Honda Legend
Honda Australia Pty. Ltd. ACN 004 759 611 ABN 66 004 759 611
95 Sharps Road, Tullamarine, Victoria, 3043. Freecall 1800 804 954. honda.com.au/cars
The fuel consumption figures quoted in this brochure are based on ADR81/01 test results. You may experience different results depending on driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle.
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The Dream
To create a performance car that feels like a luxury car.
The new-generation Legend isn’t just
your new car. It’s the new car.
The new-generation Honda Legend is quite simply the most exhilarating,
athletic sedan to ever wear the Honda marque. Quite a feat given the
Legends that have come before it. But this latest incarnation, with its
combination of performance, handling, style and luxury, represents the
pinnacle of Honda’s innovative engineering.
The new-generation Legend
is a showcase for Honda
innovations.
The new-generation Legend’s
3.7 litre engine is very
close to perfection.
Select a mode
to suit your mood.
The Legend has never been shy of flexing a little muscle when
the situation demands it, and this latest model is no exception.
In fact, this 3.7 litre SOHC VTEC V6 is the most powerful
production engine we’ve ever built. An increased output of
226kW at 6300 rpm of power and greater lower end torque
(370Nm at 5000 rpm to be precise), make this new Legend
significantly quicker off the mark.
But if you’re after an engine with a conspicuous growl, you’d
better look elsewhere. Because as soon as the Legend’s engine
starts, so too does Honda’s ingenious Active Noise Cancellation
system, dulling low frequency exhaust noise to a pleasant purr.
Of course, power is of little use without control, so the Legend
is equipped with Super Handling - All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).
This is the world’s first powertrain system to distribute power
not only between the front and rear wheels, but also between
the left and right rear wheels. It can also speed up the outside
rear wheel to generate greater turning force in a tight corner.
The result, a ride that is incredibly precise.
And whatever your driving mood, the Legend has a mode to
suit. Select the silky-smooth 5-speed sequential shift automatic
transmission and you’re free to simply enjoy the ride. But if it’s
excitement you’re craving, steering wheel mounted paddle shift
controls let you change gears without taking your hands off the
wheel, for a Formula One inspired performance.
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Sophisticated meets smart.
Once you enter a certain category of vehicle, you become
aware of a not-so-subtle competition between manufacturers,
a sort of luxury one-upmanship. In designing the latest Legend,
however, our engineering team politely declined to play.
1 Seats. Luxurious eight-way power adjustable driver
and front passenger seats, with two programmable
memory settings in the driver’s seat, let you tailor
your perfect driving position.
Where the Legend really shines, though, is with its smarts.
Take, for example, its Active Front Lighting System (AFS) and
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights. Depending on which
way the car is turning, AFS enables either one of the “daylightlike” headlights to swivel outwards, to light up larger areas of
road surface on bends. Other touches include rain-sensitive
wipers and illuminated door handles.
2 Engine. Building a powerful engine is one thing,
but our engineers also made the Legend’s SOHC
VTEC V6 smart enough to use just 11.3 litres of fuel
per 100km.*
3 Five speed sequential Sport Shift. For a sportier
feel, switch to manual mode and use the centre
console “gun grip” shift knob to put the Legend
through its paces.
4 Super Handling - All Wheel Drive. SH-AWD is
Honda’s exclusive groundbreaking technology that
distributes power between all four of Legend’s
wheels to keep it firmly on the ground.
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Fuel consumption figures based on ADR81/01 test results. You may experience
different results depending on driving conditions and the conditions of the vehicle.
The new-generation Legend is
most emphatically a driver’s car.
The art of design.
Super Platinum interior colour model shown.
Stylish, modern,
luxurious and now
more spacious.
Once inside the Legend, you’re cocooned in your own
luxurious world. The pampering begins as you sink into the
high quality leather,† eight-way power adjustable driver’s
and front passenger’s seats - with two programmable
memory settings in the driver’s seat, it allows you to tailor
your perfect seating position. Once comfortably seated, you
may well experience an unaccustomed sense of serenity. That’s
due to the Active Noise Cancellation, which employs a series of
microphones and speakers to detect and then cancel out engine
noise by transmitting an opposite frequency within the cabin.
So the only sound you’ll hear is the state-of-the-art BOSE
in-dash CD/DVD audio with six disc changer and ten speakers.
And to ensure you’re always heading in the right direction,
the Legend is also fitted with our satellite navigation system.
Elegant from any angle.
Super Platinum interior colour model shown.
Safety should
never be a luxury.
The best way to stay safe is to stay in control. Which is
where Honda’s Super Handling - All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
comes into play. This world-first distributes power not only
between the front and rear wheels, but also between the
left and right wheels. In addition, it can also speed up the
outside rear wheel to generate greater turning force in a
tight corner. So as well as keeping your adrenalin levels
up with its incredible handling, SH-AWD will also keep
you anchored firmly to the road.
