Execs Admit The 2024 Honda Prologue Will Most likely Drive Like Different GM EVs

The EV partnership between Honda and Common Motors, introduced in 2020, will begin to bear fruit within the subsequent few years with the arrival of the 2024 Honda Prologue. Nonetheless, the electrical crossover is predicated on GM’s Ultium platform and makes use of the American automaker’s proprietary battery expertise, elevating questions as to in the event that they’ll drive like Honda-engineered vehicles.

The reply to that query, apparently, is “not likely.” Honda CEO, President, and Government Director Toshihiro Mibe and Senior Managing Government Officer Shinji Aoyama not too long ago sat down with members of the media in a round-table dialogue, the place the Ultium platform was a frequent matter of dialog. Talking of the Prologue and GM’s personal Ultium-based crossovers, Aoyama admitted that the behind-the-wheel expertise would in all probability be comparable.

“We’re restricted as a result of base structure,” he stated. “To distinguish [them] when it comes to efficiency can be tough.”

Mibe agreed, declaring that the efficiency of the Honda Prologue would in all probability mirror some GM crossovers – doubtless the Blazer EV – due to the shared platform and comparable battery specs. Nonetheless, each Aoyama and Mibe have been assured that the Prologue will nonetheless really feel like a Honda in lots of the ways in which customers will care about essentially the most.

“The design – the highest hat – is the place we’ll make our differentiation,” Mibe stated.

Certainly, the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles is doing the styling of the Prologue, with a singular exterior and cabin that take inspiration from the lovable, not-for-America E hatchback. Amongst these Honda signatures can be a cool wordmark on the rear hatch written within the firm’s barely retro script. What’s extra, the E hatchback will donate its HMI infotainment software program, serving to the cabin really feel trendy and EV-specific. Lastly, the Japanese automaker can have a hand within the Prologue’s high quality management, guaranteeing it meets Honda’s requirements for sturdiness and reliability.

The Prologue will arrive at Honda sellers in 2024, slotting in alongside the Passport as its versatile, adventure-oriented battery-electric equal. Pricing and remaining specs have but to be introduced.