2025 Honda Prologue Review | The "Honda-Chevy" Is A Better Idea Than I Thought
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- If you didn't know it, we have a Chevy Blazer EV for 16 more months, but if I could have leased the Honda Prologue for the same price at the time, I would have done it in a heartbeat. Why? Several reasons, some of which may be big to you, others not so much. Here are the big three: the Honda looks better, it offers CarPlay / Android Auto, and it's sold at a Honda dealer. In addition to that it doesn't miss any of what's made the Blazer EV a solid buy: the big cargo area, huge back seat, and easy to live with nature. Sure, it's not overly efficient, and it doesn't charge especially rapidly, but shoppers don't seem to mind as it appears that the Honda is the best-selling GM Ultimum EV... How's that for a head scratcher?
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I own a Prologue and am an Android user. If you're logged into your Google account on the car's interface (not through Android Auto), you can send directions to the car's native navigation like you did with CarPlay. It will then precondition the battery if needed and add charging stops.
exactly, people need to understand how the car and google works before saying the car lack capability
To be honest, I think this is not only better looking than Chevy Blazer EV, it's better looking than all of Honda's current lineup in the US.
Modern Honda is honestly painful. No wonder Nissan is doing better than them outside of North America.
Thank you, I've been saying this too.
This definitely appeals more to mainstream consumers who might be skeptic about buying an EV. Honda design language, physical controls and tech that’s competitive but not overwhelming (and of course, CarPlay too.) Sales so far suggest that it’s working.
It’s about 10K too expensive. Tesla Model Y is more competitive in price.
I am thinking it’s more the Honda badge than the overall quality of the car itself.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 Near me they are close to the same price. ~$1k to 2k more for the Honda. And this is a nice step up from the Y.
Normal door handles are a HUGE plus
the discounts dont hurt either
I give this video a like (don't really like the Prologue though...), let's push Alex on Autos all the way to 1M subscribers which is way overdue in my opinion!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Love the stitches! A trend-setter definitely. Expect big sales and the end of market morosity!
Noticed last years model in the parking lot a couple of times and didn’t know that the Prologue is a collaboration between Honda and Chev. Good job. Might take one for a drive
20:45 Now, coming up soon this is one reason why I like content form this content creator; he sometimes/might explain things liker this: Listen to what Alex, says about certain sections of the battery that might need to be replaced. (This is useful information) Auto Buyers Guide: I might not like the vehicle itself, but this is good information; a good video👍
9:30 FWIW (especially in places like LA, Seattle, etc.) a front trunk is way more secure than the rear trunk.
One other comment regarding you saying “Honda dealerships being gentle” compared to others - some are, some are definitely not. Three in metro Atlanta I would never visit again. Aggressive about dealership add-on packages, and rude/confrontational about trade-in value for no reason (one low balled me by $4k and then sent the manager out to tell me I was asking way too much and being ridiculous). For another I went in to test drive - I made that clear up front - she said no less than ten times she hoped I would make her day and buy something, I really need to help her make it a great day. Walked out of there and never went back.
As far as the dealership fees one said to me their doc fee was $900 and the dealership package was $2000. I told her that was the highest I’ve found at any Honda dealership, ever, and she became very emotional “No sir, no that’s the standard here in Atlanta. I don’t know what you’re talking about or who you spoke to”
Honda dealers are no better probably worse nowadays many with market adjustments and extra fees still. The thing is to find a good dealer for the brand of car you are buying, it pays to shop around even if you have to drive to another city further away
@ absolutely agree! Have done this with every car purchase.
they really shouldvee avoided making those accusations of Chevy dealers, I dont think that was a credible or appropriate statement
I prefer the Prologue design but the Blazer looks nice too.
The ICE version of Blazer looks as good as Prologue, but I'll take Prologue over BlazerEV 10 out of 10.
alex doesnt like the blazer EV- he has nothing positive to say about it other than it was a cheap lease.
