2024 Honda Prologue Review - Chevy Blazer in a Blazer (with Apple CarPlay)

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  • 2024 Honda Prologue review by The Straight Pipes. The 24 Prologue is putting down 288 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque from 2 electric motors and an 88kwh battery. At $69,990 CAD, would you take it over the Chevy Blazer Ev?
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  • @TheStraightPipes
    @TheStraightPipes  Před 3 měsíci +55

    Blazer EV or Prologue?

  • @jacobschott5002
    @jacobschott5002 Před 3 měsíci +485

    Never thought I'd live in a world where Honda is selling a rebadged Chevy

    • @tamiwu0346
      @tamiwu0346 Před 3 měsíci +40

      like a reverse geo metro

    • @jamesmartone1901
      @jamesmartone1901 Před 3 měsíci +20

      Desperation has its downfall.

    • @emikomina
      @emikomina Před 3 měsíci +58

      good thing this will be the only GM based vehicle Honda will make, since they quickly pulled out of that partnership as soon as they saw GM's garbage platform

    • @kuanyen36
      @kuanyen36 Před 3 měsíci

      And look worse than one

    • @Ashroller22
      @Ashroller22 Před 3 měsíci +29

      I mean, they did something similar with the Isuzu Rodeo back in the 90s, so nothing new there

  • @missamo80
    @missamo80 Před 3 měsíci +187

    Props for finding a sound clip of the cell phone speaker pops. Man that brings back memories 😂

  • @reidkarges6199
    @reidkarges6199 Před 3 měsíci +183

    70k for a rebadged Blazer?!? Can’t wait to see these depreciate like my 2008 stock portfolio. I would bet these will sell under 30k in 3 years.

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  Před 3 měsíci +49

      Every ev depreciates. This one at least has CarPlay!

    • @screenPhiles
      @screenPhiles Před 3 měsíci +12

      It isn't a rebadged Blazer. Ultium is a platform. By way of comparison you probably don't say that Porsches that share a platform with Audis (which is fairly common) are rebadged Audis.

    • @senorgato70
      @senorgato70 Před 3 měsíci +4

      No. The parts are completely different according to GM. So not necessarily a rebadged GM product, just sharing the platform.

    • @screenPhiles
      @screenPhiles Před 3 měsíci +8

      @@senorgato70 Exactly. Everyone who says the Prologue is 'a rebadged Blazer' either has no idea what they're talking about or do and just don't care about the truth.
      They're two entirely different vehicles that happen to share a platform (Ultium), something that's not at all uncommon in vehicle engineering.

    • @dub88acc
      @dub88acc Před 3 měsíci +2

      They will depreciate immensely in 3 yrs when Honda will have their own ev platform already developed

  • @gsdbp7893
    @gsdbp7893 Před 3 měsíci +100

    I love how Honda is solidifying their brand identity across their model range. It’s all so cohesive.. Some (B)rands (M)ight (W)ant to take notes..

    • @keenanhenry95
      @keenanhenry95 Před 3 měsíci +10

      I like what you did there

    • @beanapprentice1687
      @beanapprentice1687 Před 3 měsíci +13

      I’m not sure how reskinning a Chevy constitutes solidifying brand identity.

    • @StreamerBTW99
      @StreamerBTW99 Před 3 měsíci +1

      wow that is so clever

    • @Pabla98
      @Pabla98 Před 3 měsíci +7

      its funny you say this bc when brands do it then everyone complains all the cars look the same

    • @baoquoc3710
      @baoquoc3710 Před 3 měsíci

      nice take. Just I suited better from them ig🤷‍♂️

  • @TrayCaddyyy
    @TrayCaddyyy Před 3 měsíci +61

    The EV sound reminds me of the opening screen of the PS2

  • @enda0man
    @enda0man Před 3 měsíci +54

    A Savagegeese and TheStraightPipes video posted at the same time?
    This is a good start for Thursday

    • @jonlosito2004
      @jonlosito2004 Před 3 měsíci +2

      And Doug DeMuro too

    • @morstyrannis1951
      @morstyrannis1951 Před 3 měsíci +3

      All the channels have the same embargoes preventing them from releasing content until a date specified by the manufacturer.

