@@wh4070 The fact that people will avoid buying a car from a brand simply because of the dude that owns the brand rather than the quality of the cars themselves is astonishing to me
@@ColossalKaiju well it's an efficient form of boycotting, Tesla quality isn't that great either. Although this Honda doesn't seem too high quality either.
Window lockout being hidden within the screen seems very odd and annoying as well. How am I supposed to stealthily disable my girlfriend's window switch when I'm about to rip a fart in the car? She'd see it coming from a mile away.
"Starting with the weekend categories and styling, it's boxy which is in right now and it gets a 7 out of 10. Handling is subpar since it's literally a shopping cart and it gets a 4 out of 10"
@@thanosianthemadtitanic he said on one of the podcast episodes that he stopped because it made the videos too long and he's competing with TikToks lol. I definitely miss the breakdown and the old-school screenshot of a spreadsheet
@@aamitche1they don’t want to make EVs now but since everyone has one and there might be regulation in CA regarding it now, they had to make one. And they figured they’ll partner with GM to do so. Both Toyota and Honda don’t believe in EVs, or at least adoption as fast as automakers were making EVs.
While this is true, they should have accepted that at least a portion of buyers want quality EVs, and dedicated real effort to developing an excellent one, a foundation for being able to expand their EV lineup, or just maintain a toe in the water. Meanwhile, they're 15 years behind.
I hate carmakers that say “people don’t use the frunk” if the hood is long af and looks like it could accommodate a frunk THEN ADD IT, all storage is good storage and I doubt people don’t like that
@@ezee1o exactly! To be honest I don’t have the money for such car but if I had one I’d also use it all the time, also that tunnel is cool af, so many cool accessories have appeared for it, like a slide out toolbox and the rivian kitchen thing
I also use my frunk all the time, though it’s partially because the back hatch is where the engine is, and it’s also really weighty. The frunk is large enough for two suitcases, so everything for my daily needs just goes in there, especially because it’s a 2 seat coupe lol
Probably poled people that have EVs with that embarrassing cubby that can barely hold a charger. If I owned something with a usable front trunk, especially an SUV or Pickup like the Rivian or Lightning, I would probably use the front trunk more than rear cargo space. Rear cargo spaces are cavernous on some SUVs and definitely on trucks to the point that transporting smaller items, like groceries, means if you brake going downhill you are now going spelunking for that can of Campbell's
You know you can add more interior room by stuffing components in the front, right? EVs don't have engine but they still got a lot of things to run the car.
I agree. I like this over the Blazer. Like this color too. Mostly a good review but he’s so stuck on why the car is not exceptional that he missed some of the appeal. This is a large car with good range, normal looks (and door handles) a sunroof that opens and normal controls. He never mentions the tax credit. I want more horsepower personally but this is nice.
Totally agreed. I have a big disdain for most EV's having to be ostentatious. I get that there are things they dont need (like a grill) but that doesnt mean to forget about the front end stylistically. Front end design on most EV's occupies a liminal space in the psyche of what a front end should be. An uncanny valley of car design, if you will.
@@goatsplitter Wow, “liminal space in the psyche”, not the kind of analysis you often read in the comments section on RUclips. Impressive. Since I don’t much like the front end on the Teslas I do wonder how much is based on my years of seeing a grill. The nothingness doesn’t appeal. I like the looks of the front end Ioniq 5 in comparison.
I’m so glad they at least capitalize the first letter. I can’t stand when companies and people don’t capitalize the first letter of their name. Because it’s COOL or some NEW fad??! 🥴🤦🏻♂️
@@marciliojunior4919is GM’s reliability good? No. But is it better than a Tesla? Yes. At least you have a service department to use even if/when it does go wrong. Lol
Honda is borrowing most of this stuff from a frunkless GM offering. All the stuff about "not using it" are carryovers from the GM introductory press materials. We didn't buy it then or now, sorry Honda.
I'm probably the only person thinking this but WOW...under the hood of that Prologue / Blazer looks VERY serviceable! I haven't seen an engine bay that clean on a new car in decades.
@@DirtSweatGearsI used to be excited to see car engines, now in my 3 row Turbo 4 banger Dadmobile I have not once wanted to look under the hood in 2 months of owning it lol
I think of that every time. Seems like things would be more accessible if you need to work on them. A frunk makes the most sense to me on a pickup. Then you have a truck bed and a truck. A nice advantage over an Ice vehicle.
One angle that Doug hasn’t gotten to yet is that Honda offers amazing lease prices on the Prologue. Tesla leases aren’t close to being competitive in comparison.
I get the feeling that Honda,Toyota and other Japanese manufacturers are not really interested in electric cars. Just look at the effort they are putting in to them and it seems they are waiting to see which way the EV sector goes due to government mandates.
They are not and the backlash Toyota got for focusing on Hybrids they got was insane. Turns out Toyota was right! Toyota and Honda cannot keep Hybrids on dealer lots and no one wants BZ4X /RZ and I don’t think many people are going to want the Prologue/ZDX either.
The funny thing is, if you look at their offerings in China, all of the Japanese marques take EVs way more seriously. They don't try the compliance car nonsense that they do in the West.
@@drunkenhobo8020 It’s because the western markets are rejecting EV’s and government incentives are starting to wind down (at least in the US). Whether we like it or not, auto makers want to make money. If they have to discount EV’s like $20k or subsidize the lease to the point where it’s cheaper than a Civic they don’t exactly want to keep investing in them unless they’re getting government get a subsidy from the government or it’s mandated.
We leased our EX AWD for all the reasons he said, Honda dealership, a good relationship with them, a fairly deal, and a huge leap forward from a CRV in terms of comfort, performance and styling. 300 miles in and no regrets yet. I can’t believe he didn’t mention the one pedal driving, cause it’s fantastic. Clearly he didn’t push the button and engage it and use it or he’s so jaded at this point from the incredible cars He drives that it’s just a non-feature.
