SUV.

Nice to see Honda getting into this segment.

Alex, your wording on your reviews on these cars is exceptional! Especially physics based wording. Meaning, most people don’t understand how Cg plays a role at highway efficiency. Great review as usual! This and the Y are on my future (maybe) buy list. In the end, efficiency is king in EV’s so while I think this is a great vehicle, the model Y wins in my book, except no apple car play and regen options for gliding (which is more efficient as you so eloquently pointed out in previous video) pending driving habits. Keep up the great work! And all done well, in the rain!!!!

I like that the prologue has apple carplay and android auto and is a good looking car 👍

Idk about you guys, but I'm digging the rain. I mean, it sucks for Alex, but it's kinda refreshing.

Alex, Is this the Epilogue of the Honda/GM EV partnership? 🤔😉🤣

I guess I'm excited... but I think this is still a real "wait and see" for me. I like the Ioniq 5, and I don't think I'd touch any other BEV at this point until things shake out over the next 2-3 years.

The sir mixalot reference killed me. 🍑

Headlights in the tablet are fine until you're out at night and realize that your valet didn't realize they were automatic and turned them off.

8:39 9:00 9:17 9:23 "All-new *_Honda Motocompacto,_* a fun, fresh take on e-scooters, redefines affordable all-electric personal transportation with sleek and simple styling, an innovative, ultra-compact foldable design, and an MSRP of just $995." Nov 1, 2023

Shoes match the interior, well played Alex. Attention to detail, that is why you are my favorite reviewer. Also, the dead pan jokes.

Alex is always great for no frills very informative and subtle information in a very compactish video. And he's always prefaces what's opinion, fact or best guess.

After a year or so with all that shiny black plastic, I'd be tempted to take some 0000 steel wool and give it a good swirl. If the fingerprints weren't bad enough, the scattered scratches completely kill the deal. Don't know why so many car designers make this choice. Car overall looks good to me. Not entranced by the range vs price though. I'm not yet willing to consider "sleek and sexy." Like the box and the width. Shed a tear for the (lack of) performance.

Hi Alex, how is this "one of the best values" and "less money" from your opening statement? Starting price of ~$48k and doesn't qualify for tax credits seem to make this much more expensive than the Tesla Model Y ($42k), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($40k) and even Chevy's own Equinox EV ($35k).

It's a one and done product (the GM and Honda partnership has ended) but it sill looks great.

Call it a *_Hevy,_* or a *_Chonda._*

Very nice & thorough review! I love the look of the Prologue. And I like how practical it should be. And I like the Eltium package’s motors, battery packs, software etc. I want one!

We used to say: Co-operate to Graduate. I think this has taken the best of the 2 manufacturers. Kudos to GM & HONDA. Manufactures do need to get their price points lower though. Only the rich survive.😊

So no supercruise on Honda prologue?

I watched several other KZfaq videos covering this SUV. Alex, once again, has done the best job. He asked about GM vs. Honda. My daughter has a Chevrolet Bolt which had a major battery problem. Dealing with the Chevrolet dealership was a nightmare. Somehow I feel as if the Honda Dealer would have treated her better; the car was in the shop 3 months! I hope to get a "passenger friendly EV" at the end of the year. This vehicle looks to be at the top of the list in this regard. My one concern is just how front wheel biased this vehicle is as an AWD car. I tend to prefer a rear wheel bias drive. I would love to have Alex compare the driving characteristics of the Nissan Ariya (perhaps a comparable vehicle), a few of the most similar rear wheel biased AWD EV's and the Prologue.

If I had to choose right now between the Model Y and Prologue, it would be the Prologue. I cannot stand not having an instrument cluster. I like physical buttons where they are supposed to be on the Prologue instead of having to fuss with a screen of menu within menu on the Model Y. I really do not like the jelly bean look on the Model Y as well. The rear wiper is a bit too small on the Prologue but it's better than no rear wiper. The shifter on the column on the Prologue is a negative for me (I know, more space saved) since it's not where I want it to be. I agree, headlights on auto are the norm for me so it doesn't bother me with the Prologue. I like sentry mode and the bigger rear seats on the Model Y but the negatives from the Model Y for me just make the positives from the Prologue that much more better. I don't live in CA and I don't road trip ever either so charging isn't much of an issue for me. However if I'm going to pay almost 70k for the Elite trim, I would just spend more and get an EV9 GT-Line at that point. You might as well at that price point. Faster charging, much bigger, etc. The firmer EV9 suspension isn't a plus for me but the EV9 checks more boxes for me than the Prologue (and even more so than the Model Y). The federal tax credit doesn't apply to my situation so it doesn't matter to me that the Kia EV9 currently doesn't get it (or half even when the production moves to the US).