Love the stitching color and tone on tone interior. I like the looks of the prologue. Many of them here in LA. Never been to a Honda dealer. Been to a Chevy once in Burbank, was great. Good to know about Honda store s.
Going from a CDJM to a Honda dealership is a night-and-day experience. I would go with the Honda as well.
We own two EVs. Responding to your question, I really like the idea of an Ev battery being repairable and rebuildable in sections. Knowing that all current EV batteries will degrade, I think a modular battery design gives the vehicle itself a much longer useable life.
Just got the Honda Prologue Touring at the end of 2024 on a Killer lease deal! In Colorado, put $1500 down and paying $282 month for 24 months and 10,000 miles per year. But in this state we also get $5000($3500 in 2025) at tax time from Colorado! If you do the math and divide the $5000 by 24 it effectively reduces the monthly cost to $74 per month for a $56,000 vehicle. Just stupid crazy!!!
That apply for lease? I thought only when you are purchasing the vehicle please let me know I live in Oregon and they have a nice lease deal also.
Thank you!
This is a grand slam!! The best Ultium vehicle available. Wish it had a little frunk but glad it has CarPlay though!
not the best ultium, thats pushing it
A boring, cheap looking interior is the best?
Another great video!! Thanks for all the work. I also own a Prologue. It has been great!
Love how informative the video is as always. Also Iove seeing more of Nick 😍
It is so stupid how. Big wheels are getting. I’ve got 16s on my Sprinter, I keep the tires at 52/72psi at 6500lbs, and it rides better than my moms Lexus!
Agreed, especially on BEVs where efficiency is a huge part of the product… 16s please!
When the tires on our Ioniq 5 started to get down out at 53k miles I switched from 19 inch to 18 for a better ride. Also the tires are cheaper and each wheel and tire is around 5lbs less then the original setup.
Actually I like Blazer EV design. I never liked any Honda weird designs. However, thanks to GM, Prologue is not bad looking. I don't dislike Acura ZDX EV either. I don't think it looks like a hearse. In fact its rear design is easier on my eyes vs Cadillac Lyriq.
I like the look of the Prelude the lines are clean the car is symmetrically balanced. I thought the ZDX was a bit Batmobile until I saw it at the dealer and frankly I would buy it.
I would rather have a spare tire in that space under the hood.
People like this car because it's a normal looking mid size SUV, no weird cyber designs, excessive gadgets or pop out door handles. It's a somewhat bland honda that just happens to be an EV and exzactly what someone with an accord is looking for in their first EV. That looks like the parking lot behind ilani casino.
Looks better in person. It stands out going down the road.
Less wheel, more tire! I would much rather have a more comfortable ride than 21" wheels.
That was the biggest reason I got the Touring version with the smaller 19 inch wheels!
Honda Prologue definitely. And Nick can sell it to me. Very nice looking man.
I really wish the IIHS would bring back the bumper standards from the 80s. It was nice to have 'bumpers' that could actually be able bump something without costing thousands of dollars in damage. Bumpers have gotten far too thin and the back one offers almost no protection to the hatch.
The Santa Fe rear light placement is atrocious. I can only imagine how much a small rear end collision would cost to fix.
Yes. Love chromed I-beams. 😎
It looks good, especially in blue, It would be my go-to car if I had the money for it.
Driven the Blazer EV and Prologue and bought (leased) the Prologue. I just don’t care for the Blazer EV exterior styling. At all really. My experience was the opposite. Had a 2017 Bolt EV and currently a 2020 Bolt EV my wife drives, and both buying and servicing experience at Chevy has been fitting my nickname for car dealers… “scumbag car dealers”. On the other hand the experience with Honda was actually quite good.
Back to back after test driving a Kia EV9, I stopped at the Honda dealer next door to check out the Prologue on a whim. The styling had kinda caught my eye, but the review from the 1st half of 2024 weren’t extremely flattering… GM controls and switchgear, lack of power… but I was pleasantly surprised when I took out a Prologue Elite. No, it’s not Model Y Performance, nor even a Dual Motor (or EV6 GT-Line AWD) however as noted in the video that’s fine. It has all the power you need to quickly pass traffic when needed and quickly get around town. For buyers coming from a Prius, RAV4 or CRV, they’ll find it to actually be pretty fast and have more than enough power. My advice for anyone who has even a passing interest in the Prologue is to go take one for a test drive before making your mind up about it.
