First Honda Prologue image

Who is actually manufacturing the the Prologue, Honda or GM? I assume both will sell their own version of this car, similar to the Solterra/bZ4X which is manufactured by Toyota.

 

But quoting from the article, sounds like maybe both of them will be building on the same platform.

The partnership should come as no surprise given that the two brands had previously committed to working together on shared platforms. In 2021, the duo confirmed that GM would work to build electric crossovers for the Honda and Acura brands, including the Honda Prologue and a large SUV for Acura. Honda has also previously invested $750 million in GM's self-driving outfit, Cruise.

The remarkable part is the potential to lower the cost of electric cars for consumers. The partnership will is expected to potentially drive down the cost of some jointly-developed EVs to below $30,000, according to GM's Vice President of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles, Ken Morris.

 

Oh, yeah, of course. Sort of like the Kona/Nero and Ioniq 5/EV6. Very different on the outside, but same platforms.

Sounds to me that it will be more a GM car though, than Honda, on the platform I mean. Nothing wrong with that, as long as the Ultium technology is as good as being touted.

As an aside, I am on my local dealer's list (#92) to order a Silverado EV, probably won't see it until 2024/25. What I liked about it were the dual Ultium battery packs (400V) both being able to charge simultaneously at a 350 kW charger to achieve charging speeds similar to an 800V battery. I owned a Chevy Avalanche many years ago, and was very happy with the flexible functionality (midgate). I made very good use of that vehicle. This truck looks very similar in that respect, but is an EV.

 

The Honda and Acura are going to be manufactured in GM plants.

The Honda will be built in Ramos Arizpe along side the Blazer EV and Equinox EV, while the Acura will be built in Spring Hill along side the Lyriq.

 

Here are the electric Equinox and the Prologue. Similar, but I don't see any shared sheet metal. They don't appear to have the same location for their charging ports, either. The door handles on the Equinox are nearly invisible compared with the range-robbing handles on the Prologue. Of course, it would be better if the Prologue wasn't just a sketch. (Note: As you can see from the reversed bow-tie, I flipped the photo of the Equinox.)

 

"They don't appear to have the same location for their charging ports, either."

That's because you mirrored a picture from the passenger side of the Equinox...
The Equinox has a charge port on the driver side front quarter panel... in the same place as the Prologue if you pay attention to other photos and the recent video from GM of the Equinox.

However, the Prologue is at least the size of the Blazer, not an Equinox...

 

Thanks for your astute observations. I should have realized flipping the Equinox invalidated my claim. Also, you're right that the Prologue looks larger than the Equinox, so the Blazer will be closer in size. I should delete my flawed post, but then people wouldn't see it and understand your analysis of my errors.

 

The best Blazer image I could find. I'll refrain from conclusions this time.

 

If it walks like a GM and talks like a GM it must be a GM. It is infuriating to me that Honda can’t pull their head out of their posterior and release something on their own. If I wanted a GM produce I’d buy a GM product from a GM brand… ugh… at least it is going to be more than a just a rebadge but still… Likely not going on any of my lists.

 

Uh-huh. Sure they are going to get the cost below $30K. Anybody want to buy my bridge? It's right on the Hudson.

 

I realize this isn't exactly on point, but now that Honda has discontinued production of the Clarity is there any EV/Hybrid sedan or SUV in Honda's announced future?

 

The Civic and CR-V.