If I were in the market, this would definitely be on my list.

4:55 - “If like… Sir Mix-A-Lot… You want a motor in the back of your Honda” 😂

Well done on the Sir Mix A Lot lines. Good review as always.

Amazing video Alex.

The problem is that you have to get a Prologue in elite trim so that it is equipped like a Tesla Model Y. As such, this is about $12000 more than a Model Y in inventory while being less efficient. I’m in the market and was interested in this but I can’t justify $12k more for this. 😢

Coming from a Bolt, my big Ultium question is how similar/effective the regen braking/paddle system is; one of my favorite things about the Bolt and something that has been underwhelming in some other EVs I’ve driven.

I’m trying to figure out the Jane Fonda reference . . .

Definitely would choose this over the Model Y.

The difference in door material between front and back bothers my OCD.

Prologue not Blazer. Prologue Elite. Use it around town. Charge at home. Savings on gasoline (net of electric charging) will never justify the price, even after tax credit. So, you could buy the Prologue because you like it.

Alex great video as always. I like the styling, the size, the interior space. I don't like the price, the weight, and the GM involvement. Why are EVs so expensive? At this point in time, I think human beings have pretty much perfected how to manufacture an automobile. What is so expensive in an EV? I don't think it's the electric motors, they have been around over 100 years. They have less moving parts than an ICE motor. Is it the batteries and the system to maintain the proper temperature for those batteries? I would really like to know. Thanks again for another great video.

😂😂 The Sir Mixalot reference!! Thank you Alex!

divider in the rear under storage area looks like it could be weight support, rear floor support. I have seen a CR-V EXL rear floor cave it due to no support. Thoughts?

It’s a bit plain looking. The gloss black between the headlights cheapens the look. They should have painted it body color. Reminds me of the first model S. Not a bad 1st attempt by Honda, but for 60K I want to be wowed! Which this doesn’t…

I know I'm crossing segments, but I'd sure love a Crown Signia Hybrid Max as my new mostly-EV wagon. Always EV back and forth to work, and i can drive LA-San Francisco stop-free like God intended.

Not the first time that Honda and GM have collaborated. The Saturn Red Line Vue had a Honda V6 under its hood. My thing is ... having GM provide the underpinnings and building it in the states qualifies it for a tax write-off, but ... is it worth it in the long run? Will there be build issues with the Prologue because of its platform mate? Also, what's with manufacturers spelling out their name across the back of the car? Isn't that what emblems are for? Have people gotten suddenly dumber that an emblem isn't enough?

Glad they put the charging door in the CORRECT location, not on the rear bumper or at the back of the vehicle or on the passenger side

“Motor in the back of your Honda” 😂

I'm a sucker for teal paint. It is a good looking EV.

Great review Alex! I don't see Honda selling a lot of these since the specs are just ok and a Model Y LR currently costs less than $40k with point of sale credit.

Thank you Alex for the post. But Munro & Associates did a teardown of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 battery pack and concluded it was very repairable. (Which is kind of ironic with all the fear mongering about the excessive cost of a replacement battery pack.) So your conjecture about the excess weight of the Ultium-based GM EVs is due to its superior battery pack repairability, is dubious at best. Especially since the Ultium-based Honda is considerably lighter.

Great product at a great price, but can’t see why you’d pay more for one of these over a Model Y, which has far more cargo space and space for people as well. At least this has a better look and more range, which precious few competitors manage. I’d be less worried about the frunk than about the way bigger trunk.

Really nice looking normal car. I would very seriously consider this if wanting a full EV. Love the colour as well. Well done Honda (and GM I guess LOL)

Those tires on the Elite model are ridiculous for such a heavy car especially with the short sidewalls. Expect to buy new expensive tires more often. Overall, it’s a good looking vehicle.

It’s a good pairing if GM could their quality right. Heard too many stories of how the Blazer EV launch was botched. No reason why the Honda version wouldn’t be affected since it’s based on that

Nice Sir Mix A Lot ref Alex.

How is it that this huge Prologue has about the same cargo volume behind the rear seats as the much, much smaller VW GTI? Seems like a real "feat" of design and engineering.

