Honda Reveals First Look at the Honda Prologue Battery-Electric SUV

Honda has offered the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. Prologue, which will be available with all-wheel drive, is aimed at customers who want the versatility of an SUV with the zero emissions benefit of a batter electric vehicle (BEV).

The Prologue will have a standard fully digital 11-inch driver display panel and an 11.3-inch audio/connectivity display.

The Honda design team based in Los Angeles is responsible for leading the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Prologue. 

Honda will introduce 30 new EVs globally by 2030, with a global sales volume of 2 million units.

In North America, Honda has laid out a timeline of EV introductions based on three initial phases leading to 2030 and ultimately to 100% zero-emission automobile sales by 2040.

Honda also recently announced an agreement to establish a joint venture to produce lithium-ion batteries in the US to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market.

Gary Robinson, vice president, automobile planning and strategy at American Honda, says: "We are not going to wait until 2024 to attract EV buyers, because we see a natural progression for a CR-V customer to Prologue with its slightly larger size, larger interior and capable handling. We will support that transition now by putting smart strategies in place with the CR-V hybrid, that will enable our customers to transition to an EV."

"Our goal was to create a clean harmony based on a rugged SUV image by coordinating the colors and materials to express neo-rugged design styling that’s familiar to our customers and uniquely Honda," adds Masaki Sumimoto, design lead for the Color, Materials and Finish.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America.