Honda Prologue 1 Review After One Week

[miraclesonwheels41]

Hello, guys! I am new to this Honda forum.

So, before the Prologue was released I prepared myself with research and stuff. Even though I went to see all 3 trim levels out of the number one dealer here in San Diego a month before, they couldn't make any sales. I had a connection with someone from out there, but I felt down noticing the low quality of service. It is not anymore as it was 4 years ago when I sold a Mazda CX-5 and bought a 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid.

Recently I had a day off, and I had to visit a family member in the hospital. On my way there I stopped at a dealership in Laguna Niguel. Surprisingly, the sales guy out there was really upfront and nice and was no BS and not upselling at this dealership. After, a test drive, the appraisal was made on my 2020 Accord Hybrid EX (close to 75k miles), and some wear and tear also on the front lower passenger side bumper, and rear bumper scratches and dings. I also had a positive experience with the finance department. It was easy to work with them. They didn't even ask for a credit check. I brought it after 30 minutes. Having a credit score of 800' facilitated the process. What I liked the most was that they didn't even try to sell something extra. My monthly car payment went up to only $40 more.

In the end, I leased a white touring trim level, with zero money down. I received a $7500 instant credit through Honda. So, my old 2020 Accord Hybrid EX was paid off by them and I still had some equity.

I normally don't do that, but the situation was different. I am expecting that in the future the newer models will have better technology and design. The cool thing is that I even had to choose between a free home Honda charging kit, a portable one, and a $750 pre-paid card to use at charging stations. I went with the last option.

I am impressed and pleased by the car's performance. The driving is quiet. And even though I was a little bit disappointed with the steering wheel tech (because it has the back volume adjuster on it and no tuning options to skip to the next track on a playlist ), at least I got a lovely interior. Also, the wireless charging cradle option is nice but the tech is unreliable. I prefer using a USB-C port for faster charging (I kept getting messages saying that the phone was not charging).

I will charge the car mostly at my work using a slow Charge point (16-17 cents per kW). And it is ok... because my way to work is only 3.5 miles from where I live now.

That's all! I hope it helps somehow.

 

[Dom]

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience! I really liked enjoyed your take on the driving performance and the quiet ride, it’s always nice to hear when a car truly delivers on comfort

 

[GameJ0hn1]

Hello, guys! I am new to this Honda forum.

So, before the Prologue was released I prepared myself with research and stuff. Even though I went to see all 3 trim levels out of the number one dealer here in San Diego a month before, they couldn't make any sales. I had a connection with someone from out there, but I felt down noticing the low quality of service. It is not anymore as it was 4 years ago when I sold a Mazda CX-5 and bought a 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid.

Recently I had a day off, and I had to visit a family member in the hospital. On my way there I stopped at a dealership in Laguna Niguel. Surprisingly, the sales guy out there was really upfront and nice and was no BS and not upselling at this dealership. After, a test drive, the appraisal was made on my 2020 Accord Hybrid EX (close to 75k miles), and some wear and tear also on the front lower passenger side bumper, and rear bumper scratches and dings. I also had a positive experience with the finance department. It was easy to work with them. They didn't even ask for a credit check. I brought it after 30 minutes. Having a credit score of 800' facilitated the process. What I liked the most was that they didn't even try to sell something extra. My monthly car payment went up to only $40 more.

In the end, I leased a white touring trim level, with zero money down. I received a $7500 instant credit through Honda. So, my old 2020 Accord Hybrid EX was paid off by them and I still had some equity.

I normally don't do that, but the situation was different. I am expecting that in the future the newer models will have better technology and design. The cool thing is that I even had to choose between a free home Honda charging kit, a portable one, and a $750 pre-paid card to use at charging stations. I went with the last option.

I am impressed and pleased by the car's performance. The driving is quiet. And even though I was a little bit disappointed with the steering wheel tech (because it has the back volume adjuster on it and no tuning options to skip to the next track on a playlist ), at least I got a lovely interior. Also, the wireless charging cradle option is nice but the tech is unreliable. I prefer using a USB-C port for faster charging (I kept getting messages saying that the phone was not charging).

I will charge the car mostly at my work using a slow Charge point (16-17 cents per kW). And it is ok... because my way to work is only 3.5 miles from where I live now.

That's all! I hope it helps somehow.

Appreciate the honesty here. Your take on the steering wheel tech caught my attention. I can see how not being able to skip tracks directly from the wheel would be a hassle. With cars this advanced, you would expect that kind of feature to be standard. Still, it sounds like the leasing deal and overall performance made it a solid win. Do you think the Prologue's design will hold up long-term?

 

[fullEV8]

Loved reading about your Prologue adventure (I would say).

I feel you on the wireless charging. Sometimes it feels like it is faster to charge a potato, haha.

But hey, at least the car is quite enough to enjoy some good tunes.

Curious, though, what has been your favorite part of driving the Prologue so far?

 

[Stronger_59]

Good job!
I am curious how has the Prologue's battery performance been for you so far with those shorter commutes?
I know a lot of people weigh in on charging speeds and battery efficiency.
So, any thoughts here?

 

[ShiftingGearsSince15]

Congrats on your Prologue! The skip track button is similar in shape to the volume button, but it is located on the left side of the steering wheel. Be careful not to press the big regen button; the skip track button is just below it.

 

[miraclesonwheels41]

Hey, guys! Thanks for your insights and support! You are awesome! As I said, overall I enjoy my Prologue. The quiet ride has been a major one for me, and now I know using a USB-C port it is better.

As for battery performance, it is been solid for my short commutes. I am glad I can charge it at work (it is convenient enough). I will keep your tip in mind @ShiftingGearsSince15.

In the end, I hope this conversation helps anyone who wants to buy a Prologue.

Thank you guys again!

 

[DriqFX]

Congrats on your Prologue! The skip track button is similar in shape to the volume button, but it is located on the left side of the steering wheel. Be careful not to press the big regen button; the skip track button is just below it.

Oh.... that's what that's for. BUT, what does the 'regen' button do?

 

[miraclesonwheels41]

Oh.... that's what that's for. BUT, what does the 'regen' button do?

I can help you with that!

The regen button is used to activate the regenerative braking system in your Prologue. When you press it, the car captures energy during braking and converts it back into electrical energy to recharge the battery. This not only helps improve efficiency but also enhances your driving experience by allowing you to slow down without using the traditional brakes as much. It is great for extending your range, and also changing the feel of your braking!