@@GeorgeWhittam standing applause to you. Prologue is super comfortable, solid, spacious and easy to drive. It is one of the first affordable mass market EVs for families with proper gauge cluster and classic styling. Compared to CRV, Prologue is a leap into the future.
Doug’s take on this for a *general* consumer is perfect. Get it if there’s a good deal. By the time the lease is up, Honda will have their own electric car model out. If you’re really picky, cross shop with the other cars like the Mach E. For those who read into more details, there are some well known and lesser known advantages of the Honda/Acura over its competitors, and even against its siblings in GM. 1. Apple CarPlay and Android auto. As Doug already mentioned, GM will not have that as an option for any of their vehicles. 2. Resale value. The Prologue will be worth more at the end of a lease versus the Blazers or Equinox equivalent, just because it says Honda. 3. Materials and quality. Doug mentioned that it is about the same as Chevy, but Honda actually adds a lot more testing and validation for its components. Despite the cars being assembled in a GM factory, there are specific engineers from Honda assigned to each model. Additionally, Honda only uses proven materials like genuine leather. Synthetic leather is exclusively used by Tesla, and most GM models. Of course, the prologue still has stiff competition from other brands and I don’t think these points are enough to sway everyone or anyone cross shopping.
I mean, so, the EPA range on the Teslas is optimistic, and the EPA range on the GM produced vehicles is conservative. This colors so many reviews unnecessarily.
The thing is, teslas aren't for everyone, especially the minimalistic interior and cheap build quality. The honda is a more complete vehicle especially inside and from a brand people are familiar with
the tesla interiors are beyond horrible and everything on the tablet is the exact opposite of what a car should be. plus, the guy who runs it is the henry ford of our time (in the bad way)
I am actually a pretty big fan of this car, (I have been in one, and the interior is so much better than anything Tesla can even dream of doing, that’s why it’s more expensive than a model Y) I think the Acura version is hideous tho Edit: I would go for that Mach-E if I were in the segment though
I’m sure this car is “much better than anything Tesla can dream of doing”… you either on crack or a lunatic. *im no fan of neither, but the 3 Teslas I drove or been in had nothing to complain about… and actually compared to my older Lexus and ‘17 Toyota it was miles better(I picked Toyota over Honda because interior was better when new so…)
For all the hate the Prologue is getting, I like it in that it’s an EV without having to scream it to the world. It has normal door handles, not those weird flush ones. It has a normal charge port opening that’s like a gas tank opening, not a motorized one. It has normal interior door handles. It’s just an EV that looks like a normal car, and I feel some people like that. People might want an EV/hybrid, but want it to just look like a normal car and not some science experiment. And this does that.
We bought one because I won't give a dollar to Elon/Trump. Day to day the Prologue is excellent, exactly what we were looking for and it's styling (interior and exterior) is much preferred to a model Y. Like any car purchase, go test drive them and see for yourself.
Dont see the big deal about the headlights since you should just put them on auto and never have to think about it again. Maybe you should do your research and then you would know what the heat button does.
I've noticed Doug doesn't research many of the features in vehicles. He just sees something as quirky and therefore speaks on that without really knowing about it.
Doug you should do a poll on which type of automatic shifter is best, with a large audience it would be interesting to see which type people prefer. A-rotary dial, B-column mechanical, C-column digital, D-push buttons, E- center console mechanical.
I've always liked "B" column shifts in automatics, especially for sedans and trucks. Frees up space for more useful purposes than touching it 2 times during the average trip. Not a fan of pushbuttons because I've learned most of those still use a motorized module on the transmission to move a shaft, rather than you doing it by shifting from park. Just one more thing that can leave you stranded.
I have had a pure electric Honda e in the UK for the last 3.5 years. It was a sales flop due to low range/small storage space but it's also been the best car I have had in 35 years. I love it.
Yep - same experience with my Mini SE in Canada. Rarer than hen’s teeth likely due to limited range and high price….but definitely the most fun little car I’ve owned.
Just listened to the most recent podcast and Doug calls out people commenting on his Instagram saying “the rx350 isn’t good because the x5 is faster to 60”. How is that different from this? Some people (arguably most) don’t care about 0-60 times. 6-8 seconds is more than adequate. Doug - be more consistent and stop berating cars you personally don’t like only to turn around and say people who do that to you “don’t understand real consumers”
You mean first in the US? In Europe, they had the Honda e which came out in 2020 but didn't sell very well, and they have another EV called the E:Ny1 which is an SUV
I went from a CR-V hybrid to the Prologue. It is fast as hell compared to that and to me 6 seconds to 60 for a 5000lb vehicle is pretty good. Because it is electric the power is always on tap and you don't have to wait for the transmission to kick down and the engine to rev, it just goes. I like that it looks like a normal vehicle. Not overstyled or weird looking with creases and fake vents everywhere. There's not another EV that I really like the styling TBH. The new 3 looks good on the outside but no way do I want a vehicle that has almost all functions through the touch screen. Nor do I want buttons for the turn signals. It's hard enough getting used to the wipers being on the left along with the cruise settings. I like the buttons on the back of the steering wheel for forward and back for songs and volume but am still getting used to that. On top of that a $300 a month lease with no money down is super cheap.
Yes, you got it. I tested the Prologue vs new CRV and immediately noticed how much better Prologue is at everything, especially acceleration, even FWD Prologue is very good. But most people commenting never drove the Prologue and never will, keep repeating old bias against GM.
@@anthonyc8499 Yep. You just have to select Blazer EV as your vehicle in the app. I am a little hesitant to buy one of the non gm adapters even though it appears the lectron and the a2z ones seem to be ok. Apparently you can't order the gm without the chevy/gm app so I may wait until the official Honda adapter. I don't really need to take the prologue on road trips as we have a cr-v hybrid for that but having the option in the future will be nice.