  • @jonathanwinston9958
    @jonathanwinston9958 Před 3 měsíci +20

    The fastest depreciating Honda on earth

  • @tayumapower
    @tayumapower Před 3 měsíci +8

    0:27 3D Pinball Space Cadet when you launch the game

  • @jleblan
    @jleblan Před 3 měsíci +1

    2:20 I had those same computer speakers and when you played that sound, I was transported back in time!

  • @jrod237
    @jrod237 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Intro music totally matches what I would listen to when driving this Blazdah EV.

  • @The1SSGrant
    @The1SSGrant Před 3 měsíci +35

    It looks way better than the Blazer. Given it’s the same vehicle I think they did a good job reskinning it. Though I’ll be more interested to see what Honda can do on their own.

    • @keenanhenry95
      @keenanhenry95 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah, totally agree. I can't overstate how much I hate the new Chevy Blazer and its siblings. That stupid separated lights for the DRLs and Headlights is hideous and it's blinding on the Traverse. Why do companies (Chevy, Nissan, BMW, Mitsubishi) do that now?! It's HIDEOUS and unsafe!

    • @shethjones4494
      @shethjones4494 Před 3 měsíci

      Considering how far behind Honda is on EVs I would not expect their first offering to be anything earth shattering. Honda and Toyota have been very leery of EVs. It's funny that people are bashing ultium when it's far beyond what Honda currently offers, hence the platform sharing

    • @screenPhiles
      @screenPhiles Před 3 měsíci +2

      The Prologue and the Blazer are not the same vehicle.
      That's like saying all people are the same because genetically speaking, we're for the most part all alike.
      And that's right if you only look at us from a fairly narrow focus.
      Take in everything that makes us distinct as individuals, and it's not the case.

    • @The1SSGrant
      @The1SSGrant Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@shethjones4494I don’t care for EV’s personally. I don’t know who is bashing Ultium… I just said I’d be more interested in what Honda puts out on their own.

  • @ROACHRAGE2
    @ROACHRAGE2 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Great review! And thanks for the props to the Element! I owned one from the first year and kept it 10 years and 170k miles. The best vehicle I have ever had.

    • @stupolvo
      @stupolvo Před 3 měsíci

      Grey w blue plastic panels 🤩‼

  • @starkyslp16
    @starkyslp16 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Spot on with the speaker interference sound callout lol

  • @miraqueguay
    @miraqueguay Před 3 měsíci +8

    I really like the look. You are correct when you say this is the best looking Honda right now. Honda also shared vehicles with isuzu with the first passport

  • @nick.i.am97
    @nick.i.am97 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Apple Carplay and Android Auto should be STANDARD in vehicles of any brand

    • @thejake8099
      @thejake8099 Před 3 měsíci

      Tesla/Elon, are you listening??

  • @cypvh74
    @cypvh74 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I think touchscreens in cars need haptic feedback.

  • @LOUROK-SR20
    @LOUROK-SR20 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great review guys

  • @mike168168
    @mike168168 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This one has the best styling out of all the Ultium cars

  • @DanGuida
    @DanGuida Před 3 měsíci +4

    Remember when VW sold a rebadged Chrysler minivan? This is the definition of a future support problem.

  • @Cal94
    @Cal94 Před 3 měsíci +3

    ...fake engine noise at a standstill might seem lame... but my retiree parents have complained that they can't tell if my PHEV is on or off. The first time she drove it, my mom actually straight up left the car in park but [on] for an entire acupuncture session. She called me in a panic afterwards, asking how to turn it off. (it's a volvo. there's a switch. it twists only one way. not rocket science, but somehow, not obvious to a 67 year old). sometimes, particularly when cars are getting so tech heavy, you gotta drop a few cues, a few callbacks, otherwise a luddite driver may get intimidated, as if they're suddenly piloting an alien spaceship instead of a car.

  • @based_will
    @based_will Před 3 měsíci

    Appreciate the Dustbuster Van shoutout! Please review one!