What is the fascination with front trunks? Most ev owners I know that have front trunks hardly if ever use them.
That seems to be true. I think ours is empty now and has been for months. At one time I had a small jumper box in it but it's just on the floor in the back now after I boosted a ladys tahoe last summer.
Im loving mine!
It’s just a clean design. Chevys Ultium cars are a little too dramatic imo, that’s probably why the Honda is selling so well.
Never thought I'd hear how bright it is near Vancouver :p next time y'all are in my neck of the woods gotta let me know so I can stalk you
Bought the Prologue Elite on 12/30/24:
- $21,500 incentives (14k dealership, 7.5k tax credit)
- $3,500 trade in (2015 Kia Soul)
- 3 years free On-Star
Added:
- $1,500 Paint/Dings/Scratches protection
- $70 Full windshield protection
3 year lease. Residual value $29,400. $0 down. No balloon return payment/fee. $420 a month.
I actually disagree on the design aspect, Chevy Equinox EV looks cooler imo Blazer EV too,,, No apple carplay is a downer though which this Honda has
i think this looks pretty good, but not better than blazer. They glossed over the interior here but its clearly inferior to blazer. This interior may not even be as nice as the equinox.
This video was so good I had to watch it twice. 😃 I agree with everything you said throughout the video. Thanks.
Seems like a good vehicle. Really love how GM is putting a lot of physical buttons in their cars when everyone else is going for those moronic touchscreen distractions.
I think it'll be interesting to see if the modularity means less EV write-offs. I think the EV manufacturer made big strides in making EV's more affordable to purchase but with the basically unpreparable batteries in the skateboard packs they seem to get written off much more often and this I believe could be one of the issues, among many, with insurance rates going up so much. I like the way Volvo has put some of their smaller PHEV battery packs inside the cab so they're much more protected. It's a high value part so you'd want it well protected all other things being equal.
An AWD Prologue sounds tempting, I'll wait a bit more to see what the production Honda 0 series bring to the table next year.
I don’t think repair-ability was the primary reason GM did the modular pack design, although this will come in handy in rare battery failure issues. I think the design easily allows them to have different total pack sizes for different platforms. GM is quickly cranking out new EV models, all with this core Ultium design. And I believe Ultium will let them switch from pouch to cylindrical cells soon, without any major redesign. The downside, as you mention, is the weight. Maybe over time they can find a way to lighten the pack housing and improve motor efficiency to extend vehicle range.
We tried a Blazer for 1/2 a day and ultimately ended up with the Prologue Elite. Besides the better Honda handling/ride, better interior ergonomics (center console for instance), the big difference was the Bose Premium Sound system implementation. It was MUCH better on the Honda. Perhaps the Blazer version had a defective sub-woofer or doesn't come with one? We always bring a usb stick with lossless flac files of our favorites to test out the sound system and it was a stark difference.
I think the modularity of the battery pack is a good thing. Aside from the replacement aspect, in theory an upgraded pack could be put in possibly in part or whole. Battery tech is advancing fast. Though I’m sure an upgrade would come at a steep cost
the battery is not modular, it is a single, non-servicable part that takes up the entire bottom of the vehicle. it is over 1000lbs.
Honda for the win!
Is rather not have to choose efficiency versus repairability but given the Rarity of the need to repair, I will definitely go with the efficiency. FYI I currently own a model y long range. I have to replace it in about a year when my lease is up, and I am considering other cars but I just don't see anything that is as efficient, made in the USA, has such amazing engineering, uses fewer resources in its engineering, such as less wiring, and I really enjoy the tech features.