This explanation is spot on. Honda’s engineering and efforts into the new battery line here in Anna Ohio & Marysville is impressive, especially watching it all develop first hand. The Prologue is ok, plain styling and keeps the pushy government happy, but it’s replacement will be a “real” Honda and much better package. Maybe they’ll name the new car some average word with even more spacing, like N e a t
It’s a shame Doug had to get into politics on this one. Not sure there was a need for that. But totally his channel and his choice. One of the many great things about America! (That Honda wouldnt exist if Tesla wasn’t around.)
On a side note, if Honda were to make another EV, I would like them to revive the 1st gen Insight styling with 200-250 miles of range at minimum. The newer Insight looked too much like the Civic, so I would like to see the cool, aerodynamic styling that made the 1st gen look futuristic. A 2 seat, fastback design would suffice for me.
They could bring that back as a Tesla Roadster competitor, put in a Hummer EV size battery and power, and call it an Acura. If pricing and styling are right, that’d be a cool Halo car.
they have another EV, the E:NP1, same range, for less than half price, in Asia it costs about 18-22k. And also, the tiny Honda-e in Europe and Asia, but battery pack and range suck.
My uncle is a senior Honda tech in Miami and he says the new prologue is all GM, from motors to software. He says it’s just a rebadged Chevy and the dealer received a whole pallet of diagnostics equipment for the car
I can't help but laugh at this car... Honda themselves looked around and said, "Who makes mediocre products and gets away with it so much that 'we' could get away with till we make something actually good?" Answer was easily GM, and GM WENT WITH IT.
We leased a Prologue because you can't even get a Civic from Honda now any cheaper. It's a great car for our first electric. It's saving us more than $400/mo. in gas from our former Pilot for my wife's 50-miles daily work commute, not to mention the gas station visits after or before a long workday. We didn't want a car that looked like a spaceship and it's plenty quick for the average person's needs. It took about a day to get used to the GM-style controls which was no big deal. Lastly, the grippy surfaced area right below the climate controls is great for phones, a pair of glasses or anything else you might be taking with you. It may not look luxurious but it's super useful.
2 things that need to stop in the car industry: "electric" and "crossover" majority of people can barley afford a used decent camry or accord and now we're being begged to buy EVs by the government? Hell no.
Why are brands slowly getting rid of rear badges for the name spelt out instead? Surely this is more expensive than a single badge? It's a trend I've been noticing for last couple of years as more manufacturers begin do it, and now Honda have joined in. I thought the goal of badges was to get famous enough that people recognise your brand without spelling it out. Maybe this is no longer the case?
It's a case of "uniqueness" and a subversion of brand recognition. Their logo is recognizable at this point, so spelling out their brand subverts usual design language and instills a sense of premium-ness.
@@Lorentz_Driver I guess that makes sense, but there are examples where the cars were not premium at all. Older Toyota pickups all used to have "TOYOTA" spelled out on their tailgates. Never saw that as a premium vehicle. It also stops being unique when they all start doing it. Then it will come full circle and the badges will return lol.
my guess is that it has to do with the Chinese market that every brand wants to get into. and in that market, people might not actually know how to spell various brands. so they need to be "educated". and then they can search for them online, and hopefully buy one.
Crazy Elon? Doug please do you have to show your politics? I was watching ploiticak stuff and thought , let me watch some doug. And there you go with subtke interjections.
ok so this is something interesting I wanna bring to the table, I have both a leased Tesla model Y (dual motor long range base no other options) and a loaded Touring Subaru Solterra (the technical worst new EV). Yes the Tesla has everything over the Subaru EXCEPT ride comfort, and quality. The Subaru feels like a Rolls Royce over the rattle can Tesla. I suspect the Honda feels great compaired to a Tesla too (2:49). Cant stress how much just that difference sets them apart and actually makes the Subaru feel like such a leap above the Tesla despite its severe lacking capabilities in comparison. I also feel safer in the Subaru because of the lack of road rage and mistreatment from other drivers, for many political reasons to the right person just driving a Tesla insights severe rage, and dangerous driving situations. Thanks for reading this far if you have, just through it would be interesting to share.
nobody buying these cars cares about the 0-60 lol.. what kind of comment is that. even car guys aren't that interested in ev 0-60 since it's all the same lmao
My uncle just switched from model Y to this one. He says that he finally feels like he is driving an actual EV and an actual car. I never understood his point. But to his credit, his Tesla was completely falling apart in terms of interior trim.
@@sammarqus6990 I agree. Prologue just feels like a well-made regular new car. It looks and drives like a new entry-luxury crossover, although somewhat bland with styling, but it was on purpose
There are a couple of them in my neighborhood. The Prologue actually looks demure and classy. 6 seconds 0-60 is quicker than most ICE and it’s got the range to go where it needs to. What Doug didn’t mention is that it already has access to Superchargers.
7:50 Doug, you don't need a close and lock button because when you walk away from it, it automatically locks. every honda i've had in the last 10 years has done that so i assume that this will too.
should have had 30 years of research and development and we would have EVs that could charge in 1 hour and go 1000 miles but oil money bought politicians and auto company stocks and we got nothing just look at cell phone battery improvements over the same timeline
Two things can be true. I actually don’t mind Elon. His work and current antics are two separate things. Which is a shame because I think that diminishes his perception.
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Doug’s wardrobe is fine, but not great
Does it have features? 😆
Got em
Honda employee spotted
He started C&B just to get unlimited free t-shirts lol
Your mom is fine ,but not great
I can't wait for the Honda Epilogue and the Honda Preface 😭
Honda Interlude hype
Just watch out for the Honda Prolapse.
You are one of those clever commentators that I alway hear about.
@@claudiobizama5603 Interlude isn't a bad name
@@claudiobizama5603 I think you're on to some thing
Doug's wearing only one t-shirt. Times must be tough.
When it's a Cars & Bids T-shirt, you only need one!
Global warming
Temps in California have been higher than average these past few months, even now
he working in A/C now. no need for two
Lol Hi David
"It's not the fastest, it's not the cheapest, it's not the best. It's.... something." Well, that sounds promising.
