2025 Honda Prologue Expert Review
Reviewed by Kelly Lin
A good first effort: That’s how we would describe the Honda Prologue that made its debut for 2024. Although it’s a comfortable cruiser, the first all-electric Honda SUV is missing a few elements that would make it more practical. For 2025, Honda sweetens the deal with upgrades to range and power.
Built on GM’s Ultium architecture, the Prologue continues to share a platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Cadillac Lyriq EV, and Acura ZDX. Along with these SUVs, the Honda also competes with smaller electrics such as the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
What We Think
The 2025 Honda Prologue builds upon a model that already impressed with its smooth ride, refined one-pedal driving capability, and luxury levels of quietude. It wasn’t quick or sporty in our prior tests, and it lacked the lightness Honda is known for, but the additional power this year could improve the driving experience.
Inside the cabin, it’s a mixed bag. We appreciate the clever storage solutions, including space for your stuff underneath the center console. Awkwardly, the parking brake button and Sport button reside below the driver’s left knee. Room in the back seats is sufficient, but the smaller Model Y and Ioniq 5 are similarly spacious and boast more cargo volume.
We aren’t particularly impressed by the 2025 Prologue’s range or fast-charging capabilities, either. Although its feature-per-dollar value equation is somewhat questionable before local incentives are considered, this is a stylish, refined, and capable EV.
Range and Charging
Finally, range on the Prologue crests the 300-mile mark. Now FWD models can travel 308 miles on a charge, according to Honda, up 12 miles from last year. Most AWD models can achieve 294 miles, an increase of 13 miles. The top-trim Elite AWD variant is pegged at 283 miles, up 10 miles from last year.
Charging speeds could be better. Like last year, the Prologue can charge at up to 150 kW at a DC fast charging station. Honda says the standard 85-kWh battery can recharge 65 miles of range in around 10 minutes. In our fast-charging test, the pre-2025 Prologue recouped 85 miles after 15 minutes and 128 miles after 30 minutes, trailing our test results for the 2023 Model Y and 2022 Ioniq 5.
Performance
Prologues with the single-motor FWD setup make 220 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, up 8 hp and 7 lb-ft from last year. Honda also offers a dual-motor AWD variant that delivers 300 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque. These figures are also up from last year (12 hp and 25 lb-ft). With the upgraded power, it’s likely the Prologue will take less than 6.0 seconds to reach 60 mph in AWD guise.
Safety Features
A host of safety features come standard on the 2025 Prologue: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic braking, reverse automatic braking, and rear park assist. The Touring trim adds front park assist, and the Elite tacks on rear pedestrian alert. We wish GM’s excellent Super Cruise hands-free driving tech was available like it is on the Prologue’s platform mates.
Cargo Space and Interior Room
Honda often excels in interior packaging, but the Prologue misses the mark. Although it’s a midsize SUV, its interior dimensions align more with some smaller SUVs. The cargo bay feels especially small.
Legroom (first/second rows):
2025 Honda Prologue: 41.4/39.4 inches
2026 Tesla Model Y: 41.9/40.5 inches
Cargo (behind second row/behind first row):
2025 Honda Prologue: 25.2/57.7 cubic feet
2026 Tesla Model Y: 29.0/71.4 cubic feet
Technology
Every Prologue comes with an 11.0-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are also standard fare, along with a six-speaker audio system, four USB ports, wireless phone charger, and Wi-Fi hot spot capability. Touring models and up feature a 12-speaker sound system, and the top Elite model gets a standard head-up display.
Trim Levels
Three trim levels are available on the 2025 Honda Prologue: EX, Touring, and Elite.
EX: Rain-sensing wipers, rear privacy glass, 60/40 split rear seats, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats
Touring: LED foglights, panoramic moonroof, roof rails, leather seats, six-way power passenger seat
Elite: Power-folding side view mirrors, 360-degree camera, illuminated beverage holders, illuminated door panels, ventilated front seats
Prices
If the base price of $48,850 seems hefty, up $55 from last year, keep in mind the Prologue qualifies for a $7,500 federal tax credit to help offset this cost. AWD models start at $51,850.
Touring models start at $53,150 with FWD and $56,150 with AWD. At the top of the lineup, the Elite goes for $59,350.
