What A Fully Loaded Honda Prologue Costs

Purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) often costs a little more than an internal combustion engine (ICE) car. This is why politicians often give incentives to those who want to make the electric switch as a way to make these zero-emissions vehicles just as easy to own as an ICE car. But what if you’ve got the money to splurge a bit and also want an EV from a familiar and reputable Japanese brand?

You’ve got three options in that case: the

Toyota bZ4X
and

Subaru Solterra
twins, and the most compelling option of the three, the Honda Prologue. The Honda Prologue, however, isn’t completely a Honda, because this midsize electric crossover SUV uses the Ultium battery and EV platform from General Motors (GM)–more on that later. But for now, if you’ve got room to splurge for an electric SUV from a familiar nameplate, how much would a fully loaded 2024 Honda Prologue cost?

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources including CarBuzz and MotorTrend for driven impressions.

A Fully-Loaded Prologue Costs Over $65,000

To begin your purchasing journey for a fully loaded Prologue, you’ll have to select the range-topping Elite, which has a base price of $57,900. From there, you have a few optional packages to choose from, and a plethora of accessories to add. Of course, not all accessory packages can be added since some accessories serve similar functions, but with all possible accessory combinations added to the Prologue Elite, you’re looking at a total of $65,362, including destination fees but not

including the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit.

You’ll End Up With A Rugged-Looking Prologue

The 2024 Honda Prologue in Elite trim looks minimalist yet modern, but while the look may be too tame for some, there’s a crowd that particularly loves its well-proportioned looks, including myself. But to make this Prologue Elite as expensive as possible, then we’ve splurged on all possible accessories that we can add. The result is a Prologue that looks ready to go on trails due to its rugged looks, as shown above.

All of these accessories are focused on improving the functionality of the Prologue as provided with the available roof racks and tow hitches (of which the Prologue Elite is capable of towing up to 1,500 pounds), while the rugged exterior add-ons improve its looks somewhat. However, I think we can all agree that the Mid Door Trim isn’t improving its looks. Anyway, here’s a breakdown of what accessories were added in order for us to reach this price tag.

Exterior And Interior

• North Shore Pearl: $455 Packages

All-Season Protection Package II

• All-Season Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, and Wheel Locks: $455

Accessories

1. Bike Attachment – Fork Mount: $195
2. Bike Attachment – Frame Mount: $216
3. Crossbars: $325
4. Mid-Door Trim: $250
5. Door Edge Guard: $125
6. Door Handle Film: $55
7. Door Visors: $215
8. Emblem – AWD, Gloss Black: $35
9. Emblem – e:, Gloss Black: $35
10. Emblem – Elite, Gloss Black: $40
11. Emblem – Front H-Mark, Rear Honda & Prologue, Gloss Black: $120
12. Fender Flares: $650
13. Front Grille: $300
14. Front Lower Trim: $400
15. Side Lower Trim: $400
16. Rear Bumper Applique: $80
17. Rear Lower Trim: $250
18. Roof Basket: $402
19. Roof Box – Midsize: $567
20. Ski/Snowboard Attachment: $281
21. Tent: $417
22. Trailer Hitch Ball Mount: $50
23. Trailer Hitch with Harness: $795
24. Valve Stem Caps – Chrome/Black: $24
25. Wheel Lug Nut Set – Black: $325

What Else The Prologue Offers

We’ve already dwelled on its simple exterior, so let’s now dwell on the interior and drivetrain. Like the exterior, the interior of the Prologue is very simplistic but modern. It’s also well-trimmed due to the amount of soft-touch materials, and the overall build quality is pretty solid. However, as you poke around the interior, you’ll notice a few pieces shared with the Blazer EV to which this SUV is mechanically related, such as the door handles and steering. Ditto the 11-inch digital gauge cluster and 11.3-inch main infotainment screen, of which it’s running GM’s software rather than Honda’s own operating system. It’s not entirely a bad thing since the software has been updated over the past few months to be easy to use and with snappy response times.

The Prologue’s GM bones also share the same battery and electric motor tech as the Blazer. With that in mind, its dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) setup that’s in this

Prologue Elite means it produces 288 horsepower, 333 pound-feet
, and whose 85 kWh lithium-ion nickel-manganese-cobalt battery pack is good for 273 miles. These figures are

exactly the same as the Blazer EV LT and RS,
but due to the Chevy’s more aerodynamic shape, it has a slight range advantage of 283 miles. For the Prologue to match the Blazer EV’s range, you’ll have to step down to either an EX or Touring with the smaller 19-inch wheels. Nevertheless, here’s how the Prologue stacks up with its GM sibling.

Performance Specifications Comparison

What It’s Like To Live With A Prologue

If you’ve decided firmly that you indeed want a 2024 Honda Prologue, whether in range-topping Elite or not, here’s what it’s like to live with this midsize electric SUV.

It Has One Trait That Hondas Usually Aren’t Known For

A crossover SUV’s primary mission is to be a spacious, versatile, and comfortable means of transportation for a family of five. Anything more than that is mostly a nice add-on, but not a requirement. The Prologue massively fulfills that role, and in spectacular fashion, we think. That’s because the Prologue is mainly focused on offering a comfortable driving experience, and the Prologue even has one trait that Hondas aren’t usually known for–supreme noise isolation.

As someone who has driven most Hondas on sale today, from the Type R to the Civic, CR-V, and even the Pilot, road, and wind noise has always been a Honda trait. That’s been slowly reduced in 2024, but it’s still not completely removed from the driving experience. The GM underpinnings of the Prologue sure make this electric SUV a lot quieter, and if that’s what you want in an electric SUV (which I’m sure, you do), then by all means the Prologue is a perfect option.

But It Isn’t Known For Sportiness

The CarBuzz thinks that while the Prologue is largely a very comfortable and refined electric SUV, they believe that it misses out on the traits of what Hondas are known for. I’m all-in on a car that feels more isolated, but they think that a Honda, whether it’s an SUV or a sedan, should have the Honda pedigree of being a fun-to-drive car. Now, I mentioned earlier that an SUV’s primary goal is to be comfortable, and anything more than that is just nice to have. So yes, the Prologue isn’t a sporty SUV, but it doesn’t mean it’s a bad car.

Why The Prologue Is Significant For Honda And GM

Developing an electric vehicle from scratch isn’t a cheap endeavor. Especially if you’ve been making ICE cars for the past decades, making that shift towards EVs is both daunting and expensive. Here’s why the Prologue is actually a very important vehicle for both brands.

Helps Speed Up Honda’s EV Endeavor

Let’s be honest, Honda is also particularly slow when it comes to electrification. While the stylish and well-rounded Honda e small hatch was praised for its design and tech, it only satisfied a small niche and barely reached mainstream status in Europe. Obviously, small hatchbacks are a dying breed in the United States, so the Honda e wouldn’t click. Therefore, by teaming up with GM, Honda has received a solid head start in the United States versus if it pursued this endeavor all on its own.

All The While Helping To Split Costs

Finally, as mentioned, developing an EV is an expensive endeavor, especially if you’re still creating an EV R&D team, production line, and supply chain from scratch. General Motors, therefore, is focusing on variable profits for its EVs before targeting a full profit from each EV sold. Variable profit means that your earnings from each EV sold exceed your variable costs, which is a good metric since it has been slowly increasing year after year, according to GM’s CEO Mary Barra. Furthermore, this helps Honda reduce the financial burden of releasing a compelling EV for the North American market, all the while helping GM pay its bills and investments in developing a robust EV supply chain, R&D team, and even a solid production line.