In the case of an unavoidable front-on collision, innovations
like G-Force Control (G-Con) and Advanced Compatibility
Engineering immediately absorb and disperse the force
of the impact. At this same instant, dual front SRS airbags,
driver and front passenger-side SRS airbags and curtain SRS
airbags all deploy to shield you and your passengers in a
structurally sound ‘survival zone’. In a rear-end crash, active
head restraints push the headrests back against passengers,
cancelling out the body’s inertia and preventing neck injuries.
And just to prove that we’ve looked at making the Legend
safer from every possible angle, we’ve even included
a rear-mounted video camera that feeds directly to an
in-dash monitor for safer reversing. After all, safety
should never be a luxury.
Make your Legend
uniquely yours.
Maintaining the Legend.
VIP program.
As a Legend owner you’ll enjoy peace of mind, always.
Your Legend comes with a 3 year/100,000km warranty*,
including a 3 year paint protection warranty and a 6 year
rust perforation warranty. Meanwhile, our Dealer network
will help you keep your Legend in peak condition.
We’re quite certain that from the moment you slip behind
the wheel of your new Legend, you’ll feel as if it’s a richly
deserved reward for all your hard work. And we’d be the
first to wholeheartedly agree. But as a Legend owner,
your rewards don’t end there. You’ll receive a five year
subscription to Honda. The Magazine, a publication that
will keep you up-to-date with all that’s new in the world of
Honda, as well as bring you fascinating articles about the
*Honda warranties apply where due care is exercised by the owner and the vehicle is maintained in accordance with the owners manual. Please refer to Honda’s
warranty documentation for exclusions and conditions. Honda Australia recommends careful examination of all official Honda warranty documentation before purchasing.
world at large. You’ll also have access to HondaOne, our
renowned online resource that allows you to maintain an
online service history and record personalised vehicle
information as well as keep you informed of exclusive
events, prizes, giveaways and holiday and accommodation
deals. As a Legend VIP, you can also expect a gift, just
our way of acknowledging how much we appreciate you
becoming part of the Legend club.
Athletic and exhilarating.
Dreams do come true.
What if we tested our
new technologies in
the most extreme
conditions possible?
At Honda, we have always believed that racing is
fundamental to our development. As our founder Soichiro
Honda famously said “Without racing, there is no Honda”.
It is a statement that will always hold true. It’s the ultimate
testing ground and regardless of whether we win or lose,
the same question is always asked – how can we improve
performance? And you can be sure that for every
improvement made on the track, there is an equal
improvement made to every Honda vehicle that hits the road.
What if there was a car
that only emitted water?
What if we had our own solar
cell production company?
What if our technology
was more...alive?
Obviously, the world would be a better place and the good
news is, such a car already exists: the FCX Clarity. It works
by converting hydrogen into electricity, which leaves you
with only one emission, H2O. Production of the FCX
Clarity has already commenced in the United States.
In recent times, Honda has branched out into mass solar
cell production. Honda’s unique C.I.G.S. solar cell produces
the highest level of conversion efficiency in the thin film
category and only requires half the energy to manufacture,
so it’s environmentally friendly throughout its entire life.
Why does a vehicle company produce solar cells? Purely
so we know that we are doing everything possible to help
prevent global warming.
ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot,
was born from a dream to create a robot that could benefit
people in everyday life. His name stands for Advanced
Step in Innovative MObility, a title of which he’s definitely
worthy. Currently, ASIMO’s capabilities include: running
at 6 km/h, walking on uneven surfaces, turning smoothly,
climbing stairs, pushing a cart, receiving and delivering trays
and he can even dance if the occasion calls for it. Our dream
is that one day, everyone will have an ASIMO of their own
to help around the home or office.
What if a plane had its
engines mounted on top
of the wing?
Well, it would be a world-first and it would be called
the HondaJet. Secondly, the engines would have
to be in a special position on the wing we call
‘The Sweet Spot’. That would then result in less drag
at high speeds, 30% better fuel economy and because
there is no need for structural engine mounts on
the fuselage, 30% more cabin space.
Legend Specifications.
Legend Specifications.