  • @charliet3881
    @charliet3881 Před 3 měsíci +18

    That electric whirring sounds like the intro to American Boy by Kanye

  • @fourcanuck
    @fourcanuck Před měsícem

    2:20 well that brings back memories to when my old GE radio would do that everyday at 7 in the morning

  • @lordcorgi6481
    @lordcorgi6481 Před 3 měsíci +6

    It's not a rebadged Blazer EV. You can tell this easily because it doesn't burst into flames and you can actually buy one because it's not a modern GM dumpster fire.

    • @benhaze1010
      @benhaze1010 Před 3 měsíci

      LOL you better educate yourself on this one; Honda only decided where the GM switch gear is placed and the body panels.

  • @michaelfotoshop
    @michaelfotoshop Před 3 měsíci +3

    The Call is coming from the inside!

  • @stupid8911
    @stupid8911 Před 3 měsíci

    That note played when the car is idling is like the beginning of "American Boy" by Estelle.

  • @ragweedmakesmesneeze
    @ragweedmakesmesneeze Před 3 měsíci +6

    The federally mandated low-speed sounds from hybrids and EVs kind of drives me nuts. The fact that you have to listen to that noise on the inside too, would be a deal breaker for me. That said, whenever I hear "haunted refrigerator" while approaching/at an intersection while walking or on my bike, I know it's a Honda or Toyota hybrid or EV without even turning my head. I guess that's the point. Of course, they don't make ICE cars with start/stop emit a sound when not moving and the engine is off...

    • @beanapprentice1687
      @beanapprentice1687 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ICE cars with start/stop don’t need an artificial exterior sound because they can’t propel themselves with the engine off. But in a hybrid or EV, the vehicle can move at considerable speeds without an engine.
      With that said, I agree that an interior sound when stationary is plain stupid.

    • @ragweedmakesmesneeze
      @ragweedmakesmesneeze Před 3 měsíci

      @@beanapprentice1687 Oh, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

    • @wzDH106
      @wzDH106 Před 3 měsíci

      I agree, they are annoying. There are plenty of ICE examples that idle quieter than these artificial sounds. One can usually hear an artificial Toyota noise behind a running ICE. I understand the purpose, but execution was poor across the industry. Some examples being more obnoxious over others.

  • @ThisGuyRides
    @ThisGuyRides Před 3 měsíci +2

    I feel this Prologue is a prelude to the Epilogue.

  • @iryan9
    @iryan9 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Can we get a straightpipes & throttlehouse crossover episode?

  • @mavsguy842
    @mavsguy842 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I had forgotten about that speaker sound. Brilliant work, gentlemen! 🤌

  • @Mountain-Man-3000
    @Mountain-Man-3000 Před 3 měsíci

    2:22 OMG. What a trip back in time.

  • @mulsimin__
    @mulsimin__ Před 3 měsíci +2

    Not having Carplay is a major flaw and something that took me out of shopping for a GM car.

  • @ignasjuknevicius3921
    @ignasjuknevicius3921 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Being car journalist and expecting free coffee is tight!

  • @carlosmoreira779
    @carlosmoreira779 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice Chonda!

  • @quietleaf
    @quietleaf Před 3 měsíci +4

    the “how it sounds from the outside” would’ve been a perfect transition into american boy by estelle lol

  • @Destroye19
    @Destroye19 Před 3 měsíci

    Could you review the Vinfast VF8? Love your content, would like to see what you think before buying it!

  • @grandemage
    @grandemage Před 3 měsíci +4

    Styling is fine, performance is adequate, distance is fine, piping inside that noise is annoying... But for that price, I just can't excuse the TERRIBLE 150kw DC charging rate. Not having 250-350kw DC fast charging automatically wipes it off a shopping list for me and if manufacturers want customers to take their car serious, even on lower models, they wont release a product without it. Competition from Telsa, Hyundai/Kia, etc, have proper DC fast charging, and I get that 350kw stations aren't spread around completely yet, but when you pay this kind of money for a new vehicle, especially when manufacturers had 5+ years to get something on the road, I expect some minor future readiness. Though this has them, I agree with the opinion in the video that removing minimum wired apple carplay/android auto is DOA to me.