I have the 24 Honda prologue elite with 1,980 miles on it. Car has major issues. When turning left or right car has loud thumping sound coming from bottom of it which is the cv axles and also rear sensors have issues. When it’s raining and you’re reversing the car it thinks someone is behind you and keeps slamming on the brakes. Even turning it off in settings it keeps doing it. Took it to Honda and after a week they tell me there is no fix. Tried trading it in and the vehicle has lost 50% of its value. Some dealers won’t even take it for trade. Thankfully it’s a lease.
No charging info?
no because they have to dedicate so much time to talking about carplay- he is obsessed and beats that drum in every video that is somehow related to GM's EVs
I went with the 2025 blazer ev literally because my neighbor has a prologue and I’ve seen at least 5 on the road. Have yet to see the blazer ev with 5-10 miles from my house. And that galaxy gray metallic color is really killer. It changes color from gray in the dark and purple in the sun. It was for my wife and her favorite color is purple so it was the one to get. I am an iPhone user. Have car play in my ford f150 lightning, but do I miss it when I get in the blazer? Honestly not really, but everyone is different. I’m open to change more than most when it comes to technology. The responsiveness of that screen is way better than my 2024 lightning.
I own a Mach E (which I love), but have owned several great Hondas in the past, so I’ve been following the Prologue Facebook group. I’ve been amazed by the number of total high voltage battery failures already (some in the first few weeks of ownership) as well as multiple axle defects. Every car has some issues, but these are some major failures. I wonder how much direct oversight Honda has for quality control with these?
Regarding battery packs that can be repaired, my 2022 Mini Cooper S (electric) at 14, 500 miles, suffered a cell failure which put the car into the local Mini-certified shop for a full month. Yes, repairability is important, at least at this point in the evolution of batteries, but the dealer must also have the capability to make timely repairs locally and not have to fly a crew into my city to complete the repair. Also, how well was the battery pack resealed/weatherized upon repair? Factory sealing is assumed to be better than third party, off-site resealing; water ingress to a resealed pack is, potentially, a serious problem. .
Regarding modularity and trade-off with weight, it seems GM could have found a happy medium. 10 modules seems like a lot vs something like 4. Not being an engineer, I don’t know if that would make much of a difference.
I like the wheels but they do look like someone stuck a tire on a ceiling fan.
No4nOil ftw!
100% domestically powered.
It has been a while since I've purchased a vehicle from either Chevy or Honda, but I do remember the Chevy purchase being far better than the Honda purchase, but the caveat is that the Chevy dealer was really a Buick Oldsmobile (yes, that should tell you how long ago it was) dealer with limited Chevy products while the Honda dealership was part of an "Auto Mall".
But in reality, all dealerships waste insane amounts of time when it comes to the purchase process as they try upselling service contracts, warranties, protection packages, whatever.
And $700-900 for 'processing' is ridiculous considering everything is electronic and takes a few minutes. So are 'destination' fees. What other product charges so much money and don't even deliver directly to the end user? Just be honest about the true cost and make the MSRP higher.
I'll take more legroom over more cargo room. Can always put stuff in the roof.
Did Honda actually launch & give you a "2025" Honda Prologue? Or did you review a 2024 Prologue, but the title says 2025 b/c it'll probably be quite similar?
It’s better than the blazer because of one feature.
Apple Carplay
disagree with that
Alex, been watching your content for years. Why are you quite obsessed with taillights? haha
and apple carplay
For someone who so hated Honda designs over two decades until current new generation models, this Prologue is the best 'Honda looking' Honda automobile among current 2024 2025 Hondas. Ironic it is a GM developed Honda.