FEATURES
LEGEND
POWERTRAIN
Engine
Displacement
Maximum power
Maximum torque
Compression ratio
Bore x Stroke
Emission standard
CO2 emissions
Automatic transmission
Fuel type
Fuel supply system
Super Handling - All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Drive by wire throttle (DBW)
SOHC VTEC
V-Shape 6 cylinder
3664 (cc)
226kW @ 6300rpm
370Nm @ 5000rpm
11.2
90 x 96.0 (mm)
Euro 4
269 g/km
5-speed with paddle shift and Grade Logic Control
Unleaded (RN95)
Honda Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
3
3
CHASSIS
Body type
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Stabilizer bars
Steering system type
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Monocoque
Double wishbone
Multi-link
Front and rear
Electric power steering rack and pinion
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
EXTERIOR
Active Front lighting System (AFS)
Auto dimming door mirror
Automatic on/off headlights
Electric retractable door mirror
Electric sunroof (with key off operation)
Exhaust
Front and rear fog lights
Headlights
- beam height adjustment
Heated door mirrors
Keyless entry (with trunk opener)
Mirror integrated indicators
Power, body coloured, door mirrors
Rear window demister
Reverse tilt door mirror
Wipers
3
3
3
3
3
Twin
3
HID with washer
Automatic
3
3
3
3
3
3 (Driver side only)
Auto 2-speed variable intermittent with rain sensor
INTERIOR
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Active Sound Control (ASC)
Acoustic windshield
Accessory power outlet (12v)
Air conditioning
- Rear ventilation
Ashtray
Auto dimming interior mirror
Cigarette lighter
Comprehensive interior lighting
Cruise control
Digital clock
Door pockets
3
3
3
3
Dual zone climate control
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
FEATURES
LEGEND
Driver seat adjustment
- 2 x memory adjustment (Driver)
Driver’s footrest
Electric rear sunshade
Front passenger seat adjustment
Head restraints
- rear head restraints (x3) remote retractable
Heated front seats
Leather wrapped gear shift knob
Multi information display
Outside temperature display
Power adjust able lumbar support
Power windows (with key off operation)
- auto up/down
Rear side sunshade (rear passenger window)
Satellite navigation
Seat back pocket
Seat trim material
Seatbelt height adjuster
Steering column
Steering wheel
Tachometer
Vanity mirror with illumination
Woodgrain trim
8-way power adjustable
3
3
3
8-way power adjustable
x5
3
3
3
3
3
Driver and front passenger
3
Front and rear
2 x (manual adjust)
3
Driver and Front Passenger
Leather
Front
Power tilt and telescopic adjustable
Leather† wrapped
3
Driver and front passenger
3
SAFETY
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
Airbags
- curtain
- front
- side with OPDS
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Central locking
Child safety seat achorages
Convex door mirror
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Front active head restraints
Front seat-belt pre-tensioners
G-Force Control technology (G-Con)
Hazard warning lights
Immobiliser system
Park brake
Progressive crumple zones
Reversing camera
Seat-belt reminder
Seat-belts - 3 point ELR
- 3 point ELR/ALR
Security alarm system
Side impact protection
Transmission shift lock
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control System (TCS)
3
Front and Rear
Driver and Front Passenger
Driver and Front Passenger
3
3
x3
Driver and Front Passenger
3
3
3
Belt and buckle
3
3
3
Foot operated
Front and rear
3
All passengers
Front
Rear
3
3
3
3
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height
4995 (mm)
1845 (mm)
1450 (mm)
Legend Specifications.
Colours.
FEATURES
LEGEND
Wheelbase
Front track
Rear track
Ground clearance
- Non-Load
- Full-Load
Kerb Weight - Automatic transmission
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption - combined
Maximum towing capacity
- trailer with brakes (kg)
- trailer without brakes (kg)
- down force/tongue load (kg)
Seating capacity
2800 (mm)
1575 (mm)
1585 (mm)
This isn’t an average car for average people.
That’s why the all-new Honda Legend
comes in a range of dynamic colours that are
designed not only to suit you, but also to show
that your new Legend really is one of a kind.
143 (mm)
118 (mm)
1865 (kg)
73 (litres)
11.3 (litres/100km)*
1300
750
75
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TYRES & WHEELS
Wheel size
Tyre size
Wheel type
Spare wheel type
18 x 8J
245/45R18 96Y
Alloy
Temporary
AUDIO SYSTEM
Antenna
In-dash 6CD stacker premium audio
AM/FM tuner, MP3, DVD audio and WMA compatibility
Front door speakers
Rear door speakers
Front door tweeters
Centre speaker (in the fascia)
Subwoofer (in the parcel shelf)
Rear tweeters (in the parcel shelf)
Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB audio input
In-glass type
3
3
x2
x2
x2
x1
x1
x2
3
3
3
COLOUR GUIDE
EXTERIOR
Alberta White
Crystal Black
Opulent Blue
Royal Ruby Red
Silver Jade
Super Platinum Silver
Tuscan Beige
Volcano Grey
Every way you look at it,
it looks great.
Super Platinum interior colour model shown.
FINISH
Pearlescentˆ
Pearlescentˆ
Pearlescentˆ
Pearlescentˆ
Metallicˆ
Metallicˆ
Metallicˆ
Metallicˆ
INTERIOR
Ivory
Ivory
Black
Ivory
Black
Grey
Ivory
Black
Alberta White
Crystal Black
Volcano Grey
Tuscan Beige
Silver Jade
Royal Ruby Red
Super Platinum Silver
Opulent Blue
* The fuel consumption figures quoted are based on ADR81/01 test results. You may experience different results depending on driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle.
3 Standard feature
ˆMetallic/Pearlescent paint at extra cost. †Leather includes some PVC vinyl material.