  • @Powersproductions130
    @Powersproductions130 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Am I not a real car enthusiast if I prefer floaty suspension on a daily?

  • @immanuelingari4336
    @immanuelingari4336 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Did someone mention Motormouth, another amazing car review CZcams channel ❤

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  Před 3 měsíci +1

      S for subscribe!

    • @immanuelingari4336
      @immanuelingari4336 Před 3 měsíci

      @TheStraightPipes 'and if u can hit the notification bell,ull be notified when all of our reviews drop and then you can watch them'

    • @nithinsimon3318
      @nithinsimon3318 Před 3 měsíci +1

      mother-in-law sitting in the third raw

  • @MikeForsythe
    @MikeForsythe Před 3 měsíci

    Title of the year!

  • @malikwu6444
    @malikwu6444 Před 3 měsíci

    hope they make upcoming passport refresh look like this!

  • @AlexAugustinex
    @AlexAugustinex Před 3 měsíci

    Best looking Honda yet.

  • @mikewilson0
    @mikewilson0 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I wonder if service related stuff is a nightmare with these where your Honda dealership doesn't have the stuff necessary to take care of certain things, so they send you to a Chevy dealer 🧐

  • @raldyjimenez3319
    @raldyjimenez3319 Před 3 měsíci +3

    For the price, I would go for the Pilot

  • @ricardomejia4336
    @ricardomejia4336 Před 3 měsíci +2

    i like it! but i can’t wait to see what Honda comes up with in terms of a ground up Honda EV

  • @luke2244
    @luke2244 Před 3 měsíci

    When is Jakub making a watch channel? I think I see a DJ41 two tone?

  • @cypvh74
    @cypvh74 Před 3 měsíci +1

    For me, no plug. No sale. I like the look better than the blazer, though I like how GM did the blazer screens better than Hondas tacked on tablets. And CarPlay is a plus.

  • @Sofia_Princesse_magnifique
    @Sofia_Princesse_magnifique Před 3 měsíci +23

    Admirable dedication and humility in your content. Keep inspiring!

  • @brianlego98gaming
    @brianlego98gaming Před 3 měsíci +3

    Would have an Olds Bravada EV in an alternative universe

  • @4U2eNv808
    @4U2eNv808 Před 3 měsíci

    Never thought about it, but I do own and drive a power bank. It’s basically a power bank with wheels 😂

  • @artieartya
    @artieartya Před 3 měsíci

    Missed opportunity with the electrical noise they could’ve made it sound like Star Wars ships and what not they’ve been so cool I feel like there’s so many variations of electric spaceship sounds you can make why not have fun with it and actually make it sound cool instead of annoying

  • @singledadsurrogacy
    @singledadsurrogacy Před 3 měsíci +2

    Can you ask Toyota to make a 8 inch ground clearance Prius trim (Corolla cross is different body style)

  • @habeebhijazi6615
    @habeebhijazi6615 Před 3 měsíci

    You should review the new and updated Hyaundai vehicles and also plzzzzzz start uploading more

  • @JuanMartinez-yd3ir
    @JuanMartinez-yd3ir Před 3 měsíci +2

    It sounds like the intro to American boy lol

  • @guessg2483
    @guessg2483 Před 3 měsíci

    You guys should do a review on the 2024 M340i!

  • @gettcouped
    @gettcouped Před 3 měsíci

    My thoughts on the screen is Honda was thinking there were a lot of accidental touches and making it take a fraction of a second longer would prevent that. And yes they are right; no playing with a tablet while you’re driving so saying you’re going to do it anyway doesn’t justify that.

  • @caflet2009
    @caflet2009 Před 3 měsíci

    That acceleration sound is straight out of a Star Trek lift

  • @markbartoszek8585
    @markbartoszek8585 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Never thought I'd say this, but I'd rather get a bZ4X than this.

