Top features, pricing, first look

Honda will unveil a new design theme it calls “neo-rugged” early next year, when its first electric vehicle, the five-passenger 2024 Prologue SUV, goes on sale. Long and low, the Prologue looks more like a sporty wagon than traditional SUVs like the Honda Passport.

Prologue prices will start in the upper $40s.

The Prologue shares its platform, electric motors, battery and more with the Chevrolet Blazer EV. There’s no visual similarity between the two, however, with the Blazer having more fluid lines.

What will it compete with?

• Chevy Blazer EV
• Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Kia EV6
• Nissan Ariya
• VW ID4

Bigger than Passport or CR-V, no front trunk

The Prologue is longer, wider, less tall and slightly narrower than Honda’s Passport midsize SUV, which has the proportions of a more traditional SUV. It’s also about eight inches longer and five wider than Honda’s popular CR-V compact SUV.

One vehicle isn’t enough to reveal the defining characteristics of Honda’s neo-rugged look, but the Prologue’s exterior leans into horizontal lines, with a broad, level hood; flat front fenders; wide, narrow grille; and slim horizontal LED running lights and headlights. The low roof is similarly level, leading to a sharply angled rear window. The A-pillars and windshield display a consistent rake.

Honda’s Los Angeles studio designed the Prologue’s exterior

The Prologue’s interior has plenty of head and leg room. A panoramic, power opening sunroof with a retractable shade is standard on all models but the base EX.

There’s no front trunk, but 25.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, 57.7 with them folded. The rear seat folds 60/40.