I’m happy about the additional rear seat room. I don’t need cargo room for 5 on a road trip if I can’t seat 5 comfortably. I’ve seen this in person and really like the looks. I think the Lyric looks good but the Acura likes like a funeral car to me. I don’t really care about a frunk. Never had it in an ICE car so I’m not missing anything. I’m sure it’s nice to have but it’s not a deal breaker for me. I’d like to have CarPlay for messaging & Waze. In the HKG vehicles you can pull up a destination in the app & send it to the vehicle. I think this is the best of the quartet and would definitely consider it if I was in that market.
yeah frunks arent even heavily used in many cases and some cars like Kias and Hyundais have tiny ones that are of minimal use but they just had to put them there to say they did it
A late 1970s Honda Civic used the lowercase Honda font on the back
While I have had a good experience with a Chevy dealer, I have years of Honda dealer experiences. There's just something about Honda dealers...
Sat in one and it looks like a Honda but they use GM plastic material Everywhere. It feels like a Nissan Versa inside with the amount of dry looking black matte plastic that scratches easily….
But compare the two to lyriqs and ZDX loaner vehicles for about the same price if not less, would you guys choose the Chevy/Homda counterpart?
Must have spare tire . So I can drive long distance
Rearview visibility is really bad in the Prologue. That tiny window was a deal breaker for me. It wasn't slow when i test drove it, but compared to my wife's EV9 it felt very underwhelming. I did like the interior though, especially the physical buttons.
I prefer the Blazer's looks but the Honda service department. The no-go for me on the Chevy however is the lack of Apple/Android connection, that's insane!
I am fairly certain that the EGMP vehicles also use replaceable battery modules. Ultium one-ups this a bit by having BMS per module, allowing for individual modules to have different chemistry whereas the egmp would require the same type of battery to be installed, but the individual modules can still be replaced or repaired, contrasting all of the modern Tesla designs where the individual cylindrical cells are basically glued/expanding foam sealed into the battery box and not replaceable in any reasonable sort of way. I’m pretty sure the Mach-E also uses replaceable modules, but im not familiar with the F150/eTransit (although I’d assume they are similar to the Mach-E). Most “legacy” vehicle manufacturers have at least some concern/consideration about serviceability, it’s mainly the newer mainstream auto makers who are building disposable cars.
I would 1000% rather have the Honda than the Blazer. Smart phone connectivity for one, and the exterior styling is better. I wouldn’t say I like the Honda’s exterior styling (it’s very boring and generic) but I really dislike the Blazer’s exterior styling. There is something wrong with the proportions. It ends up looking like someone stepped on it and squished it, especially from the back. I actually prefer the interior styling of the Blazer, but GMs silly decision to remove smart phone connectivity would push me to the Honda.
Baking repairability and a failsafe into it from the jump is very different from designing and engineering dependability and reliability from conception. Very likely a lesson learned from their Bolt fires, but don't fall for it.
I drove both and bought the Blazer RS AWD. I liked the interior much better in the Blazer. A big concern I had was Honda breaking off the collaboration with Chevy, what happens in 4-6 years when you need repairs?
agreed on interior, the Honda falls flat there but they glossed over it because they were so happy it has carplay
I had seen a Prologue while working today. I have to be honest, it looks like a skaters shoe.
Id prefer the Cadillac Optiq with standard Supercruise for comparable money 😮
Blazer rs looks sportier but this
Honda is nice also
the blazer has superior interior and more features such as HUD, heated rear seats, optional RWD with larger battery, supercruise etc.
@shethjones4494 I would agree I have the rs awd
@shethjones4494 the Elite does have a HUD, but not the other things.
Did they not give you a memo of talking points for differences between 2025 and 2024? I take it there were none.
I thought maybe the DC fast charger would be updated, but you all breezed right past it so still J1772/CCS1. Then again, they _just_ sold most of the 2024s in Q4, so not much time to improve, I suppose. Otherwise it would just be interesting if any of the amenities migrated from different trim levels. Sounds as though they will be the same, though.
We won't see a native J3400 on Ultium vehicles until model year 2026 at the earliest and it will likely be the Lyriq first. GM has indicated that it won't happen until a mid-cycle refresh for each of the models. This means that the Ultium vehicles launching for MY 2025 like Optiq, Vistiq, and Escalade IQ will all have J1772/CCS at launch. Honda does not have their own timing on this by all indications so expect J3400 maybe in model year 2026-2028.
