As a part of its electrification push, Honda has unveiled its first mainstream absolutely electrical SUV named Prologue. It has been developed in collaboration with General Motors. Prologue makes use of GM’s Ultium platform, which may also be seen with different electrical SUVs similar to Chevrolet Blazer, Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer.
Honda Prologue electrical SUV will first go on sale in North America, someday in 2024. Versatility might be one of many key USPs, with capabilities for on a regular basis commutes in addition to weekend getaways. Honda will make sure that efficiency elements of Prologue electrical SUV is at par with that of its present vary of ICE-based SUVs.
Honda Prologue SUeV options
Honda describes the Prologue SUV as one with ‘neo-rugged styling’. Conceptualiztion of the SUV has been executed by Honda’s LA-based design crew. The modern design and styling of the SUV might be matched by the SUV’s capabilities throughout on-road and off-road environments. Some key options embrace a outstanding black bar at entrance, modern LED headlamps, top-mounted LED DRLs, massive fake air dam and vertically-stacked fog lamp housing.
Side profile exudes a way of magnificence with massive 21-inch wheels and lengthy wheelbase. As in comparison with new Honda CR-V, Prologue wheelbase extends an extra 203 mm in size and 127 mm in width. Door panels have a easy curve and the SUV will get cladding in contrasting black shade. Prologue could have an unique North Shore Pearl color, which derives inspiration from the pure magnificence related to Lake Tahoe in California.
At rear, Prologue will get ‘Honda’ badging in stylized typeface. It additionally will get e: sequence title badging, which might be utilized for all of Honda’s upcoming electrical automobiles. Other key options embrace linear-styled taillights, vast black bar and metallic end skid plate.
Measuring 4876.8 mm in size, 1988.82 mm in width and 1643.38 mm in peak, Honda Prologue could have ample room to make passengers really feel at residence. Interiors could have an unique charcoal and lightweight gray theme, impressed by the visible of contemporary snow on the mountains. Dashboard appears immaculate and comes with an 11-inch absolutely digital instrument console and an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Honda Prologue vary, specs
While powertrain particulars of Honda Prologue haven’t been revealed, it may very well be near that of Chevrolet Blazer EV. Blazer has an estimated vary of as much as 320 miles (approx. 515 km). It churns out 557 hp of max energy and may obtain 0-60 mph in below 4 seconds. Honda Prologue is prone to get security help options similar to autonomous emergency braking, entrance pedestrian braking, lane maintain help with lane departure warning, ahead collision alert and auto excessive beams.
By 2030, Honda has plans to attain international EV gross sales volumes of two million models. In North America, Honda is aiming to attain 100% zero-emission car gross sales by 2040. Over the subsequent 10 years, Honda might be spending 5 trillion yen on electrification and associated software program applied sciences.
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