It's... Not sold by Musk, and people will spend more to avoid him. A lot more for a lot less
@@wh4070 Prologue is less though. Current discounts make it way cheaper than Model Y
@@wh4070 The fact that people will avoid buying a car from a brand simply because of the dude that owns the brand rather than the quality of the cars themselves is astonishing to me
@@ColossalKaiju well it's an efficient form of boycotting, Tesla quality isn't that great either. Although this Honda doesn't seem too high quality either.
It's not really a Honda.
This is honda showing up to the science fair with a baking soda and vinegar volcano and taking the C grade
Should've been B+ grade.
dang that was me back in the day
Back in the 80's...would have been an easy B. But yeah, C grade sounds right. Crazy that they just reskinned a GM product.
The prologue is the car equivalent of buying a pre seasoned steak from the store and putting a small amount of parsley on it
@JaidenMercer-o2q love that comment! Accuate!
Dome light controls in the center screen is one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen
DOME ZERO already has light control on the center screen.
That is a secondary option. You can reach up and touch them as well to turn them on or all on.....
Headlights is even worse
Window lockout being hidden within the screen seems very odd and annoying as well. How am I supposed to stealthily disable my girlfriend's window switch when I'm about to rip a fart in the car? She'd see it coming from a mile away.
Model Y lease is $349 per month, $3000 at signing. Honda Prologue $289 per month, $2100 at signing. So about 20% cheaper over 3 years.
Ain't it odd how a more expensive car is cheaper to lease?
💩 is also cheaper than lunch meals
Why don't muricans just get bank loans
@@ItsAlive111 which one is the 💩?
The Honda obv@@litchips
To me this is the best looking EV SUV at the moment. No gimmicks, no weird creases and swoops.
Huh . Who knew ?
Indeed
The key to Doug’s heart: put a household style power outlet in the back seat
So you can plug in a blender
@@AdamG1983or also in a fast charger.
@@AdamG1983or air fryer
doug, please review a shopping cart.
"Starting with the weekend categories and styling, it's boxy which is in right now and it gets a 7 out of 10. Handling is subpar since it's literally a shopping cart and it gets a 4 out of 10"
@@paulgemperlein626RIP Doug score specifics
@@hondaracer888 hes popping out so much content and is now running a business. Just got lazy
@@thanosianthemadtitanic he said on one of the podcast episodes that he stopped because it made the videos too long and he's competing with TikToks lol. I definitely miss the breakdown and the old-school screenshot of a spreadsheet
He just did
When you're being forced to make something you don't wanna make, you probably won't be putting in the most effort.
being forced by whom?
@@aamitche1they don’t want to make EVs now but since everyone has one and there might be regulation in CA regarding it now, they had to make one. And they figured they’ll partner with GM to do so. Both Toyota and Honda don’t believe in EVs, or at least adoption as fast as automakers were making EVs.
@@aamitche1 It's the government Sherlock
While this is true, they should have accepted that at least a portion of buyers want quality EVs, and dedicated real effort to developing an excellent one, a foundation for being able to expand their EV lineup, or just maintain a toe in the water. Meanwhile, they're 15 years behind.
@@jc_so_riyl They've forced themselves. If they had better emissions, they wouldn't "have to" do anything.
I hate carmakers that say “people don’t use the frunk” if the hood is long af and looks like it could accommodate a frunk THEN ADD IT, all storage is good storage and I doubt people don’t like that
i use the frunk in my Rivian ALL THE TIME
@@ezee1o exactly! To be honest I don’t have the money for such car but if I had one I’d also use it all the time, also that tunnel is cool af, so many cool accessories have appeared for it, like a slide out toolbox and the rivian kitchen thing
I also use my frunk all the time, though it’s partially because the back hatch is where the engine is, and it’s also really weighty. The frunk is large enough for two suitcases, so everything for my daily needs just goes in there, especially because it’s a 2 seat coupe lol
Probably poled people that have EVs with that embarrassing cubby that can barely hold a charger. If I owned something with a usable front trunk, especially an SUV or Pickup like the Rivian or Lightning, I would probably use the front trunk more than rear cargo space.
Rear cargo spaces are cavernous on some SUVs and definitely on trucks to the point that transporting smaller items, like groceries, means if you brake going downhill you are now going spelunking for that can of Campbell's
You know you can add more interior room by stuffing components in the front, right? EVs don't have engine but they still got a lot of things to run the car.
Doug the type of guy who causes an accident so he can exclusively use the first-aid kits that came with his car.
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that roof line makes me wonder if it was rolled before the video went live.
Nothing beyond a paper cut. Usually from a rogue window sticker.
Great Job Doug as usual 👍👍👍👍👍
OMG, I spat out my drink reading the comments. You made my day :D
This may be "fine" but at least it looks decent, and not an overstyled, futuristic looking (and not in a good way) spaceship. It looks like a car.
@@wmspins that’s why we bought one.
@@JeffButera exactly it's "Traditional" in a good way.
I agree. I like this over the Blazer. Like this color too. Mostly a good review but he’s so stuck on why the car is not exceptional that he missed some of the appeal. This is a large car with good range, normal looks (and door handles) a sunroof that opens and normal controls. He never mentions the tax credit. I want more horsepower personally but this is nice.
Totally agreed. I have a big disdain for most EV's having to be ostentatious. I get that there are things they dont need (like a grill) but that doesnt mean to forget about the front end stylistically. Front end design on most EV's occupies a liminal space in the psyche of what a front end should be. An uncanny valley of car design, if you will.
@@goatsplitter Wow, “liminal space in the psyche”, not the kind of analysis you often read in the comments section on RUclips. Impressive. Since I don’t much like the front end on the Teslas I do wonder how much is based on my years of seeing a grill. The nothingness doesn’t appeal. I like the looks of the front end Ioniq 5 in comparison.
H o n d a - the car they forgot to set caps lock on
😂 I lol’d for real
i actually like it more like that for some reason
I’m so glad they at least capitalize the first letter. I can’t stand when companies and people don’t capitalize the first letter of their name. Because it’s COOL or some NEW fad??! 🥴🤦🏻♂️
@@trevorm9551really? Like… FOR REAL for real?! 🥴
You should get out more.
