Honda’ Legend is a large luxury sedan, which boasts of vastly improved dynamics and competitive pricing. It also provides stable and predictable handling, and the ride experience is very comfortable.
The 2006 Legend is an all-new model that is well priced at $74,500 ($12,000 less than its predecessor). It is a simple all-wheel drive chassis, powered by a new 3.5-litre V6 engine. This is coupled to a five-speed auto transmission. The gearbox responds quickly to the driver's input. Zero to sixty takes just over eight seconds, with a maximum speed of 135mph.Whatever your speed, there's always a sense of equilibrium and stability when you are driving the Legend.
The one thing that stands out about the new Legend is the level of technology. Honda has used lightweight aluminum in the body and frame. In addition, you get standard features such as active headlights, a reversing camera and GPS-linked solar-sensing dual-zone climate control. The new Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system varies torque distribution between the front and rear axles, leading to greater stability.
The interior has big, comfortable leather seats. The sunroof, rake and reach adjustable steering column, and rear window shade screen are all electronically operated. You also get an excellent 10-speaker, six-stack CD system that will also play DVD-audio and MP3 files.
The car has received a five-star Euro NCAP score for occupant protection. There are six airbags, and the front seat belts have load limiters and pretensioners. The Legend is an extremely competent vehicle. It can challenge the best in the business.
