Honda on Wednesday released a teaser for its 2024 Honda Prologue electric crossover SUV, which is scheduled to go on sale in 2024.
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Is Honda making an EV?
The Prologue will be Honda's first mass-market EV for the North American market (Honda previously mentioned sales estimates of 70,000 units annually).
and the first Honda EV sold here since the Clarity Electric was discontinued after the the 2019 model year.
Where will Honda prologue be built?
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While Honda is developing its own dedicated EV platform called the e:Architecture ,the Prologue will be based on General Motors' Ultium component set.
So will a companion Acura model also scheduled to launch in 2024.
The Acura EV is expected to be built alongside the Cadillac Lyriq at GM's factory in Spring Hill .
Tennessee, while the Prologue is tipped to be manufactured at GM's plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.
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The underlying architecture may come from GM, but Honda noted in a press release that the exterior styling was a product of its own design studios in Los Angeles and Japan.
Teams on opposite sides of the Pacific used virtual reality tech to keep the project going despite coronavirus-related restrictions.
The teaser image shows a fairly conventional SUV shape, but Honda said special attention was paid to aerodynamics to reduce cabin noise.
The absence of an engine makes wind noise more noticeable in an EV, the automaker noted.
Honda says the Prologue features a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a "strong stance outfitted with a capable tire.
" It adds that the electric SUV's front fascia is inspired by that of the Honda e, although that's not immediately obvious at first sight.
According to the automaker, the clean and modern exterior styling of the Prologue will look comfortable in the same showroom with existing Honda SUVs.
As expected when working on an EV, the design team focused on aerodynamics.
adopting a simple surface direction for the body and fewer lines to improve range and reduce cabin noise.
How much will a Honda prologue cost?
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Following the launch of the 2024 Honda Prologue, Honda plans to begin production of vehicles based on its in-house e:Architecture in 2026.
A line of affordable EVs based on an additional architecture co-developed with GM as part of an extended collaboration between the two companies will follow in 2027.
Globally, Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030—including two sports cars.