You’re probably wondering why I’m reviewing a 2025 Honda Prologue in late January of 2026, and trust me, it’s not because I lost track of the calendar. There are actually plenty of good reasons — and we may as well start right there.
The Honda Prologue is, by most objective measures, a very nice all-electric SUV. Comfortable, roomy, well built, easy to live with. The problem? It just hasn’t been selling at the rate Honda expected or hoped it would. And when a company as conservative and calculated as Honda misjudges demand, you can be sure there’s a lot of internal head-scratching going on in boardrooms across North America.
From the beginning, Honda took a cautious — some might say overly cautious — approach with the Prologue. The rollout was limited, with early availability restricted to select provinces. Ontario and B.C.? Of course. Other regions? Not so much. Honda essentially dipped one toe into the EV pool instead of cannonballing in, which kept overall volume low and awareness even lower. Combine that with a crowded EV market and buyers still warming up to Honda’s first mainstream electric effort, and you’ve got a recipe for slower-than-planned sales.
Fast-forward to today, and Honda still hasn’t officially announced a 2026 Prologue, nor have they released pricing. That alone tells you they’re reassessing strategy. Translation: they’re watching how the remaining 2025 inventory moves before committing to the next chapter.
Now here’s where things get interesting — and where smart buyers should lean in.
Honda doesn’t toss cash rebates around very often. This is a brand that usually prefers low rates, strong residuals, and the occasional polite incentive. But when a vehicle isn’t selling at its anticipated pace, Honda doesn’t horse around. They go at it hard.
According to CarCostCanada, the 2025 Honda Prologue currently qualifies for:
- $10,000 Consumer Incentive
- $2,000 Customer Cash Rebate
- $2,000 Honda Financial Services Loyalty Rebate
That means every buyer gets $12,000 in Honda-sponsored discounts, and previous Honda Finance Services customers can stack another $2,000 on top — for a whopping $14,000 in total rebates.
Do the math. With an aggressive dealership, you could buy a brand-new 2025 Honda Prologue EX AWD for:
$59,990 – $14,000 = $45,990
That’s a lot of vehicle for just under $46,000. A lot.
Now, back to the regularly scheduled review.
The second I dropped into the driver’s seat, my first thought was, man, this thing is big. And I mean that in a good way. I’m a fairly big guy, and I appreciate space — shoulder room, legroom, breathing room. The Prologue delivers all of that. It feels substantial, planted, and far more spacious than its exterior dimensions might suggest.
This is Honda’s first true mainstream EV, and honestly, they did a really nice job. Fit and finish are exactly what you’d expect from Honda: solid, comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out. The technology deserves special mention because it doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. The infotainment system is intuitive, the screens are clear, and the menus don’t require a PhD to navigate. Climate controls are easy to find, buttons are where you expect them to be, and everything works without drama — which, frankly, is a refreshing change in today’s touchscreen-obsessed world.
As with all my first drives — especially EVs — I always test the “foot-to-the-floor” moment. The Prologue doesn’t try to snap your neck, but the torque delivery is smooth, immediate, and confidence-inspiring. With its dual-motor AWD setup producing approximately 288 horsepower, it has more than enough punch for merging, passing, and everyday driving. No theatrics, just effective, usable power — very Honda.
As per tradition, I climbed into the back seat to see how passengers would fare. To my surprise, the rear seating area offers tons of legroom and again feels like you’re sitting in a full-size SUV. I even said to my review partner, Chantale, “This Prologue feels a lot bigger than it looks.”
Then I opened the rear hatch and asked her, “Where’d all the cargo area go?”
Here’s the quick comparison: a 2026 Honda CR-V has more cargo space than the Prologue by roughly 250 litres with the seats up. The Prologue’s battery packaging clearly prioritizes passenger comfort over cargo volume. Not a deal-breaker, but worth knowing.
Range is rated at around 450 kilometres, which is solid. That said, winter temperatures will absolutely kick that range meter in the teeth. Heater blasting on the highway? Don’t call your Honda dealer asking where your range went — physics already answered that question. The good news is that the Prologue can use Tesla Supercharger stations, which are plentiful throughout the GTA and beyond. That goes a long way in calming range anxiety.
For perspective, my Ego battery-powered snowblower gives me real range anxiety. It’s a beast, but I’m always worried I won’t finish the driveway before the batteries pooch. EVs shouldn’t cause anxiety unless you’re driving through Baffin Island.
According to CarCostCanada, the 2025 Prologue comes in three trims:
- EX AWD – $59,990
- EX-L AWD – $64,990
- Touring AWD – $69,990
According to LeaseBusters, current lease rates are conservative and pricey while Honda evaluates uptake. Personally? If I were Honda, I’d unleash a killer five-year lease rate and watch these things fly off lots. People would gobble them up and spend the next five years telling their friends how much they love their SUV EV.
Bottom line: the 2025 Honda Prologue might be late to the EV party, but with today’s incentives, it’s suddenly one of the smartest electric SUV buys on the market — especially if you know how to leverage CarCostCanada for pricing intel and LeaseBusters for lease strategy.
Sometimes waiting pays off. This is one of those times.
James Matthews is the President, General Manager and Co-Founder of LeaseBusters. James launched LeaseBusters in 1990 and is considered one of Canada’s leading experts on new vehicle leases, lease-take-overs and vehicle lease (re)marketing. James can be reached directly at jmatthews at leasebusters.com