@@IceTTom awwww 🥺
"Tesla beats Honda in every metric people care about" - what about build quality, service, and interior?
Taking into account it's mostly gm, reliability is not better at all
@@marciliojunior4919 actually new GM is great. I love my new-ish GM car and I was a devoted Honda fan, bought 5 new Hondas over 24 years.
Actually not they're not. Their Ecotech engines are trash.
@@marciliojunior4919is GM’s reliability good? No. But is it better than a Tesla? Yes. At least you have a service department to use even if/when it does go wrong. Lol
should have said "Every metric that Tesla buyers care about." Which clearly isn't any of those things.
I feel like auto makers claiming that "people don't actually use the front truck" is just straight up lying
Yep. I love the front trunks on multiple of my vehicles.
Honda is borrowing most of this stuff from a frunkless GM offering. All the stuff about "not using it" are carryovers from the GM introductory press materials. We didn't buy it then or now, sorry Honda.
Doug sure loves to parrot that lie, though.
Definitely
Agree. I use the frunk in my Cayman all the time - more than I use the hatch area storage.
I'm probably the only person thinking this but WOW...under the hood of that Prologue / Blazer looks VERY serviceable! I haven't seen an engine bay that clean on a new car in decades.
emphasis on "engine" lol. what would we call it now ig
@@pingu9545 oh trust me, I fully understood the irony as I was typing it. But gas engine bays are a complete nightmare.
@@DirtSweatGearsI used to be excited to see car engines, now in my 3 row Turbo 4 banger Dadmobile I have not once wanted to look under the hood in 2 months of owning it lol
I think of that every time. Seems like things would be more accessible if you need to work on them. A frunk makes the most sense to me on a pickup. Then you have a truck bed and a truck. A nice advantage over an Ice vehicle.
@@AHungryHunkyDadmobile alone also quite as powerful as even the Buick Special.
One angle that Doug hasn’t gotten to yet is that Honda offers amazing lease prices on the Prologue. Tesla leases aren’t close to being competitive in comparison.
Interesting point to look at if you’re considering an crossover EV
Just leased one for 3 years to cover up some negative equity crazy rebates $12k
i love the way the car looks. understated and not angry like so many other cars today
I buy a Honda, to buy a Honda, Not a GM!
I wouldn't buy this vehicle just for that reason, so I will stick with my CR-V
0-60 in 6 seconds is pretty fast for the average person, my 2025 40kwh Nissan Leaf does it in 7 seconds and it puts a smile on my face every time.
Looks a lot nicer than most electric vehicles
Exactly
Especially than any Tesla.
Not as good as hyundai.
@@c0583094 Ewwww
I get the feeling that Honda,Toyota and other Japanese manufacturers are not really interested in electric cars. Just look at the effort they are putting in to them and it seems they are waiting to see which way the EV sector goes due to government mandates.
You're right, they don't care. This, and the BZ4X are simply compliance cars meant to check a box. This is the result of government regulation.
@@truthserum5310and it’s just a rebadges Subaru Solterra
They are not and the backlash Toyota got for focusing on Hybrids they got was insane. Turns out Toyota was right! Toyota and Honda cannot keep Hybrids on dealer lots and no one wants BZ4X /RZ and I don’t think many people are going to want the Prologue/ZDX either.
The funny thing is, if you look at their offerings in China, all of the Japanese marques take EVs way more seriously. They don't try the compliance car nonsense that they do in the West.
@@drunkenhobo8020 It’s because the western markets are rejecting EV’s and government incentives are starting to wind down (at least in the US). Whether we like it or not, auto makers want to make money. If they have to discount EV’s like $20k or subsidize the lease to the point where it’s cheaper than a Civic they don’t exactly want to keep investing in them unless they’re getting government get a subsidy from the government or it’s mandated.
To be clear, Honda doesn't build the Prologue at all, GM builds it.
Interesting, he didn't mention that in the video.
@@ds-il7ik5:42
We leased our EX AWD for all the reasons he said, Honda dealership, a good relationship with them, a fairly deal, and a huge leap forward from a CRV in terms of comfort, performance and styling. 300 miles in and no regrets yet. I can’t believe he didn’t mention the one pedal driving, cause it’s fantastic. Clearly he didn’t push the button and engage it and use it or he’s so jaded at this point from the incredible cars He drives that it’s just a non-feature.
@@GeorgeWhittam standing applause to you. Prologue is super comfortable, solid, spacious and easy to drive. It is one of the first affordable mass market EVs for families with proper gauge cluster and classic styling. Compared to CRV, Prologue is a leap into the future.
Doug’s take on this for a *general* consumer is perfect. Get it if there’s a good deal. By the time the lease is up, Honda will have their own electric car model out. If you’re really picky, cross shop with the other cars like the Mach E.
For those who read into more details, there are some well known and lesser known advantages of the Honda/Acura over its competitors, and even against its siblings in GM.
1. Apple CarPlay and Android auto. As Doug already mentioned, GM will not have that as an option for any of their vehicles.
2. Resale value. The Prologue will be worth more at the end of a lease versus the Blazers or Equinox equivalent, just because it says Honda.
3. Materials and quality. Doug mentioned that it is about the same as Chevy, but Honda actually adds a lot more testing and validation for its components. Despite the cars being assembled in a GM factory, there are specific engineers from Honda assigned to each model. Additionally, Honda only uses proven materials like genuine leather. Synthetic leather is exclusively used by Tesla, and most GM models.
Of course, the prologue still has stiff competition from other brands and I don’t think these points are enough to sway everyone or anyone cross shopping.
Apple CarPlay has quite more useful materials than standard Apple applications.
I mean, so, the EPA range on the Teslas is optimistic, and the EPA range on the GM produced vehicles is conservative. This colors so many reviews unnecessarily.
60 grand? I would have guessed 28k.