Hyundai is the only automaker to roll out an actual vehicle with NACS- there have been no firm timetables from other automakers and many said NACS would appear first in 2025- but they never said all models will convert in 2025. Many folks chose to interpret those statements as all cars would move to NACS in 2025 but that was never said. Stellantis is launching two all new EVs with CCS as we speak.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I'm curious about @one_hoop's initial question. I didn't see any specific mention of 2024 vs 2025 differences. What did you discover that was different in your 2025 model?
It is better than the Lyriq as well and far better looking from behind
On Facebook, new owners have soooo many complaints about this vehicle.
Don't buy it if ya don't want to part with it for months. Mine has been in the shop for 4 months. Just drove it for a month. I leased it, I would never buy one. Another car was in the shop for a while with mine for the same issues. Steer Clear!
The side profile of both the Blazer and the Prologue easily shows they are essentially the same. However, I so much more like the style of the Honda. The Chevy Blazer is just too "swoopy" and has too many disjointed creases and lines. (And I wonder if that might be the reason, in part at least, that the Honda Prologue drastically outsold the Blazer EV in 2024.)
Don’t see what’s wrong with it even though it’s a GM underneath
What’s the watts per mile?
Says the lower models average 2.9 miles / kwh, a little less for the top model with larger wheels. Lower than our Ioniq 5 but this is larger and heavier.
I see a ton of these on Carmax. Do people not want them?
I have been following the owners Facebook group for this vehicle - a surprising number of total high voltage battery failures early in ownership, plus weirdly axle issues.
Hondas design way better
It’s too much Chevy cheap and not enough Honda
Honda does a very cheap lease. Cheaper than a civic. That's is the catch. But others say this vehicle Isn't all its made out to be. A longer stay would have revealed it.
Wow. Another crossover. How exciting.
Yes, why doesn't everyone review and drive Porsche's???
@trumpisastump9382 cope. I don't drive Porsches. We used to have cars.
Then don't watch it? They sell what people buy.
This sticks out in the Honda lineup like Steve Buscemi trying to pretend he's a high schooler. They did nothing with software or interior switchgear to at least try to tie it in with the rest of their models.
And yet, sales are very good. Plus, it’s actually pretty fun and smooth to drive. So basically, it’s a Blazer with CarPlay. Why not.
I'm not against it selling well, I just think IMO it's deceptive to sell a car as one brand and sell it with another brand's logo on it. The whole concept of badge engineering across separate corporations is a turn-off for me. A Chevy being sold as a Saturn or a GMC or a Cadillac, OK, I understand. Taking a Mazda 2 and selling it as a Toyota, on the other hand... if I wanted a Mazda I'd buy a Mazda. If I'm at a Toyota dealer I want a Toyota. But that's just me.
@@scott8919 its not deceptive, this stuff happens all the time in the auto industry
There’s so much more to a car than software or interior design. Honda developed this. It’s their car too.
Not first collaboration with GM or other brands, but seems sales are ok
I don't understand why a large vehicle like Chevrolet Blazer or Honda Prologue has 240 horse power in 2 motors while the small discontinued Chevrolet Bolt has 201 horse power in a single motor?
It makes Bolt much faster having a powerfull motor for a smaller vehicle.
your numbers are inaccurate, the RWD model has about 220hp and the awd has 288hp, the rear motor is really just for AWD traction, its a very small motor and its not there to make the car extremely quick as in most EVs
@shethjones4494 Even my numbers were not quite accurate, the fact of my statement and compassion stays true nevertheless. I believe GM is recycling the same design of electric motors for entire lineup of EV they make, no matter the size of the vehicle, they tune the motor differently for different vehicles.
@@nevco8774 There are three Ultium motors (and each has revisions, some w/ slightly higher HP). 240HP + 342HP + 83HP. The Prologue's AWD uses the 240HP in front & 83HP in back, but capped to 288HP total.