This looks like any normal gas suv but it happens to have an electric motor. No gadgets like pop our door handles that kids will break and you have to show your passengers how to use. With android auto and Honda functionality I would certainly pick this over a blazer.

This should be called Honda Epilogue as others have pointed out.

Thank you for calling out the 2 way lumbar. Some of us have that on our must-have list, meaning I won’t be buying the Prologue. 😢

That intro felt like kissing Honda's backside. This is expensive, even by EV standards and having GM as that basis of the platform is scary. I would take a base model EV9 over this. With the Model Y below 40 grand, it makes it hard to pay so much more for this.

Definitely not in my driveway! Not pure Honda made, too expensive, design okay......I rather have Tesla model Y Performance.

Hilarious, LOL, the Sir-Mix comment on the motor in my honda, guess only our generation would remember that song , Hahaahahahahah to funny

I miss the good old days of small, subcompact Honda's.

Lol i love your sir mix alot references!

Alex, I like that phone case! Brand?

can it fit easily a full golf bag?

I’d wait 2 years for a used selling @25K and 4K rebate on used EV

Unbelievably ordinary.

Alex , What’s the ground clearance ?

If you compare the Honda Prologue to the Toyota Crown Signia, who wins?

Just hide this tiny rear windscreen whipper under the spoiler - it riuns the clean look !! and get rid of piano black for good!!

Love it!

I would have preferred if Honda and Chevy paired a Bolt/Honda E mix. Not everyone needs an SUV.

I like the looks, love the color, but I'm not going to afford an EV. I can't even afford an old gas minivan or Accord hybrid.

In theory this should be around the same price as the model Y, but in reality it will be considerably more after dealer markups and limited production due to GM/Honda losing money on everyone made since they cannot scale up the ultium products.

I am a happy owner of a Bolt EUV Premier over the last two years. I've also always purchased GM vehicles. With that said, I would hands-down choose the Honda Prologue over the Blazer EV or the Equinox. The styling is much more inline with what I"m looking for. It has a handsome look, where the Blazer, to me, is tacky looking. Now, if GM brought over the Buick Electra E5 over from China and sold THAT in the United States, this would be an entirely different conversation. I would happily choose the Electra. But, given GM's constant terrible decisions in the EV space, I have high doubts it'll actually make it here and if it does, they're going to price it way out of range for what it is. The Prologue for what you get IS appropriately priced. It's nicer than the Blazer EV, but also considerably cheaper. It's a win-win.

How does this seem worse than the Bolt?

I would buy it If Honda put V6 in it .. its looks better than the passport

Is this going to have the weird Ultium charging curve where it only charges quickly for 10 minutes?

Thanks for the heads up. I don’t want any vehicle that Chevy had a hand in.

The issue with EVs is still the price. That’s really expensive compared to similar gas. At least 10k

This looks better than the Blazer EV. I don't like the clamsy Chevy Blazer emblem on my car. It looks like something improvised by an offgrid camper. If I eventually get over the hurdle of Honda having an out-of-wedlock child, then I can appreciate the Prologue even better. For now, I am just a keen observer of Honda's EV progress.

Meanwhile i was hoping for the CrossE-tour Still waiting for the Honda Airport

Like it, it checks all the boxes, Apple car play, Rear wiper, fast AC charging, better looking than the Chevy! Good job Honda.

Sigh, I was expecting a better EV from Honda. Looks like Japanese automaker’s aren’t putting their best efforts in bringing great EVs to the market. Too preoccupied with ICE old habits?

I can use Android auto and have a FUN color? Those two things alone make me prefer it over the Tesla.

I would rather put some 18” narrow tires on it to maximize range

GM has a history of electrical issues. Why trust them with an EV? The Trailblazer EV is so bad they had to do a recall & stop sale.

Aptera starting to scare people including pure play ICE Platforms. Hybrid drive systems looking good. 2025 Ford Explorer still the vehicle to watch for this Year Calendar Year 2024. Some of these prices are really and truly going off a cliff quite suddenly as well so for those that can contain themselves definitely pays to wait for 4 wheels and a steering wheel excepting possibly Cybertruck. Still personally seriously looking at a stand up scooter or a folding bike but expecting prices to collapse with those as well. Subaru hybrid looking forward to that.

13:07 so still miserable route planning? in 2024....

Didn't hear it mentioned, will these be serviced at all Honda dealers?

Scream so cheap inside