  • @k9tyy227
    @k9tyy227 Před 3 měsíci +2

    4:10 at what point in life did people replace ‘capitalize’ with ‘uppercase’? genuinely, did i miss that day in class😭

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  Před 3 měsíci +5

      I’m a graphic designer and upper case and lower case comes from old printing press stuff for maybe it’s just me

  • @Mackker
    @Mackker Před 3 měsíci

    Please review the Kia Niro EV. I have one and I be interested to know your thoughts

  • @slighwentwalking2024
    @slighwentwalking2024 Před 3 měsíci +1

    There's a lot of upside to this car ....
    great looks,,,good features even in base models...
    The buttons seem to be press+ hold and
    not tap.....think of them like a toilet you hold down
    for a moment to flush 🤔....ok that sounded better
    in my head 🤔...but you get my point🤨

  • @rtcturnemup7028
    @rtcturnemup7028 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The gm chimes and buttons should make people confused

  • @Saytheodd
    @Saytheodd Před 3 měsíci

    I started the video at the Launch and i thought my GPU was going out! hahahaha

  • @Raider334
    @Raider334 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am in the middle about this one, I was expecting a pure Honda ev. I think the prologue may leave feeling like it's missing proper Honda design and ergonomics as a current Honda owner of 2024 Pilot and Accord.

  • @fit_pharmd4830
    @fit_pharmd4830 Před 3 měsíci

    It’s funny how the safety features and creature comfort portions of your review go out the window when reviewing cars like the 750s lol

  • @MrDaveaccord
    @MrDaveaccord Před 3 měsíci

    Honda has winner and will sell as many as they can build. That price in Canada is OUTRAGEOUS.

  • @mpresto15
    @mpresto15 Před 3 měsíci +2

    They had an electric honda i wanted that honda e in north America

  • @Bmontepeque11
    @Bmontepeque11 Před 3 měsíci

    Wait, why do we have a wider field of view now? 😂
    Also, that humming noise is my new ringtone.

  • @samlung2724
    @samlung2724 Před 3 měsíci

    Is this supposed to be like a Honda crosstour successor turned EV?
    Like how Acura brought back the ZDX

  • @Pabla98
    @Pabla98 Před 3 měsíci

    that running sound the car makes when its going slow sounds like the intro to American Boy by Estelle and Kanye West

  • @terrencebenjamin7241
    @terrencebenjamin7241 Před 3 měsíci

    So my take on Honda using GM’s Ultium Platform for their first electric SUV:
    I am not mad at it one bit. Yes there is a lot of GM in this Honda from the start up chimes that came from Cadillac and from Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon, and the more grained plastic panels for the interior, but as a owner of a current Honda product, no Honda wouldn’t do better on their own. It would’ve been same level of quality when it comes to the interior. I had a GM car before the Honda and I didn’t see interior quality improvements that people kept touting.
    The Honda Prologue looks good and they made it their own out Of GM’s parts bin. Nothing wrong with that. The disdain of GM is why people are mad about Honda doing this but obviously it is still a solid product being presented which says a lot. I wouldn’t buy one because I am still on the fence currently about EV’s until necessary improvements come about. But if I were going to buy an EV, I do like the Prologue based off the reviews and I would buy one

  • @cbotten106
    @cbotten106 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Those sounds are subpar...hire HansZ!

  • @boost331
    @boost331 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The noise is enough to take it off my list. I will give Honda a 👍 however for making an almost perfect NORMAL EV. Adequate power, charging, and range. Most other companies are targeting ridiculous numbers that lead to unjustified prices. I do still feel the prologue is a bit overpriced. A comparable ICE powered vehicle would cost $7-10k less. When manufacturers can finally sell EVs for similar prices as ICE vehicles, I believe they will start to sell better.

  • @georgeanderson4239
    @georgeanderson4239 Před 3 měsíci

    Sounds like the beginning to “American Boy” 😂

  • @onepointsix647
    @onepointsix647 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Seems solid but the price is a bit much I think. I'd like to see it for myself. Too bad Honda/Acura decided to skipped the Toronto International Auto Show again.