I don't think you understand how "much faster" works with cars. Total HP is mostly irrelevant for how quick (not fast) these cars feel; you need to look at torque (Prologue: 333 ft-lb vs Bolt: 266 ft-lb). Per Consumer Reports tests with the 2024 Prologue (AWD Touring) vs 2023 Chevy Bolt (Wagon Premier)
0 to 30 MPH
2.7 sec. - Prologue
3.2 sec. - Bolt
0 to 60 MPH
6.2 sec. - Prologue
7.2 sec. - Bolt
45 to 65 MPH
3.7 sec. - Prologue
3.5 sec. - Bolt
They are basically comparable in every slot; they will feel literally just as fast. The Prologue has a meatier torque by 25%, even though it's absolutely gargantuan vs the Bolt (39% heavier; 2ft longer!).
They can’t sell these in north texas lol i’ve seen 5k off sticker and the lease deals are crazyz
I still haven't tried Tortilla Flats
Perhaps its time to re-evaluate your judging criteria. The Prologue is a big hit .
One of my easiest car buying experiences was in 2017 with our Chevy Bolt. It was a specialized salesperson who just did that, and he was very good at it. Not sure I would have the same experience today.
I would only lease an EV. The tech is just too volatile to buy one. With that in mind how they configure the battery/power train is not important to me. I would definitely take the Honda over the Chevy. I saw a Prologue in the wild and the rear windshield wiper is a joke. If I had one I’d remove it. Also, why to manufacturers continue to put raised letter badging on every square inch or the rear hatch. It looks so cheap and they’re dirt collectors. I’d prefer nothing or maybe they could use decals instead.
It is better to have modularity since it makes good on the rights to repairs: a Tesla huge 3 piece design will never be able to get repaired in case of being hit from the rear since it's impossible to repair the car by unwelding and welding back a thid of the car.
Tesla promised from the very beginning in 2012 that it can replace a faulty cell in the pack if needed but never implemented.
GM has plentry of EV versions on sale due to modularity 2 for Honda-Acura, 3 for Chevrolet, 3 for Cadillac, 3 for GMC, one for a delivery van. I don't know yet about Buick plans.
That includes both 3 trucks and the rest in SUV. One hallo sedan for Cadillac is coming which I didn't count yet.
It took ages to bring to market for Tesla 5 models, especially the CyberTruck.
It took very long time for Lucid to bring its SUV to market. Ford is postponing its EV development due to haphazard combination of components in its Mach-E and lack of ground up EV truck platform. Both EVs in Ford are not modifiable easy.
That is also the reason other Japanese manufacturers do not have good EV on sale in the USA except Ariya which is not bad but way too expensive and not quite efficient. The German automakers have non modular non repairable EVs especially that huge screen in Mercedes-Benz.
Volvo EVs are based on Geely huge R&D yet are heavy, nonmodular, inefficient.
Korean EVs are nonmodular but not so efficient as Tesla.
I believe the balance was found right by GM. Hopefully GM will crack the nut of profitability in its EVs as well.
Be honest. EVs are still throw away items. Nobody is going to replace battery packs beyond the warranty period. They'll be scrapped like any other old electronic because only dealers will be willing to take on the liability, which will make repairs prohibitively expensive.
I like this new guy!
Alex be like: yo! Honda told me to tell nice things about the car 😓
Bro: I’ve got no chill.. I’ll tell what I feel. No filter 😎
It looks more like the Equinox EV than the Blazer EV…
Equinox EV is a smaller vehicle length and width wise.
Prologue and Blazer EV have the same wheelbase.
It’s a GM wheel
Attractive car but too large for my needs. I'm looking for an EV that's closer to the size of a Honda CRV
its the same blue as the blazer...... I prefer the blazer for me.and you can be on googlemap on your phone before you step in your car and send it to your car.......Carplay is not that amazing...... Frunk are also useless
The battery problems will keep me from ever purchasing one. Leasing would be the only option, absolutely do not purchase this vehicle.
you could add a fire suppression system where the frunk would be
It's not an ICE vehicle