The sketch, published by the Japanese manufacturer, shows an electric crossover that will debut in 2024.

Prologue was designed at Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles, USA, in collaboration with the design team in Japan. The company hasn’t mentioned much about this model, but the sketch shows the crossover with a tight grille – typical of electric motor vehicles. Flat horizontal headlights with seamless design connect the two sides. The ribbed bonnet and sloping windshield are reminiscent of the Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV.

Honda says it focuses on aerodynamics, simple surfaces and fewer veins to reduce wind resistance, enhance travel experience, and reduce cabin noise. The last one is important because electric cars are usually very quiet, so the wind blowing and echoes from the road surface will be more noticeable than internal combustion engines.

The Japanese automaker hasn’t talked about specifications either, but Honda and General Motors (GM) have revealed that the crossover will be based on GM’s Ultium platform and customized to “support Honda’s driving style”. While the crossover has a unique design, the technology is boldly GM with OnStar global positioning technology as well as the Super Cruise hands-free driving assistance feature. The connection doesn’t stop there as both the Prologue as well as models from Honda’s sub-brand Acura will also be manufactured by GM.

In addition to unveiling the Prologue, Honda said that it will start producing and selling electric models based on its own platform, e:Architecture, in 2026. A year later, the company will again collaborate on production of “affordable, new architecture-based electric vehicles” with GM. Honda is expected to sell nearly 500,000 electric vehicles in North America by the end of 2030.

Honda is also working with dealers to prepare for the electric vehicle era. The company has developed a set of rules for the number and type of charging stations that dealers need to install based on projected electric vehicle sales through 2030. Honda also created a new dealer design with a “modular form and flexible space that reflects the changing way that customers shop, as well as the amount of stock needed for dealers to support sales in the future”.

Source: vnexpress.net