Central to the interior design is the wrap-around style dashboard, with all key instruments and gauges placed within the driver's immediate view. Stretching across the dash is a wood-effect panel to enhance the overall appearance, while in the centre sits the smart three-zone console, housing controls for adjusting climate, audio and satellite navigation.

The advanced climate control system is both vertically and horizontally independent for precise temperature control. It's also sensitive to sunlight, using optical sensors to determine the sun's position, and auto adjusting the interior climate accordingly.

Honda Legend's state-of-the-art audio equipment features a 10-speaker system developed by BOSE, which delivers extraordinary surround sound resolution to all seating positions.

It also features cutting-edge AudioPilot technology, or 'in-cabin noise suppression', which 'cancels' road, wind and other intrusive noise by sending out an opposite phase signal through the speaker system. This clearly helps to create a more relaxed, calming atmosphere behind the wheel with significantly reduced 'boom'. It's similar technology to that used in RAF fighter jets to cancel out exterior and engine noise.

Also fitted as standard is the voice activated satellite navigation system, installed with over 500 voice commands, an 8-inch display, comprehensive destination guide and 3D graphics. Flick the steering-wheel mounted switch and issue a command or destination and the Sat Nav will calculate the quickest route. Want to find a restaurant in the local area? Ask the system and it will give you a list of options, before showing you the best way to your choice.

The 8-inch Navi screen is also used in conjunction with a reversing camera, mounted under the numberplate surround. This automatically activates when the car is shifted into reverse gear.

Directly behind the steering wheel are the usual instrument panels showing speed, revs and warning lamps. In addition, there's a multi-function screen that shows fuel economy, range, lapsed time, average speed and a monitor for the rear seatbelts. The dash display also features a useful torque indicator graphic that monitors torque distribution from front to back and across the rear wheels. Mild warning: observing torque travel to all four wheels is seriously addictive!

As well as the host of technological features, the interior of Honda Legend offers sumptuous comfort levels, with only the highest grade materials employed to create trim and finish.

The 8-way electrically-adjusted seats are covered with high-quality, hand-stitched, soft-touch leather. Both driver and passenger seats are heated as standard.

All three rear seats are fitted with head restraints, which for rearward visibility can be lowered automatically by the driver using a button within the centre console.

A rear sunblind is also available at the flick of a switch, and there are manual side blinds at the rear. Each blind provides shelter from sunlight and heat penetration, but still allows good visibility.


Protection
Advanced passive and active technology to protect car and driver


High performance should always be coupled with high safety levels, and Honda Legend includes a host of innovative safety technology features to protect car, driver, passengers and pedestrians.

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