You can barely get a new Civic for $28k. New car pricing is getting out of hand.
10k discounts and 7,500 tax credit bring it way lower. It is the best EV on the market right now
The battery is probably $28k.
@@andyconnors8992 only Hyundai does that.
@@Scottsmusiccave new mercedes or base generic honda suv?
The thing is, teslas aren't for everyone, especially the minimalistic interior and cheap build quality. The honda is a more complete vehicle especially inside and from a brand people are familiar with
the tesla interiors are beyond horrible and everything on the tablet is the exact opposite of what a car should be. plus, the guy who runs it is the henry ford of our time (in the bad way)
Doug the type of guy who asks Alexa what type of guy Doug is
I am actually a pretty big fan of this car, (I have been in one, and the interior is so much better than anything Tesla can even dream of doing, that’s why it’s more expensive than a model Y) I think the Acura version is hideous tho
Edit: I would go for that Mach-E if I were in the segment though
It's also of better quality.
I’m sure this car is “much better than anything Tesla can dream of doing”… you either on crack or a lunatic.
*im no fan of neither, but the 3 Teslas I drove or been in had nothing to complain about… and actually compared to my older Lexus and ‘17 Toyota it was miles better(I picked Toyota over Honda because interior was better when new so…)
@notsuperstreet The Mach E is an insult to mustangs.
For all the hate the Prologue is getting, I like it in that it’s an EV without having to scream it to the world. It has normal door handles, not those weird flush ones. It has a normal charge port opening that’s like a gas tank opening, not a motorized one. It has normal interior door handles. It’s just an EV that looks like a normal car, and I feel some people like that. People might want an EV/hybrid, but want it to just look like a normal car and not some science experiment. And this does that.
@@Sh4dowgale yes but it’s also an insanely good product
"in our focus groups, customers don't want frunks"
Is what i would say too if i developed a vehicle without one.
Why do we care about 0-60 in a family SUV?
Probably because most of the time no vehicle is filled with "family."
For some reason over the year's it's become a special segment for enthusiasts to speak on with every car.
coz PPL are stupid
So you don't want to merge into the highway faster? and perhaps safer than going into it at 40mph while others are going 70?
Obviously this gives you an idea to highway merge speeding or going at a red light. Alot of things
I want Honda to produce a new E advance with a much bigger range. That would totally be a hit.
Yes!
Honda really going for the participation award here with the Prologue
for $49k you get 0-60 in 8 seconds?!
no, Honda gets a photocopy of someone else's participation award
This is definitely a compliance car. Governments are trying to force EVs on everyone and punish automakers who don't provide options for them
The Prologue has the best lease deals at the moment, hands down!
@@lubozartimnev1198 but most of them are hattters here. They will overpay their overlord Elon instead
they put you on a 36 month lease for 1k a month. thats 36k when you return it they sell it for 30k and get nearly 70k for the car….😂
@@freddygranja5105 same thing with leasing other cars. What is new?
Should be named the prolapse
*Ah, here it is, been waiting for this review. The Honda Blazer!!*
😂
That Chevy Blazer at 1:54 actually looks really good.
I don’t need a car that does 0-60 in 3 secs.
We bought one because I won't give a dollar to Elon/Trump. Day to day the Prologue is excellent, exactly what we were looking for and it's styling (interior and exterior) is much preferred to a model Y. Like any car purchase, go test drive them and see for yourself.
Honda is telling its buyers we want to keep you. So, buy this car but when it breaks go fix it at a GM dealer?
😂
like the Honda Isuzu Rodeo Passport lol
@@boningousa4390 why not? My Chevy dealer gives me great discounts and free service using GM credit card points
Well it’s absolutely understandable these are selling because it’s definitely the best LOOKING electric crossover on the market.
Dont see the big deal about the headlights since you should just put them on auto and never have to think about it again.
Maybe you should do your research and then you would know what the heat button does.
I've noticed Doug doesn't research many of the features in vehicles. He just sees something as quirky and therefore speaks on that without really knowing about it.
Doug you should do a poll on which type of automatic shifter is best, with a large audience it would be interesting to see which type people prefer. A-rotary dial, B-column mechanical, C-column digital, D-push buttons, E- center console mechanical.
I've always liked "B" column shifts in automatics, especially for sedans and trucks. Frees up space for more useful purposes than touching it 2 times during the average trip.
Not a fan of pushbuttons because I've learned most of those still use a motorized module on the transmission to move a shaft, rather than you doing it by shifting from park.
Just one more thing that can leave you stranded.
@@DrivingInFocus this new GM shifter is great. It frees up so much space in the center console. Mercedes had this placement for many years
Haha, everyone who watches the podcasts knows Doug's relationship with this car.
They had a "relationship". Come on now, dish it!
I have had a pure electric Honda e in the UK for the last 3.5 years. It was a sales flop due to low range/small storage space but it's also been the best car I have had in 35 years. I love it.
They’ve also got the eny1 now, which is an electric HRV with a weird name.
Yep - same experience with my Mini SE in Canada. Rarer than hen’s teeth likely due to limited range and high price….but definitely the most fun little car I’ve owned.
Dang Doug, several boring 2024-2025 car reviews in a row. I need a vintage and quirky car review
He said it’s kind of a basic look. I’m like bro! that car look amazing
Blazer connection explains the 6 lugs. First 6 lug Honda ever?
Original Isuzu Passport is 6 lug, doh
“Crazy Elon Musk” is why the current EV market even exists and is affordable and competitive.
Be big mad about free speech and the bad orange man.
Just listened to the most recent podcast and Doug calls out people commenting on his Instagram saying “the rx350 isn’t good because the x5 is faster to 60”. How is that different from this? Some people (arguably most) don’t care about 0-60 times. 6-8 seconds is more than adequate. Doug - be more consistent and stop berating cars you personally don’t like only to turn around and say people who do that to you “don’t understand real consumers”
You mean first in the US? In Europe, they had the Honda e which came out in 2020 but didn't sell very well, and they have another EV called the E:Ny1 which is an SUV
These videos are for the US market
@@jamesengland7461 yes I get that but it’s not their first EV, as he makes out in the video
I really liked the Honda e. Shame they made it so expensive for what it was.