  • @fit_pharmd4830
    @fit_pharmd4830 Před 3 měsíci

    Sounds like the Jetsons car taking off lol

  • @senorgato70
    @senorgato70 Před 3 měsíci

    I wish Honda did just a tad bit more with the exterior though it's pretty darn handsome. The interior is really a let down, like interior-by-numbers. It needs just a bit more creativity I think, but it looks extremely functional.
    On a side note, did Yuri just wake up? LOL. Still got that pillow hair going.

  • @2cats1guy
    @2cats1guy Před 3 měsíci +1

    Sounds like a yoga meditation app.

  • @n99494
    @n99494 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice

  • @spinnetti
    @spinnetti Před 3 měsíci

    Looks good, especially for a rebadge! Huge reputation risk though.

  • @andrewganong6515
    @andrewganong6515 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Why don’t you do ‘box test’ anymore

  • @tga606
    @tga606 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Finally a panoramic sunroof 😭

  • @NileshR12
    @NileshR12 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm surprised Honda hasn't brought back a reimagined Element yet. It would sell well in the hot CUV/ SUV segment. That can handle the off-roading that Honda thinks people do with the Passport that anyone who owns one probably barely does

    • @flurpoid
      @flurpoid Před 3 měsíci

      Somehow the Element is too exciting for the current sensibilities of modern Honda.

  • @Brahbrahbrah
    @Brahbrahbrah Před 3 měsíci

    I was gonna say having only seen the thumbnail those proportions look exactly like a Chevy Trax

  • @evanzwickey5992
    @evanzwickey5992 Před 3 měsíci

    the outside sounds like what the playstation homescreen would sound like

  • @Cakeborb
    @Cakeborb Před 3 měsíci +3

    Honestly, kind of respect Honda's stubbornness. "You'll penalize us for not selling an EV? Fine. We'll sell an EV." *sells a competitor's shitty EV with Honda badge*

  • @walruscurry
    @walruscurry Před 3 měsíci

    Sounds like an ice cream truck

  • @benhaze1010
    @benhaze1010 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Heck no this will never be on the shopping list. I fail to see 1 single reason for getting this in Canada at that price.

  • @mamiandrianina
    @mamiandrianina Před 3 měsíci

    I mean the design of the chevy/buick is not bad these days.
    Juste needed a well known (exotic?) badge on it to gain more customers, like me.

  • @stevemiller267
    @stevemiller267 Před 2 měsíci

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @Dmonsterparedes0625
    @Dmonsterparedes0625 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The hum the car makes is the same as the first note as American boy by Estelle feat Kanye west

  • @matthiser26
    @matthiser26 Před 3 měsíci

    Electric noise sounds like intro to American Boy by Estelle/Kanye

  • @Monk7uvi
    @Monk7uvi Před 3 měsíci

    watching it in posted just minute ago.

  • @spunkmire2664
    @spunkmire2664 Před 2 měsíci

    that screen lag is worse than my 2015 honda crosstour. how is it worse?!?!

  • @epiclypoordude4606
    @epiclypoordude4606 Před 8 dny

    Can you bring honda elite II into the honda dealership

  • @alfredosoria2048
    @alfredosoria2048 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Sounds like entering a temple in Zelda

  • @sloanNYC
    @sloanNYC Před 3 měsíci

    Honda had the Clarity... I didn't realize it was such a limited release for CA and OR for the EV. I thought only the Hydrogen Fuel Cell was limited... so weird.

  • @paulsukhu
    @paulsukhu Před 3 měsíci

    They did the same with Isuzu for the first Honda SUV.

  • @frankypc
    @frankypc Před 3 měsíci

    There are many situations in the world of manufacturing, including medical devices that it is a contract manufacturer building the product and the inspection process is done to the standard required by company who is going to sell that product
    The Honda engineer interviewed in Savagegeese mentioned they have inspections setup at the site of mfg prior to taking delivery
    As a Honda fan, and considering how good my other Honda products have been I would probably take a leap and give this a chance.
    The lower charge curve for example could easily be a decision by Honda based on protecting the battery longevity.
    What this cat is not is a 10 year car. I see this something to lease or trade in 4 years and move on from it