The Prologue may not match the visual flair or performance of its sibling, the ZDX, but it’s a practical choice for an electric SUV, with a solid range and a roomy interior. In a way, it’s the more subdued, grown-up version of the ZDX.
The Prologue isn’t your typical Honda—it doesn’t quite feel like one, either. Built in a partnership with GM on the Ultium platform, it’s essentially a GM vehicle with Honda badging and a few Honda-specific touches, but it mostly leans on GM components and design, which can be a turn-off for many Honda enthusiasts.
The Prologue is a solid pick if you’re after a spacious electric SUV that prioritizes comfort and user-friendly features.
Performance & Comfort
There’s not much exciting about the Prologue’s driving experience, unlike its quicker sibling, the ZDX Type S. The Prologue is one of the slower electric SUVs we have tested, but it’s still on par with quick gas SUVs. Despite not being the quickest, there’s plenty of power for most driving conditions, like merging onto the highway or overtaking other vehicles.
The Prologue’s handling doesn’t quite impress either. The steering feels floaty, and the overall driving experience can feel a bit uninspired—mostly due to its GM Ultium platform, which doesn’t give it the sharp, agile feel typical of other Hondas.
While the Prologue doesn’t stand out for performance, it shines in the comfort department. The ride is smooth and the suspension does a great job of handling most potholes and bumps in the road. The cabin remains impressively quiet even at high speeds, with minimal road and wind noise—despite not having an engine to mask the sound.
Interior & Tech
The Prologue is one of the more spacious SUVs in its segment, but its interior doesn’t quite match the typical Honda design—likely due to its GM origins. While there are some Honda touches, it has that slightly cheap, tacky feel often associated with GM vehicles. Honda’s own interiors generally feel more refined by comparison. Still, the Prologue’s interior has its strengths: it’s simple, spacious, and focused on utility. Physical buttons and knobs for climate and audio controls are a plus, especially when so many manufacturers are shifting everything to touchscreens. The interior isn’t necessarily bad, it’s straightforward and user-friendly, with a minimal learning curve.
The cabin is spacious, with plenty of legroom and headroom in both rows. The seats are reasonably comfortable with some adjustability, though there’s nothing particularly remarkable about them.
The Prologue features a Google-based infotainment system, controlled through an 11.3-inch touchscreen. It also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—unlike GM’s latest EVs, which are moving exclusively to Google-based systems. An 11.0-inch digital gauge display and a wireless smartphone charging pad come standard, adding to the Prologue’s tech offerings. The top trim includes extras like a head-up display and a 12-speaker Bose stereo.
Many of the advanced driving aids come standard, most of which performed well in our tests, enhancing both ease and safety on the road.
Storage
The Prologue offers a decent storage area, with about 671L of cargo space behind the second row. While it’s not class-leading, it provides plenty of usable space, ideal for most families in this segment. The rear seats also fold in a 60/40 split, adding flexibility for larger items.
The interior leans toward utility, excelling in spaciousness. The two-tier center storage design makes smart use of space for personal items, complemented by a large center armrest bin and a decently sized glovebox for practical storage.
Range
The Prologue is estimated to travel up to 439 km on a single charge, but in our real-world testing, it got around 390 km on a full charge with 10% remaining. That’s decent, though not exceptional. The Prologue is also compatible with DC fast-charging, adding about 99 km of range in just 10 minutes.