@@drunkenhobo8020 yes I love it! And it had such a short range
I went from a CR-V hybrid to the Prologue. It is fast as hell compared to that and to me 6 seconds to 60 for a 5000lb vehicle is pretty good. Because it is electric the power is always on tap and you don't have to wait for the transmission to kick down and the engine to rev, it just goes. I like that it looks like a normal vehicle. Not overstyled or weird looking with creases and fake vents everywhere. There's not another EV that I really like the styling TBH. The new 3 looks good on the outside but no way do I want a vehicle that has almost all functions through the touch screen. Nor do I want buttons for the turn signals. It's hard enough getting used to the wipers being on the left along with the cruise settings. I like the buttons on the back of the steering wheel for forward and back for songs and volume but am still getting used to that. On top of that a $300 a month lease with no money down is super cheap.
Yes, you got it. I tested the Prologue vs new CRV and immediately noticed how much better Prologue is at everything, especially acceleration, even FWD Prologue is very good. But most people commenting never drove the Prologue and never will, keep repeating old bias against GM.
New Prologue looks classy and it’s fast enough for what it is and has plenty of range.
Doug didn’t mention that the Prologue got the stealth Supercharger access with the rest of GM. Just buy and adapter and you’re good to go.
@@anthonyc8499 Yep. You just have to select Blazer EV as your vehicle in the app. I am a little hesitant to buy one of the non gm adapters even though it appears the lectron and the a2z ones seem to be ok. Apparently you can't order the gm without the chevy/gm app so I may wait until the official Honda adapter. I don't really need to take the prologue on road trips as we have a cr-v hybrid for that but having the option in the future will be nice.
This explanation is spot on. Honda’s engineering and efforts into the new battery line here in Anna Ohio & Marysville is impressive, especially watching it all develop first hand. The Prologue is ok, plain styling and keeps the pushy government happy, but it’s replacement will be a “real” Honda and much better package.
Maybe they’ll name the new car some average word with even more spacing, like
N e a t
This guy should tell a story on Vin Wiki, he’s probably owned a few wagons or something.
Exterior Styling, nice work removing that echo, had it for a sec then GONE, nice!
It's not Honda's first mass produced EV. That's the Honda E
The Honda E wasn't sold in the US.
@@damilolaakanniif that's true he should've just said that
The E was a gorgeous joke
Not really “mass” produced
@@chrisness 12,500+ production units
It’s a shame Doug had to get into politics on this one. Not sure there was a need for that. But totally his channel and his choice. One of the many great things about America! (That Honda wouldnt exist if Tesla wasn’t around.)
He's in California, land of blue hair and safe spaces
Are you dumb? Tesla didn't invent the electric car.
calling Musk crazy isn't politics, it's a simple fact that everyone can see.
@@DanVibesTV he became crazy the moment he disagreed with you?
@@grantking2261He's almost as crazy as his idiotic best friend Donald.
On a side note, if Honda were to make another EV, I would like them to revive the 1st gen Insight styling with 200-250 miles of range at minimum. The newer Insight looked too much like the Civic, so I would like to see the cool, aerodynamic styling that made the 1st gen look futuristic. A 2 seat, fastback design would suffice for me.
They could bring that back as a Tesla Roadster competitor, put in a Hummer EV size battery and power, and call it an Acura. If pricing and styling are right, that’d be a cool Halo car.
they have another EV, the E:NP1, same range, for less than half price, in Asia it costs about 18-22k. And also, the tiny Honda-e in Europe and Asia, but battery pack and range suck.
I saw this car at Honda Center last year at almost every Ducks' game and I thought in this color it looked really nice in person.
Doug, we love you Doug
My uncle is a senior Honda tech in Miami and he says the new prologue is all GM, from motors to software. He says it’s just a rebadged Chevy and the dealer received a whole pallet of diagnostics equipment for the car
@@ez-sm6qq and it is OK. Maybe my local Chevy dealer can service it for free using my GM credit card points
I can't help but laugh at this car... Honda themselves looked around and said, "Who makes mediocre products and gets away with it so much that 'we' could get away with till we make something actually good?" Answer was easily GM, and GM WENT WITH IT.
To be fair, GM watered down Honda's version even more than their own lol.
Didn’t gm Barrow the Honda engine to put it in the Saturn suvs
But it is not mediocre. Prologue is actually better than any new Honda right now. I tested all new Honda SUVs and Prologue drives the best by far.
@@user-iv8jf3mr1k 😆😆😆 They don't seem to be selling too well. Meanwhile the CR-V is selling.
@@bash8387 Yes, J35 3.5 V6 before their pos 3.6 V6 in.
the best feature is the paint color
“Crazy Elon Musk” ☠️😬
12:16 the ‘heat’ button should be for the heat pump!
That's exactly what it is...
“Crazy Elon musk” !? What are you on about mate?
Doug lives in south California. Land of leftards that hate free speech republicans being unbanned on Twitter
We leased a Prologue because you can't even get a Civic from Honda now any cheaper. It's a great car for our first electric. It's saving us more than $400/mo. in gas from our former Pilot for my wife's 50-miles daily work commute, not to mention the gas station visits after or before a long workday. We didn't want a car that looked like a spaceship and it's plenty quick for the average person's needs. It took about a day to get used to the GM-style controls which was no big deal. Lastly, the grippy surfaced area right below the climate controls is great for phones, a pair of glasses or anything else you might be taking with you. It may not look luxurious but it's super useful.
2 things that need to stop in the car industry: "electric" and "crossover" majority of people can barley afford a used decent camry or accord and now we're being begged to buy EVs by the government? Hell no.
Doug the number one type of guy on RUclips 🎉
i got an ad for the 2024 Honda Prologue while watching this video
I got a Mazda CX, or whatever they call their SUV.
What’s Honda good at? - Engine. What’s this car missing? - An engine😂
Why are brands slowly getting rid of rear badges for the name spelt out instead? Surely this is more expensive than a single badge? It's a trend I've been noticing for last couple of years as more manufacturers begin do it, and now Honda have joined in.
I thought the goal of badges was to get famous enough that people recognise your brand without spelling it out. Maybe this is no longer the case?
It's a case of "uniqueness" and a subversion of brand recognition. Their logo is recognizable at this point, so spelling out their brand subverts usual design language and instills a sense of premium-ness.
Very good point. I can probably name a dozen cars doing this now and I have no idea why it’s a new trend.
@@Lorentz_Driver I guess that makes sense, but there are examples where the cars were not premium at all. Older Toyota pickups all used to have "TOYOTA" spelled out on their tailgates. Never saw that as a premium vehicle.
It also stops being unique when they all start doing it. Then it will come full circle and the badges will return lol.
my guess is that it has to do with the Chinese market that every brand wants to get into. and in that market, people might not actually know how to spell various brands. so they need to be "educated". and then they can search for them online, and hopefully buy one.
Crazy Elon? Doug please do you have to show your politics? I was watching ploiticak stuff and thought , let me watch some doug. And there you go with subtke interjections.
Rebadging a Chevy as a Honda is basically Honda thinking its customers are idiots.
Or at least *enough* of them are idiots that they'll make money and retain some of those customers with this.
That's just what they think about their EV customers specifically.
they are lol
just the liberal ones.
@@bedlambikes honda is in ohio a red state lol
Doug's pillow talk "Yeah baby I'm gonna give it to ya... like this... and this... and this... and this..."
Doug is the type of person to make the crazy assumption that it’s ok to alienate half your audience by referring to Elon Musk as crazy.
He's not wrong, and Elon has done a fantastic job of alienating ppl himself
ok so this is something interesting I wanna bring to the table, I have both a leased Tesla model Y (dual motor long range base no other options) and a loaded Touring Subaru Solterra (the technical worst new EV). Yes the Tesla has everything over the Subaru EXCEPT ride comfort, and quality. The Subaru feels like a Rolls Royce over the rattle can Tesla. I suspect the Honda feels great compaired to a Tesla too (2:49). Cant stress how much just that difference sets them apart and actually makes the Subaru feel like such a leap above the Tesla despite its severe lacking capabilities in comparison. I also feel safer in the Subaru because of the lack of road rage and mistreatment from other drivers, for many political reasons to the right person just driving a Tesla insights severe rage, and dangerous driving situations. Thanks for reading this far if you have, just through it would be interesting to share.
Stop saying 'FASTER' when you really mean 'QUICKER ' . Faster refers to maximum speed. Quicker refers to HOW LONG it takes to reach maximum speed.
🤔
According to what exactly?
and finally it’s been said: crazy Eel on Musk!
By far NOT for his Trump support! (Which I’m guessing is Doug’s reason…)
It's obvious how much effort you put in!
Now bot comments have bot likes too
nobody is buying this car, everyone will be leasing it for around $300/month. At that price point, this car is better than fine!
nobody buying these cars cares about the 0-60 lol.. what kind of comment is that. even car guys aren't that interested in ev 0-60 since it's all the same lmao
3.5 for MYP. Every one of those sold the buyer cared about 0-60.
@@Wheatybic my ICE car does 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds and it is way too fast for my daily driving. I almost never floor it
Doug is the type of guy to finally review the Prologue
1:07....................yep, say goodbye to that good old Honda dependability/reliability!!!
I hate the world
Why do you say that?
12:22 Heat buttons are pretty common on EVs, so you can turn the heating element off in winter if you need to eke out extra range.
My uncle just switched from model Y to this one. He says that he finally feels like he is driving an actual EV and an actual car. I never understood his point. But to his credit, his Tesla was completely falling apart in terms of interior trim.
@@sammarqus6990 I agree. Prologue just feels like a well-made regular new car. It looks and drives like a new entry-luxury crossover, although somewhat bland with styling, but it was on purpose
There are a couple of them in my neighborhood. The Prologue actually looks demure and classy. 6 seconds 0-60 is quicker than most ICE and it’s got the range to go where it needs to. What Doug didn’t mention is that it already has access to Superchargers.
@@anthonyc8499 you got it right. 🫶
Crazy is an understatement.... Thanks for video!!!
Literally not a Honda just a Blazer EV
Literally a Honda (in name only) and actually a Blazer is closer to what we have here. Blazer EV ain't bad. It's nice too.
@cbotten It's a GM car, so it's low-quality trash.
@@Sh4dowgale you just have no clue. New GM EVs are amazing.
@@38jkv56io-u0lt 😆😆
Legally it's a Honda. If I went down to the Chevy dealer and asked to buy a Prologue, they'd send me down the street to the Honda dealer.
7:50 Doug, you don't need a close and lock button because when you walk away from it, it automatically locks. every honda i've had in the last 10 years has done that so i assume that this will too.
He finally got it
I’ve seen a few of these around, and I actually think they look really nice in person. Understated and well-proportioned and elegant.
should have had 30 years of research and development and we would have EVs that could charge in 1 hour and go 1000 miles but oil money bought politicians and auto company stocks and we got nothing just look at cell phone battery improvements over the same timeline
Best thing about the Prologue is that color!
Boyyyy have we been waiting for this one 🤣
I love how honest Honda is about what this thing is, respect!
Doug the type of guy to call Elon crazy while acknowledging the car company he created in 2003 is wrecking a 75 year old conglomerate.
Two things can be true. I actually don’t mind Elon. His work and current antics are two separate things. Which is a shame because I think that diminishes his perception.
@@kylekramer5604 Elon Musk didn't create Tesla
found the elon glazer
His current “antics” are dope. Get off of abc and cnn
The only companies Musk is wrecking right now are his own.
I don't ever comment on Doug scores but that 6 on the Model Y P Cool factor is a wild score.